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    NCLEX Question Rationale

    metal_m0nk replied to metal_m0nk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, referring to a psych professional seems like the simplest (not overthinking) answer. My error (logically speaking) seemed to be in not overthinking - that is, not going so far as to devise a...
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    NCLEX Question Rationale

    metal_m0nk replied to metal_m0nk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In order of importance/necessity, I would imagine that patient confidentiality would come before general (not life saving) initiative, wouldn't
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    People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    metal_m0nk replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Just trying to identify the rationale for your statement that a home phone is only a necessity for those who can afford it, taking into consideration that it was your direct response to the notion...
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    NCLEX Question Rationale

    metal_m0nk replied to metal_m0nk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I see... The thinking behind my question was that, in the invitation wouldn't the nurse be disclosing personal procedural information about the anxious client to a total stranger? But now that I see...
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    People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    metal_m0nk replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Most basic home telephone plans are affordable to most people. For those cannot afford one, there is assistance available. I'm not talking about cell phones here. I'm not talking about 3 way calling,...
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    When to study for ACT test ...........

    metal_m0nk replied to TexasNurse2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes. Give yourself 3-4 weeks prior to your scheduled ACT to work through the book. Reserve a few nights a week to review and 1-2 nights per week for practice
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    People think you are rich because you are a nurse

    metal_m0nk replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    A home phone is a necessity for a few reasons, chiefly among them as a means to call for emergency assistance in the event of accident, fire, or
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    Sharing Personal Information at Work

    metal_m0nk replied to Urban_Durga's topic in General Nursing

    No one can tell you or decide for you what your personal boundaries are. They are unique to you and you have every right to them. Those who are genuinely kind and mature adults will understand or at...
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    Waiting acceptance/rejection letter....

    metal_m0nk replied to ambition2012's topic in General Students

    You have enough information that you ought to be able to calculate your chances yourself. You say you're 5 points off of the max (sans prior military, CNA cert, and reapplication) and that your odds...
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    Can you get an RN degree online?

    metal_m0nk replied to leamarie10's topic in School, College Programs

    You may want to check if there are LPN/LVN programs offered at those two colleges near you. See if the waiting list is shorter or if they are accepting applications. LPN/LVN programs tend to be...
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    Documentary: The Business of Being Born

    metal_m0nk replied to SlightlyMental_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I watched it, took it with a grain of salt, used what worked for my situation and discarded the rest. But it did really teach me to be my own advocate in the birthing room. Good
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    Did anyone take the ACT for RN

    metal_m0nk replied to jnkrek2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I believe a composite score of 20 was the minimum.
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    Microbiology, Summer 2010

    metal_m0nk replied to Anoetos's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Also taking Micro over the summer, starting second week of
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    Previous edition books?

    metal_m0nk replied to JBMmom's topic in General Students

    If your school has an intra-library loan system, you may even be able to check out an older edition and just keep renewing it. Textbooks at zero
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    Cover letter - how do I?

    metal_m0nk replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would split it up, listing credentials after his/her name in the first line and specific position/department in the second
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    Online RN-BSN...where to go?

    metal_m0nk replied to levans121687's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Fort Hays State University in Kansas offers an online RN-BSN program $168 per undergraduate credit hour if you are not a Kansas state resident: Nursing (RN to BSN) - Fort Hays State
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    Do you remember???

    metal_m0nk replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Students

    I received an email from the program Director congratulating me and asking if I would be accepting my spot...I was like,
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    The Dichotomy That is Nursing

    metal_m0nk replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking along the lines of excavation or something having to do with cavern exploration, but everything I thought of just sounded terrible. I like yours. Nice and
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    The Dichotomy That is Nursing

    metal_m0nk replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I'm having a difficult time trying to spin that
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    The Dichotomy That is Nursing

    metal_m0nk replied to sassyrn333's topic in General Nursing

    Cleaning poop = Toxic waste management Giving bed baths = Hygienics specialist Executing general housekeeping tasks = Environmental operations manager Fetching maalox = Neutralization facilitator...
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    What are my chances of getting into Duke's ABSN program???

    metal_m0nk replied to amyleadon's topic in General Students

    Just looked at Duke's website and read the detailed admissions requirements for the ABSN. The fact that they're willing to waive the GRE requirement for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of 3.4 or...
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    What are my chances of getting into Duke's ABSN program???

    metal_m0nk replied to amyleadon's topic in General Students

    With your GPA as low as it is, whether or not you're considered will likely hinge on your GRE score. You're probably going to want to score as high as you possibly can - as in above or well above...
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    metal_m0nk replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, in answer to a post which referenced my stating my mother as the source of my irritation (not this message board) - meaning that my mother is American and that America is where she and I reside....
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    metal_m0nk replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Original post: Last time I checked, my mother was American. I could be wrong though. Perhaps you know more about her than I
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    Learn To Say It Correctly!!

    metal_m0nk replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah...the Queen's English.... But this be