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  1. Did any of you NOT take a NCLEX prep course??

    breaktime replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    I did not take a review course, I primarily just did the practice questions that came with the Saunders Q&A (on the CD) book and sometimes looked up things in the Saunders Review book. My friend...

  2. POEMS syndrome & glioblastoma

    breaktime replied to courtney.2009's topic in General Nursing

    If you manage to find out why it was rare, let us know. That's why I love this site, I get to learn about things that I'm unlikely to ever encounter in within my own area of

  3. POEMS syndrome & glioblastoma

    breaktime replied to courtney.2009's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe I'm mistaken (it's certainly happened before) but I thought glioblastomas were one of, if not the most common type of brain tumor? I'm not trying to contradict you or be a jerk, I'm saying...

  4. Nursing Licence?

    breaktime replied to RN6157's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cannot confirm this, as it is simply something I read here on this forum, however I have heard also that random people are sometimes selected to have their test further reviewed. I would assume it...

  5. calling ALL newly licensed NURSES.......[3yrs<]

    breaktime replied to NURSESrMEAN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated in Dec 2010 in Boise, Idaho Passed NCLEX Jan 2011 Licensed in Jan 2011 Moved to NC in Feb 2011 Accepted job offer/started work Mar 2011 I knew I was moving to NC after graduation so I only...

  6. Night Differential?

    breaktime replied to mommo5's topic in General Nursing

    $4 for nights, $4.50 for weekends. I'm a new grad though, so I'm not sure if the differentials remain the same throughout the clinical ladder, but I think so. I believe they are the same no matter...

  7. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    breaktime replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX back in January and the PVT worked for me, as well as for at least 20 other people in my class that I know for sure used it. Congratulations, you

  8. want to get a NICU job...tips during nursing school?

    breaktime replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't have any answers for you, but I would be extremely interested in any help with this also, as I too would like to be a NICU nurse (which I totally didn't expect, but after spending some time...

  9. Do family members know how annoying they can be?

    breaktime replied to Ling07's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I wouldn't give out my personal number either. When I am at work, I will do everything I can for my patients, however when I am not at work, it's my turn to relax and not worry, not answer family...

  10. ALL NURSES this affects all of you

    breaktime replied to AnalegnaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with a lot of you. I get my flu shot every year, and I've had other "required" vaccinations. Getting a vaccination doesn't bother me, nor even being told it is a requirement of employment, if...

  11. Occurrence In Idaho

    breaktime replied to kubivern's topic in General Nursing

    This is ridiculous and I'm disgusted this is even an issue. I hope it gets thrown out of court and though it probably won't happen, that Mi Kel gets a very public apology. I'm a nursing student in...

  12. NCLEX minimum questions

    breaktime replied to macgyver16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try not to get so worked up (easier said than done I know). While it's not a guarantee, most people I know or have seen post on here who finished at 75 questions, passed. Even if it turns out you...

  13. How many med questions did you get?

    breaktime replied to abcdwakwak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I haven't taken the test yet, so I can't tell you, but I bet I can give you the response you're going to get and save you and others a lot of time. "We can't tell you that, it would be test...

  14. nurses writing their own orders

    breaktime replied to elizabethaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all the responses (to the OPs question and to my own). As for standing orders, I'm of standing orders and such. It seemed to be implied in the OP that nurses were writing orders as a TO when...

  15. Nurses: Let's put our brilliant minds together

    breaktime replied to favflu's topic in General Nursing

    Those are long term savings. Clinics require capital to open and operate and future (possible) profits aren't going to provide that capital. Unless we want to go with some sort of mark to market...

  16. OCN certification...does it really make a difference?

    breaktime replied to jentrump29's topic in Oncology

    I have a question that may have a ridiculously obvious answer, but I'm still a student so many things obvious to RNs are still a mystery to me...Anyways, my question is if OCN is required by most...

  17. nurses writing their own orders

    breaktime replied to elizabethaRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student, so I'm not making any accusations or anything here so please don't get upset, I'm simply curious. This seems to me like taking a HUGE risk. If something does happen, and an...

  18. C-Diff question

    breaktime replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    This is a little off-topic, but it's a related matter I think...Sasha brings up a good point that we need to remember to take precautions at home like not wearing our work shoes in the house, or...

  19. In need of advice- discrimination???

    breaktime replied to 2010NewRN's topic in General Nursing

    As others have stated, it is probably a good idea to at least speak to a lawyer. There would seem to be the possibility of a case for false accusation resulting in defamation of character and...

  20. C-Diff question

    breaktime replied to *ac*'s topic in General Nursing

    This is from MayClinic.com C. difficile bacteria can be found throughout the environment-in soil, air, water, and human and animal feces. A small number of healthy people naturally carry the bacteria...

  21. Nursing and Back Problems

    breaktime replied to carolinadiva's topic in General Nursing

    MsLoriRN, thank you, that was an awesome post full of a lot of great information! I'm glad you mentioned the abdominal muscles as that is something I always forget to mention. My physical therapist...

  22. Never seen anything quite like it (the things visitors do...)

    breaktime replied to NurseKatie08's topic in General Nursing

    I love that part... And Ruby, you've got some great ones, especially about the two idiots who didn't even know it wasn't their family member... Please keep this thread going, it's always nice to be...

  23. Masters - education or clinical focus better?

    breaktime replied to RNinWI's topic in General Nursing

    You're welcome! Also, I forgot to say, GOOD LUCK! Regardless of the economy and whether we need to churn out more nurses or not (not getting into that here, it's on plenty of other threads) we DO need...

  24. Nursing and Back Problems

    breaktime replied to carolinadiva's topic in General Nursing

    I fractured my spine in three places and ruptured a disc just over 3 years ago now and I'm currently in my 3rd semester of a BS program (actual program, not counting pre-reqs toward the semester...

  25. Masters - education or clinical focus better?

    breaktime replied to RNinWI's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still a student, so this opinion is given from that perspective, so keep that in mind before hammering too bad if it seems off. My experience as a student has led to an opinion pretty much in line...