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    UGGGHHHH!!!! A little long...

    RNTutor replied to Nia1976's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just be honest with your potential employers, but make sure you're not negative. You can tell them something along the lines of "Don't worry, I passed NCLEX so my license is on its way, but the...
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    nursing dx

    RNTutor replied to tetrs04's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The way I always think about it is, if I could only address 1 nursing dx today, which one would it be? And then I answer it by picking that one that would have the most serious adverse effect if left...
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    Expected Blood Pressure in older adults

    RNTutor replied to Rebewarr's topic in General Students

    I agree. It is expected for baseline BPs to get higher as you grow older due a decrease in the elasticity of your blood vessels. But that still sounds pretty high to
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    UGGGHHHH!!!! A little long...

    RNTutor replied to Nia1976's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, it does sound like something that should be listed with the info on applying for new licensure in your state (not necessarily when you sign up for the NCLEX though). Background checks are...
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    I need advice please, Nursing or PT?

    RNTutor replied to woot544's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, if you decide to pursue nursing I would probably recommend getting your ADN or BSN first, then working a little while to find your niche. There are so many areas and specialties in nursing that...
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    Health assessment HELP!!!!

    RNTutor replied to cdmartinez09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agreed, teaching is one of the best ways to learn something better! For Health Assessment, another method you can try is to focus on "what is normal." For example, when assessing the respiratory...
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    nursing dx

    RNTutor replied to tetrs04's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First off, I agree with JSlice...if the dx need to be in order of priority, they need to be rearranged a bit. Remember the ABC's...Airway, Breathing, Circulation! Be careful with this AEB, it is...
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    hesi exam...

    RNTutor replied to turnforthenurse's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I think the HESI and NCLEX are actually pretty similar. The best way to prepare for HESI is to do your best to learn and retain the material you're covering in class, as well as be doing as many...
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    Need help answering this NCLEX style question

    RNTutor replied to BabyNurse_PJN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A client has been prescribed Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN). Which of the following outcomes demonstrates to the nurse that TPN therapy is effective? A. Client gains one pound per day. B....
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    ATI fundamentals!

    RNTutor replied to kdowdy's topic in General Students

    Yeah!!
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    Just accepted to nursing school, don't know what to do.

    RNTutor replied to cute_in_scrubs's topic in General Students

    Before starting all over, I would check with your doctor to see if they have it in your medical record. If not, do you happen to remember who your pediatrician was once upon a time? Otherwise, I...
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    what is a good age to be done with school?

    RNTutor replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    And then you have people like me, who got pregnant immediately when we started trying, even though we didn't expect to! So I worked at my first nursing job...straight out of nursing school...for...
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    Can someone please give more information

    RNTutor replied to Missjersey19's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All of those answers are going to vary depending on the school you got to. The best thing to do would be to find a few schools that offer the nursing program you want, and then research the answers...
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    RN or BSN?

    RNTutor replied to loopylicious's topic in General Students

    I would also add that it really depends on what area you're in as to whether hospitals prefer BSNs, or don't care. If you have any magnet hospitals, or hospitals seeking magnet status in the near...
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    Done with my GE now im stuck?

    RNTutor replied to LadyStudent's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I'm not sure why budget cuts are preventing you from transferring? Are they accepting fewer students, or what? Do you have all your GE requirements for a BSN, or just for the AA in nursing? What...
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    RN to MSN or BSN to MSN? Which is faster?

    RNTutor replied to loopylicious's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Oh, I just saw that you posted this additional info about your situation, too. If you want a CRNA in particular, then I think it would probably be difficult to find a program where you can get a BSN...
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    Failing and Making Decisions

    RNTutor replied to Icanseethefinishline's topic in General Students

    I'm sorry you're going through this, but know that if you're determined, you can do it. I think one of the best ways to work on your critical thinking skills is by practicing NCLEX questions. Do...
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    RN or BSN?

    RNTutor replied to loopylicious's topic in General Students

    That's a pretty big decision, since it sounds like you already have quite a few credits. If you're pretty confident that you want to get your MSN someday, then I would recommend checking the schools...
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    ATI fundamentals!

    RNTutor replied to kdowdy's topic in General Students

    Try to relax!! If you're anxious and worried then it will be more difficult to do well on the exam. I assume that you're a relatively new nursing student since you're taking the Fundamentals exam?...
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    RN or BSN?

    RNTutor replied to loopylicious's topic in General Students

    The RN isn't a degree, it is your nursing license. That being said, the 3 pathways to getting an RN are diploma program, Associated degree, and Bachelor's degree (BSN). In order to get an MSN, you...
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    when studying the nclex book....

    RNTutor replied to believeallispossible's topic in General Students

    I always preferred just to do the practice questions. If I wanted to study the actual material, I would go straight to my textbook rather than the NCLEX review
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    Pathophysiology HESI

    RNTutor replied to ZionsWrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Don't be too discouraged by that number. In my experience, students who are scoring in the 60-70% range on a regular basis for practice questions are actually in pretty good shape for these...
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    HELP! I need an RN by Jan. 2013 in Hampton Roads area!

    RNTutor replied to Aimee0816's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yeah, that is another thing I didn't care for. If you have all the pre-reqs and electives done, then you basically only have the nursing courses left to finish once you're accepted. So you're...
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    HELP! I need an RN by Jan. 2013 in Hampton Roads area!

    RNTutor replied to Aimee0816's topic in Virginia Nursing

    When they say 5 semesters, I am pretty sure they are referring to a full semester. Which would be two 8-week sessions for 1 semester. So if you started Aug 2011, I think graduation would be Summer...
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    Nursing Diagnosis Question

    RNTutor replied to studentnursebrandie's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I agree, the 2 dx should definitely stay separate. It can be a little confusing to see the differences though, because several of the nursing interventions could address both dx at the same time....