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  1. 2014 PVT not 100% accurate

    bear14 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, one of the women in my class took the NCLEX and did the PVT when she got home. It took her to the credit card screen. Two days later she paid for the quick results and she passed. So, although...

  2. Gaps in employment history

    bear14 replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I hope so too. Good luck. I am trying to find a job and it's tough around

  3. Gaps in employment history

    bear14 replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I did. That way it explains why there is a gap. I was told by my friend who is a nurse manager along with someone in my career services department at my school who helped with my

  4. Gaps in employment history

    bear14 replied to gainschool4lpn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Why is clinical experience not a good idea? I was told by a nurse recruiter it was. I put that I was a stay at home mom on my

  5. NCLEX Rules... for diabetics

    bear14 replied to yadi87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe get a doctors note just to be safe with specific instructions you have to

  6. Confused and Overwhelmed!! Please Help.. NCLEX-RN

    bear14 replied to aed2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How similar are the Kaplan questions to the actual NCLEX? I have the on demand Kaplan and it is really helping me but I wonder how close it really is to the actual test.

  7. Yes...I conquered Nclex

    bear14 replied to NURSEKI's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats!!!!!!

  8. new grad rn- can't find a job

    bear14 replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Where in northern Illinois is your hospital? I am in Illinois and I just graduated from an adn program. I am terrified about the job

  9. new grad rn- can't find a job

    bear14 replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's the vicious cycle of you need experience to get a job yet you cant get a job without experience. Concerto is right the job market is ugly. I couldnt get a job as a PCT and I know I am qualified...

  10. new grad rn- can't find a job

    bear14 replied to caitnconr's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have a degree in psych. I just graduated from an adn program and I have sent out over 30 resumes for a pct job and absolutely no call backs about a year to a year and a half prior to graduation. Now...

  11. Nursing exam questions are terrible (according to science)

    bear14 replied to ericthered's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A good amount of time their questions come from the text book test bank too. Then it's hard to argue those because they did not write the questions themselves so we're stuck. Especially if it...

  12. need help with priority questions

    bear14 replied to Spr2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had an awesome critical care teacher who said to look at priority questions this way, which answer will kill your patient the quickest. That is how I now look at priority

  13. This is a homework question

    bear14 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    My homework question asks if your patient is engaging in intercourse with his wife but does not disclose to her he has HIV and she contracts is what is the legal consequence of the doctor and/or...

  14. This is a homework question

    bear14 replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    In Illinois the law states that the physician can contact the spouse acting in good faith should the patient not. It says the physician but can the nurse tell the spouse as well? In in Illinois it is...

  15. This is a homework question

    bear14 replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So I just cited the law and referenced it. I didnt know if the law varied state from state or is it just a blanketed law. Thank you again for all your help I really appreciate

  16. This is a homework question

    bear14 replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have a friend of mine who is a lawyer and she gave me the statute number and citation for our state which essentially says the doctor can notify the spouse if efforts to convince the patient to do...

  17. More confusion about abnormal labs

    bear14 replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok, now I am intrigued. Can you explain the venous CO2 measuring bicarb? I am still in school and we have never been taught that? Also, how did you come to dx of dehydration? Thanks

  18. More confusion about abnormal labs

    bear14 replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    His Co2's were low could that be from being hyper oxygenated since he is now being weaned of of o2? She said his sats and RR were normal?? This is

  19. How far out do you apply for jobs?

    bear14 replied to brujacakes's topic in General Students

    I am graduating in December and was told to start looking now. I'm glad you asked this I was wondering what other opinions on this

  20. Do I have any options?

    bear14 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I know this may be none of my business but can your exhusband help with watching the kids? Could you take him to court to help watch them? Maybe talk to a lawyer for a free consultation and see what...

  21. Do I have any options?

    bear14 replied to LCinTraining's topic in General Students

    I have degree and I applied for a loan through fafsa.gov and I know it would cover day care as well. It wont cover books but at least you have that option. It is a government loan. I am going through...

  22. People sure do have some nasty opinions about nursing

    bear14 replied to seconddegreebsn's topic in General Students

    I thought nurses made the doctors lives easier

  23. Cardiac monitoring

    bear14 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I am starting critical care in a few weeks and I wanted to get a head start and I was wondering what is a good website to learn about cardiac monitoring? That will be a huge component of this...

  24. Cardiac monitoring

    bear14 replied to bear14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks Melissa! This is really

  25. D5W movement to and effect on ells

    bear14 replied to aussie_student's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank you. I am looking forward to this class. This def gives me some