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AJPV

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  1. "New" seizure precautions???

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

    I know!!! It's totally idiotic. Seems like the kind of thing that only a nursing instructor could come up with who doesn't care about real-world nursing at all. I just want to know what is considered...

  2. Just took NCLEX & wating for PVT to work....

    AJPV replied to jackdevil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish Pearson Vue would just stop the stupid games and tell you your freaking results right away. Of course, they could qualify it with "unofficial, not validated,

  3. Just took NCLEX & wating for PVT to work....

    AJPV replied to jackdevil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bet you passed! Good job. Have a well-deserved night of relaxation. How did the test feel - harder or easier than you

  4. Just took NCLEX & wating for PVT to work....

    AJPV replied to jackdevil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did it work

  5. Still Frustrated with Pre-requisites. I'm sorry guys, please help me.

    AJPV replied to sweetie_pie's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would keep looking to find a community college that meets your needs - even if you have to commute or possibly move. It sounds like this school has not increased its resources to keep up with the...

  6. For Those Considering A Career In Nursing

    AJPV replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Nursing Career

    WHAT???? I won't be able to just sit around, drink coffee, and flirt? My school never told me that - I'm going to sue

  7. Kaplan diagnostic test

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

    Thanks

  8. Opinions of Kaplan Review book only vs NCSBN Online

    AJPV replied to LoopsRN2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry, I don't have experience with NCSBN. I am scheduled for NCLEX in 3 weeks and am taking the Kaplan class this coming week. Looking forward to reading more replies to your

  9. Bedside hand-off/report?

    AJPV replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    I'm just graduating from school now. It's interesting that in school and in our NCLEX review material, they are now discouraging bedside reporting (especially when other patients/people are within...

  10. protective protection

    AJPV replied to mrnewman's topic in General Nursing

    i was just researching this! apparently, the nclex writers are enraptured with this topic, which is ironic since there are a million different textbook opinions about the correct sequence of putting...

  11. senior practicum - not what I expected

    AJPV replied to dayandnight's topic in General Nursing

    It's great to hear you were able to switch practicums! I agree with caliotter3 - interviewers are highly unlikely to ask about specifics regarding your practicum or anything else related to your...

  12. Have CNAs bullied nurses (RNs/LPNs)?

    AJPV replied to AddisonLawrence03's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've seen it go both ways with CNA's and RN's. But I have to say, having worked as a CNA, as an RN I will have a little more sympathy when the CNA is legitimately overloaded. I worked as a tech on a...

  13. concerns about new grad psych position

    AJPV replied to Blue4me2's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, a 3 week orientation for a new grad??? I think you already identified the many red flags. I don't want to sound negative about psych nursing - I'm sure there are a few good places out there. But...

  14. senior practicum - not what I expected

    AJPV replied to dayandnight's topic in General Nursing

    I'm graduating from an associate degree program this month. The clear trend I have observed in our region (I know this differs across the country) is that employment experience matters far more than...

  15. how important is GPA?

    AJPV replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    Here's the thing... Let's agree that a decent portion (and too large of a portion) of nursing education is "fluff" or "nursing theory" as you describe it. Even so, if I have 2 people to decide between...

  16. Too attached

    AJPV replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    Ashley, I really admire your courage to acknowledge your emotions. I'm a new grad, so I'm not sure I have a lot of advice to offer, but I'm looking forward to hearing what others think. I think the...

  17. how important is GPA?

    AJPV replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad just recently hired. My GPA was brought up in several of my interviews. I think you really want to get your feedback from current new grads, not seasoned nurses who got their first job...

  18. how important is GPA?

    AJPV replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    "Books don't have anything to do with nursing"??? Oh, so I shouldn't worry about dysrhythmias when the pt's potassium is 2. And it's actually a healthy sign when the pt's heart sounds are muffled, the...

  19. Magnet Designation

    AJPV replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    I'm just waiting for a community college to have the guts to rigorously analyze the statistical methods employed by the BSN-only lobbyists who insist that BSN-"prepared" graduates are safer nurses....

  20. Anyone start out med/surg?

    AJPV replied to sameasalways's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Anyone do telemetry as a new grad? Is it a more difficult first nursing experience, or about the same as

  21. Anyone start out med/surg?

    AJPV replied to sameasalways's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you want a cliff-notes, bare-bones summary of OB nursing, this is great:...

  22. Magnet Designation

    AJPV replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, now that makes sense (about the recession). I do wonder what will happen with nurse turnover/magnet status when the economy turns

  23. Magnet Designation

    AJPV replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I get what you're saying. But back to my original point... Does "magnet" require a lower nurse turnover than the national average? If so, then how are hospitals achieving this? I'm just curious...

  24. Magnet Designation

    AJPV replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Well, we could look at the situation this way... Hospitals covet magnet status. So maybe the most effective way of improving hospital work conditions would be to lobby the ANCC for higher and more...

  25. Magnet Designation

    AJPV replied to Fribblet's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, just playing devil's advocate... I might not be understanding all the in's & out's of magnet (I'm just a new grad myself). But what we learned in school is that in order to attain magnet, a...