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I was wondering if there are RNs here who were out of practice for a long time and got hired without taking refresher course. Thanks for your input.

For those who work in the Emergency department, when a trauma level patient arrives, who usually takes care - ER nurse or Trauma nurse? Just curious here, thanks for any input.

Thanks for a quick response. In your facility, is it mandatory for ER nurse to take Trauma classes? Thank You.

Yup Hemostat is very important as well as scissors, stethoscope, penlight and black pen. I would have thought that BP cuffs would be in all room by the wall above the patient's head. Students were not allowed to use dinamap machines during my clini...

I also took noticed with '''#11 Don't let negative experiences with other staff get in the way of you caring for your patient- some of the best teachers are those who teach you what NOT to do.'' Had a few incidence and took it by heart at first b...

At our hospital where i work, patient is on heparin and when there is an order for discharge, they would start weaning off heparin and start coumadin to home.

Born in the Philippines, came to Chicago at the age of 10 and has been living here since.

Same thing happened to me. Illinois has 3 years limit to pass the exam. I will be taking the refresher course as required by IL BON

Congrats Zach! I remember when i was in the CNA program which was a required prerequisite for the RN program. Every thing was new, so many things to learn and information to absorbed. Was able to work as a CNA for the first semester in the RN prog...

@prnstat1 I just looked at the website (amsn.org) and i think the 2 day course you are talking about are for RN who wants to be certified as Medical Surgical Nurse (AMSRN). You need to be an RN with Med/Surg experience to take this exam

Wow, quiet an investigative reporter there eh, RNsRWe. Just happens I missed JustBeachyNurse post since i have not open my computer and spend time on it, LIKE you maybe who has nothing better to do with your life than TRYING to make other people mis...

hi, we can email to each other if you like...my email is [email protected]

No, you would just be wasting your money since by IL law, one has to pass the test within 3 years from the last exam. That's what happened to me and the fee for both IL BON and testing center are NON-REFUNDABLE! Went to my school and talked to the D...

Here you go.. Strategies for Alternate Item Formats on the NCLEX-RN® Exam @ Amazon.com

How well do you do with audio? NCLEX-RN Home Study Course |

You're welcome Armine. Good Luck to us!

I took it twice and did not passed on my first try. Two of my friends also took it and did not do well too. She gives you a thick folder of hand outs and just basically read through it. You might as well just take it home and read it yourself. She...

Is this the same Excell Review done by Adele Diploma which is held at Rizal Center in Chicago?

I would go with taking the prereq first like A & P, Micro until you come to a decision whether you want to be an RN or Surg Tech. Plus i am sure both classes are applicable to both majors anyways. I went to a community college which was very c...

My GPA was around 2.6 and was accepted in the Nursing program. I was done with all of my prereq, including all non-nursing classes plus i passed the NLN exam. Few of my friends who got in the nursing program has gpa under 3 but were also done with a...

Silverdragon102 is right. This is what i am doing.

There is a DEMO of the Decision Tree on the Kaplan website.

Wow, can you give us some details please, like what school, price range, how long does it last? Thank you so much for your help and advice.

This is probably the most thorough post NCLEX-RN review i have ever read here. Truly appreciate this feedback. Congrats to you and God Bless!