FLDoula

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  1. Live Scan Fingerprints

    FLDoula replied to pradamary's topic in Florida Nursing

    I would call the FL BON to see what's required. Live Scan was expensive. In Pensacola I paid $85 just this past September. Problem came in that they could not read the fingerprints so the FBI had to...

  2. Failed NCLEX-RN Twice... Need help please!

    FLDoula replied to MrMango's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Hurst, NCSBN 8 week review, NLCLEX 3500 (especially the alternative format questions) I found that Hurst the best for review and NCSBN best for questions. They write the exam... their...

  3. Is this the good pop up

    FLDoula replied to jlogan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes! It is the good pop up!

  4. Did Anyone NOT Study for the NCLEX and Do Well?

    FLDoula replied to lifelearningrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in August, took the NCLEX in October and passed in 75. We also had exams throughout school that "mirrored" NCLEX and had HESI exams at the end of every class and a HESI Exit. Passed all...

  5. FEELING CONFUSED

    FLDoula replied to STRAWBERRI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    See that K+ level? What are your norms for K+? (3.5 - 5.0) And the Na is low. (norm 135-145) Whenever I saw high or low K+ levels in an answer... I pick it. Pick the answer that has the most critical...

  6. Buying New books from Amazon?

    FLDoula replied to emde's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've bought and sold a lot of books for school from Amazon for myself and my 3 kids but not my nursing books....except things like study guides and NCLEX study guides. I would say as long as you make...

  7. Taking NLCEX RN Tomorrow

    FLDoula replied to jjvidroRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! You studied the same way I did. I took it today in Mobile, AL. (I actually live in FL but Mobile is our closest testing center) Got the good pop up! Yay! It was unlike any test I've ever...

  8. NCSBN REVIEW

    FLDoula replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the NCSBN 8 week review. It's a combination of content, interactive quizzes, postests, and you will find a huge section of practice questions. The questions are tough! There is a 150...

  9. Failed fundamentals HESI exam. Why?

    FLDoula replied to fay92's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    These HESI exams are a completely different animal. I failed my Fundamental's HESI also. After that I took my instructor's suggestion and purchased the HESI Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX_RN...

  10. New back-to-school worry: Unvaccinated classmates

    FLDoula replied to wtbcrna's topic in Nursing News

    3 of my 4 kids are fully vaccinated. I'm not concerned about them. However.... My youngest son (aged 23 now) had his first vaccines at 2 months no problem. The second set at 4 months he had a reaction...

  11. Considering a non - accredited school

    FLDoula replied to Trust in Jesus's topic in General Students

    I just graduated from Pensacola State. Have you considered them? Or West FL? I will say that at Pensacola Christian they do have a great student:clinical instructor ratio. Like 3:1. We were envious....

  12. Anyone else bad at math?

    FLDoula replied to mmcc26's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not good at math. I'm 52 and had been out of school for just a little while. :) I started at pre-algebra and worked my way up. I still suck at math. Math for nursing is not particularly complex....

  13. When the nurse becomes the patient

    FLDoula replied to beeker's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Please consider hiring a Birth Doula........ if not financially possible you could contact Doula's of North America, or CAPPA or any other doula certifying organizations and find a doula who will work...

  14. Great websites to practice math questions!

    FLDoula replied to catlove's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I use that one above and this one.... Welcome to Hansen

  15. Best shoe to wear in nursing school for clinical and after?

    FLDoula replied to soulshine101's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have plantar fasciitis in both feet. I vary my shoes between Alegria's, Nurse Mates, and Landau Comforts. We have to wear white. Different shoes for different feet. My suggestion is to just start...

  16. MICU nurse becomes Trauma Pt.

    FLDoula replied to L&DWannaB's topic in MICU, SICU

    So glad you are ok! How very scary for all of you! My 2 oldest live in Orlando and as I live near Pensacola I-10 is a freeway I must frequent. It's a horribly dangerous freeway. I was almost creamed...

  17. Winter Break

    FLDoula replied to NICUmiiki's topic in General Students

    I plan on spending time with my older children who will be visiting from out of town, spending time with my grandchildren who live locally, and in general..... being a

  18. What classes are you taking in spring

    FLDoula replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    Mental Health 2 and clinical the first 8 weeks Adults III and clinical the second 8 weeks Then only preceptorship and I'm

  19. Final Semester - Not going well

    FLDoula replied to LLL01's topic in General Students

    Yay! Glad things turned around and are going well! Good luck on your final! You got this!

  20. Training OB nurses for natural birth support

    FLDoula replied to mommy2boysaz's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with finding a Certified Birth Doula to come in and give an inservice. I'm certified through DONA (Penny Simkin helped found this organization) and if you look on their front page there is a...

  21. The Elderly Are Devalued

    FLDoula replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you for writing this. I totally agree. Our elderly are seriously undervalued and under cared for. In spite of my allnurses ID LTC is where my passion lies and where I intend to concentrate. I...

  22. Forced to stay and work under mandatory evacuation?

    FLDoula replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    No bashing here.... You are rightfully stressed about this because the welfare and safety of your children is most important... as is the welfare and safety of your patients you care for. There are...

  23. Useful Apps for Nursing

    FLDoula replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    I have a Saunder's app. I saw the free one but it only comes with like 25 questions. It's called Saunder's Lite. I saw it in itunes. I downloaded the regular Saunders Mobile Q's. It was $29.99, comes...

  24. Useful Apps for Nursing

    FLDoula replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    Micromedex is free.

  25. Useful Apps for Nursing

    FLDoula replied to mssjez's topic in General Students

    I also have an iphone....I just finished my Intro semester. I have Davis Drug Guide, Davis Lab and Diagnostic Tests, and Tabers that I used a lot in clinical....especially the drug guide! Didn't have...