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  1. When can I apply to Frontier???

    RadBSN replied to NurseB_'s topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    I applied and got in while I was working on my one year of experience. By the time I start I will have about 18 months. I deferred one class. I would encourage you to apply when you are

  2. Moving to NC from WI

    RadBSN replied to javawren_23's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The stuff for new grads goes up and down pretty quickly. For Dec. grads UNC had stuff up last week in November and it was down by the first week in December. I would subscribe to Duke's listings for...

  3. Giving meds "on time"......

    RadBSN replied to 2011nursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    My patients tend to have meds at 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 1800. If I got all their meds to them "on time" I would never do anything else. Last weekend I had someone with meds at all those times plus,...

  4. Question about the NC State CNA Skills Exam

    RadBSN replied to Kim8501's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Remember that all the skills with important sequences have a reason behind the sequence. You wouldn't wash your hands and then give the pt a call bell because you've just recontaminated

  5. Do you stop infusion "for a walk?"

    RadBSN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    Not everyone requires a continuous infusion of IV fluids. Walking is HEALTHY for patients who are able to do so and it should be encouraged. Smoking,

  6. Do you stop infusion "for a walk?"

    RadBSN replied to rkitty198's topic in General Nursing

    My unit has a lot of independent pts who stay at the hospital for a LONG time, so we'll often med-lock them in between antibiotic infusions, for personal care, walking the halls with PT, etc. It helps...

  7. Texting staff to cover call off's

    RadBSN replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I kind of like the idea for this reason. If you're willing to be texted, great, you get the mass text at the same time as everyone else. Those who don't want to be texted get called in order. I don't...

  8. Should I go to Yale's CNM program?

    RadBSN replied to Nurse Alyssa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    When I got into Yale the Admissions Director said that they didn't allow people to defer, that I would have to reapply, but didn't have to submit a new application...I decided not to go and now I'm a...

  9. How I miss my beloved text-paging

    RadBSN replied to evilolive's topic in General Nursing

    I love text page, I would be so sad if it went away! I don't understand how it's a HIPAA violation if the intended person is receiving the message and has a "need to know" this

  10. Should I go to Yale's CNM program?

    RadBSN replied to Nurse Alyssa's topic in Post Graduate Students

    My first instinct is: OMG GO! However, Yale is expensive and who knows what the economy or job market will be like in 2 years. Having a maternal child health job will definitely benefit you in CNM...

  11. resume preference

    RadBSN replied to missE's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I only highlighted what I did in clinical if I was applying for a specific position-for a peds job I described my Peds rotation, a public health job I outline what I did in my public health clinical,...

  12. Have you ever heard of this many SATA?

    RadBSN replied to ashnem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing! I also got a TON of SATA! At one point I said "seriously?!?" out loud. I didn't think to count, but most of my questions were either SATA or "who would you see first?' I had one...

  13. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

    RadBSN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm scheduled to take the NCLEX-RN tomorrow at 8 am! I'm so excited and ready to be done! I spent Sunday relaxing, then most of yesterday I just relaxed and took a few comprehensive exams. I'm making...

  14. NCLEX comparable to what you studied?

    RadBSN replied to beachgirl2011's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found Saunders and NCLEX 4000 to be pretty similar to the ones on the NCLEX. I did not find the ATI questions to be similar, but find that they were good for helping me review the content. My exam...

  15. Am I the only one that cant get SATA?

    RadBSN replied to melmonlove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I rarely got them right when practicing, but had a lot on the NCLEX and passed. I honestly felt like the NCLEX ones were more straight forward and therefore easier than the practice ones. Just do a...

  16. has anyone passed with ?s greater than 85?

    RadBSN replied to xpedrox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The minimum number of questions for the NCLEX RN is 75 and the min for the PN is 85...sounds like someone was exaggerating! I know people who passed with 256, 260, and 75. Just keep going and don't...

  17. Risks & Benefits of Hospital Birth vs. Birthing Center

    RadBSN replied to chanelagonzalez's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Yeah, the hospital in our area that calls its L&D a "Birth Center" has the highest c-section rate in the area and just got scolded for it because they don't actually do enough high risk deliveries...

  18. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

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

    I can honestly say that was the weirdest test I've ever taken! I can't decide if I'm going to do the PVT or not, so I'm just going to relax for a while. I don't know if I could have honestly studied...

  19. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

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

    Thanks for your support everyone! Headed to bed and hoping to do well

  20. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

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

    Did you do the PVT!?! I heard it's so hard to judge after you leave. One of my friends said she felt like she didn't know any of the answers, but still passed. I'll keep my fingers crossed for

  21. Anyone else ready to PASS the NCLEX in February!?!

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

    I don't own a bible and I don't believe in god, but thank you for your

  22. Risks & Benefits of Hospital Birth vs. Birthing Center

    RadBSN replied to chanelagonzalez's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think that getting opinions is great, but it would really behoove you to go out there and do some research. Check PubMed and CINAHL for studies on continuous EFM v. intermittent fetal monitoring,...

  23. Need advice, please

    RadBSN replied to healthcarestudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really liked the NCLEX 4000 format for testing, studying, and selecting questions. I would have to say that I don't think it could be my only study resource. The annoying thing about it is that you...

  24. Risks & Benefits of Hospital Birth vs. Birthing Center

    RadBSN replied to chanelagonzalez's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For a normal healthy mom with a normal healthy pregnancy I would argue that birthing centers are safer than hospitals. In a birth center you are not exposed to the numerous interventions that put...

  25. TB Skin test question

    RadBSN replied to new_worker's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    One would hope not. I would think that a health-care employer should know that once you test positive for TB you always test positive. They should have protocols in place to deal with it. I know...