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I am a Canadian diploma RN of >10 years studying for the NCLEX. Few years ago I took the Kaplan course and failed. Honestly though I did not study much. Now I am very determined. I am considering a study group or tutor. Anyone else within the...

So I think most nurses do help cleaning staff by emptying linen and garbage bags if they are full. Especially on the night shift where there is less cleaning staff. Some even dispose of them down a chute. But what if you injure yourself while lift...

Cleaning staff are hired to empty garbages. I don't know if it is under a nurses scope of practice. I know I wasn't taught to do it in nursing school. As mentioned, most facilities I know have a "no-lifting policy" for patients.

Most facilities I know have a "no lifting policy".

I am aware of hospitals that are providing massages to staff and encouraged to go during their breaks. They are also offering via a nourishment cart (muffins, danishes, coffee, tea, etc.) I think three times per week to staff. These hospitals are b...

Someone once told me, "regardless of where you go, all nurse managers know each other"...

So many!...thanks!

Don't know if they do it everywhere in the U.S. but I heard the nurses "clock in and out" their shifts and breaks too. Similar to a factory worker.

I have worked in many different areas of nursing and at many facilities. Some medical floors have 2 hours, Emerg 1.5, ICU 3, Psych 3 ...etc. It depends on the floor and the facility. And then there are lots of days and nights where you are so busy, y...

Just an another example of nurses not supporting one another. Nursing is not a 24 hour job!!!! Normally 8 to 12 hours and you have breaks! If you could work for 24 hours, you would not be a human being! Do your shifts change from days to nights every...

But if you are on your break, whether it is day shift or night, it should be no ones business what you are doing especially if no one is paying for your break IMO. And, studies have shown that people while at work who take naps actually perform bette...

It is a normal surgical procedure that has been around since Biblical times. It should actually be MANDATORY. Having the surgery as a baby is a lot safer then having it as an adult. Many boys and men have problems with tightening of the foreskin, and...

Did you pass this time? How many times do they allow you to do the NCLEX?

Thanks!...will use these to study too!

Thanks a lot! I am considering Hurst review also since it seems many people like that rather than reading a book. I remember on the exam too!...lots of Infection Control, Delegation/Prioritization questions but also a lot of Meds! Maybe because Meds ...

The only agency I am familiar with is American Mobile. I would like get some recommendations with good pays. I am a Canadian RN with only General Medicine area experience and hope to move to Southeast Florida. As soon as I have a job down there I wil...

In my Saunders book it says: 1. IV fluids. 2. Oxygen. 3. Morphine. 4. Penicillin. Looks like there were previous problems with this question: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/sickle-cell-crisis-410226.html

Highly recommend Saunders Comprehensive Review. I have the 5th edition and bought it online on the Chapters website. I previously did the Kaplan course then failed NCLEX. I recently bought Saunders and I'm now going through the chapters. I notice...

Thanks Rod. Unfortunately I cannot pm you because I haven't gotten 15 posts as yet. I have been searching for the best travel agencies through other forums and personal reviews. You are right though; I may not be a "travel nurse". They do have jo...

Thanks for the link! I'm not sure when I will do the exam. Thought I should do more studying first before I pay the money for booking. Looking for an agency (ie. American Mobile) that will recruit me so they can help me through the process and get...

I just looked it up. Never heard of the NCSBN before. I had taken the Kaplan in-class course 3 times before attempting the NCLEX and failing. Are you also doing your NCLEX in Toronto? Do you recommend the NCSBN online course? I was going to try ...

Hi nicu06! I wrote my NCLEX in Toronto a few years ago but failed. Will try it second time around like you. I'm also using Saunders but 5th edition. Wish you all the best!