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    NCLEX Today - Stopped at 75

    HisHands replied to becky1961's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you ever find out if you passed or
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    Saunders is making me mad

    HisHands posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's the question. A nurse witnesses an automobile accident, and provides care to a child with an open wound. The family is so greatful that they offer the nurse monetary compensation. The nurse...
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    NCLEX Today - Stopped at 75

    HisHands replied to becky1961's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard the odds of passing are somewhere around 99%. :) Good luck to
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    Did Not Pass Boards And Cannot Find Job.

    HisHands replied to Queen2u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know in Michigan you only have to have 95 credits to work as a subsitute teacher with the schools. It's not nursing, but it's something. :) good luck to
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    Help! NCLEX-PN in TWO days

    HisHands posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Guys, I REALLY need some help. I am taking my NCLEX on Thursday morning, and I don't know where to start my final review. I've been studying since school ended in August, but I feel like I want to...
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    Do you feel that the LPN program should be more than one year?

    HisHands posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    this is soooo not meant to spark an lpn vs rn battle, but to help lpns cope with our respective programs. no one is better or worse than the other, and if you feel argumentative, i kindly ask you to...
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    Roll Call Fall '05, Pre-nursing for RN program

    HisHands replied to Princess74's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I will finish my LPN on August 5, and start my BSN on August 29. I'm in northern
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    No fundal checks for post-op C-sections?

    HisHands replied to daisybaby's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm currently a US student on the Canadian/US border. In the US we are told to do fundal checks, but in Canada it's contraindicated. I found this out by suggesting to the RN I was under that we do a...
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    Wrist, auto BP cuffs. Use one? Have advice?

    HisHands replied to Weebils-Wobble's topic in General Nursing

    My experience so far has been very inaccurate readings with the wrist cuffs. My mother in law has hypertension and her doctor wanted her to get her bp taken twice per day. I didn't have time to come...
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    Soon to be an LPN student

    HisHands replied to Natasha3344's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    What I wish I had known BEFORE starting my LPN program: 1) Nutrition WILL come back to haunt you... know it, and know it well. 2) Stay out of the drama 3) Get on the good side of your professors. 4)...
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    Can I stomach nursing???

    HisHands replied to oceanbreeze's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing that has grossed me out so far was when I irrigated an ear the other day, and a huge plug of cerumen came out that was about the size of a dime.
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    Do you feel that the LPN program should be more than one year?

    HisHands replied to HisHands's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Four semesters over 13 months is exactly the way our program is set up as well. My question is, is there too much info condensed into such a short amount of time? I feel like if I had one more...
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    Mc Donalds pays more for CNA with 8 yrs exp

    HisHands replied to Rnltc's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    heck, my boyfriend just started his job as a CNA and is making 10.50 - an unheard of amount in our area. McDonalds starting wage - 5.75. I definitely would call that a step up.
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    :( Help...it's been a rough day

    HisHands posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Tonight we had our first exam in Adult I. It was over CV disorders, Respiratory Disorders, and Skin Disorders. I swear, I spent around 15 hours studying for this stupid test. I can recite the...
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    :( Help...it's been a rough day

    HisHands replied to HisHands's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    i appreciate your encouraging responses. i have the saunders book and will definitely be spending a lot more quality time with it. do you guys have any suggestions on helping with critical thinking...
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    Offended by Prayer

    HisHands replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I wouldn't be offended. And, I personally do pray if a patient passes. But, my prayer is more an inner dialogue between me and God... "God, I pray that this person was able to love and...
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    A & P 2 and Nursing I together, I am that CRAZY???

    HisHands replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity... what else are you planning on taking with it? I think THAT might be what makes or breaks it for you. But, just for encouragement, this is the hardest semester I've ever had...
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    A & P 2 and Nursing I together, I am that CRAZY???

    HisHands replied to dream8's topic in General Nursing

    Just out of curiosity... what else are you planning on taking with it? I think THAT might be what makes or breaks it for you. But, just for encouragement, this is the hardest semester I've ever had...
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    I Need Advice On Pre-lvn

    HisHands replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't realize that it was a pre-LVN certificate... what the heck are you supposed to do with that?? Maybe I'm partial, but I think that going for the LVN and getting your feet wet before you jump...
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    I Need Advice On Pre-lvn

    HisHands replied to stephera's topic in General Nursing

    You usually don't have to take them over again - but it's DEFINITELY worth it to take them in the first place. I'd go with option A, personally. Then, if you want to go on to get your ADN/BSN you...
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    Can't read cursive?!?!?!

    HisHands replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    Um... maybe I'm missing the point here, but..... why the heck couldn't she ask someone to help her read the MAR??????? Instead she chose to just make a good guess at what the drug was supposed to...
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    Please Help: Can you explain how to get a nursing diagnosis?

    HisHands replied to sad's topic in General Nursing

    Triage... you're SOO good at this... ever thought of going into
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    IM injections

    HisHands replied to ragingmomster's topic in General Nursing

    We were told that the only time we are to use the 0.1mL air-lock is for Heparin. And, in our class, aspirating Insulin is a no-no. But, that's just
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    wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

    HisHands replied to monstermunch's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a fossil watch that is totally smooth... plus, the links make it a little bit big on my wrist, which allows me to push it up a bit on my arm when I need to. I've never ever had a problem with...
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    wrist watch, fob watch or lanyard watch?

    HisHands replied to monstermunch's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a fossil watch that is totally smooth... plus, the links make it a little bit big on my wrist, which allows me to push it up a bit on my arm when I need to. I've never ever had a problem with...