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  1. Question re: NC5

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    That's strange..... Usually they direct you to their website, where you can download them for free. And if you request a study guide, they will mail them to you, also for free. Are you sure the book...

  2. Question re: NC5

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Two things: 1) Join the yahoo group called nontradnurses. They have files of notes, outlines, and practice tests for each of the NC exams, plus several others. Doesn't matter that you only have one...

  3. jcaho coming

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Spider Cat's topic in General Nursing

    The last hospital I worked at gave out questions and answers. They were pretty simple, but we were nervous and it was nice to be able to look that over, just in case. I didn't get to work the shift...

  4. EMT-P Question

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

    Someone can become certified as an EMT cold off the street in a matter of months? (Am I the only one that finds that just a little bit

  5. Abbreviations

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    The move to eliminate abbreviations relates to those which, especially if messily written, can lead to errors which hurt patients. Your best bet is not to learn your abbreviations here (you can see...

  6. Update on "World's tiniest baby"

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to BRANDY LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I saw this on the news last night. She has a twin that is not much larger than she is. Both babies are apparently doing really well, although it is hard to know about developmental issues. The...

  7. Why do I feel so guilt-ridden?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    Bingo, bingo, bingo! Perfect! (Which, of course, means I agree..... :rotfl:

  8. How to deal with being childless in L&D

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to pebbles1977's topic in Ob/Gyn

    You don't really have to "deal with being childless." You made a decision. The fact that you and your spouse came together at that point is wonderful. It says a lot of good stuff about your...

  9. Rampant Cheating

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Grades gotten by cheating demean grades earned through hard work. Complain to the teacher. Report it to the dean of students. And get ready. No one likes someone who calls them on their crap....

  10. Dr. Phil made nice...

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to saskrn's topic in General Nursing

    That's abuse. His bottom line might be in trouble. Someone is going to do that to their child and child welfare will get wind of it. It will be in court one way or the other, and someone will see...

  11. Excelsior Ethics test?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to TooterIA's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Very wise words, Laurie888! If the material is boring, then make succeeding at accumulating the info your task, not entertainment (although I agree, it is much nicer if you can do both). Check if...

  12. Forcing nurses to work as aides

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in General Nursing

    Your employer doesn't have near the liability issues that you have, if a patient should be injured (or even in obvious risk of injury, enough to be afraid) on your "watch." Part of being a nurse is...

  13. One more done!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    All right, already! I don't think anyone can be expected to know the nuances of your personal life situation, unless and until you share that. I'm well aware of Excelsior's program's flexibility and...

  14. Antidepressants and Hospitalization

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to DidiRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am so glad to see this thread, and especially the posts advocating for judicious use of antidepressant medications and the value of actually "living' as opposed to chemically modifying...... My BIL...

  15. How did you find out about allnurses?

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to cnelle101's topic in General Nursing

    Googling.... either for Academy of Nursing (which is horrible and I decided not to go that way for study guides) or for Excelsior College (which is wonderful, and which I am now proud to call my alma...

  16. One more done!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Were you not well rested? 160 questions should not be that much of a challenge. Probably ought to come up with a better attack method than pot shots. Won't work on your nursing exams, and sure won't...

  17. One more done!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you come to Plano, you will have to look me up--I live 12 miles from that hospital. I'll take you to supper one night you are here. As for Henry, I don't have the recording any more, but I...

  18. One more done!

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Laurie888's topic in Online Distance Learning

    If you come to Plano, you will have to look me up--I live 12 miles from that hospital. I'll take you to supper one night you are here. As for Henry, I don't have the recording any more, but I...

  19. re: flu vaccines

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to panurse101's topic in Infectious Disease

    Are you maybe talking about following immune-compromised or otherwise vulnerable patients who get the vaccine? That would make sense to me, because they can react in all sorts of ways, and you don't...

  20. What is CPNE????????????????

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Congratulations, my friend. I'm not the least surprised to see you, here in the Lived-Through-CPNE Club! Eight more weeks and you'll have your RN! (Mosby CAT

  21. Help For A Paper - Asap

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to viveca6's topic in Research

    I don't think so. I think the idea that research is about stuff that they already know about suggests that it is only for confirmation, not for finding out. Research is about finding out. That's why...

  22. Information about PID

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Cora's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Have you by chance researched this on google? You can find a lot of info, including material geared for patients, on the internet. I see I am the first to respond. This is kind of a touchy...

  23. Your help would be much appreciated xxx

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Alexandra s's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I notice that the OP referenced the approach being based on the writer "as a student nurse," while the responses, which I thought were terrific, were about nurses in practice. I'd have little idea...

  24. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found this tool to be absolutely identical to the NCLEX. It even adjusts the difficulty of subsequent questions based on whether you got the last one right or wrong, just like the NCLEX. You get a...

  25. What is CPNE????????????????

    chris_at_lucas_RN replied to Tweety's topic in Online Distance Learning

    The really horrid part was my own anxiety and stress. When I got that under control, I loved it. But then, I absolutely love patient care and I'm proud to be able to take care of someone. It doesn't...