rn4lyfe08

rn4lyfe08

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  1. NCLEX - anyone flunk at 75 questions? Or does it always go for more questions first?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YES it really happens...I know too many people who failed at 75. I on the other hand passed at 75! Nearly &*^% my pants when it shut off at 75. But to answer your question. You can absolutely fail...

  2. Trouble with getting a job

    rn4lyfe08 replied to fxg002's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I live in Philadelphia. I graduated in May 08 in Pittsburgh, PA. Moved home the end of June 08. Have been looking for work ever since. I was told by Hahnemann to schedule for my NCLEX as you had to...

  3. Took the test today with 80 questions!!!!

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Courtney Nurse Writer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it in PA. But all exams are from the same test pool. I had the dreaded 75 questions.... The exam had a lot of prioritization. It started off pretty good. I knew the answers...Then near the...

  4. New TV Commercial...

    rn4lyfe08 replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Oh, and to clarify...Plan B is offered OTC, but you do have to be 18 to get it and it can only be obtained from a pharmacist.

  5. New TV Commercial...

    rn4lyfe08 replied to RutterMama's topic in General Students

    Well, according to advertisements, Plan B, is not an abortion drug. It can help prevent pregnancy but and I quote "will not terminate a current pregnancy". I for one don't see a problem with the...

  6. Will I be able to get my license?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to sleephood's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I live in PA and they let a lady with many issues as to why she wouldn't be granted a license go to school. As I stated earlier, she waited until the last semester and it really stressed her out....

  7. Is it really that difficult?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to shasta12's topic in Texas Nursing

    In a compact state you can choose a compact license. You home state is your primary license. You can move/go to another compact state and work w/o getting another license. If you permanently move to...

  8. Will I be able to get my license?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to sleephood's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    First, this is something that MUST be reported to the BON. You'll have to make a good case for yourself, prob. especially since it was forgery. It is completely up to the BON if they'll grant the...

  9. In Pittsburgh, CNA/Nursing student??

    rn4lyfe08 replied to mskate's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know for sure that the Children's Institute hires people without having a CNA. It became full of nursing students about a year ago. Some graduated and are now nurses there, others I'm sure left...

  10. trying to escape pittsburgh

    rn4lyfe08 replied to rectal itch's topic in Florida Nursing

    Rectal Itch: Just curious...Which school did u go to in the burgh? I also went to nsg school out

  11. bottom of the totem pole-new student

    rn4lyfe08 replied to lia6541's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    BSN programs only take 4 years. You take BIO, A&P, etc all within that time frame. Some schools don't even have a clinical portion until after the 1st year. You have more time to complete other...

  12. bottom of the totem pole-new student

    rn4lyfe08 replied to lia6541's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nope. Some programs are accelerated, some you must have a BS in another field, some are RN-BSN needing only a diploma, and others are RN-MSN where you get yur BSN first and a portion of the credits...

  13. Health care jobs

    rn4lyfe08 replied to oldfashionedlove's topic in General Students

    OB/GYN...Always wanted to be one since I was 5. Now I'm looking at

  14. Anybody please recommend a region of the country in great shortage of nurses?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to mitcornsus's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. I live in Philly and NO jobs here. ADVANCE for Nurses says there aren't really any jobs out there in the tri-state area PA,NJ,and DE. Travel agencies are looking to hire in KS, TX (usually near...

  15. Can you look for Job?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to Keenay99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know if you're in PA, you can get a job as a GN (if u can find one). You sould be able to look for a job now; especially if you're lised on the BON site. All a future employer has to do is search...

  16. bottom of the totem pole-new student

    rn4lyfe08 replied to lia6541's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    if that was directed to me...nope. I went to school in

  17. bottom of the totem pole-new student

    rn4lyfe08 replied to lia6541's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Had I known it'd take just as long I'd defnitely would've gotten a BSN... If I could've afforded it anyways...Took 3.5 yrs w/ prereqs and lost 1 semester with admission playing around (didn't move my...

  18. two questions about IVs

    rn4lyfe08 replied to plumstethoscope's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a new RN but.....I believe vented tubing is the tubing that has multiple ports along it. When a small air bubble get in the tubing, you manipulate the tubing so that the air nears a close port....

  19. Issues placing a bedpan

    rn4lyfe08 replied to shippoRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    does that (powder) really

  20. IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals I had clinicals in had both the alligator clips and the blue ones you twist on. Our IV catheters (as well as regular syringes) had the automatic needle retraction feature. I went to...

  21. waiting for nclex results

    rn4lyfe08 replied to dressshop's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you take the NCLEX in PA. It's not necessary to pay for the unofficial results! You can check the BON site and see if you have a new license or not. It your GN license says it's "expired", you've...

  22. Issues placing a bedpan

    rn4lyfe08 replied to shippoRN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    As a new nurse I have to agree. Both descriptions are great. I used to have trouble remembering which pan went which way!... Once you figure that out, I log roll the pt and try to center the pan over...

  23. Well the local nursing schools have FINALLY DONE IT

    rn4lyfe08 replied to nurz2be's topic in Florida Nursing

    I graduated from nursing school in May 2008. Moved 1.5 mos later and looked for a job in PA for a few months. Couldn't really find anything. Studied for and took the NCLEX; passed on the 1st try and...

  24. IV tubing....why don't you recap it?

    rn4lyfe08 replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad, and YES they do teach you to recap. However, by recapping, it usually means taking off the old connector (usually alligator) and putting on another one to ensure sterility (in case...

  25. Drexel...what you should know before deciding to go here.

    rn4lyfe08 replied to nevertellalie's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Oh and did I mention that in my comm. college prog. if you failed a course twice, you had to start the nursing program over from the beginning! Someone failed the 2nd to last semester twice and had...