Devon Rex ADN, BSN

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    Going to a nursing school that is not NLN or CCNE accredited

    Devon Rex replied to pmac71's topic in Florida Nursing

    If the school is regionally accredited, you will be able to work in private hospitals, but not in government hospitals (county hospitals, armed forces, VA, etc...). Nationally accredited schools open...
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    Dosage Calculations

    Devon Rex posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Do you know of a dosage calculation pocket book or pocket size cards that a student nurse could buy? Thanks for your
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    Dosage Calculations

    Devon Rex replied to Devon Rex's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks for the iPhone app suggestion. No, I'm not from COD. I'm in FL, not IL. Thanks
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    T vs Td vs Tdap

    Devon Rex replied to Java Mama's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is some information I found in the Immunization Action Coalition website. I found this link in the CDC website. Hope it helps. http://www.immunize.org/askexperts/experts_diph.asp...
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    Switching caps between each case?

    Devon Rex replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    It makes sense. When I volunteered at the local surgery center, they would not let me wear scrubs from home for the same reason... so I wore theirs. The bigger OR at the hospital also provided me...
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    USF accelerated nursing program

    Devon Rex replied to Anxiou$89's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hello, It seems to me you have a pretty good foundation to enter any nursing school. I understand you being nervous, but I advise not to limit yourself to one institution. No institution is perfect...
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    What is the difference between Nursing PhD and DNP?

    Devon Rex posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hello everyone! I am currently pursuing my associate's degree to become an RN. Once I get a job, I plan on continuing my education for my BSN and also become a First Assistant (Operating Room). I...
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    In NEED of advice

    Devon Rex replied to rcowles1's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello rcowles1, I'm not from your area and I can't speak about Muskegon Community College's program, BUT... I can tell you nursing programs are not a walk in the park. It requires committment and...
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    Just starting the Journey...

    Devon Rex replied to tex42cares's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Been there! Depending on how long you've been away from school, start with only one class... get used to the class forum and test taking again, then go for two classes or three as your time and...
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    A waiting game

    Devon Rex replied to DebLPN2B's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congratulations!
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    Pregnancy and Precautions in the OR

    Devon Rex replied to TXRNor's topic in Operating Room

    Talk with your OR Director about it. If there are risks, they should make sure to provide you with a safe work environment. If you're not satisfied, contact your Risk Manager for further
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    Switching caps between each case?

    Devon Rex replied to ChristineAdrianaRN's topic in Operating Room

    OR Nurses don't need to change scrubs, so I can't think of any reason (other than a bloody mess of a case) to change your cap. I've seen them wear the same cap all day... so I think you'd be safe....
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    What to do to Get Ready!

    Devon Rex replied to RickiP's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello RickiP, I have a few comments. First, you have the right attitude in preparing yourself and your family for what it is to come in the next year and a half. You and your husband need to be...
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    Ughgh!!

    Devon Rex replied to JNUR20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You may also try talking with the professor. Find out if they give you an auhorization to squeeze you into their class. If their class tend to always loose students on the first week, then you luck...
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    What are contractures?

    Devon Rex replied to Rajveer Kaur's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hope this helps...
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    Ughgh!!

    Devon Rex replied to JNUR20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with NewStart2010. Also, don't get discouraged. I went back to the university at 37 thinking I was going to finish an Acctg degree. Half way through it, I decided to switch to Nursing (I'm...