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  1. How I Passed NCLEX-RN 1/31/2014

    bella14k replied to nclexhelper's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ''First of all, I don't really understand the question being asked- Is it "A RN conducts discharge teaching for a patient with DM who underwent a heart transplant. During follow up, which STATEMENT...

  2. Looking for Respiratory NCLEX Q's

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi all! I'm a NS in my last semester, and I have my last unit exam this upcoming Monday! I have many many books and other resources to look for questions, but I have exhausted them all. Can someone...

  3. Looking for Respiratory NCLEX Q's

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thaaanks. one of the many pre-requisites for nursing school is to buy a million supplemental books-resources which i've already exhausted. that's why i'm asking here now. I appreciate the time you...

  4. What prompts you to suction a trach....?

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok a question on one of my exams asks something like this, "The nurse decides suctioning is appropriate based on which one of the findings?" Answer A: Crackles heard on auscultation Answer B: Audible...

  5. Too much fluff in new grad resume? LMK!

    bella14k posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    In microsoft word, this resume takes up 2 1/2 pages. It's not even that impressive so I'm starting to think a lot of it is "fluff" that no HR manager wants to see. Here it goes: Jane Doe 30 Doll...

  6. Please explain fluid shifts post-op vascular surgery

    bella14k posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Can someone explain the fluid shifts associated with vascular surgery (ex: Repair of AAA) ? Please explain mechanisms or patho

  7. Difference between ICU and ER nurses

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Career

    What is the difference in terms of patient care and assessment, and duties as an RN? A regular ER nurse- What does s/he do when first receiving a patient? -V/S -Health history? "What brought you...

  8. What prompts you to suction a trach....?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    For the purpose of getting extra points, I thought I would see what other nurses/students would think. And yes, my school gives the most ambiguous questions on exams...very difficult to pass these...

  9. Post-op care carotid endarterectomy-

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    SCENARIO: A male client in ICU following a carotid endarterectomy. His history reveals TIA of one month duration along w/ Hypertension. One of the orders is to raise the HOB up to 30 degrees when...

  10. Post-op care carotid endarterectomy-

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    thats what i

  11. Difference between ICU and ER nurses

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

    Yeah you're right... I guess the ICU I spent time in was too boring (rural area). But I do like the idea of being busy in an ICU. I like complicated patients...but I guess the ICU can be busy like an...

  12. I finally PASSED my NCLEX-RN exam!!!

    bella14k replied to KLudRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I don't want to come off as rude, but I only ask this because now i'm worried I won't pass if a "B" student took 5 tries to pass nclex-What school did you go to? Did you have hesi exit exams...

  13. Post-op care carotid endarterectomy-

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ok so the actual Power point slide says "Order: Raise HOB up to 30 degrees when alert". So I'm assuming that means no more than 30 degrees. MAyBE the MD doesn't want the HOB to be too low (too low...

  14. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

  15. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    NO way. I'm not driving 5 hours, you have no idea how tedious of a drive that is. Pinning isn't THAT important, jeez. 5

  16. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    That's exactly what I was going to do on Monday. Nowhere on the hospital's website did it say there was an open house-So I want to confirm and then ask if new grads will be considered at the open...

  17. Approach to finding first job - GN w/ ADN

    bella14k posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am reading posts throughout the website. One person says, be aggressive and do a little research on the unit manager-see what research she is into, any projects she is doing,etc-That way, you have...

  18. Approach to finding first job - GN w/ ADN

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks! and Congrats! wow, so many offers. You must live in a different area. I don't know what it is about NY but their expectations are too high i guess? Idk. I really don't. I know I'm still...

  19. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    You see, that's the thing- I don't want to miss the pinning ceremony b.c it's closure to me-Seeing classmates I guess, but also seeing the professors smile as they pin you (I think we're getting...

  20. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    No way I don't want to work in a rural setting. The place I was at for the last year (same place, both semesters) is closing down (they just shut down their ICU, and 2 RT's just quit and so did an...

  21. What prompts you to suction a trach....?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, I know crackles occurs from fluid in the lungs ,often associated with left sided HF , and all that other stuff you said. Thanks. Thanks everyone. I agree with all of you. It seems that my...

  22. requirements in ny to take NCLEX..

    bella14k replied to teletipid's topic in Nurse Registration

    Yea, when I tried to find my answer, I clicked on a link and failed to notice what forum I was in. Oh, now I see that it says 'world' at the

  23. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    Seeing how I live 5 hours away, I most likely won't see these girls again. That's why I'm like, "See ya, I think I'll go to that open house while you guys are still scratching your heads, trying to...

  24. Should I ditch the pinning ceremony for a possible job?

    bella14k replied to bella14k's topic in General Students

    I know the deal about 'connections', but if I had those right now, I wouldn't be worried about an open house, now would I? Lol, Jk. Btw, I know a few people (family friend who is an RN, family friend...

  25. requirements in ny to take NCLEX..

    bella14k replied to teletipid's topic in Nurse Registration

    Thats for a foreign trained nurse...I am trained in NY, living in