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    Simmons May 2014

    rachel0609 replied to pacnwRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I applied for September!! How long does it take for them to send out decision letters, did you have to wait until the deadline was
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    Student loans, ugh!

    rachel0609 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I don't quite understand this comment, yes there are a lot of over the top expensive schools out there . If you work hard, get good grades, apply for scholarships, grants etc. there are plenty of...
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    Part-Time NP Programs: Opinions?

    rachel0609 replied to futureeastcoastNP's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Personally, I feel part time programs are wonderful. I have done a ton of research to determine the school that would be the best fit for me. Not only am I looking at the time requirements, but also...
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    Wound vac

    rachel0609 replied to PrrRN's topic in Home Health

    I agree joy09, I would never send a wound vac pt to the ER, I like my job
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    Online BSN.

    rachel0609 replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    There are many good ones out there. I went to Liberty University and thought it was a great
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    New nurse just doing screening, frustrated!

    rachel0609 replied to Bikernurseof3's topic in Nursing Career

    Sign me up! Seriously though, I understand your frustration, I would look around and apply other
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    Letters of recommendation

    rachel0609 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What I find annoying is each school has a different recommendation form they want filled out. I can't ask the same busy person to keep filling out a different rec
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    Terbutaline protocol

    rachel0609 replied to OBERrural's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I was given turb for preterm labor at 32 weeks. Unfortunately for me it almost killed me and my baby and my contractions still continued. Thankfully my nurse reacted quickly and I recovered. Not a big...
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    Slow down in HH?

    rachel0609 replied to jab42483's topic in Home Health

    Wow, I see 40-50 pts a week by myself as an RN Case Manager. We are a family owned HHA with a census of about 350-400. Intake started turning referrals away this week because we just don't have the...
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    Slow down in HH?

    rachel0609 replied to jab42483's topic in Home Health

    We have seen a huge increase in my agency. We have so many new referrals we can barely keep up with new
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    Wound vac

    rachel0609 replied to PrrRN's topic in Home Health

    Our policy is to have PT remove wound vac and apply wet to dry dsg, pt is scheduled to be seen next morning. Of course if they have no supplies or unable to do it, a visit would need to be
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    Interview for ICU/CCU

    rachel0609 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I graudated nursing school in May, started on a Med/Surg floor the week after graudation and have worked there since. I have greatly appreciated the experience I have gained there but have no doubt...
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    Day shift vs Night shift

    rachel0609 replied to juleslevesQ86's topic in General Nursing

    I currently work 7p-7a only and greatly dislike it. I have 2 young children and they hate it as well. The positives are the great friends and the slower pace, but on the flip side, I work Monday night...
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    Have you ever witnessed this situation?

    rachel0609 replied to RNewbie's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My local Wal-Mart does the same thing. Honestly I have never been offended or upset about it. I appreciate the pharmacist caring enough to make sure I know how to take my medication correctly. Just my...
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    First month off orientation...reflections..

    rachel0609 replied to Damask's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am finishing up my last week of my 12 week orientation on a Med/Surg floor, I only work nights. Let me tell you, I work with the best group of nurses anyone could ask for, you've heard the saying...
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the NCLEX-RN this morning. Got 75 questions, finished in 45 minutes and the computer shut off!! Walked out of the building in a daze, and called my mom crying sure I had failed. Did the PVT...
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT trick works!!! For me and my other classmates. VABON is awesome, we were able to call the next morning after the NCLEX and they gave us our results over the phone, my license was available the...
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Unfortunately my state (VA) does not do quick results, but from what I have read if I indeed did pass my license should be online
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    Q: Those who passed the NCLEX, what did your study plan look like?

    rachel0609 replied to live&love&heal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would definitely take the exam as soon after graduation, info is fresh and less time to procrastinate! Good
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure if anyone walks out of the testing center feeling that they have overwhelmingly passed, but I think I know what you
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's exactly what it said. Hopefully it's good news for us
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Krazylady- I walked out of the testing center, got in my car, pulled out my phone with shaking hands and logged in. I was told as long as the status is "Delivery Successful" then it should work. I...
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    Praying PVT is right!!

    rachel0609 replied to rachel0609's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have to say I went to a school that prepared us very well. I graduated on the 12th. My school required us to take Virtual ATI as a grade during our final semester, then we were able to continue until...
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    Saunders Comprehensive Review 5th edition

    rachel0609 replied to jennyrn2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just graduated on May 12, our school requires us to take the Virtual ATI during our last semester. ATI is the only study tool I used and I take the NCLEX-RN tomorrow morning. Hoping it did the...
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    Taking the NCLEX on the 30th!

    rachel0609 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking the NCLEX on May 30th, wish me luck. Not much study time since I have already started my new job, also not room for failure since I have already started said job. Hoping the ATI review I have...