demylenated

demylenated BSN, RN

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  1. Passed RN NCLEX with 75 q in 45 mins

    demylenated posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a LOT of SATA's. I'd say close to 40%. Those were the only alt type questions that I had. It was quite difficult. More-so than I had imagined. I took the NCLEX PN 14 years ago and passed with 85...

  2. Passed RN NCLEX with 75 q in 45 mins

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We all feel like we bombed it. I agree.. the test was crazy though. Did you try the trick to see if you

  3. Passed RN NCLEX with 75 q in 45 mins

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck. Sometimes, imho, it is better to give your brain a rest and let it absorb everything you've been cramming in there. Some people just study up until they walk in the door. To each his own....

  4. Replaced by Certified Medication Aide!

    demylenated replied to ladyjanelpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It's scary! I was a CMA. I watched for a week as people who couldn't even pronounce the medication they were given pushed pills. I watched as a girl struggled to understand the reading of a BP before...

  5. Passed RN NCLEX with 75 q in 45 mins

    demylenated replied to demylenated's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like the ordered ones... but didn't have any. I despise SATAs, so I was in shock when it shut off at 75 questions. Like Bubblejet, i figured if I didn't know it, I wasn't going to get it... WOW,...

  6. If Excelsior loses crediblity, do I as well?

    demylenated replied to brittany3417's topic in Excelsior College

    What do you mean it is taken as a "case by case?" Excelsior has been around long enough, I doubt they will lose anything anytime soon. What you can consider, if Ala doesn't want to accept it, is...

  7. Dropped from Kaplan nursing program

    demylenated replied to Hopefull RN's topic in School, College Programs

    It would depend on the reasons they dropped

  8. Restrictions on my RN license.

    demylenated replied to RNwannbe's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Can you not admin any medication or is it restricted to narcotic like drugs?? I've not really heard of them doing all of this simply with a dui. It usually has something to do with drugs. Amazing....

  9. Restrictions on my RN license.

    demylenated replied to RNwannbe's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I agree with the commuter. You will more than likely have to get a more low key position. If you are at a fast paced hospital, they are not going to want to put a nurse who will not be able to handle...

  10. A&P "coloring book"??

    demylenated replied to butterflykisses23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think I have a PDF version. Let me

  11. Are C's really the new A's in nursing school?

    demylenated replied to nursingstudent2458's topic in General Students

    If C is the new A, then there are a lot of people that are passing by the skin of their teeth or failing out. We need a 79 to pass, which is a high C. You get a 78.99, you fail. PERIOD. There is no...

  12. How many Prereqs will I need for my BSN?

    demylenated replied to Mrsearly2009's topic in LPN to RN

    BE VERY CAREFUL with private schools. While you'll get your nursing degree, most of the credits will not transfer if you decide to go on. I did that for my LPN. Spent way too much money and had to do...

  13. Insuffecient work experience to bridge?

    demylenated replied to tanna898's topic in LPN to RN

    We had all sorts of people that came to our bridge. We even had 3 that had not worked as LPNs yet. One had just graduated LPN in December and started the bridge program in August (don't ask, I have NO...

  14. For allnurses

    demylenated replied to Thujone's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    a nurse's reply: what do we see, you ask, what do we see yes we are thinking when we look at thee we may seem to be hard when we hurry and fuss but there’s many of you and too few of us we would...

  15. Can lpns become addictions nurses?

    demylenated replied to geekchic's topic in Addictions

    Yes, I’ve been an LPN for 13 years. I’ve spent every one in Psych. The last 6 specifically in an addiction clinic that I helped co-found. It is an amazing job. We are different from the typical...

  16. Mom Needs a Pain Pill

    demylenated replied to brandinalove's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am speaking from a pt perspective. I spent 32 days in the hospital. I also have a chronic d/o that has pain associated with it. Some of the nurses were less than kind (that is another story in...

  17. Yes! Maybe it won't be so bad..

    demylenated replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    People make such a big deal over critical thinking. Instructors try and scare you with those two words... I'll give you a little reassurance... Critical thinking is no more than common sense. Once you...

  18. Therapeutic Lying With Dementia Patients

    demylenated replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I try and tell people... Imagine the pain of finding out your husband is dead. Now, imagine reliving that ever 10 minutes, every hour, or daily depending on how often they ask. They grieve all over...

  19. "If you don't pass the exam you're fired"

    demylenated replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.skillstat.com/tools/ecg-simulator Good luck. There is another webpage that is great, but it is on my other computer. I'll try and get it for

  20. Giving O2 without an order??

    demylenated replied to strawberryfields's topic in General Nursing

    This was a significant change in an AAAx3 pt. I would have sat him upright and started O2, but I would have had a fellow nurse call the doc ASAP while I stayed with the pt. Since he has been...

  21. Working RNs and the CNA are to blame for new graduate RN program shortages .

    demylenated replied to murs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I grow weary of this saying... it is getting really old and is just absurd. The "haves" have because they went to school, found a job, have worked it for many years to get to where they are, have...

  22. LPNs? What do they do? Where can they work? Difference between LPN vs RN?

    demylenated replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Actually, you can get an AAS in Practical nursing. This has always confused me when people do it, because I think WHY IN THE WORLD would you complete the same amt of hours and opt for your LPN instead...

  23. Do people take advantage of me because I work nights?

    demylenated replied to frankie,RN's topic in General Nursing

    Use a different ringtone. You can even set their number to vibrate only. Also, tell them you will look at your calendar and get back to them. I mean if they are telling you it is 2 weeks away... you...

  24. Working RNs and the CNA are to blame for new graduate RN program shortages .

    demylenated replied to murs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am shocked at the sense of entitlement in the culture today. Amazing. "I graduated, so move out of the way, I deserve a job now that you've worked 20 years and just want a car. I need a job, so you...

  25. Barely passed Teas for Texas Woman's Univ -- is there still hope?

    demylenated replied to 1luvofnursing's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    In my school, GPA weighted much heavier than TEAS. Also, is 80% a hard set number? That seems pretty high. A lot of places I've seen is 65-70%. Preference is higher, but they accept lower, usually. My...