Becky: I'm sure you passed also. I did alot of research on taking the NCLEX, because I WAS one of those students who always wants to know, how I did compared to everyone else, what was the average?...
It seems to me that like many NCLEX questions, the question is not about the Samaritan Law, it is about the legal ramifications of a trained professional taking payment for medical treatment. Though I...
I agree with awannabeanrn! Let's get this story straight. CNA on extended probation. She knows her job is on the line! She already knows that everyone on her on home ward knows she is not performing...
Goldenhare replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn
I am 43 and a new graduate and RN (YEAH-75 questions!!) Anyways, I have been offered a L&D position (which is the job I wanted) in a small hospital. I am VERY excited. I would like some advice....
Goldenhare replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Ob/Gyn
What about calling your local health department, ask for the community care nurse and explain your project and ask THEM what they percieve the challenge to be in the community at this time? Then you...
I took boards for the first time 3 weeks ago. I also kept track of my percentages for my practice tests and I averaged just over 73%, which was a concern and made me wish I hadn't even checked how...
I don't know if it is any comfort but I used a kaplan review book, did the test in the book, the test on the CD given with the book, went to the local library which subscribes to a testing service...
Hey!! Call your school and make sure that they have sent your transcripts to the State Board. Our school was EXTREMELY lax about sending our transcripts to the people who need to have them. I...
Hey Sandy I'm a student here in Virginia. Last year one of our group typed up a template for us to use. I have it on a disk and it is very useful, I think. The main template is very basic. However,...
Hi everybody! I am graduating in May 05 (if they don't kill me first!) I have a previous BS in Management from Penn State. I am 42. I always wanted to be a nurse and I'm finally realizing my dream!!...
:) Thanks Jolie!! I feel so much better! Especially that I am VERY interested in NICU. You have given me some great adviceincluding some things I have not thought about
:chuckle Boy oh boy could you ever have a good time with this chick! If you are doing pre reqs she may not make it as far as qualifying for entrance in any nursing program. I am a second year student...
Hi! Bear with me as I have never posted on this site. I am a 41 year old RN student. I was asked by my clinical instructor to define proximal IV, medial IV, and distal IV. Now I know what proximal,...