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  1. Precepting

    short1978 replied to LovePurple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I know.....it was also the doc that delivered my 2nd baby. He was

  2. Retesting

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Any other study tips, etc? One day away and still feel hopeless. I have worked through most of my material and really need help with the meds. I have the classifications down as listed in my...

  3. Retesting

    short1978 posted a topic in General Nursing

    :banghead:So I have seen where several people stated they have tested many times, some even said 6-8 times. Is that just based on the state you are getting your lic in? The reason I ask is bc we are...

  4. Understanding ABG's

    short1978 replied to charlieroe's topic in MICU, SICU

    thx so much hrtprness....i only wish i had seen these during nursing

  5. NCLEX Test Review Websites and Test Taking Tips

    short1978 replied to le0128's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks vicky....that is a great list of

  6. Als?

    short1978 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ALS as far as NCLEX goes...are we referring to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis? I had several ALS questions and had no clue what they were talking about....doing research now and want to make sure I am...

  7. Als?

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So this is what I have found online....any other info I should add to my notes???? aka Lou Gehring's Disease Progressive neurodegenerative disease which effects nerve cells in brain and spinal cord....

  8. Als?

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thx Eric. I just remember getting like 6 questions on it before and not having a clue. i dont remember talking about it at all in school. i am retesting this wk and wanting to make sure i review...

  9. opinion on VBAC after 2 csections

    short1978 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Okay all you experienced OB nurses.......lets hear your opinion on VBAC after 2 sections. Scenero... 1st Child. 41.5 wks and then induced. At hospital barely 1 cm started PIT. Pit too strong, back...

  10. male ob nurses

    short1978 replied to V SPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I would be fine w/ a male L/D nurse. Unfortunately I can tell you I had 2 males in my graduating class and they were basically told not to come on the floor. They did extra days in Mother Baby. Not...

  11. Advice for doing vaginal exams

    short1978 replied to smithtip's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ck and see if they training items in house. When I did my preceptorship during my senior hours the hospital I was at had cervix items you could learn from. My preceptor had me close my eyes and put...

  12. Precepting

    short1978 replied to LovePurple's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I did mine in L&D and Mother Baby....it was a military hospital and they rotate btwn the two units rather than working just one unit. I LOVED IT and it just validated that is where I want to be....

  13. Would you accept LPN wages as an RN just to have a job?

    short1978 replied to mondkmondk's topic in General Nursing

    Only you know what is right for you and your family. You could possibly go in and discuss what care you will be providing and base it on that. It may be that you would be doing less RN skills than...

  14. Desire to move from SC to Alaska

    short1978 replied to nursegottabe's topic in General Nursing

    You just apply for a transfer lic. We just moved from AK to WA with the military and will be goiing back in a few yrs once my husband retires. We loved it there. His cousin lived in FL and moved...

  15. Similar Repeating RN NCLEX Questions

    short1978 replied to psychnurse51's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    so if you grad from rn program you can test for the lpn lic and work as lpn? just cking my options should i not pass

  16. Retesting

    short1978 replied to short1978's topic in General Nursing

    Thx for the response. I did not take the class through Kaplan. I got the book from the bookstore after it was recommended, as well as the Exam Cram. I did a ton of questions with CDs and then looked...

  17. Failed

    short1978 replied to baker04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    winny103, so is that just for your state or can anyone test for the lpn lic after graduating from rn school? i ask in case i cant pass the nclex .... i have failed 1x already and feel completely...

  18. How do you get a job that requires experience if you don't have experience?

    short1978 replied to Megsd's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen that with many departments. Frustrating I know....hopefully the dept at the hospital you want to work at can give you some pointers or tips on how to get some experience possibly through...