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    I'm waiting for my ATT.. What to do now?

    itsnowornever replied to rizmei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Get a content review book (Exam Cram was perfect!) and read that and do questions that coincide with the topics that you read each day. If it's been a while, get a strategy book that will help you...
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

    itsnowornever posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have read several articles that say it costs about 65K to train a new grad, each individual new grad. I just applied to a New Grad program (highly respectable hospital) and they say it costs...
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    The "Nursing Games" claims it's first victims...

    itsnowornever replied to Klimpys's topic in General Students

    I wonder how much of this is lack of education? We weren't really taught med math, we were given a test and told "good luck!" I thankfully took biochem and we were taught cross canceling so I passed...
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    Passed Exit!!!!

    itsnowornever posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Woooohoooo! I passed the exit! I was so SICK as were a few of my other classmates! The darn system shut down 20 min into the test so our nerves just got shot that much more, but we still did it! I...
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    Passed Exit!!!!

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Glad you like it! It works! Passed NCLEX too!
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    My job hunting experience.

    itsnowornever replied to spamda's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Than
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    Cost of New Grads? Dont understand!

    itsnowornever replied to itsnowornever's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks for all the replies. I'm not complaining by at means!!!! I'd give my left lung and kidney to work here!!!! I was just curious about the cost here vs what article say. I'd be willing to sign a...
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    Fevers in adults

    itsnowornever replied to muzikluvr83's topic in General Nursing

    The facilities I've worked in had a policy, cool water and fluids until 100 then meds. At home? I wont take ANY for anything under 102 (I wont even see a doc until 102). For my kids? As long as...
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    What are my chances of impaling my foot with sharp things?

    itsnowornever replied to Catzilla's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I"ve had a gurney try to run over my foot. Danskos only since they have stopped the tire and prevent a crushed
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    Hired into ICU as a new grad, now bring shipped off to ICC... :(

    itsnowornever replied to Phlavyah's topic in Critical Care

    What can you do? Be thankful you have a job. There are many new grads without a job. Dont
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    I'm waiting for my ATT.. What to do now?

    itsnowornever replied to rizmei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Start studying now. Why do you need a program to review? Get some books (Exam Cram is awesome! Their reviewer is perfect!) and start reading. Start doing online questions. Get books, start doing...
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    itsnowornever replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Jeweles---You will be the first I tell! (after my husband of course!) man-nurse---Where did I mention Bush? Remarks made were about Regan who Obama said SPECIFICALLY we will not follow his path...
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    itsnowornever replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    LOL! When I get a job I will most def get more politically involved. BUT who is going to take me seriously?
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    When to apply?

    itsnowornever replied to erita105's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I wish hospitals on the West Coast had this issue. I'd apply 3 months out. 1 if you dont feel strong about passing your
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    itsnowornever replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    When a lowly middle class trying to find a job nurse is recognized for her hard work as a mother, wife and employee and the middle is class is actually appreciated instead of being talked about as if...
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    itsnowornever replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I think I love you! You are my new best
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    itsnowornever replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    As far as welfare? Sure I am completely for it! People need help sometimes, its a way of life. My idea? Save money, create jobs. Create a sector for welfare over site in each state, this sector is...
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    Check Up: Obamacare vs. Romneycare: Any real difference?

    itsnowornever replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I typically stay out of these conversations, but holding the "drop" in unemployment due to the "greatness" of a president is crap. The drop displays as such because people have run out of unemployment...
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    Blogging---what crosses the line?

    itsnowornever posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I LOVE reading nurses and doctors blogs! They crack me up, make me wanna cry with them and in general motivate me to hurry and finish school. The insight they give, the ideas, the way to handle things...
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    My job hunting experience.

    itsnowornever replied to spamda's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    CONGRATS! How did you go about finding their email addresses? Or names for that
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    Tattoos in the OR

    itsnowornever replied to erinmarie320's topic in Operating Room

    And if that doesn't work, I've only seen ONE hospital whose ER staff weren't allowed to show tattoos! You can always go there! As a matter of fact, as a STUDENT during preceptor I was told not to...
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    can they deduct lunch from your check when you dont get one

    itsnowornever replied to lynn.lpn's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Not that I am giving legal advice (because we can't do that) but as a friendly suggestion you can always file a class action law suit, however, you are looking at retaliation against your license for...
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    male CNM

    itsnowornever replied to sixty3dayswithSarah's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    Good luck to you! If you care about your patients, then that is all that will
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    Is the nicu and nursery easy?

    itsnowornever replied to almostmadeit's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have several pregnant friends, please dont work in the nursery or NICU. My son was in NICU, I really hope nurses there didn't have this attitude. This can't be for
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    How do YOU study pharm?

    itsnowornever replied to stargurl2006's topic in General Students

    Honestly? I watch TV. I rewind and play the important medication commercials (that ladies voice really sticks in your head) and I watch the TraumaER shows...when they talk about meds a person is...