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I agree with DaytoNite. I think the answer key for #1 and #3 are incorrect. I got the same answers as he/she did. I work all my drug problems out using scientific notation. That's what I learned in science in college and that's what I was most co...

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"

The best answer that I can give to you is not to look at what the worst part of nursing school was, but what the best parts of being a nurse are. I just graduated in December and started as a new grad in the ER this past February. I love it. Any p...

I agree with the posters above. Who's your boss? The FNP or this co-worker? Do you have a job description? If you don't, I would request a detail of your responsibilities, who you report to, who's responsible for activities on certain days. Once...

I had a DUI 2o years before I applied for my RN license. I had to include documentation regarding the DUI. I wrote a letter stating my "virtues" and that alchohol had not been a problem since, as noted by my record. I had no delay in the processin...

I am so sorry that you and your dh are having to go through this with your stepson. My husband and I went through a similar situation with our oldest son at 16. We sent our son to outpatient rehab and when he tested dirty three times (which broke t...

I would study physiology and understand it inside and out. The theory content of nursing school will make so much more sense, as well as the ways in which the classifications of medication work in the body. I know that finding a job is difficult at...

Yes, I will pray for you and good luck! To Shasta 12: The new grads that were hired at our hospital were the ones who worked as techs on their vacations and the students who did their clinicals/preceptorships there. Keep that in mind when you choose...

Underpaid Nurse, RE: "I'm thirty six and when I get my LPN license I'll be 37. I'm the third oldest in my class. I was beginning to feel frustrated, because everyone looks at us with the," Why aren't you a RN yet". Well, I finally was in a place to ...

Hello, I am 47 years old and just graduated from an ADN program this past December. I had always wanted to be an RN but chose a different path, motherhood and marriage, and didn't pursue the nursing avenue. I am SOO GLAD that I did. I have very si...

Go for it!!! I just graduated from an ADN program and I'm 47 and have no regrets!

I just graduated in December from an ADN program and I still remember my second semester of clinicals. Remind yourself that thousands of people have done this (look at all the RNs there are) before so it's doable and you can do it, too! I always as...

The females in my graduating class wore the white hats with the black band (the color for RNs I'm told) and the men wore the black band on the left pocket of their scrubs. Our whole class received pins.

I was in the same predicament as you. I submitted all transcripts as requested. My grades as a mature adult, which included my pre-requisites for nursing school, were very good and I got in to a very good ADN program. I know that I earned my place...

The LLadro nurse figurine was my favorite gift for graduation last semester. It's timeless, and brings me pride every time I see it. In California, we are only able to use black ink for documentation, no blue.

Hello FLRNtobe, I just graduated from nursing school in December. The clinical experience at a SNF is unlike the acute hospital setting; however, no matter what setting you're in, I think the key to getting the most out of the clinical experience is...

It is very important that you get the malpractice insurance. In fact, many nursing schools require it before you can participate in clinicals. It is very reasonably priced. I paid $20 for one year for $1 million of professional liability per incid...

I work as a tech in ER which is also where I will work as an RN once I pass the NCLEX. I think it's a good move to show the administration what your work ethic and skills are, as well as a great opportunity for you to observe the flow of the unit. ...

I am so sorry that you didn't get in, this time. I am 47 years old and just graduated from an ADN program. I got in the second time that I applied. I wanted to be a nurse when I was in my teens but life took me in another direction. The dream was...

Just graduated and look forward to taking my three teenagers and husband on a "real" vacation, that requires an airplane to access to say Thank You for all their love and support while I was in nursing school.

Just registered tonight and hope you can help. Is it worth $500 plus dollars for an NCLEX review course such as Kaplans or are there effective, less expensive alternatives. I graduated Dec. 18th and am waiting for my authorization to test. Thank y...