MLK RN

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1. I Passed Today 75!!!

   MLK RN replied to MLK RN's topic in NCLEX

   Well, Before using and Kaplan Books, I studied with Lippencots, notcards from school ect... I bought this Kaplan book after the second time failing and it changed my world, how I read the question, processed it, and it actually made my question answe...

2. Offended by Prayer

   MLK RN replied to CCU NRS's topic in General Nursing

   Im not offended Im a christian non-denom. It was a beautiful prayer,I would use it too. Obviously the pt is dead but It does make us feel better (those of christian based backgrounds) God hears all prayers and smiles when he knows his children are pr...

3. I Passed Today 75!!!

   MLK RN posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hallelughia! Wednesday I took Nclex for third time, I was so scared honestly wasnt sure if I passed, Well guess what I did!!!!!!! The first two times I had 265 questions. I have figured out why I didnt pass, It wasnt the knowlege or content It was ho...

4. NCLEX for 2nd time on Thursday 2nd

   MLK RN replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in NCLEX

   Im in the exact same boat!!! Im a 2004 May grad, I took NCLEX today 12-8, this is my third time!!!! last 2 were 265 quest and I took today stopped at 75! ARRGGHH I used Kaplan for the first time this past test I find out FRI. Dont worry your score is...

5. Took NCLEX 3rd Time today!

   MLK RN posted a topic in NCLEX

   OK...The first two times I took the whole 265 questions, Today I cried so hard I looked like a fool probably! It shut off at 75!!!! AHHHHH I dont have an honest positive or negative feel good or bad just shocked, I did feel happy though! I pray that ...

6. Patient Loads, How many patients do you have?

   MLK RN replied to Jan B's topic in Orthopaedic

   Yes I work on an orthopedic unit that is currently lacking a nurse manager, we have a total of 10 nurses employed 3 are LPNs and we have 5 techs. We have a full capacity of 28 pt beds. my assignments as a tech on eves are 12-14 pts each night all of ...

7. Ok...This is getting old

   MLK RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just found out a few minutes ago I did not pass Nclex for the second time. I had 265 questions both times... so obviously It thought I was somewhat smart. I took the Sylvia Rayfields Nclex review course that has a 98% Pass gurantee, but it actually...

8. Just how many nurses from IL do we have here at allnurses?

   MLK RN replied to jadednurse's topic in Illinois

   Springfield....The most boring Capital in the world!

9. Salary for new nurse in St. Louis

   MLK RN replied to lcs4cats's topic in Missouri

   I'm from Springfield, IL.... Luv STL! Wanna move there soon any advice on saleries or best places to work???

10. Induced VBAC vs. scheduled section

    MLK RN replied to Elenaster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Well.. I only speak of a couple years experience but, its what is in your heart. Your OB is hopefully as smart enough as most of the OB's ive workerd with. You have to trust your OB on this one. Most of the ones I know are straight up and honest abou...

11. Took Nclex Second Time Today...265 Again..

    MLK RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Im so Baffled, I took Nclex the first time in Jul and Just took it today 265 both times! I know that dosnt mean anything about jumping to conclusions, I felt better this time but there was still a lot I was unsure of. I heard a theroy that Kaplan was...

12. Bereavement - Sharing an Idea

    MLK RN replied to kitty29's topic in NICU

    I know this is not related to the hair but in our Bereavement Packages the most awesome thing we got recently were oval blocks of clay that you can put hands and feet impressions in. They even work well on little ones down to 15 weeks!

13. Do you use powder on your patients?

    MLK RN replied to mamaof3's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I discourage powder useage because most of the people needing powder in the hospital are "Fluffy" as I like to call them or a little on the large side. They either need talcum for the bedpan or Nystatin in the valleys....Yeah its all gross...

14. Feeling discouraged...

    MLK RN replied to fourblessings's topic in General Students

    It WILL get better...Trust me I just Graduated in May, we had a teacher like you did and u know what if it gets worse, talk to the other instructors or the director of the program.. YOUR pretty pennies are payin for that education whether its the tea...

15. Please answer some questions about being a 'normal' nursery nurse! Thanks!

    MLK RN replied to Heartfelt4Newborns's topic in NICU

    Just wanted to drop a note.. I worked on Labor and Delivery while I went to Nursing school and currently at the hospital I work at we DO have a Nursery for the babies to go to, along with our special care nursery. Now the staff Nurses, whether you we...