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  1. Flu Shots

    It is not mandatory at my hospital, but we do have to sign a form that states we were offered the shot, but refused. Our hospital also provides them free.
  2. People who just graduated...ATT yet?

    You can also go to the GA BON website http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/rn/ and see if they have received your application yet...just click on "Check the Status of an Application" on the left side of the screen and follow the directions.
  3. People who just graduated...ATT yet?

    I gave you a heads up about this in the "All Current GPC Nursing Students" thread. GPC told me the same thing about the NCLEX...that they were sending the paperwork, wait for the phone number to call...I didn't get my ATT until March (I graduated in ...
  4. All Current GPC Nursing Students

    rollie GPC told me the same thing about the NCLEX...that they were sending the paperwork, wait for the phone number to call...I didn't get my ATT until March (I graduated in Dec.). You need to contact Pearson Vue. The GA board of nursing will NOT ...
  5. All Current GPC Nursing Students

    When I attended GPC we had a Med surg book by Mosby. Now GPC is using a Prentice Hall book.
  6. All Current GPC Nursing Students

    I graduated in '05, but I still have some notes from webCT. The reading assignments will be different due to different books, but the content is the same. PM me your email and I will help in any way I can.
  7. How much is your final worth? If it's worth 20% of your total grade you will only need a 56 on the final to get a passing grade of 75%. Break it down and figure out what you actually need to pass. Maybe if you are able to see what you need it will ...
  8. What is BCLS?

    Thank you!
  9. What is BCLS?

    What is BCLS? I know it is Basic Cardiac Life Support, but where do I get certified? I checked the AHA website and it lists ACLS, BLS for Healthcare Providers, PALS..But no BCLS. Is this even a real course?
  10. GPC Students - how was your semester?

    I know a few that got over 75. One girl needed 77.5 to pass & thats exactly what she got. All I can say is try your hardest, review the material, and pray. I really feel for you.
  11. GPC Students - how was your semester?

    Nobody was really safe for the final. Everybody I knew needed at least a 65 on the final to pass, some needed 80's. We lost a few during the semester, but two people failed because they did not score high enough on the final.
  12. GPC Students - how was your semester?

    I graduated in Dec. in a class of 18. More than half of my class had failed a previous semester. IF you fail, you can use your time off going over what you didn't grasp the first time. ALOT of the test questions are used again (or the same conce...
  13. take my survey for stats class - PLEASE!

    B C B
  14. is this normal?

    At my school, before entering the nursing program, we have to sign a Truth in Advertising form which states how many students graduated the last year & how many passed the NCLEX. For 04/05 only 40% of the students who started went on to graduate...
  15. At my school I needed: Composition & Rhetoric I Algebra Communications (speech) Word Processing and Research Skills Chemistry & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology I & Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II & Lab Microbiology & Lab ...
  16. GPC Students - how was your semester?

    What I mean is some questions on the test will come from the reading you were assigned, but the information was not covered in class. So if you only study your notes you may miss something. There will be math questions on every exam, and a math test...
  17. GPC Students - how was your semester?

    I just finished my 4th semester, and am now gearing up to study for the NCLEX. rollie, if you want a heads up on what type of material you'll be covering next semester pm me. studentque, it is a hard program but it can be done. Don't just rely o...
  18. Child Care Costs/recommendations

    I live in a suburb of Atlanta Georgia. My 6 year old attends public school from 8:00am - 2:30pm. Children can arrive as early as 7:00 and stay in the media room/library until class starts. Afterschool care costs $60 week and is open until 6:30. I...
  19. After surgery which is a more important nursing diagnosis: Risk for infection r/t surgical incision constipation (pt. can't be discharged until she has a BM) I think constipation because it is an actual problem, the pt. wants to leave & can afte...
  20. more important nsg dx?

    Thank you, I was leaning towards the infection risk, but I don't like not having subjective data
  21. I am doing a care plan for ineffective airway clearance r/t bronchospasm... nursing action: increase fluids to keep secretions thin... so, my question is increase fluids to how much? I have two med surg books, many others and all they say is increas...
  22. ? increase fluid intake to what?

    Thank you. Bo
  23. Atlanta Hospitals

    I don't know how much this will help, but here is a link to a GA hospital directory...it lists the hospital name, address, phone number, and website for most (if not all) of GA's hospitals. Just scroll down and check some of them out. http://www.heal...
  24. Funny Sign In Slips

    "Bump inbetween butt cheeks" hemorrhoids
  25. Off topic: How to say no???

    Instead of saying you are studying, tell her you're doing homework..that is what studying really is anyway, and maybe the work part of homework will get through to her. If she continues, tell her that when she started work you mentioned that you woul...