akulahawkRN ADN, RN, EMT-P

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    The Right to Die

    akulahawkRN replied to BabyGirl1979's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Unfortunately that is sometimes how things are. He has appointed someone to be his POA who isn't willing to follow his wishes, in his own best interest, once he is unable to make decisions for...
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    PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    akulahawkRN replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    Having EMT and Paramedics in the ED and using them as Techs with a very reduced scope of practice does not sit well with them. For the Paramedics especially, it would be akin to you being hired on...
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    PARAMEDICS IN THE ED...Do you have them????

    akulahawkRN replied to EDtraumaCNS's topic in Emergency

    Paramedics and EMTs have, as one of their duties, driving the ambulance. They respond to medical and trauma incidents and often end up seeing many of the same issues that the ED staff does. While an...
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    RN 30 unit options

    akulahawkRN replied to ae1021's topic in School, College Programs

    As far as I'm concerned, you're welcome. As I said above, there are programs that are fast and similar to a 30 unit option, but you really do want to earn a degree. It will save you much aggravation...
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    HELP with evil care plans

    akulahawkRN replied to hzjess87's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Trust me, I loathe nursing care plans. Guess what? I got good at them because they're my recipe for providing care for my patient. You can't directly translate between medical and nursing diagnoses,...
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    265 q's = pass??

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

    Because there are 15 pre-test questions in the first 75 questions and the test only scores 60, you assume only 2 things are in play... either the first 15 questions are the pre-test questions or the...
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    265 q's = pass??

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

    When you reach 265, what determines pass/fail is the level of question asked. If the question asked is above passing standard, you pass. If it's at or below, you fail, regardless of you answering the...
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    Taking ACLS online

    akulahawkRN replied to KristenA's topic in Canada

    For Experienced Providers, their ACLS-EP is geared more toward this sharing of knowledge and thus raising everyone's. Regardless, the in-person course(s) tend to provide a dynamic that is impossible...
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    Just took the NCLEX

    akulahawkRN replied to Acooks38's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The "new" PVT is very different than the old one was. You have to put in your credit card info and go through all the steps to purchase another attempt at the NCLEX. Here's the difference between the...
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    Help me out guys, I don't even know if I want to show up for the interview.

    akulahawkRN replied to supaflyz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Are you more afraid of failing or afraid of achieving your dream? Maybe you could strike up a deal with your current employer and maybe you can find a way to leave on good (if not great) terms so if...
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    Some advice, I hope it helps.

    akulahawkRN replied to mellowdude's topic in General Students

    I'm also a Paramedic... and I've been through RN school. I can honestly say that I agree with basically everything that was said. I even agree with this statement... Why do I agree with this...
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    Some advice, I hope it helps.

    akulahawkRN replied to mellowdude's topic in General Students

    I don't think there's really much to disagree with... your experience doesn't cover what was said. You don't have to be a CNA or a Tech to know if nursing is for you. If you don't like being a CNA or...
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    How much does my first degree matter?

    akulahawkRN replied to gohokies's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Some programs look at your prerequisite GPA separately from your combined GPA or even perhaps just your GPA from your most recent 60 units, or whatever... You have to look at their admissions...
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    Help me out guys, I don't even know if I want to show up for the interview.

    akulahawkRN replied to supaflyz's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, if you don't go, you won't get the job. That's for certain. If you do go and you mess up or whatever, you might not get the job. If you go and don't try to cover up your limitations and are...
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    Starting my critical care rotation

    akulahawkRN replied to hockey24's topic in General Students

    I enjoyed my ICU rotation for two reasons: I only had to deal with (at most) two patients and there was a lot going on. The whole rotation was a great learning experience as the patient acuity is...
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    Did you get accepted into a nursing school the first time you applied? In California

    akulahawkRN replied to soloreo93's topic in General Students

    I first started applying to RN schools in my area 7 years ago. At the time, I could realistically only attend two schools. Back then, the programs both held 2 application periods every year, so I...
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    get my LVN certificate?

    akulahawkRN replied to shane.schroth's topic in Nursing Career

    Some of your post just doesn't make much sense. If you're truly in an RN to BSN program, that would mean that you're already an RN, so you wouldn't need an LVN license. I'm going to base my advice on...
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    Can an RN work at a legal pot farm?

    akulahawkRN replied to Emergent's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I would say that until Pot is Federally re-scheduled and no longer is actually and legally a Schedule I drug, I'd be very wary about working on a Pot farm, even if the farm is licensed, permitted, and...
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    Taking ACLS online

    akulahawkRN replied to KristenA's topic in Canada

    Since this is likely your first exposure to ACLS, I would highly suggest NOT doing it online or even doing an online hybrid course. First of all, the AHA ACLS course requires at least an in-person...
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    RN 30 unit options

    akulahawkRN replied to ae1021's topic in School, College Programs

    Small point of clarification... getting a 30-unit option license doesn't prevent you from getting a degree. You can certainly go get a BSN from many different sources. Here's the problem: once you...
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    Just took NCLEX-RN

    akulahawkRN replied to USFnurse89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Because the test is designed to find your limits, it's normal to feel like you failed, even if you haven't. Take a while to breathe, de-stress and go do something fun! You're not going to change the...
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    American River College ADN Spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    Yes, it took me 4 years. That was under the "old" application system which is very, very different from the system that's in place today. I ended up going to SCC but I was also selected for ARC for...
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    American River College ADN Spring 2015

    akulahawkRN replied to Luv2Fly22's topic in School, College Programs

    The points criteria form that you fill out will let you see if you meet the minimum entry criteria. The majority of the points are made up of GPA and TEAS values. There are other areas you can add...
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    RN 30 unit options

    akulahawkRN replied to ae1021's topic in School, College Programs

    My understanding is that all, or nearly all, schools that provide RN education must also provide the 30-unit option for LVNs. How often they offer that program is probably up to the school, but...
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    2014 California Nclex result

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

    I was just on the BVNPT website and their system for license verification is still up and running. BreEZe is apparently coming soon... Until the BVNPT switches over to BreEZe, use this to look for...