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Hello, I'm applying to the CA Board of Vocational Nursing to take the NCLEX-PN. I am eligible, as I understand, because I completed three semesters of an RN program. However, I'm concerned about the 54 hours pharmacology requirement because my school...

Since no one answered my question, I'll answer it myself in case anyone can find it helpful later. I searched and searched for an online class offered in the summer. There were none at community colleges, only very expenses classes at other colleges,...

I am having a heck of a time with the part of the application that my school is supposed to fill out. The director of my program won't do it and is making me fill out the form for him to sign, except that I have several questions. The board is evasiv...

Now I'm really starting to feel defeated. Why would they even allow the #3 option if you can't get hired with it? :' (

Well, yeah, I guess. I've completed three semesters of an RN program. Now I'm trying to get more clinical experience by becoming an LVN so I'll be more prepared for the 4th semester of the RN program, which has proved too trying for me.

Oh, ok, thank you!

Hello, The application for NCLEX-PN says you do not have to report traffic violations under $300. Does anyone know if you have to report a traffic violation over $300 if you went to traffic school for it? Doesn't going to traffic school keep it off o...

Correction: Turns out I have only one over $300. Thank goodness. Does anyone know if this can affect one's ability to get LVN licensed? Are they mainly just trying to find out if it's been paid?

Thanks. Sadly, I have three over $300. It was just happenstance, due to stressful events in my life late last year. I did traffic school for one and paid the other two. Do you know if having three could affect my ability to get licensed?

Help! What does Q2P and Q4P mean referring to medication frequency? Does it refer to 2 PM and 4 PM?

I think you're right, Kay, because the meds I'm referring to *are* PRNs on the MAR. And 2 pm and 4 pm really didn't make sense! I've never seen this "p" for "prn" before. Thank you!

Hello, I had a patient whose chart indicated that he had had surgery in the past for a mitral valve prolapse. He was running very high blood pressures following orthopedic surgery. When auscultating his heart sounds, I heard a strong whooshing sound ...

Thank you, Esme12!

Hi, I want to know if there is some fast way to come up with a PICO question and find one or more meta-analysis articles on it to discuss in a 5-minute presentation in my skills class. Every time I try to find articles on an area that truly interests...

I have my Red Cross CNA exam tomorrow morning. I'm really nervous about the skills portion, especially because I'm doing it as an RN student challenger, meaning that I did not take the Red Cross CNA training. I'm really curious to know what skills pe...

Thanks!

Thanks, that helps to know. I'm in California. Today I got an interview for a job I applied for last night at a home health agency. It pays only $11/hour, but my friend thinks I should go for it, thinking that whatever experience I get will help me f...

lalopop86, where do you live? I know the job market can depend on location. I'm in the same boat as CAAMSE.

Thank you Joon! So glad to have it out of the way. The only problem job-wise is I found out today that registries won't hire you till you have your actual card from the state and some hospitals are hiring RNs to CNA positions since there aren't enoug...

Okay, confused... Foot care isn't even on the list of Red Cross tested skills. Are you sure you took your test with Red Cross?

For Brush Resident's Dentures skill, would you really have to remove the dentures? As I understand it (?), the resident is played by a fellow student, right? In this case, we will not be able to remove any dentures. Isn't the skill for Red Cross real...

Oh, also... are they always people (students?) acting as the patient, or is there sometimes a manequin?

Joon, Another question, if you don't mind: For teeth brushing skill (your skill #8), the book isn't clear on why 2 pairs of gloves are necessary. In your guide, you say to remove the gloves after drying the mouth, throw them in the trash, and then re...

Joon, Thanks so much for your help. It's just really hard to know what to expect, as you say. I feel as if I might fail and then have to go back and do it again (at least the skills part) once I know what the test is like. I'll write you here if I ha...

Hi Joon, Thanks for your packet; however, I'm confused as it does not seem to match the Red Cross book I just bought, "Nurse Assistant Training": Amazon.com: Nurse Assistant Training (9781584804147): American Red Cross: Books For example, in your inf...