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thanks for your responses..but how can i get into acute care setting like med-surg, if they always require 'acute care experience'? my experience is not considered 'acute care'..that's the reason why i can't get into the hospital setting...

hello..i am a nurse currently working in a SNF/ICF for more than a year now and this is my first job as a Registered Nurse, but I am really interested in Critical Care and/or Emergency Dept. Is there a way that I can increase my chances in getting in to those specialties with my experience with SNF/ICF?

im just curious...i have an interview for a RN intern position in ED/Critical Care by next month..my attire is ready..but i just want to know what kind of bag(where i can put my resume and other stuffs) to bring..i just thought that a briefcase is a OVER... any input would help....

before when w're using Pharmacy A, we're suppose to ask for authorization before pulling out narcotics. but now we have new pharmacy, Pharmacy B, they said we dont need authorization code..we can just pull it out from ekit.. the nurses said it was discussed in one of the inservice meeting/seminar from Pharmacy A..that was long time ago before i was hired..so i didnt know about that..

im working in an LTC facility..we received an order for MS Contin 30mg BID the night before my shift...i work 6-2..the pharmacy didn't deliver it yet..so i decided to take it from our "narcotic e-kit" so i can give it on my med pass that morning... then i saw that the 'e-kit' only has MS Contin 15mg. so i decided to take out 2 tabs. is there a law that forbids what i did? taking out 2 tabs to make out the ordered 30mg? my fellow nurses from that facility said that it's not allowed. so im scared and worried.. please help me...

im a new nurse and just got my license last april and im currently working in a rehab facility/SNF/ICF for almost 3 months now. and now i saw that there would be a new grad residency program in larger hospital that will open late of september. and require at least GPA of 3.25 and reference letter from current employer or previous instructors. i really want to enter a residency program since im a foreign trained and i know that there's a lot to learn even after nursing school and it would really help me in my profession. can i apply even though i now for myself that i dont meet the minimum GPA? if yes, what would be the best approach to request for a reference letter from my employer?

i just got an offer for an RN position in a LTC/SNF/Rehab/Geria facility..part time/on call. i thinks it's fine..but i'm still hoping to enter in a new grad program for critical care or ED..

i took and failed my first NCLEX-RN..im a non-US BSN graduate and planning to re-take it early next year...but one friend of mine suggested that i should try taking NCLEX-LPN this time..what do you think guys? is that possible?

i'm from philippines too..i graduated march of 2009..i came here 6 months after passing the local board exam..i failed my first attempt for NCLEX-RN last july..and im planning to take another this january here in oregon..goodluck to us!

i'm from philippines too..i graduated march of 2009..i failed my first attempt for NCLEX-RN last july..and im planning to take another this january..goodluck to us!

i have failed my first take of nclex...im reviewing now for my retake..i'm using saunders, lacharity and kaplan strategies..

being a caregiver and a med aide doesnt need any experience or certification..and we have an edge over other applicants simply because we are graduate nurses...

we are all in the same situation.. i failed my NCLEX last july... im working now as a caregiver and soon to become a medication aide in an assisted living facility..

i graduated also from philippines last march 2009..and planning to re take NCLEX-Rn this coming October or November..i've been using saunders comprehensive and the book by lacharity..i'm not sure if that's enough..

could you send me those notes [email protected]

hi amira15 ..i've send my email through private message..

hello guys. i'm looking for jobs related to healthcare/nursing that doesn't require an nclex passer:confused:.i'm a BSN and foreign trained.. i failed my 1st take of nclex-rn last july 22nd. :crying2:and i'm planning to re-take it this coming fall. my problem is i don't have enough money to finance my my review and another registration with the pearson. can anyone give me an idea of jobs that i can apply for while reviewing for nclex.. any info would be a great help..thanks!

thanks shockable_rhythm for the info...now i know what's the difference bet. the 2 editions... :)

yeah..that's my plan..i'm planning to finish the older edition before trying the new one.. anyway..thanks for all the info..it helped me alot..

thanks caliotter3.. so does that mean that the book that i bought are not only for med surg? i'm just confused because the two book have different subtitles one is "Practice Exercises for Medical-Surgical Nursing" and the other one is "Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Examination"..

hello guys..i just bought a book by lacharity entitled "Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for Medical-Surgical Nursing" is there abig difference between the book that i bought and her other book entitled "Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment: Practice Exercises for the NCLEX Examination" ? is my book good enough in preparation for NCLEX? or it's just a waste of money? :confused:

good luck!

hello guys.. i'm planning to buy the book by LaCharity and i'm just wondering what's the difference between the old and the newer editon of her book.. can anyone please tell me their difference? thanks in advance.. :)

ok..ive used saunders before, im planning to use lacharity this time..thanks xc31!

thanks illinurse2010 for you recommendation! i'll try to get that book by linda lacharity.. thanks again!