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Test "on hold"
I took the NCLEX today 6/28 also. My results are also "on hold" according to Pearson. I have no idea why. I didnt leave, didnt take a break, and didnt even touch my white board until question 10 or so.
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TB test procedure: Ok if reading is done by different RN?
It depends on the school, but I don't think you can have each step done at 2 different places. I work at an urgent care clinic, and we do really cheap shots and physicals, so we get alot of health students - and when they come in wanting step two, but ahd step one done elsewhere we won't do it.
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Naproxen question
It is the stomach one. Usually before prescribing naproxen the dr finds out if the patient has a history of stomach problems. Excessive naproxen use leads to gastritis, ulcers and gastric bleeding
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How often do you study?
My school breaks down a little different, we do all the a&p, micro, nutrition, etc, then we start clinicals AFTER that, so most people only have one class - they group the class, clinical and lab together so its one unit and counts as 12 credits, which is full time. Anyway, to answer your question, I can't study for hours on end I lose focus. I study for 3, 30 min sessions. So 1 1/2 hrs per day.
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Varicella titer/TB Skin test?
I would wait until next year honestly. I know my school wants everything recent, meaning a TB test only within 3 months prior of classes beginning, they wont accept any background checks, physicals, etc if they are done too far in advance.
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Is engraving bad?
I have a littman as well and had it engraved. Sadly, stethoscopes are often swiped by other students, a nice one is expensive. With my name on it, I know it wont go missing.
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Help with Pharmacology homework
I don't know what text you have but mine had off-label uses next to each drug, and I cant think of the name but there was an parkinson's drug that became an anti-viral med, and alot of psych drugs have off label uses too welbutrin is used for depression and smoking cessation
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how to study for pharmacology/how often
My method for studying all of my classes is the same - about 20-30 minutes per class 2-3 times per day, every day as a constant review. I review the pp, and I review my own notes. Then 2 -3 days prior to a test/quiz I re-write my notes, then review the text corresponding to the pp and notes from lecture. I do this each day, 3 days in a row before the annoucned test/quiz. I cannot sit for hours on end studying, I lose interest and get antsy, so I break it up. It works well for me. When I struggle with something I write it over and over and over until I get it. I use my own notes, plus the pp, plus the text to get like 3 different perspectives on the same material, which also helps. I have pharm now and A&P 2 and have a perfect 100 average in each class.
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Unemployment Benefits when you are a student?
I was working full time and when I returned to school last summer they wouldnt let me step down to work part time and I was laid off. I now work part time 20-25 hours a week and collect partial unemployment. Thankfully in my state the benefits should last until Im done in another year.
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unit secretary?
I am in the same position actually. I applied for a NA job, and just had an interview 3 days ago, however, when I applied I was told I only needed my CPR certification, which I have but once in the interview I was told I needed a year of clinical rotation behind me as well, and I start clinical in June. Then today I got a call, and she asked if I wanted a secretary position, sat and sun 3-11, Im def. going to take it. Im dying to get any expierence working in the hospital.
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Luzerne County Community College Experiences?
I got in too!!! Congratulations! Im so excited, i didnt I was getting in my GPA is great but I did terrible on the DET, maybe Ill see you in the fall! What classes do you have now?
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Nervous about A&P I
I was terrified going into A&P and it only got worse when I learned I had the hardest prof at my school. I got an A - but I worked my butt off. He didnt use the book, but I re-wrote lecture notes daily, multiple times to get the material into my skull. I had flashcards, but honestly they didn't help me. What helped me was re-writing material over and over and reading it aloud to myself.
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Just talked to a nurse- I feel so down & anxious
dont get down - when you graduate the job market will be different than it is now anyway, a great deal also depends on the area - my area is in desperate need of nurses and they hire grads before they even take the nclex (obviously with a contract stating employment depends on passing) some areas have a nursing hiring freeze, you can always relocate if thats the case by you
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Luzerne CC LPN-to-RN program
Im at LCCC now, and I pray getting into the nursing program for the fall. It is very challenging. It will only take 2 years, but because of that all information is crammed into a short period of time. I know a few LPNS at LCCC, attempting to get into the program, and didn't because they didn't have As in their A&P courses.
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which school for nursing; Wilkes or Misericordia?
I am also at lccc, I am hoping to get into their program but also applied to Miseri - which is where I would suggest. A minimum 3.0 is required, and they look at how many pre-reqs you completed, they also look at your high school GPA, min. 3.0 and SAT scores. LCCC students get alot of help, they get a grant automatically, and are considered for tons of transfer scholarships. I wouldnt recommend Wilkes, the passing rates on the boards are very low, low to the point that they may lose funding and have to close the nursing program.