rach78

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1. NCLEX RN...75 questions only! Good or bad

   rach78 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just took my NCLEX RN yesterday...and I am freaking out waiting. I only had 75 questions and they were really hard. I usually am a really good test taker and I am hoping that that is why it...

2. Best study guides

   rach78 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hello All, I am about to graduate (yeah!!!!) and am looking for the best study guides for the NCLEX. I need to take the test as soon as possible (got kids to support) so I need to start studying now....

3. When to start applying

   rach78 replied to rach78's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Can I ask how you stated on your resume that you would be graduating later. Did you put anything about licensing? Or just leave it as expected graduation date? Or maybe mention it in cover

4. Nurse Residency Programs

   rach78 replied to Jump_Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Rush Medical Center in Chicago has a program. Any new grad who starts work there is automatically put into the residency

5. When to start applying

   rach78 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hello, I just was looking for a bit of advice. I will graduate in November, 2009 and am wondering when I should start applying for jobs. Should I start 2 months before graduation? Another question...

6. Military Reserves for new grad

   rach78 posted a topic in Government, Military

   hello, I am about to be a new grade (in about 10 weeks) and have thought about military nursing through out school. It is something I have always wanted to do. However, I am a single mom and have...

7. ED Nurses: We need your help!

   rach78 replied to Chaz C.'s topic in Emergency

   Yes, you may participate. IF the survey isn't still up under this forum, it is in the students/academic research assistance section. Apparently, I am only able to post there. Thanks again,

8. CCU Nurses: we need your help!

   rach78 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   we are asking for your help to complete our graduate research project. we are interested in determining the relationship between regular physical activity and stress in the workplace. participation...

9. Did any of you find Tele interesting?

   rach78 replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I just did a nurse externship in the CCU/CVICU. I know when we transerred patients out we either transfered to the PCU (like the above poster stated) or the tele unit. It seemed that the more...

10. Master's Project / Thesis - What's Your Topic?

    rach78 replied to Christen, ANP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think that the study will show that those who are physically active are less stressed at work. Studies have already shown that exercise increases confidence and improves a persons feeling of...

11. Master's Project / Thesis - What's Your Topic?

    rach78 replied to Christen, ANP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I agree with you on handwashing. I can't understand why you wouldn't want to wash your hands when leaving a patient room. I have eczema and it can get pretty bad on my hands and washing them makes...

12. Master's Project / Thesis - What's Your Topic?

    rach78 replied to Christen, ANP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    There isn't alot of research comparing exercise and stress in nurses. Lots of studies showing stress, using biological markers and nurse feedback, and lots of research showing the benefits of exercise...

13. Can someone help me, Please?

    rach78 replied to rach78's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks. I never thought about trying her publisher. I have looked at that springerlink as

14. Can someone help me, Please?

    rach78 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello, I am really hoping someone might be able to point me in the right direction, here. I have just submitted my research proposal to the IRB at my school. They have returned it telling me I need...

15. Master's Project / Thesis - What's Your Topic?

    rach78 replied to Christen, ANP's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am currently working on my graduate project. I am looking at stress in acute care nurses and trying to determine if nurses who are physically active, exercising outside of work, perceive less...