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  1. New Grad Med Surg Nurse Freaking Out!

    D.R.A. replied to shakedwnst924's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think we all feel this way. I had 2 weeks of classroom orientation, and am in week 8 now. I've had 6 weeks on the floor, roughly, and am taking 5 to 6 pts with the supervision of my preceptor. It...

  2. New grad nursing job question

    D.R.A. replied to mikala3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new nurse. I'd take the job....it's a starting point. It's a resume builder. I agree with pp's.....take what you can get, and move on as opportunity present's

  3. Does everyone really study?

    D.R.A. posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I see tons of threads about studying like crazy for NCLEX, but are there any others out there, like me, who aren't that concerned? I did well in school, and excellent on my exit exam. I am doing...

  4. Should I take the ACLS, PALS, and EKG as a 2nd semester student?

    D.R.A. replied to konp's topic in General Students

    Hmmmm? I'm guessing things must be alot different wherever you are, than where I am. I just completed and ADN program. I took none of those classes. Furthermore, those classes, if required, are...

  5. Should I take the ACLS, PALS, and EKG as a 2nd semester student?

    D.R.A. replied to konp's topic in General Students

    Hmmmm? I'm guessing things must be alot different wherever you are, than where I am. I just completed and ADN program. I took none of those classes. Furthermore, those classes, if required, are...

  6. resume help

    D.R.A. replied to jsqu's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think you should try to find someone in your area to ask, if possible. Here, regular paper is fine. References upon request is what you should always put, in my opinion, no exceptions. If you...

  7. Horrible First Day; How to cope?!

    D.R.A. replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You can A. go to a manger or B. ask questions (0: I'd start with asking questions. Like, "Do you mind if I chart on the next patient? I've seen you do it, but it really helps me learn when I do...

  8. Should I major in nursing or other science?

    D.R.A. replied to ninjakat2115's topic in General Students

    In order to become an NP you must first become an RN (0: Therefore, you will need to complete you bachelors of science in nursing first. Getting a BS will do you zero good. Hope this

  9. WWYD In my Situation

    D.R.A. replied to my4helpers's topic in General Students

    I'd get back in the ADN program. If there is an option to complete classes like organic chemistry prior to that time, do them ALL! It makes nuring school ALOT easier when you don't have co-reqs to...

  10. I start nursing school in a week!

    D.R.A. replied to ivikatasha's topic in General Students

    Congrats! Its an amazing

  11. New Grad in need of Advice =(

    D.R.A. replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hmmmm? Well, when we look at the fact that most who graduated with you have a job I think we need to ask a couple questions. When did they start applying? Did they already have positions as an aid...

  12. It is possible to become a nurse with a criminal history

    D.R.A. posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I would like to take a moment to encourage others who might be searching here as I once was three years ago. Having a criminal background DOES NOT prevent you from becoming a nurse. Each case is...

  13. RN job with criminal record

    D.R.A. replied to ACNP 2B S1S2RRR's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't really speak for GA and FL, but I agree with just being honest. Most HR managers and nurse managers are no stranger to their staff having criminal history. Nurses are people too......they...

  14. Maryland... MBON

    D.R.A. replied to motivatedlilly's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I suggest contacting the college of nursing and asking them. That's what I did. Good

  15. Clinicals and patient care.....

    D.R.A. posted a topic in General Students

    I am curious how other programs handle patient care days. Do you as a nursing student perform and chart head to toe assessment? If so, does a RN also perform and chart a head to toe on the same...

  16. Listen up future Nurses. I have some news...

    D.R.A. replied to Nurse-One's topic in General Students

    We have a big demand here as well. 100% employment rate for all grads from my school thus far. And our hospital's do loan forgiveness

  17. Help finding evidence based practice literature

    D.R.A. replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A couple of you make good points. This project was thrown at us as a last minute fill in for a cancelled health fair. When our instructors explained it and defined in their own words evidence based...

  18. Help finding evidence based practice literature

    D.R.A. posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need to do a client education presentation. As a resource I need one article that is relavant to the topic, and is evidence based practice focused. I would like to present the teaching to a group...

  19. Help finding evidence based practice literature

    D.R.A. replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have used EBSCOHOST and included CINAHL and a host of others. Keywords I have searched are nutrition, men, evidence based. I have spent alot of time and am convinced that what I'm looking for does...

  20. Help finding evidence based practice literature

    D.R.A. replied to D.R.A.'s topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I wanted to clarify. My post was not clear. I have my school library database, and have been doing my own research. I provided information about my topics as FYI. I am not asking for someone to...

  21. Can a PCA/PCT give shots?

    D.R.A. posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Okay, this may sound like an odd question....and theoretically I know the answer is no. But if you are working with a physician as UAP and are trained by he/she to give injections such as B12 are you...

  22. Care Plan ...I feel like im missing info so Im lost...PLEASE HELP

    D.R.A. replied to NecieK's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What were your instructions for the care plan. In the beginning we only had to give one nursing diagnosis with three interventions? Are you required to give multiple nursing diagnosis? Either way,...

  23. Calling all Paducah, KY Nurses!

    D.R.A. replied to keithjones's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats! I just finished my first semester last month (0: Good

  24. You know you're in nursing school when....

    D.R.A. replied to Valasca's topic in General Students

    You know you're in nursing school when........ You miss a question on your test, but are able to convince your instructor to give you credit using your newly developed 'nursing rationale'

  25. I fainted today in the ICU!

    D.R.A. replied to aismail3's topic in General Students

    I have experience!! I am in my first semester of an ADN program so we start clinicals almost right away. While on rotation at wound care I was so excited to observe the doctor....I too had...