fromtheseaRN

fromtheseaRN BSN, RN

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  1. Sick of waiting?

    fromtheseaRN replied to azcna's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i know several lpns who had to wait 2 semesters to get a spot in the rn programs, because everyone seems to be trying this route. also, where are they finding jobs at? i'm honestly curious because i...

  2. Still waiting to schedule NCLEX

    fromtheseaRN replied to smvtx23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sign onto pearson vue daily to attempt to reschedule your exam. i had to schedule mine 4 weeks out, but as i checked the site each day, earlier appts were opening up as people were rescheduling for...

  3. When to not read too much into the question.....and answers

    fromtheseaRN replied to HelloM1M1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1, 3, and 4 are all correct measures that are taught to parents. however, if you didn't know that, i would think the window and toybox would stand out anyway. it doesn't matter that the window is...

  4. Has anybody just gone for it?

    fromtheseaRN replied to auntlala's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    2 of my classmates just went for it and passed, both were cut off at 75Qs. i wanted to, but there was a holdup with my ATT (so i've been dong the kaplan book in the meantime). my school does have a...

  5. Kaplan Qbank.. Can I share?

    fromtheseaRN replied to MuzikcalRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i'm on a tight budget also. i bought the kaplan strategies book for $20, and if you google "kaplan nclex trainers" there are a few websites that have all 7 of the trainers online. you can't print them...

  6. kaplan or sauders?

    fromtheseaRN replied to nunseeh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i've done both- saunders questions are more basic recall questions, where as the kaplan questions are most similar to the nclex, they are mostly all application and analysis questions. i think kaplan...

  7. 75qs I think I failed. =/

    fromtheseaRN replied to bayareastudent0711's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you passed! relax!! did you do kaplan? they explain that there are 4 types of questions, the top two being analysis and application which are passing questions, and the bottom two being recall and...

  8. Looking for advice! NP vs. MD

    fromtheseaRN replied to umdgrad's topic in Advanced Practice

    it's actually not a PhD that they're changing it to, they're changing the requirement to a DNP- doctor of nurse practice. of course this requirement will vary by state, and the program is usually 3...

  9. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    fromtheseaRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    nope. they also get a year off for maternity leave and try to breast feed until around age 3 or when the kiddo self weans, at least where my family is

  10. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    fromtheseaRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    breast feeding teaches of sex and pregnancy... but babies don't? by this reasoning, shouldn't we hide all babies from kids for fear of imposing sex ed on them? breasts are how mammals feed their...

  11. Sesame Street Breastfeeding: Moms Push To Bring Nursing Back To TV Show

    fromtheseaRN replied to lrobinson5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i think we need to go back to sesame street actually is- it was founded as, and is, a show about a neighborhood and it's diverse inhabitants, and how they all get along and learn from each other (yes,...

  12. Rescheduling NCLEX - Past the ATT Date

    fromtheseaRN replied to jbjints's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i would just call them and ask. it seems if there were any reason to extend your att, this would be it. good luck with everything, i hope it all works out for the best with your family. regarding the...

  13. how to get through to pearson vue?

    fromtheseaRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am extremely frustrated right now. I graduated last month and have been patiently waiting for my ATT, which all of my classmates I've spoken with have received. When I check my state's BON, it...

  14. how to get through to pearson vue?

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

    apparently the lady at the BON who sends authorization to pearson vue was on vacation for a few weeks! all resolved now, and scheduled for the

  15. New Grad in need of Advice =(

    fromtheseaRN replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    network network network! i just graduated 3 weeks ago, so no job yet for me either. i apply to at least 4 jobs a day (no exceptions, i make myself). i also go to any nursing organization meeting i can...

  16. Will the NCLEX content questions be different from 2011?

    fromtheseaRN replied to nneokill175's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    one of my instructors is a nclex question writer, and before graduation let us know that they update questions every 3 years. it was updated for 2010, so they will be the same as last year. they did...

  17. 2010-2011 AZBN new grad survey

    fromtheseaRN replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    st joes and banner both had externship programs just like this, and they were both cancelled in the last 6 months or so. they said they couldn't afford that, either.

  18. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    fromtheseaRN replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    so if st joes had just made sure this woman could never have children again, they could've kept their affiliation.

  19. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    fromtheseaRN replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    the major catholic chain here (CHW / st. joe's in phoenix) lost their catholic affiliation 2 years ago after performing an abortion to *save the mother's life*....

  20. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    fromtheseaRN replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    can you please link a source to this? i have never heard or read that before. the provisions i found on the us.gov site don't say that at all. in fact, they say that it will not preempt any current...

  21. GTPAL and Gravida Para need explanation?

    fromtheseaRN replied to studentnurse0221's topic in Ob/Gyn

    i was taught the same as iteachob says. those are the number of pregnancies, not fetuses. i'm currently in my preceptorship in L&D, and we use the same way

  22. Are nurses forced to assist abortions?

    fromtheseaRN replied to lookingintoRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    not a dumb question at all. however in this case, it appears they knowingly worked in a same day surgery center that performed abortions. if there are any procedures you are not comfortable assisting...

  23. 2010-2011 AZBN new grad survey

    fromtheseaRN replied to boru's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i should have been more clear, i was referring to the private for-profit nursing schools that have popped up all over the valley in the past few

  24. CNM Questions

    fromtheseaRN replied to NurseB_'s topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    great questions! i am planning on getting my DNP in women's health, or CNM. my concern with the CNM is that i heard the malpractice insurance was not much less that the salary. i'll be watching this...

  25. Moving to Arizona soon

    fromtheseaRN replied to Manila Daisy's topic in Arizona Nursing

    there's also a previous page button, but if it's too difficult to look back at your post, here you