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203bravo MSN, APRN

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  1. Calculating IV completion time

    203bravo replied to Hmulqueeny's topic in General Students

    think about what you know first --- if you are giving 100 mL at a rate of 150 mL/hr then you know it will take less than an hour to give the infusion... so you will want to find out how many minutes...

  2. for people who have failed nclex

    203bravo replied to %D#2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Though MONA is the acronym to help you remember the drugs for chest pain --- it is not the order in which they should be administered. Consider what each one does and then decide which one(s) should...

  3. help on nclex

    203bravo replied to feldarlene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually this company is very southern and is based in Mississippi. My only question would be what difference does it matter if it seems "east coast" or "southern" since everyone takes that same...

  4. Nclex Visual Learners Review Materials

    203bravo replied to PhatRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NCSBN is a lot of boring reading and quizzes -- the best thing about this is this is the group that writes the NCLEX HURST has online videos (there is also a live 3 day classroom option) that spells...

  5. BSN to MD

    203bravo replied to SussetH.Alcover's topic in General Students

    very simple to go from BSN to MD.. look at the medical school you are interested in attending and make sure that you have taken all the undergraduate prerequisites that they require. Take the MCAT....

  6. I want to put an end to the Pearson Vue controversy.

    203bravo replied to Vana21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also did you go all the way through and submit a credit card for authorization and get charged the 200$ testing fee again... I know that they changed it awhile back that everyone must submit a valid...

  7. I swore I wouldn't...

    203bravo replied to SBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I swore I wouldn't.. but walked out of the exam knowing without a doubt that I probably failed... did the PVT and got the good pop up... so I'll wait until my 48 hours are up and see if it's true for...

  8. I swore I wouldn't...

    203bravo replied to SBSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tomorrow --- and currently bricking

  9. Until when can you register for Pearson

    203bravo replied to lilmsunshine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your ATT has an expiration date -- 3/29/16 -- and you present a valid ATT to sit the test.. Thus the last date that you would be able to test would be 3/29/16. Any test date after would require a new...

  10. When would be a good time to apply?

    203bravo replied to agonz716's topic in General Students

    Please check with the programs that you are interested in.. most have application windows that will let you know when to apply... and they will also let you know if you can have any classes in...

  11. Got the BSN, now on to the NCLEX

    203bravo replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    know the feeling -- got my ATT today --- Jan 6 is the big day...

  12. Finals

    203bravo replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    I would certainly ask about it politely and see what the instructor has to say, but wouldn't lose any sleep over it if they don't change the grade. Just

  13. Case entry Typhon

    203bravo replied to Eric44's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Are you saying that your program locks the ability to back date your cases after their deadline? We used typhon as well but have never had the faculty lock dates when having to back date cases. I...

  14. hydrogen potassium exchange

    203bravo replied to mboundtogether's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What happens to the number of hydrogen ions during acidosis... What is the major intracellular cation? What happens when you have areas of lesser concentrations and areas of higher concentrations?...

  15. Quick question about Bruits

    203bravo replied to direw0lf's topic in General Students

    Ok I don't even understand where you are headed with the hyper- hypo- metabolic states when defining bruits... but the most direct answer is the sound is caused by the turbulent blood flow, nothing...

  16. ATI Fundamentals

    203bravo replied to Charisma20's topic in General Students

    same content -- different

  17. littman stethoscopes

    203bravo replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    I've been a paramedic for years and am going to be working in an ER as a nurse.. since you never know who the next patient may be (adult or pedi) the cardiology III is my choice... have been using it...

  18. littman stethoscopes

    203bravo replied to KThurmond's topic in General Students

    The classic series - either adult or peds - has a single diaphragm on one side and turns to use the bell on the other. The cardiology III has an adult side that turns and also has a pedi side -- both...

  19. Took nclex, shut off at 75qs, now im scared to know the result

    203bravo replied to Micy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    go the board of nursing website Professional & Vocational Licensing | Licensing Area: Nursing scroll down and there is a link to "verify a person is licensed" click on the 2nd tab for...

  20. Tattoos in Nursing School

    203bravo replied to BBboy's topic in General Students

    Will the subject matter of this tattoo not have the same meaning for you in 2 years once you finish the program? I'd just wait until after nursing school to get the

  21. Passed exit hesi, not theory

    203bravo replied to lnottage's topic in General Students

    Your state board of nursing will require "successful" completion of the program - will your school provide

  22. Failed nursing school

    203bravo replied to Hello:)'s topic in General Students

    OMG -- sorry -- I'm gutted for you.. hang in there and surely something good will

  23. Medication Math Problm

    203bravo replied to Lauren415Young's topic in General Students

    the rate in gtt/min for 125 ml/hr would be the same regardless of weather a 500 ml bag, 1000 ml bag, or even 125 ml bag was hung.. so the fact that the problem gives you that it was 500 ml is just...

  24. old to be a nurse???

    203bravo replied to grnarchr's topic in General Students

    I just turned 46 - also a mid life career change :) - and will graduate Friday from nursing school. And I have already been offered a job and start with hospital orientation next Monday. So NO you...

  25. Nursing School Policy Changes

    203bravo replied to aaaa1577's topic in School, College Programs

    The short answer is yes.. they have changed the policy and informed you of the change. Only advice here is do what you have to do to ensure that that there are no more failures. Best of