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  1. studying for nclex...

    I would say that studying for the NCLEX is hard, there are tons of books out there, each one claims to be the best to prepare you blah....blah.... I just took mine last month. I used ATI and some...
  2. Any chances with a felony?

    I guess maybe it depends on what the actual charge was. If 7 years has gone by since the charge you can hire an attorney and fight to have it removed from your record (considering it has been clean...
  3. My legs feel like J*E*L*L*O*!!!!!!!!

    And after all that during orientation today they wanted to stress that they have a NO LIFT policy!! Go
  4. My legs feel like J*E*L*L*O*!!!!!!!!

    Well, I went to the Dr this afternoon for my "physical function test" for my new job!! I swear I thought I was in boot camp!! First the guy gives me heart monitor to put on, then he tells me to keep...
  5. My legs feel like J*E*L*L*O*!!!!!!!!

    A job as an LPN in LTC. Seems like a really nice place but I am begining to wonder what I got myself into!! HA
  6. My legs feel like J*E*L*L*O*!!!!!!!!

    Apparantely I will be working in a LTC facility where you are often required to do squats while carrying 30 pound baskets while pushing a 300 pound resident in a wheelchair 10 miles an hour down a...
  7. Late Start for Nursing?

    It's never too late!! In my nursing class we had 29 students and 1 male, in one class behind ours there were 30 students and 9 men!! It is becoming more and more common to see males entering the...
  8. I had all 205 questions what's the likely hood that I passed!

    # of questions mean nothing!! Try and relax (I know, easier said than done), but there are plenty of people who have gotten all 205 and
  9. can quick results ever be wrong?

    My instructor told us we should take the NCLEX as soon as possible after graduation (we graduated in Feb) because once all the nursing schools graduate in May it will be hard to schedule due to all...
  10. Physical function test???

    For my new job (that i start Thursday, YEA!!) we are required to have a physical and drug test which is normal, but we also have to have a physical function test. They have you walk on a treadmill and...
  11. Pubic hair

    I have also shaved female pts legs, but I would have to draw the line at the pubic
  12. NCLEX Results - When/How?

    pearson should be able to tell you if your state accepts quick results, if they do you can pay pearson $8 and get your results the day after you test. If your state does not participate in the quick...
  13. Physical function test???

    I didn't think about the insurance. I have insurance through my hubby's employer and declined the insurance my employer had offered. I'll ask them about that though when i go in.
  14. Are new grads hired for agency work?

    Were I live there is only one agency that will hire new grads. most of them require that you have at least 6 months to a year experience and they prefer if you have hospital
  15. What do I need in my pockets?

    I always carried a highlighter and highlighted things on my assignement sheet that were out of the norm that i needed to make sure to report to my RN
  16. is it ok that i printed my ATT?

    I did all my scheduling and registering on line and I got an email copy of the ATT but about a week later I also got one in the mail. I used the one I got in the mail when I took my test. The only...
  17. Quit after a week!

    I am really sorry that this happened to you. I too have been in similar situations. You did the right thing by reporting it. The fact that the NM did nothing about it though is a HUGE problem. Did you...
  18. working holidays

    We alternate unless someone volunteers or you may switch. As long as there is enough staff to work. I will be working Christmas this year since we are paid double
  19. when do you start your job and what shift

    I started my first job under my TPP a month after graduation. I hated it and quit after 2 weeks. Will be starting my new job as LPN June 1, I am excited to start at this place, I'm back home, into a...
  20. precepting nursing students?

    I would ask not to have students. There were plenty of nurses where we did clinicals that didn't take students. Personally I wouldn't want to be a nurse who doesn't want to be a preceptor. I was with...
  21. Nursing School Dress Code: All White Scrubs

    Hey, at least you get to wear scrubs!! We had to wear a YUCKY uniform that was UGLY and UNCOMFORTBALE!! Good luck in
  22. Question to all who taken Nclex recently

    I agree that alot of the diseases i was asked about I had never heard of, but again, if you use your critical thinking you CAN figure out the answer. You may have to go all the way back to A&P and...
  23. Question to all who taken Nclex recently

    It is true, none of the books are actually like the test. This is just my personal opinion: the NCLEX is testing your critical thinking skills. As a nurse there are always basic things you need to...
  24. Nclex Pn

    There was just another post from someone who got all 205 questions and passed!! Number of questions doesn't mean a thing!! Positive vibes being sent your way~~~~~ Let us know when you find
  25. I took the NCLEX-RN today(05/22/06)

    When you go into take the exam you sign a statement, several times (at least I had to), that you will NOT share any info about the questions presented to you during the exam. If you DO share any of...