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    NCLEX pass rates down from 2012 to 2013

    akulahawkRN replied to Hailbop16's topic in General Students

    From my understanding, last spring they raised the minimum passing score/standard so the NCLEX is more difficult than it
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    Should I take basic arrhythmias?

    akulahawkRN replied to Ramcharger310's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm pretty sure the poster means basic (cardiac) arrhythmias. To the OP: I don't think it'll necessarily help you get into a program, but once you get to the cardiology part of it, you'll be a bit...
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    Just failed out of the nursing program..advice on next step?

    akulahawkRN replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    kringkring5144, I'm sorry to hear that you have failed out of school. I know it's been a tough time for you since last week. You now have been given an opportunity to go back and really look at what...
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    Failed a course and now have to do an extra year!!

    akulahawkRN replied to m1sswow's topic in General Students

    I failed a class and had to roll back 2 semesters (one year) because of a program content shift. They moved content from one semester into another and I had to follow that content. It was the best...
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    Stethoscopes- Hearing Problems

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

    I think the answer you're looking for really depends upon how much sound amplification you need vs clarity of sound. I use a Littmann Cardiology III and it delivers incredibly clear sound. It doesn't...
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    Sacramento City College ADN 2014/15 - Anyone hear a decision yet?

    akulahawkRN replied to LeapBaby's topic in California Nursing

    Jojag79, I don't... all I know is that typically each class usually has an alternate or two, and those are because someone didn't accept the seat that was offered. I know they used to assign...
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    Sacramento City College ADN 2014/15 - Anyone hear a decision yet?

    akulahawkRN replied to LeapBaby's topic in California Nursing

    Congratulations! If you decide to accept the seat, be ready for a whirlwind of activity. There are some things that they'll want you to do right away and there'll be some things they'll want you to do...
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    Sacramento City College ADN 2014/15 - Anyone hear a decision yet?

    akulahawkRN replied to LeapBaby's topic in California Nursing

    They typically take 30-33 students per semester. I would expect that they would take 30 initially, leave a couple spots open for roll-back students, and perhaps take an alternate or two. I'm sure they...
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    Took NCLEX-PN today - tried PVT after 1.5hrs. - Help pls!

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

    If the system also says "delivery successful" then chances are pretty good that you passed. Official results may take a bit longer because you have to wait for the BVNPT to process those results and...
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    Did anyone judge you for being a male nurse?

    akulahawkRN replied to ddane94's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm still a student, and usually I haven't felt like I have been judged negatively for being male. Only during L&D/OB rotations have I felt like someone had an issue with me being male. Not that...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    akulahawkRN replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    That's just how some organizations and people are... they'll do whatever they think they can get away with. They probably often figure that most people either won't know their "rights" regarding wage...
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    Patient accuses me of HIPAA violation

    akulahawkRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    The fact that you offered and she refused to have that discussion in a more private room only screams "setup attempt" and she probably know exactly what she's doing, though by refusing to find a...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    akulahawkRN replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    That's why I stated "may" be exempt from OT. If the nurse was paid on salary or was paid a flat fee for the service, then that might trigger the OT exemption under the FLSA. Right below the list was a...
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    Lack of motivation in nursing school

    akulahawkRN replied to Poly123's topic in Health, Stress Management

    As a nurse, you don't necessarily have to have extrovert tendencies. For certain types of nursing, that does help. While I do lean a little toward introversion, in practice I actually waffle between...
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    Best shoes for nursing school?

    akulahawkRN replied to raidergirl95's topic in General Students

    I actually have 2 pairs of Sketcher brand shoes, one pair in white (I use them for school) and one pair in black (I use them for work) and they're the same model, just different colors. They're...
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    Patient accuses me of HIPAA violation

    akulahawkRN replied to BSNbeauty's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I don't see any HIPAA violation. The patient initiated a discussion about wanting to leave ASAP in a basically public place. That means that the patient chose to have that discussion in a place where...
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    Is pulse and Heart rate the same thing?

    akulahawkRN replied to northmississippi's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pulse Rate and Heart Rate are usually the same. They do not, however, describe the same thing. A pulse rate is basically a measurement of how many effective beats the heart does per minute. It's...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    akulahawkRN replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    Here's a link to a US Department of Labor sheet outlining the FLSA exemptions in regards to RN and LVN/LPN staff... under the FLSA, they are different. In short, under the FLSA, an RN may be OT exempt...
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    Tired of unpaid OT

    akulahawkRN replied to Elektra6's topic in Private Duty

    It depends upon your state's wage orders. I would imagine that very few RN's are OT exempt. In California, Registered Nurses are not generally exempt from OT. The IWC has orders, specifically,...
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    Made a Med Error in Clinical.. :(

    akulahawkRN replied to kringkring5144's topic in Patient Medications

    This is very true! While the drug that was forgotten was just iron, it really could have been worse and I would expect that will come up during the OP's review on Wednesday. This really is where the...
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    Just got accepted, what now?

    akulahawkRN replied to cbazze9709's topic in General Students

    The Classic II SE is an excellent mid-range stethoscope. Personally, I have a Littmann Cardiology III that I've used for the past 14 years. They're very durable. I'm not saying that you should get...
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    Why Is It That Everyone Thinks They're A Good Nurse?

    akulahawkRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Hey, all I know is that I'm a GREAT nurse... Yeah, Right... and pigs can leap tall buildings in a single bound! In reality, I'm going to be a new grad soon and there's no way that I'm a good nurse yet...
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    My impressions on the ER so far

    akulahawkRN replied to Catch22Personified's topic in Emergency

    I have only done a few shifts in the ED over the years as a student and my impression of the ED is that it is exactly like nothing you've ever done before. I have been a paramedic for about 7 years...
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    LPN vs. Paramedic

    akulahawkRN replied to gabb.fox's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If your end goal is RN and you're looking at becoming either a Paramedic or an LPN/LVN, I would say to go LVN/LPN. The Vocational/Practical Nurse is still a Nurse. There'll be less to learn/catch up...
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    Using Laptops on for Med Pass

    akulahawkRN replied to NurseQT's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    The big problem with any laptop is battery life. Most laptops, including the one I'm on right now, only have sufficient battery life to run about 2 1/2 to 3 hours without recharging. If I change some...