DragonflyShell

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1. question regards stethoscaope

   DragonflyShell posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

   Silly question perhaps. I am in the need to buy a new stethoscope. I have been working now for a year as a floor nurse and notice the stethoscope I have doesn't work as well as it should. Of...

2. My Shadow is MISSING!

   DragonflyShell replied to NurCrystal22's topic in General Nursing

   I have shadowed an LPN as a nusring student and have also shadowed a nurse's aide in the past. When you shadow, you don't do anything but "shadow" them. Follow where ever they go and observe. It is...

3. Advice on preparing for NCLEX-PN (seperated from How NCLEX works)

   DragonflyShell replied to Shavvonne's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I just studied from the Mosby's NCLEX-PN review book. Not sure of the version but it came out just this year so has the new format-type of questions in it. I took my test Aug 8 and, I had passed....

4. Anyone recently taken the NCLEX??

   DragonflyShell replied to luv4nursing's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I took the NCLEX last Monday and I had 85 questions. I had about 3 check all that apply and 2-3 fill in the blank, which basically was calculations. So didn't get that many. Just keep up the...

5. Okay Guys.......

   DragonflyShell replied to Annie2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   congrats!! i does feel great when seeing the passing grade. it's a big relief. now for the next battle....rn. i start my rn rotation a week from this monday.

6. Just got back from taking the test and....

   DragonflyShell replied to Annie2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just took the NCLEX-PN last Monday. I had a lot of the same questions as you did. I was getting quite panicky in the middle of the test. I left feeling quite depressed and told everyone I...

7. Lippincott's or Davis's Drug guide?

   DragonflyShell replied to rkrs6673's topic in General Students

   I have both and I recommend

8. Nursing shortage! Nursing program waiting lists!

   DragonflyShell replied to melpip3's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am in the nursing program at a CC in Illinois. I know when I applied there were at least 250 applying for only 44 seats and this year there was just as many but this time there is only 33 seats for...

9. Encouragement For Full-Time working Students

   DragonflyShell replied to Melly1022's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I am just finishing up my first year of nursing and, I work full-time. It is difficult and my program, too, discourages anyone working full-time. I make mine even more complicated with two little...

10. Does anyone take adderall????

    DragonflyShell replied to KrisRNwannabe's topic in General Students

    Hi, I don't take Adderall but I do take Concerta for my ADD. I've been taking it over a year now. There is a big difference when I do and don't take it. When I'm taking it, my focus and attention...

11. Working While Attending RN Program?

    DragonflyShell replied to Pilot76's topic in General Students

    i've been working full-time during my pre-reqs. i start this nursing program this fall and plan on working full-time, at least this semester. the program recommends that you not work full-time but...

12. Working While Attending RN Program?

    DragonflyShell replied to Pilot76's topic in General Students

    I saw your post and, I, too, have a BA in Advertising and am returning to get my nursing degree. I'm going for my ADN but plan on going for the BSN to perhaps the

13. What is the name of the college you will be attending?

    DragonflyShell replied to PCGrad06's topic in General Students

    Spoon River College, Macomb,

14. Can you get a student loan if you get a pell grant?

    DragonflyShell replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Yes. When I went to school and got a BA. I had gotten both a pell grant as well as a student loan. This time around going for my ADN I'm not elgible either. Fortunately through my work place I've...

15. A&P I.........Love it or hate it??

    DragonflyShell replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Hey there, I took A&P over the summer and was a breeze. That is only because the TEACHER was a lazy butt and didn't want to teach us. I was excused from the final because I was getting 100% in...