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I did a Hurst review about a year ago (while just 2 semesters into nursing school). I have used the Hurst manual thru the rest of school and it was my main prep material to take my NCLEX. I took the Q bank tests via Hurst and........I graduated Dec. ...

Do you ever get any IM's about your posted topic? I am desiring to move to WA and it appears that my chances for work, as a new grad are much better in Spokane. I would enjoy learning more but this is a very quiet forum.

Hi all! I am looking to transfer from AL to Spokane and wanted to know if anyone can fill me in on any details about Deaconess. For example, do they do computer charting? I am used to picking my own scrubs as far as style, color and patterns. What is...

Question for you...I do not see opportunities for ADN prepared students in that part of Washington. Do you have any info that would show otherwise as it would be helpful to me. I am graduating this December, from a CC in Alabama and desire to move ou...

Both hospitals have excellent care but a very different vibe. You will see the mission statement for Flowers to include "treating patients like family" and the staff all wear scrubs of their own choosing. Some nurses like that and others prefer the n...

I tried to send a PM to thank you for such an inspiring message but your box is full. My e-mail is [email protected] and any items that you can forward to me, as well, would be very much appreciated. I have gone to a Hurst review and plan on do...

Something told to me by an instructor...just remember to do and see all you can - within your job description, not your knowledge or skills checked off in school. That is sticking with me as I head into a tech job as well. Enjoy!

I am currently on scholarship with a local hospital. They pay for tuition, $100 toward uniforms, provide lab kits, books. 2 year commitment made and I hope to find it all goes well when I graduate :-) I'll let you know!

I am just wrapping up my first semester. We learned some basic skills like making an occupied bed, bed baths, etc. and then it was time to go to the hospital! First two times, we were working with a fellow student and the rest of our clinical days we...

I am in exactly the same position - going to looking to work after 2nd semester. I think it gives the hsp a chance to get to know you and vice versa. I want to make sure to get some practical experience but not jeopardize my learning experience or gr...

I recruited friends, families and friends OF family so I could practice skills. I learned, during practice for the female Foley catheter insertion, that the square tissue boxes do a good job standing in for the required body parts LOL practice, pra...

I saw the title and had to toss in my two cents! I used to be the rep for EpiPen and in the midst of nursing school. EpiPen is near and dear to my heart. I remember an allergy nurse that told me a story of bringing in a new MA to show her how the de...

It is amazing to see how we use our legal addictive substances to get through the program. I have done the caffeine thing as well but now find regular study w/o so much cramming is best. One of my fellow students was pretty into exercise and never d...

I am a nursing student and it is great to be able to read such succinct explanations about the diff. between HR and pulse. Thanks so much. I am hoping to head into cardiac nursing so the more I learn now, the better :-)

Why would any reasonable person get mad at that question? CEU means continuing education units, I believe :-)

I am starting an ADN program in soon and have applied for a nursing scholarship. It pays all costs, including a uniform allowance, exam fees, etc. In return, you make a 2 year commitment to work at the hospital. They will not come out and say it i...

I am gathering my tools to start NS in the Spring. I would happily buy one of these tools. Can you place a larger order? Diane

Thanks so much for the congrats...back at 'cha! Diane

I am thrilled to say that my wait is over. I start the ADN program at Wallace Community College January 12, 2011!! To celebrate getting my acceptance letter/packet, I went to the store and got my first set of scrubs and a lab coat. May your thick ...

I have not received notification about acceptance or rejection into my desired nursing program but I have a very possible opportunity to work 16-24 hrs a week as a patient care assistant at one of the local hospitals. It would be in Critical Care an...

Wow...someone from my old stompin grounds!! I moved to Alabama in December so sometimes just hearing names of places I KNOW is wonderful. I lived in Fairfield, Vacaville and then in Cottonwood (near Redding) I worked for a company based out of Nap...

I am a transplant from California - moved to Alabama for several reasons so I have applied to the local JC. Wallace Community College has LPN and ADN. I applied for both as a back up. I got into the LPN for fall but chose not to start as I want to...

Sure sounds like dreadlocks...aka "dreads" When I had to work in Ashland Oregon, I ran across a patient in a doctor's office. This man had the longest dreads I have ever seen and they had such an accumulation of gunk in his hair, plus I do not beli...

I am applying to a nursing program and realize there are plenty to do to prepare. I just realized I had better as this question and hold my breath until I hear from some of you on the forum. About fifteen years ago, I had Hep A. No fun at all, of ...

whew!! I believe I am just a few months from entering NS and I was dreading looking at your replies LOL thanks much. I will report my medical history and move on. Thanks everyone :-)