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    Bc3 (Butler County Community College) Nursing Program

    Mandychelle79 replied to ahley2323's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Recent BC3 grad. Everyone who as admitted to taking the NCLEX so far has passed. As for applying for jobs, its tight right now, but some are finally opening up. I had one interview this week and...
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    INTERVIEW tomorrow!

    Mandychelle79 replied to <3 RN <3's topic in General Nursing

    I took my resume and my most recent job evaluation with me. The manager seemed impressed that I brought the job eval with me, but my current manager gave me an awesome
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    I got 265 NCLEX RN questions

    Mandychelle79 replied to Angw23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yep quite a few people i went to school
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    Lots of SATA questions for June NCLEX testers???

    Mandychelle79 replied to jaznia15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    could be anywhere between 2 and
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    Seriously?

    Mandychelle79 replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    We were on a floor that this is what was required of us to do. The nurses did a taped report and we were not permitted to sit in and listen to it. Other floors we got report. We were to introduce...
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    IM multiple med compatibility & technique

    Mandychelle79 replied to flyingchange's topic in General Nursing

    When my kids were little and getting their vaccinations my doctor would not tape the two together but did give them at the same time, so they only felt the one
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    Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

    Mandychelle79 replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

    One of my first days working in a LTC facility as an activities aide, I asked my mom ( who was the assistant DON) if it were a job requirement for a CNA to be a witch. I could see the bullying...
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    When do I have to do continuing ED?

    Mandychelle79 replied to mcpheenom's topic in General Nursing

    In Pa, as long as your first renewal is within 2 yrs of graduating, you do not need the CEU's. After that you have two years to earn
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    Slippery Rock university online RN-BSN

    Mandychelle79 replied to KYRNCA's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I live about an hour from SRU. My moms best friend did their RN-BSN program and many of my classmates *and myself* and planning on doing this program in the
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    Night Shifters: Does your hospital have cafeteria hours for night shift?

    Mandychelle79 replied to AZO49008's topic in General Nursing

    250 bed, cafe open between 2am and 4am, on week nights the self serve bar is open and so is the grill. On weekends its usually just the self serve bar. Depends on who is working for what is...
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    For students with insomnia, what have you found that works for you?

    Mandychelle79 replied to J-Swish's topic in General Students

    Nclex questions
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    Insight on a question I do not agree with

    Mandychelle79 replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    Two separate issues. If you do not drink enough fluids you are going to become dehydrated which will lead to constipation. If a patient is have constipation issues and does not drink enough, yes...
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    Insight on a question I do not agree with

    Mandychelle79 replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    Of those answers I would pick C. Sorry I agree with your teacher. Water is only going to help so much with constipation. Excessive water will not cause diarrhea, but will cause increased
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    Insight on a question I do not agree with

    Mandychelle79 replied to TexHaws's topic in General Nursing

    A client says, "I drink so much water every day you'd think I would have diarrhea, not constipation!" An appropriate response for the nurse to make to this client is: A. "You're obviously not...
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    Triage Question

    Mandychelle79 replied to SarahJ11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Which will kill patient first? Thats how I always look as these type of questions. Also DM is chronic vs SOB being an acute
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    Mother Hen

    Mandychelle79 replied to Kooky Korky's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Right now we are having a shining star type of competition. Where co-workers and families are encouraged to fill out response card for staff that has done a good job. We get to read some of the...
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    Can someone please explain the NCLEX?

    Mandychelle79 replied to jenmarie610's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    basically it doesnt matter how many you get right or wrong. It's not based like that. Its pretty much designed to make you miss about half. There is a standard that everyone must meet. The...
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    changes in nclex?

    Mandychelle79 replied to oztizz184's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are going to be some changes as of the September test, according to the woman who taught our Evolve review class. The new CPR and the new recommendations for Nitro. I guess instead of taking 3...
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    You MUST be freaking kidding me!?

    Mandychelle79 replied to wishinguponastarLPN's topic in General Nursing

    Same situation here kinda. Just finished my RN and there were positions on the psych floor that I currently work on as a PCTA ( aide that does paperwork). Passed boards a week ago. Hospital closed...
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    Did you ENJOY nursing school?

    Mandychelle79 replied to heartbeep's topic in General Students

    I enjoyed probably 75 percent of nursing school. Not that I would want to do it again. Now that Ive passed my NCLEX I may consider telling my friends to
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    Got the GOOD POPUP

    Mandychelle79 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my test today. Had 75 questions with about 20 SATA, lots of drugs I did not know, about 10-15 priority/delegation. Came home, checked my status and got the good popup :) Now to wait for PA to...
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    Got the GOOD POPUP

    Mandychelle79 replied to Mandychelle79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Got them today, just about 12 hours after taking the test. My license number is up and available on the Pennsylvania Board
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    Got the GOOD POPUP

    Mandychelle79 replied to Mandychelle79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    actually nothing i did was like it at all. Just more about learning how to narrow
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    Got the GOOD POPUP

    Mandychelle79 replied to Mandychelle79's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCLEX 3500 , Saunders, and took one test from the Kaplan CD. I only did the questions and rationales. No actual going over the material, other then to do the questions. I also took the HESI...
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    Good Pop Up

    Mandychelle79 replied to babe48076's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck. I'm waiting right beside you, with the same