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    Is this school worht it???

    CorpsmanRN replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in LPN to RN

    60K!!! What an absurd amount especially for an LPN bridge!! My program is roughly $8,500 - $9,000 and that is for 6 qtrs/2 yrs (ADN). Just started the 4th qtr/2nd yr and this is where the LPN...
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    Shaved Mons - Phenomenon

    CorpsmanRN replied to recbest's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Easy....Waxing!:) Saw a pregnant woman at a place I used to go to (until I realized I was either allergic to the wax or highly sensitive to the procedure - so back to the razor I went). Don't know...
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    Tdap Question?

    CorpsmanRN replied to j_audrey's topic in General Nursing

    I've given Tdap to several people and have not had any reports of the side effects you described, sorry. Although they sound like typical possible reactions for any vaccine. I know how it sucks to...
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    Documenting numbers

    CorpsmanRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hoping for an answer &/or insight to this question: When hand charting/documenting the number "zero", is using the 0 with a line through it (Ø) not allowed? I have been in the military for 12...
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    help thinking of getting out of nursing

    CorpsmanRN replied to nsgmjr's topic in General Nursing

    Report them ASAP! Remember, would you want your family member subject to that type of environment? Like someone else mentioned...DOCUMENT everything (keep you're own little notebook of all those...
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    New Admissions standards for TCC RN program

    CorpsmanRN replied to LalaJJB's topic in Washington Nursing

    Wow, didn't know about that change at TCC. I never really thought lottery systems were a good way to go, but I hated the 'based on gpa only' idea even more. I was rejected from TCC & Highline...
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    STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    CorpsmanRN replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in school currently and live in WA state so have not had to do the job search quite yet, so my only suggestion is check out usajobs.gov They post jobs available on military bases, veteran...
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    failed rn school 2x.dont want to quit so going for lpn school

    CorpsmanRN replied to belle05's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I'm sorry to hear that you have had some tough times getting through school. Have you identified where/what area(s)you are struggling with? I hope your schools have helped you in this matter and...
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    How to prevent fainting???

    CorpsmanRN replied to studentnurse74's topic in General Students

    A couple people hit some of the advice I tell patients (or others when it comes to standing in formation of some sort): Do not lock your knees/keep slightly bent & BREATH. While working as a...
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    At home practice for initiating an IV?

    CorpsmanRN replied to aellisrn10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Maybe some rubber tubing? I don't know how rigid or thick the fish tube is. I learned my phleb & IV skills through the military. We used each other (even EJ's & Femorals). Maybe you can...
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    Anyone from CA who took the NCLEX on the 16th?

    CorpsmanRN replied to Paul2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My goodness...okay, so I'm finishing up my 1st qtr of RN school in WA state and I'm reading your posts feeling anxious for you! I remember how anxious I was awaiting my NREMT-B results (sounds...
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    Where's my Littman Scope???!!!

    CorpsmanRN replied to stdntograd06's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    wlb06 has it right, go to steeles.com the Littmann's are very inexpensive (compared to other sites & even gov't pricing!). A couple of my classmates just ordered theirs (one with engraving) and...
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    Pocket Stamps

    CorpsmanRN replied to GmF17's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just in case.... I personally like x-stamper. That is what we had for pocket stamps at a military clinic to stamp our write-ups with. http://www.xstamper.com , custom self-inked stamps, pages 4-5 I...