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  1. Books for trauma nurses?

    virgo7598 posted a topic in Emergency

    I just started a job on a trauma unit at a level 1 trauma center (not ICU/ED) after working for 2 years as a med/surg nurse. I would love to brush up on skills and learn some more about the types of...

  2. Did l make the wrong choice?

    virgo7598 replied to Smashere RN, BSN's topic in General Nursing

    OP: I just took a job at a level 1 trauma center. Do you have any good books/pocket guides/resources that might help my transition from Med/Surg to Trauma a little

  3. New RN making mistakes?

    virgo7598 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new RN. Just graduated in May and started my first job on a med/surg floor in July. I have been off orientation for a little over 3 months and jeez I feel like I'm getting called into the...

  4. Anyone else starting July 1?

    virgo7598 replied to erinmichele's topic in Western Governors University

    Thanks for the reply! The current program I'm admitted in for RN-BSN has me taking only BSN nursing classes as I was able to transfer and appeal all the remaining classes. I hope WGU does the

  5. Anyone else starting July 1?

    virgo7598 replied to erinmichele's topic in Western Governors University

    Would someone mind explaining the admission process? I am currently admitted to an online RN-BSN program that will take me 1.5 years with a Sep start date, but the length of time you can finish at WGU...

  6. Discouraged from Kaplan scores

    virgo7598 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the Kaplan course 2 weeks ago and am scheduled to take my NCLEX last week of June. I've been taking q-bank tests and have been consistently getting 45%-55%. I am feeling SO discouraged...

  7. Discouraged from Kaplan scores

    virgo7598 replied to virgo7598's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been using Saunders and am contemplating buying UWorld as well. I like their rationales. I just took another practice Q-Bank test and got a 59% on it last night...so I'm not sure what's going on...

  8. NCLEX 2016 Experience with Kaplan scores (Passed in 78 questions!)

    virgo7598 replied to mackenzie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I JUST signed up for the Kaplan NCLEX classroom prep class so hearing that you liked the class is reassuring! I'm graduating this semester but I feel like I know nothing

  9. What things did you need the most as a nursing student?

    virgo7598 replied to app18's topic in General Students

    A bunch of my classmates, myself included, got this clipfolio from Target for clinicals. Its got a removable slip for legal pads inside, a folder area,and has a clipboad on front. Its made of sturdy...

  10. How do I cite a drug card from ATI.com?

    virgo7598 posted a topic in General Students

    I'm writing a pharm paper and need to cite the drug card I downloaded from ATI while in a module. Anyone know how to correctly cite that in APA?

  11. How do I cite a drug card from ATI.com?

    virgo7598 replied to virgo7598's topic in General Students

    Sorry, should have added how I thought it should be cited to the post. Assessment Technologies Institute. (2015). Pharmacology made easy 3.0. Retrieved from (I would put the ATI web address

  12. Starting school, working mother

    virgo7598 replied to Keturkey862's topic in General Nursing

    North Hennepin has an evening/weekend option for the nursing program. Its a part of the MANE system. So if you get into NHCC's nursing program, you're automatically admitted to Metro State to continue...

  13. RN-BSN program at Minnesota State University

    virgo7598 posted a topic in School, College Programs

    I'm currently taking nursing courses towards my ADN and I've been thinking about going directly into the online RN to BSN program at Minnesota State University Mankato/Moorhead right after. Does...

  14. MSU Moorhead/Mankato

    virgo7598 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am currently in the MANE nursing program at NHCC/Metro State. However, I've been thinking about going directly into the online RN to BSN program at MSU right after I get my ADN. Does anybody know...

  15. Fundamentals of Nursing Clinicals

    virgo7598 replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    We did the first half of our clinicals at an independent living facility. Then after spring break, our second half was spent at a TCU. Next semester we're going to long term

  16. First Day of Nursing School- Tips

    virgo7598 replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in General Students

    This is a great idea. My nursing class made a Facebook page and its great for asking questions and planning get togethers. As for your other questions, I didn't bring my textbook to the first day. I...

  17. Spring 2016 MANE programs

    virgo7598 replied to MusicRN1791's topic in General Nursing

    I'm in the NHCC program right now. I think its possible to do it while working but no more than 10-15 hours a week MAX. A lot of my classmates had to cut back on hours once they realized how intense...

  18. Printer suggestions

    virgo7598 replied to MeiDei's topic in General Students

    I started school printing out all the powerpoints and it ends up being SO much paper. I eventually changed and just brought in my laptop to view and take notes in Powerpoint. Its much easier

  19. Which one did you do while in Nursing school?

    virgo7598 replied to Mchs4735's topic in General Students

    When I started nursing school last semester, my full time job let me go to on call and I worked 1-2 weekend a month. Then I picked up back to full time during the summer. Its worked out really well...

  20. What to Expect Orientation and First Semester MANE

    virgo7598 replied to ClassDino's topic in General Nursing

    I don't go to ARCC but I do go to a MANE school and we needed: Stethoscope (I got a Littmann Classic SE on Amazon for $20 cheaper than what the school offered) Bandage scissors (Amazon) Wrist watch...

  21. Buying older editions of NCLEX review books?

    virgo7598 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm planning on taking my NCLEX next summer but I want to get a head start. I'm looking to buy some NCLEX review books but wow are some of them expensive. Are there any huge differences if I were to...

  22. Composite Scores

    virgo7598 replied to TacoBelle's topic in General Nursing

    I was accepted into NHCC and IHCC with an 11.4. I've heard of people being accepted into MANE with scores in the 10's though. Good

  23. waitlist

    virgo7598 replied to sylwiamod's topic in General Students

    While I'm not sure about how things work at that particular college, I know that I've seen a lot of people get into nursing school after being waitlisted. I even heard that a school by me had...

  24. Starting school tips!

    virgo7598 replied to Careerchange88's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I'm finishing up my first semester of nursing school next month so I know all too well what you're about to go through. Be be prepared for A LOT of work. Make sure your...

  25. Is this a HIPAA violation?

    virgo7598 posted a topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Is it considered a violation if you're asked about clinical experiences and mention the reason why a patient you worked with is in the facility? No names/facility name