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  1. What colleges offer RN - BSN for graduates of ITT Tech?

    CareteamRN70 replied to Tj14's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi, I went to one of those "for profit" colleges to get my ASN and I will be attending Western Governors University for their RN to BSN program. I have just enrolled and am waiting for them to get my...

  2. How long is the orientation period in the SNF/LTC?

    CareteamRN70 replied to Ritika's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I just started as a new grad last month Nov 2010 and was told I would have 10 shifts to prepare me for taking over the night shift. I had 3 shifts on days, 2 shifts on evenings, and then on my first...

  3. For those new grads who are employed, what's your method?

    CareteamRN70 replied to grateful2010's topic in General Nursing

    Perseverance. In the two months after I passed boards I put out 55 applications. I attended two healthcare job fairs, utilized my nursing schools career services, used internet job sites, and...

  4. Feeling guilty about working over shift end

    CareteamRN70 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, I just started my first nursing job at a LTC facility on the night shift for a 52 bed unit (well 52 current residents). I feel like I am a living contradiction. When I graduated Sept 2010 I was...

  5. "Don't get stuck in LTC"

    CareteamRN70 replied to Jw1724's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm new to LTC nursing, but I chose it as my area of practice. I also heard that I would lose my skills working in LTC..I was told I would be a glorified med passer and babysitter (second part I found...

  6. Feeling guilty about working over shift end

    CareteamRN70 replied to CareteamRN70's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I want to thank everyone for you comments, encouragement and advice. I must stress since this seems to be a focus in a lot of the replies: I do not work off the clock for any reason...if for no more...

  7. Restraint-free facility = FALLS GALORE

    CareteamRN70 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am a new grad that just started at a LTC that doesnt use side rails for most patients and we have to me what seems like a large number of falls over just the past 3 days (5). It was explained to me...

  8. How many interviews did it take?

    CareteamRN70 replied to ManderRN's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in September 2010, sat for my boards October 2010, and started applying right after I passed boards. I put out around 55 applications. I had 5 interviews 2 of which included job shadows....

  9. The Great Double Standard?

    CareteamRN70 replied to Doog's topic in Men in Nursing

    So far I have been lucky. I'm currently a "new" RN and back in my clinicals I was turned away by several patients, mainly during my OB rotation. I now work in a LTC and have been getting to know all...

  10. What is the passing mark for nclex-rn?

    CareteamRN70 replied to lovelivelearn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is not that kind of test. According to Kaplan those who pass the NCLEX normally achieve 50%...those who fail the NCLEX get around 50%..its not how many questions you get right or wrong..its...

  11. To drink or not to drink

    CareteamRN70 replied to ArmyMomJo's topic in General Nursing

    My Father was in a VA hospital in Kentucky during the late 1960's where it was (or so he swears) not uncommon for wounded soldiers to become addicted to morphine. He said a lot of the time they would...

  12. NCLEX and Prayers...or is God my NCLEX study Buddy?

    CareteamRN70 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i recently passed my nclex exam. took 209 questions. i appreciated all the comments of congratulations and was intrigued by those who attributed my passing of the exam to god. i wasn't upset by it,...

  13. Men in Nursing Historical Timeline

    CareteamRN70 replied to Thunderwolf's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think one of my favorite male nurses do to the depth of his compassion was Walt Whitman 1819-1892. He became a nurse after seeing the wounded after a battle in the Civil War while looking for his...

  14. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    CareteamRN70 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have seen 2 or 3 post (Out of 3000+ post) say they got the good pop up and fail. These post all seemed to have a few things in common: 1) They had previously failed the NCLEX 2) They seemed to be...

  15. Took Nclex 10/12/2010

    CareteamRN70 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well I took the Nclex RN today. It took me over 3 hours, I had roughly 209 questions. I had 20+ SATA's, 3 pictures, 1 sound, 2 ECG strip questions, and I think 3 put in order questions. I have no idea...

  16. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    CareteamRN70 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX 10/12/10 Indiana, got the good Pop Up about 4 hours fater the test ended and today 10/14 my license # just showed up on the SBON site, so PVT worked for me. Semper Fi Big J

  17. Any former Marine grunts going into nursing?

    CareteamRN70 replied to devildog0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Same here, Hvy Weaps Company..can't remember his name but had the captain that was a marathon enthusiast..used to turn anyone who signed up for a marathon down in Diego free for early liberty and you...

  18. Any former Marine grunts going into nursing?

    CareteamRN70 replied to devildog0311's topic in Male Nursing Students

    What a coinkydink! I was 0351 2nd Btn 3rd Mar as well until 92'. Bet we passed at least once crossin the parade deck. Welcome aboard gyrene! I just finished school this Sept 2010 and am now awaiting...

  19. Age of graduates coming out of Nursing School!?

    CareteamRN70 replied to Blessed S.N.23's topic in General Students

    I graduated Sept 2010 at the age of 40. In my class of 20 (we started with 30) there were about 4 in the 40+ group and handful of 30 somethings and the bulk being 20-29. I enjoyed being around the...

  20. NCLEX in 4 days!

    CareteamRN70 replied to brainfried's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! I just got my ATT on Thursday and scheduled my test for 5 days later. Never have I been overwhelmed with such a wave of excitement (Beginning of my life as a nurse) and complete and total...

  21. Free Practice Test for you to try! Lets compair scores!

    CareteamRN70 replied to brainfried's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    65.31%...but taken at 6AM before my coffee has hit me ;

  22. Can you give a flu shot wrong?

    CareteamRN70 replied to Toad38350's topic in General Nursing

    Experience I had on the receiving end was back in school when we were doing IM injections on each other with normal saline. I had taken 2 shots and had sat for my third (only guy in class and not...

  23. It seems probie's can't take a joke or laugh

    CareteamRN70 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    probie =

  24. 1 of 32 nursing students

    CareteamRN70 replied to Jazystudent's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I don't think that the male experience in clinicals can be pinpointed to "It will be this way or that way because you are male". I would treat each clinical rotation as a unique experience to YOU. I...

  25. I'm mad and sad(about pt's family)

    CareteamRN70 replied to singleye's topic in General Nursing

    My grandmother was a battle ax and a curmudgeon, but we loved her for it. She had a series of strokes and slowly declined with mutliple health problems related to diabetes, CHF, hip fx's, etc. She...