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  1. failed nclex at the fourth try

    hospicemom replied to amanda44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ok, let me understand this...you bust your butt through school...graduate, get your degree and because you failed NCLEX you are throwing in the towel? why didnt you give up that easily through school...

  2. Hourly pay

    hospicemom replied to photonurse's topic in Travel

    wondering if any of you traveling nurses have kids...I would LOVE to try it but wonder how realistic it is with a 10 year

  3. failed nclex at the fourth try

    hospicemom replied to amanda44's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry to hear about the test ...my question would be this.....how are you preparing? I cant tell you enough how practice tests are a necesity....do as many as you can!!...get the feel for HOW...

  4. NCLEX preparation books?

    hospicemom replied to mingxo's topic in General Nursing

    I used the kaplen books which helped me learn how to answer the questions ....the davis NCLEX which helped me in all the specific areas...and the Nclex made easy to help me with the studying of labs...

  5. Does anyone know someone who failed w/75

    hospicemom replied to pattyboyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed with 82.......I havent known anyone to fail who got 75. The computer will keep asking you questions if you are even borderline. To fail at 75 you would have had to BOMB it BAD...you would...

  6. Doctors & Nurses LOVE or LUST can they have a Relationship?

    hospicemom replied to 1BlessedRN's topic in General Nursing

    geeez, I dont know but I would be more attracted to some of the maintenence men then the

  7. Question for all nurses

    hospicemom replied to srhdaw's topic in General Nursing

    I would say it depends on what YOU need to study. I am a visual person..all about the pen, paper and diagrams for me.....I tried recorders, but went right back to my notebooks.....good

  8. Family in room during a resusitation?

    hospicemom replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    I think we are all assuming these codes are "controlled" as the family members are watching. I have been to a fair share of codes which were absolutly uncontrolled....everything from the nurse...

  9. Family in room during a resusitation?

    hospicemom replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Boy, I dont know how comfortable I would be either with the family in the room as I am doing compressions on their(lets say) 80 yr old grandmother....I think that would cause more heartache for the...

  10. I need a nurses opinion

    hospicemom replied to shllby1's topic in General Nursing

    As an RN in WI I am making 21/hr....base pay. can make quite a bit more with the

  11. retake NCLEX

    hospicemom replied to DavidSICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In wisconsin I believe it is 6 times a

  12. retake NCLEX

    hospicemom replied to DavidSICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    do as MANY computer programs as possible. I had 2 kaplens...which helped me rephrase the questions....and I had the davis one which really helped me in my weak areas.......I was able to do ONLY tests...

  13. retake NCLEX

    hospicemom replied to DavidSICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go on the kaplen website......its 45 days as of april......also, it will tell you about the changes made to the NCLEX since then.......I had a few of the new questions on there.....not

  14. just venting..replies welcome

    hospicemom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a 39 yo patient today who was very difficult with me..fabricating stories, completely lying to the doctors about what i said....making me feel and look like the worst nurse in the world..she...

  15. just venting..replies welcome

    hospicemom replied to hospicemom's topic in General Nursing

    OMG......that is SOOOO funny, I say that ALL the time at work.......the RT guy and I have a standard thing we say as we walk past each other on those not so great days......I walk past him and...

  16. New name for the Nursing profession?

    hospicemom replied to danu3's topic in General Nursing

    Im confused...what else would we name

  17. pearson quick results

    hospicemom replied to katzrkool's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im sorry, I am assuming you are from WI...otherwise check board of nursing for your

  18. pearson quick results

    hospicemom replied to katzrkool's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can go to that site and you will know if your results are in without actually paying......when the results are NOT in it will say, no exams found or whatever.....when they ARE in....they will ask...

  19. Oh my word...I passed!

    hospicemom replied to joyNICU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! I know how ya feel, first time I got all 265...failed...second time.....81 questions...I wanted to vomit, but doesnt it feel good to be done....good luck in your nursing...

  20. NOC Patient bathing

    hospicemom replied to sheridan7679's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    actually according to state laws ( i believe ) you are not suppose to wake a patient b4 7 to get them up for the day....or before 7 pm to get them ready for bed at night. but I could be wrong on the...

  21. How early should I apply for jobs after graduation?

    hospicemom replied to pittdidi's topic in California Nursing

    I was applying b4 graduation...although some think it is a bad omen to do so.......if you are not comfortable with that I would start as soon as you graduate............there is PLENTY of work out...

  22. just venting..replies welcome

    hospicemom replied to hospicemom's topic in General Nursing

    I did try the " I see your upset, is there anything I can do to help " thing....I believe she followed that up with something like..." ya, you can get the blank out of my room

  23. just venting..replies welcome

    hospicemom replied to hospicemom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to all of you for the support....I really mean that...THANKS!....I did make sure to document everything that happened. I had to clarify things and also cover my rear. It becomes so sad...

  24. Please, Fran Needs Our Prayers

    hospicemom replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Fran is in my

  25. Weird question about taking my pulse in the middle of conversations

    hospicemom replied to susanna's topic in General Nursing

    I would have to say that the relaxation you experience with taking your pulse is d/t the consistant rhythm of your pulse. the only way I cant think of taking your pulse so others dont notice is to...