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  1. Need some input on bed positions

    Also with prone positioning, they like to put post-op LE amps prone for a bit after the initial period of elevating the stump to prevent flexion problems. They alternate between prone-supine for...
  2. NCLEX results from 2/8

    Thank you all. Other nurses out there supporting other nurses/students is such a wonderful thing and why I love this
  3. Just took my NCLEX

    Congrats!! now you are: Mikey, RN,
  4. I Passed!!!!!

    Yay!! You had a long wait but it is OVER! you're a NURSE!!
  5. After waiting for three weeks....I passed

    Congrats on being a new
  6. Any Nclex Takers For 02/09

    Here's hoping you rock the NCLEX :
  7. Still feel like I am going to pass out and/or throw up. My comp shut off at 75 and I was in and out of there in 50 minutes, including, tutorial, exam and survey at the end. So I either did pretty...
  8. Just got back from NCLEX!!

    I got a nice mix of subjects with 4 select-all-that-apply, and a few on infection control that made me wonder am i getting these wrong or are they pilots? Reading others postings about their recent...
  9. Just took NCLEX - Advice?

    Reading these posts makes me feel a bit better, because my comp also shut off at 75 and contained many many prioritizing ?s, 3-4 alternate format and at least four infection control ?s that made me...
  10. Just got back from NCLEX!!

    It was different to me because I have taken tons and tons of rewiew tests (HESI and Kaplan tests) and usually was able to be sure I was choosing the right answer as I was going. Obviously I picked...
  11. NCLEX Takers 2/7/06

    Good luck to us!! 2/7 at 9 am. I better go to
  12. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

  13. FDA approves infant vaccine for diarrhea virus

    i am under the impression that vaccines were never definatively linked with autism, and that all the speculation around that occurred back when vaccines were still being made with preservatives...
  14. Passed!

    Congrats!!
  15. 5 days till Nclex- ?s

    Congrats to all you who have gone before me and passed this monster! I can't believe it is almost my turn, and I'd like some suggestions. I feel confident in my nursing knowledge at this point, have...
  16. Learning Rhythms

    check out this site:
  17. i dealt with a few drips while in school during my practicum portion, but always with my preceptor of course...it is definately part of the 'real-world' training you get post school. our floor has a...
  18. I am in a new grad position on a cardiac stepdown/telemetry unit and so far i LOVE it. they put all their new grads through ACLS and a special EKG class. Our unit rotates ACLS nurses to charge...
  19. I am a RN!!!

    congrats! what a fast turn-around for scoring! what state are you
  20. Anyone else not worried?

    mikeyBSN- i feel that way too. i am excited for, but not altogether worried about, the nclex. i also take me test on the 7th, and while i know anybody could get the whole 265 i am planning it as i...
  21. After graduation, your school will send your information (that you have successfully passed the nursing program and such) to the BON. Once the BON and Nclex operators recieve your...
  22. Allmost killed a patient by medication

    Great Dane- notice that i said "could". a person could be sued. it could be suggested they take a refresher course. they might even have to have witnessed med passes for a time period, depending on...
  23. Allmost killed a patient by medication

    Nurses are only human, and we are all capable of making errors. Some medication errors are obviously more dangerous than others, but are errors nonetheless. Do I think there should be consequences?...
  24. NCLEX Review book recs?

    I have both the HESI and Kaplan books/cd's and also took the courses and thought they were both very helpful. I feel very prepared : ) but it will be boards that are the great
  25. Authorization to test wait??

    i am a new grad in Ohio and am also trying not to stalk the mailbox waiting for my ATT : / four girls that graduated last dec from the college i did didn't end up taking their boards until MID MARCH....