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    Magnesium for oxygen absorption?

    akulahawkRN replied to queenjulie's topic in Cardiac

    I was hoping that people would look that up, and more, about what Mag does in the respiratory system. A simplistic way to think of it is to think of it as kind of a bronchodilator. It's really a...
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    Magnesium for oxygen absorption?

    akulahawkRN replied to queenjulie's topic in Cardiac

    Magnesium also can exert an effect on the bronchial tree... search for "magnesium respiratory" and you'll start seeing quite a bit about mag. I doubt it's to directly improve oxygen binding to...
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    Wallet license

    akulahawkRN replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in California Nursing

    They most definitely are still issuing wallet cards. I was recently licensed and my wallet card and my wall certificate both came about a week after I passed the NCLEX. They did come, however, as...
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    Public reprimand

    akulahawkRN replied to Berry delicious's topic in General Nursing

    All I can say is the PP's are right... it's probably not anywhere near as bad as it could have been. You seriously should get your account name changed ASAP because it was way too easy to find the...
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    Holiday Pay-- Anyone else heard of this??

    akulahawkRN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work now, we're paid 8 hours of regular pay for 12 "recognized" holidays, whether or not we work on that day. If our shift falls on one of those holidays, we're paid OT. That means that...
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    Controlling parents won't allow job interview

    akulahawkRN replied to guyman123's topic in Nursing Career

    The choice is ultimately hers. She can "defy" the family and find a way to get to the interview or she can do what her family wants and can look locally there. Her choice. She also will be the one to...
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    Experiences with nursing school

    akulahawkRN replied to ceve2111's topic in Nursing Career

    There are many, many ways to accomplish what you seek. Being a Nurse is only ONE of those. You have expressed an interest in social work, art, geriatrics, and healthcare. There are career paths along...
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    Did I make a big mistake?

    akulahawkRN replied to nurse.toni's topic in Excelsior College

    Of all the States, I would expect that California will be the hardest on EC grads. From all I've read here (and elsewhere) it can vary state by state, region by region, and even employers as to an EC...
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    Good Pop-Up but still Failed?

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

    I suspect the PVT is simply a part of the billing system that checks results, and quite likely the 1st results at that. I suspect that the false results either way are a result of a marginal exam...
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    Nclex not as hard as I imagined

    akulahawkRN replied to Mkt2bnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Given that you have very good scores on the HESI exams, chances are very good that you know the material you'll need to know to pass the NCLEX. Given your scores, you probably have an extremely good...
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    Nclex and stuff

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

    I was in basically both your shoes. I was a very solid B+ student and I got well over 900 on the HESI exit exam. While I knew that I knew my stuff, I studied... but primarily I spent my time doing...
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    Need HELP regarding RN Nclex Exam!!!

    akulahawkRN replied to RNsoon2b.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Slow down, breathe. Take a day off from studying your normal way. You got through nursing school, you probably already have all the knowledge you truly need. When you're studying, don't just look at...
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    Made a terrible mistake...

    akulahawkRN replied to chold635's topic in LPN to RN

    Does it ask if you've ever been suspended or put on probation for work or put on academic suspension/probation? Make sure you understand exactly what it's asking for. I'm not saying you should lie...
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    Failing the NCLEX...

    akulahawkRN replied to KJoRN81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I'm very, very happy for you! You have now conquered the
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    Becoming One with Your Coffee

    akulahawkRN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I know the exact day that I became a coffee drinker. I also know that I have developed a significant tolerance for the stuff. I have cut back quite a bit, but it's definitely more than a single cup...
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    Made a terrible mistake...

    akulahawkRN replied to chold635's topic in LPN to RN

    Here's something simple you can do. Order an official transcript from your school and see what's actually on it. Then you can get on with life instead of freaking out about what you think will be...
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    Good Pop-Up but still Failed?

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

    That is indeed the "good popup" and it's entirely possible that your file is in the cue to process. Mine only took about 35 hours... other classmates have had to wait about a week for their license to...
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    Was I in the wrong to try to call 911?

    akulahawkRN replied to zombieghoast's topic in General Nursing

    Generally, I agree with emtb2rn. Consider getting the ambulance rolling and let the medics evaluate the situation and determine if they can release at scene. Something else to consider is that...
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    265 kicked my @ss

    akulahawkRN replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The fact that you went the entire length of the exam means that you were "near passing" for basically the entire exam but not clearly above or below passing standard. For the future, expect to go 265...
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    205 questions, does trick still work?

    akulahawkRN replied to M.Salter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!
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    A tale about the procrastinating girl, her chocolate milk, and the great NCLEX god...

    akulahawkRN replied to Sparrow91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I could have written a similar tale... though mine was a little different. I knew that I was quite likely to do well on the NCLEX and I'd had decent scores on my HESI exams for a very long time. My...
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    If not a BSN, then what?? Thinking of quitting>>>>

    akulahawkRN replied to Seaghdha's topic in General Students

    Don't give up quite yet. While some of what you'll do involves life/death issues for you, it's NOT very common at all. While there can be a LOT of responsibility within Nursing, throughout your...
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    205 questions, does trick still work?

    akulahawkRN replied to M.Salter's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT is very, very accurate but it's not quite 100%. It wouldn't do well to let people pay for another exam that they don't need... which is exactly what the PVT
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    Work as CNA with RN License? Is this allowed?

    akulahawkRN replied to SwtPea2010's topic in General Students

    Your RN License encompasses the duties of the CNA and/or Aide. However, you'll also be held to the higher standard that comes with your license. The employer may not also want to take on any...
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    Leaving the JD behind for a RN --> NP?

    akulahawkRN replied to CrimJ2BRN's topic in Nursing Career

    A former co-worker of mine was a Deputy for many years and eventually decided to become a lawyer. So, he went to law school and after he finally passed the Bar, he started looking for a job. He...