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    Good Nclex pop up, cancelled interim permit, application still pending

    akulahawkRN replied to Puertoriiquena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!
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    In LPN Program - Denied Acceptance into ADN Program

    akulahawkRN replied to kimmyanne02's topic in General Students

    I'm going to have to agree with the others here. You didn't meet the required minimum GPA, so you do not qualify. I'd be very surprised if you didn't know what the requirements were to continue on....
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    Needing some serious advice

    akulahawkRN replied to RogueMidazo59's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The fact that you're near passing standard means that you likely know the material but you have problems answering the questions appropriately. I would suggest that you probably should concentrate on...
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    Good Nclex pop up, cancelled interim permit, application still pending

    akulahawkRN replied to Puertoriiquena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just wait a little while. They cancelled your IP because you took the NCLEX and they have officially noticed. This also means they're actively working on your file... if you've been getting the good...
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    What kind of car would you want?

    akulahawkRN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    My "dream" car? I have two. One is for commuting, the other is for fun. The commuter would be a Prius C (or something in that family) and the fun car would be a new 4x4 pickup with an auxiliary fuel...
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    ADN with a BA

    akulahawkRN replied to dcwang's topic in California Nursing

    The CSUs (I think) require a student be "in residence" for 30 units. That could extend the amount of time necessary beyond a single "standard" academic year of 2 semesters. Certainly within the past...
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    Applying to Sacramento State for spring 2015 question

    akulahawkRN replied to sj94's topic in California Nursing

    I used that same site as well. I'm actually not being argumentative, you stated "highest pass rate" without any qualifiers, therefore that could easily include all programs. Your post that I just...
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    On Floor Tips for New Graduates

    akulahawkRN replied to supernurse2014's topic in First Year After Licensure

    During school, we were encouraged to look at each facility's P&P documents so that we could have a better understanding of what was expected and better integrate with the floor staff. Until...
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    Why get an MSN?

    akulahawkRN replied to hpvarnad's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    That depends entirely upon what you want to do. MSN is usually "overkill" for a floor nurse, but perhaps you're into teaching... the MSN gets you considered for those jobs. Remember, MSN is when you...
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    How much is too much for nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to varonte69's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If it's unaffordable (as in you can't afford it), then it's definitely too expensive. If it's an ADN program you'd better be paying "out of state" tuition because that's generally too expensive for...
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    Applying to Sacramento State for spring 2015 question

    akulahawkRN replied to sj94's topic in California Nursing

    There are several schools that have a higher pass rate than Sac State did during the 2012-2013 academic year. I've yet to see the 2013-2014 pass rates posted. That being said, Sac State does have a...
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    RN EXIT HESI

    akulahawkRN replied to Morgan1510's topic in General Nursing

    It's pretty hard. I have no idea how many versions there really are and the school likely chooses you to take whatever the current version of the exam is at that time. The exit exam is likely going to...
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    drip volume always constant

    akulahawkRN replied to combinate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The size of the drop will be constant. A 15 gtt set will have 15gtts/ml all the time. There may be some very slight variability if you shake the drip chamber, but as long as that remains relatively...
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    ABSN vs ADN/BSN

    akulahawkRN replied to tblase33's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Any which way you want to try to slice that pie, it's still going to be having to complete prerequisite courses and a program to get licensed. The fact that you'll have a Bachelors won't mean much...
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    What is a day or week like in nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to tbranch9023's topic in General Students

    I completed an ADN program this past year while working full-time. I was fortunate in that I could work that much and go to school at the same time. My typical week went like this: Sunday: Wake up @9,...
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    What to study most??

    akulahawkRN replied to Cheri 16's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    With Pharm, you should study classes of medications and not so much specific ones. Opiates, as a class do certain things. Benzodiazepines, as a class, do certain things. There are different classes of...
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    bleeding from IV site with patient on blood thinners

    akulahawkRN replied to liltapper21's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well, two things: One is what SquishyRN stated. Second thing is to check the patient's labs for coag issues. It could very well be that the patient is too well
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    Question about iv fluids

    akulahawkRN replied to Cook23's topic in General Students

    If the fluid path is blocked, then there will be no path for the fluid, no flow will happen. Therefore, no drops will fall. Open the stopcock so that the fluid path is not blocked and goes somewhere...
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    I got scared in an emergency.

    akulahawkRN replied to banpoprock's topic in General Students

    Probably because current CPR training emphasizes compressions and IIRC, doesn't have lay persons do pulse checks any more. With a blood sugar level of either 60 or 370, I wouldn't suspect DKA....
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    taking the nclex as a community college student

    akulahawkRN replied to 2bnursemia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I have a Bachelors and my overall GPA when that degree was granted was less than a 3.0 and I'm now an RN. I passed the TEAS with a very good score, roughly 87% and my GPA of coursework that I took...
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    I got scared in an emergency.

    akulahawkRN replied to banpoprock's topic in General Students

    Don't be too hard on yourself. You did just fine. Nursing School doesn't train you for this kind of thing. You likely had zero training or education in how to truly deal with prehospital emergencies...
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    Confused........

    akulahawkRN replied to T4tayo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After the first 24-48 hours, the pop-up will be accurate because your exam will have been scored twice and it's that 2nd scoring that is definitive. I don't think I've heard of anyone going past 48...
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    ADN with a BA

    akulahawkRN replied to dcwang's topic in California Nursing

    What a Bachelors degree gets you as an ADN student is the ability to take just the nursing courses as you are recognized as having completed all of your GE requirements. I have a Bachelors and all I...
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    should I take all core before beginning the program, or just pre. req?

    akulahawkRN replied to Tharper24's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If at all possible, get the Gen Ed, prerequisites done before applying to nursing school. Once you've applied, start working on the co-requisites as well so that you won't have many classes to do that...
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    Did not pass my patho class and now idk what to do

    akulahawkRN replied to love.live.laugh's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The only person that can choose excellence for yourself is you. I'm not saying that you must be excellent in everything, but you must have the mindset to push for excellence. That may require a...