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1. Help with Strips

   Rookie replied to proudmommielpn's topic in Cardiac

   I have been a cardiac technologist 22 years (new grad RN) and recently saw my first tombstone ST elevation. If you have seen alot of ST elevation, you know most ST elevation won't start looking like tombstone until the elevation almost equals the he...

2. Where are each of you in the EC program?

   Rookie replied to opalmRN's topic in Online Learning

3. Considering Excelsior and need experienced advise PLEASE!

   Rookie replied to crazdmomof4's topic in Online Learning

   Excelsior has been a great opportunity for me. I started taking the tests several years ago while in California and never missed a beat when I moved to Arizona. I graduated in October 2004, took NCLEX November 29 and start my new job as a cath lab nu...

4. At what point do you actually CELEBRATE??

   Rookie replied to RN2Bn2006's topic in General Nursing

   I finished school on September 13 and went out to dinner with friends. I graduated October 15th and my husband took me out to dinner. I took the NCLEX on November 29th and found out I passed the next day and partied at home with neighbors. I got ...

5. Atrial fib. with PVC's?

   Rookie replied to MrsSandman's topic in CCU

   I have been in cardiology for 22 years and it never occurred to me that you cant call a PVC a PVC with AFIB but that is technically correct no matter how you slice it. But since most people are familiar with the term PVC, I'll probably keep calling ...

6. Atrial fib. with PVC's?

   Rookie replied to MrsSandman's topic in CCU

   I had a patient on the treadmill with AFIB yesterday who had numerous PVC's and even a 5 beat run of VTACH. PVC's can happen anytime.

7. Pay Scale

   Rookie replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

   I went on my first interview yesterday (got my license last week) and was offered CVICU new grad pay $20.00 with $4.00 shift diff. also a dollar raise after training was complete. The hospital pays all new grads $20.00 to start.

8. took nclex today

   Rookie replied to k1dr0ck's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations!!!!! What a happy feeling it is. Have you started wandering around the house yet wondering what to do now that you don't have to study? It's friday and my weekend plans have always been - study. I think this weekend I will actuall...

9. Took Nclex Today Computer Shut Off At 120

   Rookie replied to EnitanRN's topic in NCLEX

   I took the test monday (11-29-04) and found out tuesday (12-01-04) from an e-mail from my state board of nursing and actually got my license in the mail on wednesday (12-02-04). Now that has got to be a world record. I have my little official licen...

10. took nclex today

    Rookie replied to k1dr0ck's topic in NCLEX

    I took mine through Pearson Vue and there is a number you can call 48 hours after the test (two business days) or you can go on the website. There is a charge of $7.95 on the website and $9.95 by phone, with either, your card will not be charged unt...

11. Took Nclex Today Computer Shut Off At 120

    Rookie replied to EnitanRN's topic in NCLEX

    I took the test monday 11-29-04 and passed after answering 244 questions. The questions vary from test to test, don't worry about the number of questions. Best wishes to you.

12. took nclex today

    Rookie replied to k1dr0ck's topic in NCLEX

    I took the NCLEX on monday morning and found out tuesday afternoon that I passed. I answered 244 questions. Very general, lots of prioitizing. I had about 6 dose calculations but not very many rare diseases. Good luck to you.

13. how to start NCLEX in UK

    Rookie replied to vicki25's topic in NCLEX

    Try writing to the state board of nursing in the state you wish to move to. Most of them have websites. Good luck!

14. Need advice on distance learning!!

    Rookie replied to HuffmanLPN's topic in Career Support

    Dear Desperate: I am a recent graduate of the Excelsior Nursing School - passed the finals just last month, will officially graduate October 15, 2004. You can get a ton of information online at Excelsior.Edu. Also, they are very nice on the phone a...

15. Online Microbiology

    Rookie replied to Hopegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Consider taking your Microbiology class online from Brigham Young University. I did it last year, I recall approx 6-8 open book quizzes, two proctored midterms and a final exam that was pretty easy. I didn't feel I spent alot of time on it and it w...