mind_body_soul RN

mind_body_soul RN

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  1. NCLEX-RN in less than 2 weeks...

    mind_body_soul RN replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on graduating by the way, and good luck on NCLEX. I graduate in December and will take the NCLEX-RN soon after, but I do plan on reviewing Saunders and LaCharity this summer while...

  2. NCLEX-RN in less than 2 weeks...

    mind_body_soul RN replied to NurseNightOwl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have heard that people who take the NCLEX soon after finishing school do better than those who "study" for 3 months. I passed the NCLEX-PN in 85 questions without studying because I didn't

  3. Half a nurse :) two semesters to go

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Camwill's topic in General Students

    Congrats from a LPN and 3/4 RN! It's nice to finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.

  4. Shoes for clinical rotation!

    mind_body_soul RN replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

    How well/long do Alegrias hold up? Don't want to spend $120 on shoes if they aren't going to last at least 6

  5. Time it takes to receive ATT after being approved by the board

    mind_body_soul RN replied to anna722's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got a similar email from my state (NM) and then Pearson Vue emailed my ATT that same day, a few hours later. I would call PV if you don't have an ATT within a day or

  6. Digging Deep

    mind_body_soul RN replied to rdy2bRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do you think it is just a mental block related to test anxiety? Or do you just not grasp the basics of nursing? I have an absolutely brilliant friend and classmate who always speaks up in class, asks...

  7. 10 Toughest Nursing Interview Questions (Part 3)

    mind_body_soul RN replied to TheCommuter's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Printed Parts I-III and going to practice a few mock interviews using these questions. Hopefully I get the job. Thank you

  8. Praying in the work place

    mind_body_soul RN replied to RipeTomato's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I would not be offended if others prayed in the workplace, or as a patient, if a nurse of any denomination prayed for me. I just would never feel comfortable being "forced" to pray. And I don't like...

  9. Is it worth going to school for LPN (2014)?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to mzsuccess's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Here in Eastern New Mexico LPNs can work LTC starting at $17/hr or corrections starting at $19. To compare, the hospital starts RNs at $24.50 not including shift differentials. LPN is a good job, but...

  10. I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I get your point, I really do. I would let a male nurse take care of me any day. But as for Pap smears and breast exams, I am extremely uncomfortable with ANYONE touching or examining my genitalia,...

  11. I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I should add that other than for womens' health matters, I don't mind having a male nurse. In my experience, they have been gentler with injections and phlebotomy on me than female

  12. Nursing/Biology Degree Question

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Bella810's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you have only 8 classes left for the biology degree, and you feel that it is possible to do both, then do both. A lot of schools have time limits on how long math and science courses are good for,...

  13. I don't want a male nurse! - Caption Contest Winner

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    20-something female here. No kids, no history of any type of abuse. I request a female care provider for Paps and breast exams. They always ask on the phone when I make appointments anyways. Having...

  14. How much do you owe in student loans?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Glenna, LPN's topic in General Nursing

    This is me. Went to the state university right out of HS because that's what everyone did. Took random classes that interested me that didn't really count towards anything, didn't know what direction...

  15. help! relationship. have no time.

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Kdavina's topic in General Students

    I am married and I barely see my husband or get to spend any quality time with him One of the many sacrifices we are both making to get me through nursing school. We try to eat dinner together...

  16. Clinical Nursing Student Needs Advice 5 patients

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Lynn52's topic in General Students

    The real issue, as few others have pointed out, is that the OP has to wait for the instructor to be present in order to pull/pass meds and perform all skills. This is the same scenario for me during...

  17. What's on Clinical Checklist?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Lisalala's topic in General Students

    A community college in New Mexico. It is a 3-year ADN program. You get your LPN after 2 years and RN after 3. 10 more months to go for me

  18. What's on Clinical Checklist?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Lisalala's topic in General Students

    We have "skills sheets" for each semester that lists skills that we must complete by our last clinical rotation. Our clinical instructor or preceptor must watch us perform the skill and sign off on...

  19. Hospital vs nursing home

    mind_body_soul RN replied to ph94's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    It seems like in my area the LTC's pay around minimum wage. My friend works as a tech at the hospital and she makes around $12/hr, more for night/weekend/ differentials and holidays. I agree though,...

  20. How to teach self dosage calculations

    mind_body_soul RN replied to AmandaM2013's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    YouTube has a bajillion tutuorials. And it's free

  21. Finding time to exercise

    mind_body_soul RN replied to SSNS07's topic in General Students

    I like the "I don't have time" excuse. I have used it many times myself. An instructor gave us an assignment to keep a 48-hour log of how we spend our time. It was a chart with 15-minute increments....

  22. New on this page

    mind_body_soul RN replied to jmatafka's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck to all of the newbies and

  23. First week of school down...what have I done!

    mind_body_soul RN replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    First off, the way you are feeling is completely normal. I feel that way at the beginning of each new semester. I start my 3rd semester tomorrow morning. Breathe. Take it ONE DAY at a time. For real....

  24. How many hours should I study for each class?

    mind_body_soul RN replied to futurelpn0219's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    However long it takes you. If you can explain it to someone with a non-medical/non-nursing background, and they understand it, then you understand it. I agree with samantha2174, everyone is a...

  25. First Semester Nursing Program Jitters

    mind_body_soul RN replied to Susieq3's topic in General Students

    You will do fine if you take it a day at a time. Two years, one semester, even one week of nursing school seems like an unclimbable mountain. One day, however, is doable. Seems like just yesterday I...