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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 do a regular background check and it took longer. I...

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 questions really make you think critically. And it's not ...

Yes! It is the good pop up! Congratulations!

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 HESI's except one. I studied for it.... maybe more ...

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 findings in it. In this case it's the potassium. T...

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 sure it's the correct edition. As far as the CD's ...

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 taken! Just take it one question at a time! And thin...

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 question pre-test that will help as far as identifying y...

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 Examination, 3rd Edition. (blue/white book) Used that ...

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 to the Pertussis vaccine. Screamed like a wounded...

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. I've also heard that those at PCC have no hard time...

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. It's basically the same formula's over and over a...

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 at a discounted fee as she trains toward certific...

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

Glad you're feeling better! I also had the post holiday weight loss reduction program right after Christmas along with my oldest daughter and DIL. Never knew 3 people could be so ill and still be alive. My poor husband still has this image of me sitt...

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 looking around and trying on shoes to see what works...

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 by a semi my last trip down in April and had to d...

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 slug.....

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

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

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 section for "find a doula." DONA Internatio...

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 enjoyed being a Birth Doula and Lactation Counselor ...

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 solutions. :) I also live on the Gulf Coast. Presen...

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 with 1500 questions and you can add 500 more direc...

Micromedex is free. :)