203bravo

203bravo MSN, APRN

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  1. Funding Prerequisites

    203bravo replied to emh0918's topic in General Students

    Ask the nursing department what other students in your situation list as their major prior to admission to nursing school --- pre-nursing or a general education track --- shouldn't really matter......

  2. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    The original purpose was for practice NCLEX-style questions.. and some of us found it helpful in our line of thinking while studying for upcoming exams such as exit HESI and NCLEX. The writer is not...

  3. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    That was the reason that I posted my line of thinking when responding and also why I like the idea of this type of tread (practice questions)... especially since I am preparing for my exit HESI.. I...

  4. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    Ah - these are the questions that seem to trip me up more often -- it's obviously 3 or 4... on one hand you want to assess the surgical site for hemorrhage since it's really too early for signs of...

  5. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    uh -- my logic was right, but chose the wrong one.. :) and I do suppose if a patient is dead then they technically "aren't doing

  6. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    NO NO ---CAB is only during cardiac

  7. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    1. direct and to the point as well as showing compassion for the situation 2. by stating "not doing well" would offer some false reassurances - also potentially put the person in a dangerous situation...

  8. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    no -- not an instructor --- going into my 5th and final semester of nursing school... if all goes well will graduate in December...

  9. NCLEX Mastery App 1/2 off

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

    actually I have the full paid version as well -- our school provided it to my entire class -- but I can't use it since I don't have an apple or android ANYTHING... many of my classmates are swearing...

  10. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    You do follow ABCs during assessments and they assist you with questions such as this when prioritizing in which order you should see patients. for example -- IF patient 4 had a SpO2 of 85% and all...

  11. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    no - 95% does not always equal 95% -- BUT there is nothing in the question here to indicate that the patient has any acute change in their condition or is in any distress. Hard lesson I also learned...

  12. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    real life --- probably NCLEX --

  13. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    True enough :) I'm guilty of reading something that isn't there... lol the downfall of most test takers.. but the theory still

  14. An NCLEX question for you.

    203bravo replied to Lev's topic in General Students

    weather patient 1 is in the ICU or not is irrelevant -- Because alcohol withdrawal symptoms can rapidly worsen, it's important to seek medical attention even if symptoms are seemingly mild....

  15. Nursing program accept online credit?

    203bravo replied to hampmp1's topic in General Students

    I took many classes online through a state community college and on my transcript there is NO indication that these were online classes at all... I did verify that the courses would be accepted prior...

  16. can you apply Nclex in a different state even my 3 years expired in Illinois.

    203bravo replied to flipmodemix23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you don't actually have to travel to Indiana to take the NCLEX.. you can apply to the Indiana BON for you authorization to test and then you can sit for the exam in IL... if you pass then you will...

  17. can you apply Nclex in a different state even my 3 years expired in Illinois.

    203bravo replied to flipmodemix23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you apply to the state board of nursing in the state in which you wish a license... you can then take the NCLEX in any state you wish.... are you attempting to get around the IL BON rules by applying...

  18. regulatory standards in hospital licensure

    203bravo replied to dogcujo's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hope your professor does not how to use google :) "JCAHO has no official connection to United States government regulatory agencies, and has no legal enforcement power; however, since many medical...

  19. [California] Paying for WCU nursing school while not working

    203bravo replied to cjsiege's topic in General Students

    not saying you shouldn't do it... but really think about it.. when people buy a house they often fall into a trap of buying what they bank tells them they can afford and they actually overspend...

  20. [California] Paying for WCU nursing school while not working

    203bravo replied to cjsiege's topic in General Students

    Really? I'm 47 years old and graduate with my BSN in December and I also have an MBA -- no student loans.... so unless you are in your 70s this really isn't your last and only shot... wants vs....

  21. [California] Paying for WCU nursing school while not working

    203bravo replied to cjsiege's topic in General Students

    wow -- 130k for a BSN with the tough job market in Ca for new nurses?? plus it really takes over 100k just to pay living expenses for 2 1/2 year in LA? Glade I don't live there.. but best of luck to...

  22. Question about applying for masters with a non-nursing bachelors degree and a RN license

    203bravo replied to Alewis11's topic in School, College Programs

    too many red flags here -- MAKE SURE you ask the school that you are interested in doing you graduate work that they will accept the credits from the school you are planning to attend.. you will...

  23. Finals Week Need Study Tips

    203bravo replied to my4helpers's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree -- I brush up on what I know to be my weakest areas for the

  24. Just starting out...getting AS at cc to transfer for BSN

    203bravo replied to jnv2011's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It will be necessary for you to have all the required BSN pre-reqs completed for the program to even consider your application.. The actual AS degree is unnecessary. If I were in your shoes - I would...

  25. I failed Nclex 3 times in Florida. Considering taking boards in another state

    203bravo replied to scrubs4life0517's topic in General Students

    You are able to test in other states without having to take the remediation class and extra clinical hours -- I think that the point that enuf was making is that you need to make sure that at this...