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  1. NCLEX Tips - One I Never Knew

    jimithing112 replied to futurebsn2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you try the pearsonvue pop up trick? Google it.

  2. What should I do to get ready for Nursing School starting this Fall?

    jimithing112 replied to cmariehill's topic in General Students

    NOTHING. You'll learn it in nursing school. Relax, read a good book, watch movies all day, spend time with loved ones, indulge in whatever guilty pleasures you may have -- because you won't have...

  3. NIGHT SHIFT CENTRAL!

    jimithing112 replied to meanmaryjean's topic in General Nursing

    56 hours in a pay period of 2 weeks is actually on the low end; and this is assuming they're 8 hour

  4. How long did it take you to land your first job?

    jimithing112 replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm a new grad RN also, and got a job offer a week and a half after passing

  5. NCLEX Advice

    jimithing112 replied to britnian's topic in General Students

    My school also uses ATI and I had a 98% predicted odds of passing on the first try - also took it today and will know official results in 2 days but I'm pretty sure I passed at 75 questions, too. I...

  6. Pearson Vue Trick was WRONG!!!!!!!

    jimithing112 replied to mamacita2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes!! It really

  7. I applied to nursing school...now what?

    jimithing112 replied to stillwag's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Relax. Seriously. Don't do

  8. How long are patients NPO after surgery

    jimithing112 replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also think about what assessment findings you'd need before advancing the diet....bowel sounds, no nausea/vomiting, awake enough to avoid aspirating,

  9. Elderly post-op delirium/disorientation

    jimithing112 replied to kayvary's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also remember that delirium is temporary and shouldn't be confused with general confusion that can happen from pain meds or anesthesia. Think

  10. Home care?

    jimithing112 posted a topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    What's everyone think about it? Pros and cons?

  11. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    No way of knowing until you hear from them, I'm

  12. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Depends on the company. One I'm looking at will hire non CNAs with a pay decrease. Although I'd assume they prefer certified people. But who

  13. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for the input,

  14. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Ej, have you felt uncomfortable in a home before? Any specifics you can share? I think that's what I'm unsure

  15. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Share- yes, drop the math class. Sasafras- unless someone unexpectedly has to drop out before fall, the ccc class is set. Orientation was the

  16. Home care?

    jimithing112 replied to jimithing112's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Thanks for your input! That's what I was thinking, too. Any

  17. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It's likely you don't need it if you've already taken

  18. Check this out! Stethoscope necklace?!

    jimithing112 replied to kayruhh's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Infection

  19. ITT Tech's New Program???

    jimithing112 replied to Joyfull77's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't think that dogging on the poster is useful here. I think the point is to give information on a program, not to outline what does or does not make a good friend. The poster isn't responsible...

  20. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    CCC cost per credit is about $75, I think. It's cheaper than

  21. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    What's the

  22. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    CCC does group interviews and the panel is made up of instructors. There's also an essay portion at the time of the

  23. chimera studies

    jimithing112 replied to 208187's topic in General Students

    Oh,

  24. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I've heard this from more than the one current student,

  25. Applicants to Portland area schools

    jimithing112 replied to portland medic's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Pcc's current 1st year class is down about 30 people from what they started with. They have a reputation of weeding people out. Do with that info what you