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    male CNM

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

    I will be the first to say that I avoid any female in the business of my "girlie business" so I would be more than willing to see a male NP. I had a female dr for the first half of my first pregnancy...
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    Question to all Nurse Recruiters/Hiring Nurse Managers out there

    itsnowornever replied to RNRAC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I do know for those of Jewish faith, the Rabbi can give you an exemption to work on those days if need be. My husbands partner was Jewish, and police officers are a 24/7 job same as nursing, BUT his...
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    LTC and loving it

    itsnowornever replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    While I have yet to find my first job, LTC holds some part in my heart. I LOVE the ER, that's also where I want to be, but why do I love the ER? Because of the old patients. They aren't entitled, they...
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    Trick on how to study for nclex exam.

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

    I had known the date I wanted to test for about three months. Once I got my ATT that date was open and I scheduled. Our exit exam at school was week 7 (out of 9) and so I started studying the next...
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    NCSBN 5 week course review extlearning

    itsnowornever replied to Assess&Safety1st's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is what was happening to me so I just moved my test up a week and I passed with 75 questions! I think I was just going through the motions when my scores started to drop and that's what was...
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    Disgusted - wipes for bathing

    itsnowornever replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    I love using water and soap on patients! When they feel clean and look/smell fresh I feel good and they feel good! I hate the "save linens" thing. During L&D rotation We had a patient who had lube...
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    Passed Exit!!!!

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

    I ran my own little "research study" on the folding hands or keeping them occupied with something else, and my "research" (with about 40 students) showed that they did up to 20% better when their...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    itsnowornever replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    Actually read my post before you quote me please, I am a SSG and have served 8 years. My husband is a SFC and has served 13 years. Both of us were active as well as National Guard, so I do know what I...
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    Nclex is TOMORROW

    itsnowornever posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Originally I scheduled for Sept 13th since that's when I had been planning for the last three months...however, Sunday I changed the date to the 5th (tomorrow). I can't study anymore. I've been...
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    Nclex is TOMORROW

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

    Thanks! I had to check pearson vue again this morning just to be sure! Still good pop
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    Murphy's Law with shift change??

    itsnowornever replied to RunninOnCoffee's topic in MICU, SICU

    From everything I've read here your "less than a year" is the issue. Seems like the first year is always the worst. Do you have a checklist? That seems to be what is recommended to everyone also. Good...
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    Crna and Pa simultaneously?

    itsnowornever replied to bigboi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I should say she works as an RN in the ER on
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    Crna and Pa simultaneously?

    itsnowornever replied to bigboi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I dont know about your situation, but I have an instructor who is an NP in a private practice and who also works ER on the
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    Urgent advice needed! novice nurse

    itsnowornever replied to Sabr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Does she have insurance? Can she pay for home health? Realistically you work 12 hour shifts and that equals 3-4 days a week right? Insurance should cover home health for that (not that I really know...
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    Going through first drill unprepared for us army reserve? help advice pls..

    itsnowornever replied to leekun2010's topic in Government, Military

    As a SSG you would get booted from my platoon office in a heartbeat if you wear ACUs with NOTHING on them. You knew when you were commissioned that this day was coming and you should have ordered...
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    Just had my orientation...

    itsnowornever replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    Then THIS makes it awesome! Works for
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    NCSBN 5 week course review extlearning

    itsnowornever replied to Assess&Safety1st's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN and several other books and I got 75 questions and the good pop up! So good luck to those who are prepping to take it! Take your time, Really read the
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    Nclex is TOMORROW

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

    I did it! I had 75 questions, felt like a MORON the entire time! Wanted to barf! It was awful! BUT! I got the good pop up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now it's time to wait for the board to post my...
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    NCSBN 5 week course review extlearning

    itsnowornever replied to Assess&Safety1st's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the 5 week and only did about half. I am more than annoyed at ALL of the grammar and spelling errors. I understand a few here and there, but man, there are at least 2-10 on each section and its...
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    Just lost my RN license

    itsnowornever replied to FormerRNCA's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Colleen--In CA if you are arrested due to a misdemeanor and can't bail then you do minimum jail time up to 90 depending on the crime I
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    Just had my orientation...

    itsnowornever replied to vintage_RN's topic in General Students

    I'd be furious. I love tech stuff and am a gadget freak, however, I am old school when it comes to my books, they MUST be paper, something I can hold and write all
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    Does where you go to school matter?

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

    As an army wife who has the potential to move every 2-3 years I can see this being your handicap when looking for a job--you wont be permanent. Is there anyone at the hospital or clinic on base you...
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    Stupid q's: Has smoking cigarettes kept you from getting a job?

    itsnowornever replied to mls4455's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    If they wont hire based on smoking, then they should also include the drinkers---socially or not, it's still a dangerous thing! Granted, I quit smoking two years ago and only use an e-cig that's just...
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    review books

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

    Just be warned, Lippincott is REALLY hard sometimes. Becareful when you
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    Passed Exit!!!!

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

    This