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  1. either that the lung has re-expanded or there is an occlusion in the tubing...The water seal chamber should tidal, and if it bubbles that may indicate an air
  2. July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    Glad you started this thread!! I am taking mine 7-7-09...I am really nervous, as I know that I am a horrible test taker..Hopefully I will be able to pass with the first 75?'s because I definetly start...
  3. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    YAY CONGRATS!!!! I hope to have the same
  4. Took NCLEX-RN Exam today (YIKES!!!)

    Well I wish you luck...I am taking mine on 7-7-09...I am nervous, and kind of thinking I should have taken it earlier..My orientation for work starts next week, so I thought that a couple weeks later...
  5. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Just wanted to update since I started the thread! I just got offered a position today, which was weird since it was a sunday...But I accepted the position...I applied and interviewed at 3 out of 4...
  6. Pay for graduate nurses in your area?

    There are 4 hospitals in my area and they range from $19.60-20.63/hr to start off. I am not really sure how long you are there before you get a raise. I do know that you get shift differentials of...
  7. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Heck if I know....I am from morgantown so I am use to a ton of people, not a big city but big enough for me...Anyhow I moved to Fairmont about 8 years ago, and boy is it different...A few miles one...
  8. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Elkins huh? my father-in-law has a camp sight at middlefork...we go there often in the summer, however this summer I will be studying for NCLEX quite a bit.. Do you guys go to Davis and Elkins???? we...
  9. May 2009 Graduates!!! Do you have a job yet?

    Hey thanks for replying. I live right outside of Morgantown, not sure if you are familiar with that area. Wow you guys are really trying to get out of the state huh?. yeah $19-21 is what I am finding...
  10. Boards in PA

    I'm not from PA, I am actually in WV. Our boards are offered in Morgantown(which is where I grew up) and in Charleston. We test whenever we get our approval, you can go anytime. Thats how it is here,...
  11. Nursing Student Interview Help

    You know what, how about you send it to my email account and I can answer it an send it back....Just send as an attachment or copy and paste it...either way is fine with me. My email is...
  12. Nursing Student Interview Help

    I'll do it as well......Just let me know how you would like me to do
  13. You know, I know how you feel to a point. My husband works alot of long hours and normally 6 or 7 days a week...My daughter is 5 getting ready to turn 6 and I am also getting ready to start my last...
  14. dont know what to do...failed nursing

    Let me first say that I am really sorry! Next, I think that is a little extreme to have 2/3 of a grade determined by one exam, unless that exam is made up by your instructors that taught that material...
  15. Kaplan?????

    WOW I guess not that many schools use
  16. Kaplan?????

    My school recently switched from the ATI testing to Kaplan and I was just wondering what everyone else was using at their schools....I love Kaplan, and from what I understand it is way better than...
  17. Any tips for getting through Med/Surg, Pharm, and Mental

    Well I had those classes broken up, I had pharm last spring with Med surg 1 and 2, then psych in the summer, and med surg 3 and 4 this fall......my class was the last to go thru the program with that...
  18. Stuff for clinicals

    A pocket pal always comes in handy, I ordered mine from allheart.com.....that comes with a penlight and scissors...also some little note pads and a possible clipboard with a
  19. Best NCLEX book?

    Yes most of the review books have
  20. Peds/Maternity books???

    Well what I meant was that the books we use are somewhat complicated sometimes, and I like things a bit more to the point to have first....Then after I understand a concept better I refer back to my...
  21. Peds/Maternity books???

    Well I am about to start my last semester of Nursing school and I will be having Peds/maternity. I don't really have any books that will help me during the semester besides regular test books. Does...
  22. Best NCLEX book?

    No that wasn't what I meant...haha, I know there are so many.....I was talking about Lippincott Williams & Wilkins NCLEX review books...it has a ton on select all that apply questions in it as...
  23. Best NCLEX book?

    Alot of people recommend the Saunders 4th addition NCLEX review, I don't have it, but I personally like the LWW NCLEX
  24. Peds/Maternity books???

    Thanks, we are using the LWW books...they are ok, but definetly could be better.....Our program is changing and my class is actually the last to go thru it the way it is now, I know the class behind...
  25. Continuous O2 effect on O2 sat and CO2 Levels

    Honestly the only thing I can think of is possibly the use of opiates. I have seen morphine used to help with whatever pain is there, but as you know this will as decrease her respirations. I am...