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  1. What's a good time to buy a NCLEX-RN study guide?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to citylights89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    These NCLEX-RN review books are updated at least every 2 years. Saunders review came out recently. You can buy used because by the time you take your exam. there will be one or two updates by then,...

  2. Are there nursing jobs or not?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to Lala27poodles's topic in General Nursing

    There will always be nursing jobs. Haven't you seen the health care boom news, everybody are getting older, mostly get sick, and even well clients need care. You are assured of a nursing career no...

  3. 1 year in and I cannot do bedside anymore!

    rn_nxt_dr replied to mycatmax's topic in General Nursing

    Try home health care. Some say, it is liberating. You can pick and choose your

  4. In need of advice- discrimination???

    rn_nxt_dr replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    This is the drawback of social networking. When people cannot be discrete and leave personal information to themselves than voluntarily exposing oneself unknowingly becoming their own worst enemy....

  5. Physical Assessments: Do Any Nurses Do Them

    rn_nxt_dr replied to romie's topic in General Nursing

    Allowing yourself to be "bothered" by whether you are wasting your time doing the right thing should not even be a concern. Because our job should be done systematically as we know it. Doing your job...

  6. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    rn_nxt_dr replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To all test takers, I will pray for your success in passing the exam., but what I would advise you is that read the questions very carefully, it will ask you more than what's being truly asked. GOOD...

  7. Re-entry Nursing Program

    rn_nxt_dr replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you. I checked MSU and had not heard back from the program contact. It offers 120 clinical hours only. I don't think that is sufficient and the costs and effort might be a waste. I am upbeat,...

  8. Re-entry Nursing Program

    rn_nxt_dr replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you 1RRRN, I will follow up on these leads. Not that I am getting frustrated because I know I will get there sooner or later. The nursing shortage is real and they will need "us" no matter what....

  9. Help with LTC nursing

    rn_nxt_dr replied to cnjalbert's topic in First Year After Licensure

    first, i suggest that you relax and read over briefly your patients'/clients' medications. have the latest drug guide book handy to check for adverse drug interactions if getting overwhelmed. there is...

  10. FMGs that became RNs---How are you adjusting?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in General Nursing

    hello both, thank you for responding. for mollypita, answering your question of why nursing and not medicine. actually, after i start working, i will start to review for usmle 1 (and 3 other...

  11. FMGs that became RNs---How are you adjusting?

    rn_nxt_dr posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had recently passed but my colleagues has been working as RNs for 3 years now or longer. I was advised never to let my co-workers know that I'm a foreign medical graduate because I will "take the...

  12. NCLEX and Computation

    rn_nxt_dr replied to Lorodz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel the same way before but the more I practice the questions and the conversions I felt more at ease. You also have to differentiate the pedia calculations. Again, conversion is essential. The...

  13. need study buddy

    rn_nxt_dr replied to shush001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :) Where in NORCAL are you? I would love to have a study buddy too? I am in the Eastbay

  14. study plans for the nclex RN exam

    rn_nxt_dr replied to mamut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recommend Saunder's Strategies for Success. It will help you through analyzing breaking down what's being asked. Though you have to be diligent catching yourself when you are not truly analyzing the...

  15. New NCLEX material

    rn_nxt_dr replied to dk77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At anytime you are reviewing always keep the latest version---no matter what the costs. Good

  16. How long from Grad to NCLEX?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to colleenm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go online on your State's BON and check requirements. It all depends on your motivation to take the NCLEX-RN exam. But whether you have the required documents is another. You may take the exam 2-3...

  17. Nursing after 50

    rn_nxt_dr replied to thinkingaboutnursing's topic in General Students

    That's my girl! Go for it! Think about what you'll miss than what you're missing. Best of

  18. how to deal with a know-it-all?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

    Take it with a smile:D and ignore the dude. He just wants everyones'

  19. Digital voice recorders

    rn_nxt_dr replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

    Before you buy one, make sure you can return it if you are not satisfied or not what you expected after you try it out. That is just to be cautious, electronics has very short return period and make...

  20. Please help me with your opinions on this..

    rn_nxt_dr replied to 49*1's topic in General Students

    Whatever you finally decide to do with your situation that is best for you, just remember that there is life after it. You will soon learn to manage your finances well, stick with a budget, live...

  21. 5 second rule

    rn_nxt_dr replied to mauimama's topic in General Students

    I believe wherever it falls, it is a contaminated medication. If a standard approach is advocated and believe just because it looks clean, dry and not soiled doesn't mean it is germ free. In that...

  22. Spanish for health care workers (& Rosetta Stone)

    rn_nxt_dr replied to RN1981's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to recommend Medical Spanish by Gail L. Bongiovanni, 4th ed, ISBN 0-07-144200-6. I enjoyed this very much. I hope you will too. Please let me know if there's a newer

  23. New Grad Programs in the bay area

    rn_nxt_dr replied to gizzypup628's topic in California Nursing

    Try these: Selton Med. Ctr. (650) 992-4000 Daly City CA Pacific Med. Ctr. (415) 600-4728 SF Might help you out just to find out their programs and requirements. I mostly call HR and ask for who is in...

  24. Pay Raise after Passing NCLEX?

    rn_nxt_dr replied to DubRLuch's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am assuming that your job offer was recent and you had started. I think if you pass your NCLEX within the 90 day period from your start date which coincides with your probationary period (usual is...

  25. Please help!!! New Grad needs help with cover letter....

    rn_nxt_dr replied to AJ BSN 2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I would suggest going to the library for entry level cover sheets to view and adapt according to your skills. Hard copies are good to have as reference. And of course google it. Another important...