ctyson81

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1. States hiring New RN Grads?

   ctyson81 replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Madison, WI and that area are recruiting new grads. In need of

2. How much do psych techs make vs nurses?

   ctyson81 replied to regnurse1995's topic in Psychiatric

   Where I work Minnesota CNA's make 10, lpns 17, mental health techs 15, Rn's 28. Thats all starting

3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   ctyson81 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Well, Me and My friend passed! The trick worked for both of us. I am FINALLY an RN. After 48 hours and 3 minutes from the start of my test, PearsonVue had my quick results ready on a sunday! Just...

4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   ctyson81 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Well, I haven't gotten my results yet but my friend that took hers a day ahead of me did. SHE PASSED! good pop up, and passed...I also got the "good pop up" but like everyone else still nervous untill...

5. Lab values.......please help!!!!!!!

   ctyson81 replied to nursingstudentstill's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   definately know the lab values of electrolytes. I had a LOT of fluid balance questions, K, Ca, Mg, phos, chlor, na...and know which ones are inverse. I had a question about in cushings you'd expect to...

6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   ctyson81 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Ok, so I took my test this morning. I got one math question, many electrolyte Q's, and ALOT of SATA. It shut off at 75. I got home an hour later it said delivery successful so I did the trick, and I...

7. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   ctyson81 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   My classmate took her test today and got the "good" message, I take my test tomorrow morning and u better believe i'm trying out the trick...I'll keep ya posted on our

8. new rn interested in addiction

   ctyson81 replied to KADRN's topic in Addictions

   I work at a detox/rehab facility and I am basically a glorified security gaurd, our place is called by some the homeless hotel since its too cold for bums to sleep outside they get a 5 dollar bottle...

9. Ativan...ETOH History...7mg IV last night? Too much?

   ctyson81 replied to Jomo1994z71's topic in Patient Medications

   It all depends on the situation. I've had a guy with DT's on an ativan drip at 6/hr and multiple 5mg boluses. In 8 hours he had be given over 150mg and was still very agitated and trying to tear off...

10. Anyone starting non-hospital jobs in this bad job enviroment?

    ctyson81 replied to luvmyguys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work at a detox facility AKA "the drunk tank." I'm an LPN now, but they'll keep me on and pay me more when I'm an RN. Interesting job, great experience in the mental health department, and...