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    To disclose or not to disclose ... That is my question.

    RLtinker replied to Devon Rex's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is state dependent, but when it comes to your attention that someone intends on harming someone else, their self or committing a crime, you have a responsibility to report it to the authorities....
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    Med Math...

    RLtinker replied to eyesopen_mouthshut's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We don't have a med math class requirement either, though I know one exists. Basically, we are given a med book and are expected to learn on our own. However, 10% of every test we take must have drug...
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    What are some tricks to mastering pharmacology

    RLtinker replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in General Students

    Pharmacology isn't a math course as much as med surg isn't a math class. For us at least, every test in nursing school includes some math. Med math isn't difficult, it is mostly conversions, IV drip...
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    Random drug tests in nursing school?!

    RLtinker replied to Yolopilas's topic in General Students

    We had one as part of the entrance requirement. But as long as you don't have anything to hide it shouldn't be an
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    Wireless Printer Recommedation

    RLtinker replied to Nurse2bKim1111's topic in General Students

    The only thing I can say about owning a laser printer is I wish I had bought one earlier rather then later. Ink jet printer just eat up the ink too fast when you have to print 60+ pages of notes a...
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    Poop in nursing

    RLtinker replied to KATRN78's topic in General Students

    How does she expect to get though fundamentals lab and clinicals without dealing with body fluids and the
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    Scrubs!!

    RLtinker replied to BBB<3's topic in General Students

    I kinda wished we had normal scrubs like these. At my school we have a white monogrammed top and green bottoms. Just impossible to keep clean and cost us $80 per
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    priority question

    RLtinker replied to LOLA184's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe 2013SNGrad is correct, even without considering the symptoms, an actually diagnosis takes priority over a risk of diagnosis. While DT can be life threatening, the patient is still...
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    Can someone give me their opinion on this nursing question?

    RLtinker replied to Olivia Ann's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is an Nclex style priority question. They are are kind of like if you could only bring one item to a island, what would you take. In this case it is more like if you could do only one thing for...
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    stuck in acid balance and fluids and electrolytes!

    RLtinker replied to aidafm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would suggest youtube if you are looking for visual tutorials....
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    Theft of property 3rd

    RLtinker replied to tykesmommy's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Its done on a case by case. The board will look at the change, look at the evidence, talk to them and then decide, depending on the case they put the person on probationary license or don't let them...
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    OB/Peds studying ahead

    RLtinker replied to bkcasey46's topic in General Students

    Peds is a lot like med surge except the focus is on children. Some places to start are the major theorist, Freud, Piaget and Erikson. Typical milestones and age appropriate behavior, vaccine...
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    I keep going back and forth with myself about becoming a nurse

    RLtinker replied to duskyjewel's topic in General Students

    It sounds to me that you have many of the qualities that make a good nurse and you already have an idea of what you are getting yourself into. So I say go for
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    Nursing caps

    RLtinker replied to SunshineDaisy's topic in General Students

    I maybe wrong, but as I understand it had a lot do with the school you went too. The color stripes would be exchanged for a black stripe at
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    Do I need to take chemistry for the TEAVs?

    RLtinker replied to Trenata's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    All the science on the Teas is
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    Charge nurse asking me to lie

    RLtinker replied to julz68's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    OP, I think you did the right thing. But it does sound like the CN is covering her own butt, the real question is why does she feel so desperate to do
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    How many of you...

    RLtinker replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    Actually, we just have ATI as well, it is usually worth about 5% of our total grade depending on the level we test at. Is it more difficult or easier then
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    Question about taking the NCLEX-RN

    RLtinker replied to nurseprice's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The only time you have take the Nclex again after passing it is you are going from LPN to RN, otherwise no you will not have to take it
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    What does it cost to renew your license?

    RLtinker replied to BuckyBadgerRN's topic in General Nursing

    Indiana is $50 every two years I think ( I am still a student), and no EC
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    How long are your clinicals?

    RLtinker replied to TipToeLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    All my clinicals have been different times, usually starting sometime around 0530 or 0600. The morning staff meetings have a lot to do with this. Today's clinical was 0600-1600 for an example. I have...
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    Financial Aid Appeal?

    RLtinker replied to evmarie's topic in General Students

    Maximum Time Frame? It is triggered by having 150% more credits then is needed for your degree. As I understand it it keeps people from abusing the system and being life long professional students....
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    Good idea or Bad idea for studying for the NCLEX?

    RLtinker replied to Lilpoka's topic in General Students

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90aAgbTZ4WU Just
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    I Didn't Get Into The Nursing Program...now what??

    RLtinker replied to LatinoHealthNut's topic in General Students

    I agree with Grntea, you will need to have English, some type of math, AP, usually a public speaking class, and a few others anyways. I would talk with the schools and find out what the pre-nursing...
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    Can old resources still be useful?

    RLtinker replied to Shinnichi's topic in General Students

    The basic don't change much, but there have been new medications and procedures have changed some. Not to mention the advancements in AIDs and cancer treatment. Laparoscopic and laser surgeries are...
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    OB and peds textbooks? for test out

    RLtinker replied to beckyboo1's topic in General Students

    Maternal Child Nursing Care 4e This book in particular. Maternal Child Nursing Care - Text and Virtual Clinical Excursions 3.0 Package, 4e: Marilyn J. Hockenberry PhD RN PNP-BC FAAN, Shannon E. Perry...