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  1. Sigh. Messed up, not sure how big of a deal it is...

    peaceful replied to jen42's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please do not be so hard on yourself. You are doing the best you can, continue to learn from mistakes, talk with experienced nurses for advice, have faith in yourself. You sound like you are doing...

  2. I got my NCLEX results today...

    peaceful replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep practicing 50 to 100 questions a day if possible. Really look at the answers you got wrong, force yourself to figure out why wrong. make index card with info you keep forgetting. For godsake...

  3. nclex question

    peaceful replied to new2nicu24's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Never answer a test question without using the A, B, C's. In this case Airway nursing dx would be first choice such as Impaired gas exchange, if not on list of answers, go down list of priority:...

  4. Can you be a nurse with a suspended record?

    peaceful replied to kim1234's topic in General Nursing

    It would be a shame for a mistake 7 years ago holding you back from becoming a nurse. Keep working with the BON and get an advice from an attorney if need be. Since your criminal record is clean...

  5. What does $35.00 hr (blended) mean?

    peaceful posted a topic in Nursing Career

    A travel agency sent me this today regarding a job, and put the wage as $35.00 with the worded "blended." Does anyone know what that means?

  6. What does $35.00 hr (blended) mean?

    peaceful replied to peaceful's topic in Nursing Career

    DixieLee you might be right because the job is in Califonria. I did not know that about over 8 hrs get overtime. Even nurses that do 3 12 hr shifts a week? If so, that is

  7. L&D nurse moving to Oahu

    peaceful replied to labor/rn's topic in General Nursing

    You could get a job in a second at Kapolani Women's and Children's Hospital. There are always in need of experiened L&D Rns. Do a search under Hawaii Pacific Health and see a listing of all the...

  8. USA online NP/CNS program?

    peaceful posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Has any anyone attended University of Southern Alabama's merged NP/CNS online program? Would like to hear from others who may know about this school.

  9. USA online NP/CNS program?

    peaceful replied to peaceful's topic in Online Distance Learning

    What excellent goals you

  10. USA online NP/CNS program?

    peaceful replied to peaceful's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi, Mona the CNS is Certified Nurse Specialist, similar to Nurse Practioner but slightly different. Some states recognize the two degrees, NP and CNS differently. Both degrees make one an advanced...

  11. Need advice: leakage for test questions

    peaceful replied to aruray's topic in General Students

    I would keep quiet about the whole situation, and just from now on also use NCLEx book for studying. Sometimes rocking the boat will just make it all back

  12. Need advice: leakage for test questions

    peaceful replied to aruray's topic in General Students

    All through nursing school i had to study the textbooks, lecture notes, AND NCLEX study/practice books. For me it was the only way to get consistently A's and B's. One would be a fool not to...

  13. New grad pay more than experienced nurses

    peaceful replied to Brickman's topic in General Nursing

    Union. All the hospitals here are union. All new grads start out the same, and all experienced nurses after 2 years are paid $35.00/hr, plus night differentials, float, and charge pay., Nobody can...

  14. Nursing school from Hell

    peaceful replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in General Students

    Quit your job, school is more important at this point in time. Also run and buy an NCLEX practice book & practice, practice, practice OB questions. Also if there is an OB Made Easy Book, lst...

  15. Prescription authority and CNS degree

    peaceful replied to peaceful's topic in Psychiatric

    Are you completing an NP program online by any chance? If so, would love to hear about it. Also any advice on how grad school is going? Is it super intense? Are you able to work and attend full...

  16. Prescription authority and CNS degree

    peaceful replied to peaceful's topic in Psychiatric

    Many APRN jobs advertised require an APRN with prescription authority. Does receiving an Advanced Practice Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Curriculum, CNS degree give the APRN prescription...

  17. Failed my drug screen!!!

    peaceful replied to Haunted's topic in General Nursing

    The safest bet is to not take anything but of course that is not reality. I have had prn valium that has never showed up in drug test. But maybe because such a small amount, 5 to 10 mg over a 20 day...

  18. Truth about Nursing diagnosis

    peaceful replied to UTRN2005's topic in General Nursing

    spent many pointless hrs in nursing school studying nursing dx's. Never have used out in the real world both in the hospital and community nurse setting. Critical thinking skills are required but...

  19. I've Failed 3 times

    peaceful replied to nurseneedshelp's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All I can say, is you CAN pass, if you made it through school, got your degree, there should be no reason not to pass. What is your weakness with test taking? Need to really anyalize what is...

  20. Life Can Really Sux

    peaceful replied to zenman's topic in General Nursing

    Are you in school? Is that why all the books? Just

  21. new nurse, in trouble already

    peaceful replied to lorajane's topic in Nursing Career

    If your license is threaten what so ever, GET A LAWYER! Also a previous poster had good advice: DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT,

  22. new grad RN- want to quit nursing

    peaceful replied to sax_journey's topic in General Nursing

    Being a new nurse is a stressful experience. You are not alone on how you feel. When i read your post there seems to be an underlying depression symptoms going on along with the stress. Also your...

  23. Exp. RN wants to enter public health

    peaceful replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    Apply to all nursing jobs that appeal to you, their ideal canidate may be someone certified in PH but usually can not find that. I was never PH certified, just had to have a RN, and willing to learn...

  24. Exp. RN wants to enter public health

    peaceful replied to Genista's topic in California Nursing

    Your question is a good one. I feel there are great benefits to being a PH nurse. Each day unfolds differently, i am never bored, work independently, solve problems constantly. I work 40 hrs a...

  25. NCLEX waiting game blues

    peaceful replied to ucandoit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bet you passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations in