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So I passed...100%! Thanks for all your help guys.

That is what make sense to me, but for some reason that is what was put on the study guide given to me. Thanks for your help I definitely am not going to add the extra zeros when I take the test, because honestly I think the study guide is wrong.

I need help with this question. I want to know why the answer to this question is (240.0 mL) and not 240 mL. The question is: convert ounces to milliliters, how many milliliters in 8 ounces? 30mL/1 oz x 8 oz = 240.0 mL why the (.0)

That would make sense the 60mg to 1gr except for Aspirin and Tylenol being 65mg. Do you know why that is by any chance. Also I have never had to use any of these conversions really in any nursing environment. I am just concerned about being able to use them correctly for this test I have to take, mostly because they are on the study guide that was given to me. When it comes to worrying about the ventilators I am just concerned about what they are going to expect out of me because I am vent certified. I'm sure suctioning wont be a problem. I'm more concerned about getting down my blood gasses so I can better understand how the machines operate. I would not like to be in a situation where I needed to operate the machine and I didn't know how.

So I have run into a little problem with my math. It is not with solving the problems, it is with the stupid gr to g and gr to mg. My problem is that when ever I look up the conversion factor for gr to mg it says 60mg (or 65mg) to 1gr, so which is it? The question is to convert GRAMS to GRAINS the problem tells you to multiply grams by 15, which is obvious because 15gr=1g. The question is "how many grains in 1.3 grams"? My problem is that if you are to work the problem using 1gr/60mg*1000mg/1g*1.3g you get the wrong answer. The right answer is 20gr according to the study guide that was given to me for this test. Yes if you use 65mg you get the right answer, but how am I suppose to know what to use 60mg or 65mg to 1gr. My other question is if you solve this using 15gr=1g you get 19.5gr, but their answer is 20gr. I was under the impression that rounding when giving medications was prohibited, and that the use of significant figures was the method to take. So why did they round?

I don't think so I actually got hired through Maxim. I'm really not even sure what department I will be working in. The whole idea of working at USC pretty much is overwhelming for me. First because it is pretty much my dream job, and second because I really haven't been working that long as a nurse. These things have me really worked up because I want this so bad, and I don't want to screw it up.

OK, I'm in a little dilemma with a new job I have been offered. My issue is, is that I feel under qualified. I have to take a math test for the job, this is not my problem. I have been out of school for a while and have done some home health and some registry work. I just have not got as much experience as I would have liked from those jobs as I would have liked for this particular job. The job is at USC Medical Center in LA. So right now I am nervously studying, but not just for the math test. I am also studying ventilators and IV stuff. What has me worried is that I'm finding that though I am certified in these arias I feel like I didn't learn much from the classes. There is a lot of blanks for me with how ONE: to operate a ventilator, TWO my scope of practice when it comes to IV meds, and THREE I have my ACLS card and I am totally lost on what my part would be in operating a crash cart.

Thank you...best wishes to you also.

:anpom: YAAAA I got the job, so so so excited!

I am going to be applying for a registry nurse position. I also just took a ACLS class and got certified before my interview on Mon. Any help with what to expect on the test would be fabulous.

Well there is so much competition out there. It kinda makes me feel sometimes like the smartest nurse gets the job. Or the nurse with the most payed experience. I find this to be frustrating mostly because I have been turned down for so many jobs already just because I am a "new grad". What do you think? Do you think that the job market might loosen up a bit in the next coming months.

So I am a new grad LVN and I have an interview/filling out application appointment on Monday. It is the first opportunity that looks like it might actually work out. I also got another # of a company that a friend of mine gave me. This company is suppose to be just like the company I am applying for on Monday. My friend said that she put in a good word for me, but I am still very nervous. I have to take a LVN company test for both of these jobs before they even consider me for the job. I think I am so worked up because these are great opportunities and I don't want to loose my chance at a possible job as a LVN. Everywhere pretty much requires 6mo-1yr of working experience as an LVN before they will hire you so this is my chance to get the experience. My nerves are through the roof, I have felt constantly nauseated and my heart has also been racing :heartbeat for the past few days. I am going to have a conniption from all of this stress. I am studying like crazy hoping to find relief in that, but frankly it is just not helping. I just don't want to go in to the interview and have a stupid moment, you know those moments when the other person just gazes at you in disapprovement and disgust. I just need to take deep breaths, and if every thing falls to pieces then I can always keep trying. AHHH

You, LPNs, RNs, and RNs with advanced degrees- we're the people that actually get to call ourselves nurses. That's it. I love this =]

Thank you so much I feel much better calling myself a nurse now! I didn't want to insult anyone with further education than me if I was being inappropriate. I am a new grad LVN and hope that one day I can further my education. I am young and am just proud that I have gotten to the place in my life now where I can call myself a nurse. I know I still have a lot to learn still yet, but I think that is a continual process in this career. So thank you for clearing that up for me.

Thank you I really appreciate that, best wishes to you!