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    You just got accepted.....

    I splurged on comfortable
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    Enforcement Department

    Have you tried contacting them to explain the
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    ATI comprehensive scores and NCLEX

    YES. The score on the comprehensive predictor is predicting how you would do on NCLEX today (or whatever day you took it). You must continue to review and prepare in order to maintain your current...
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    Not going to give up!

    Where do your weak areas lie? Try to focus on studying those areas. On the other hand, maybe you know your content, but, you may lack the proper test taking strategies. You might look into books that...
  5. This would happen to me all the time. We also had white scrub tops. I would wash the top in hot water on the white cycle and used bleach. That usually did the trick. You might have to run it through...
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    New Grad on Telemetry floor

    There are quite a few threads already on this topic that you might find of assistance: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/new-grad-starting-438034.html...
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    RN (BSN) New Grad jobs NYC?

    I would start looking for residencies and jobs NOW. The market is tough right now for new grads especially in this area. I would start looking at the facilities nearest you (or even an hour away if...
  8. If you cannot afford to quit at this time then I would at least start looking around for other jobs. I am sorry you are experiencing
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    Career switch to Nursing

    Congrats and welcome! Best wishes to you on your journey towards becoming a nurse.
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    Are We Truly That Gullible?

    But...but...everything on the internet is true. Didn't you watch the commercial? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_CgPsGY5Mw Seriously though, it seems that almost every article I come across on...
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    TEST DAY

    You are not alone...everyone feels like their mind has been punched after that exam. Try to relax and do something to take your mind off of the exam--I know it is hard. Wait for the official results...
  12. Must be nice!! Congrats on your job
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    I Want to be an LPN

    I am not sure that reading ahead would really benefit you this far in advance. As you get closer to starting up your program you will receive a syllabus and a list of books. At that point, you might...
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    Is it worth it to go into nursing?

    Have you considered shadowing a nurse? This would give you a close-up look at what a typical day as a nurse would be like and would be the best way to come to your own conclusion. You might try...
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    CNA Interview Tips!

    Yes, it is used for verification purposes. Also SS# will be needed for background checks, etc. There are lots of threads on this topic that you might find of assistance...such as:...
  16. You can find some great information on nurse midwives here: about the midwifery profession - ACNM Here is another link: Duties of an OB-GYN Nurse | Everyday Life - Global Post you can compare the two...
  17. I agree, I think it would be appropriate to call HR or e-mail the NM on Tuesday to check up on your status and let them know you are still interested. The fact that they have not reached out to your...
  18. Here is a great thread on interviewing: https://allnurses.com/nursing-interview-help/how-answer-most-748905.html be sure to read part II and part III Good luck
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    Finally in class

    How exciting... Good
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    What PPE to wear?

    For toileting and bathing just standard precautions unless they are on special precautions. All of the others listed there would be on a situational basis. For example, if I had a patient who was...
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    Question about ATI Testing During LPN Progam

    Yes, there should be practice tests on the ATI site. You can take practice exams on the content that you have covered so far. The textbooks are helpful in preparing as well, you can use the online...
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    Nurse marries patient?

    From the articles that I have read I am not getting a clear message on how involved this nurse was in this patient's care nor how the actual relationship started to develop. I personally do not...
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    LPN or Rn? Hard for me to decide

    You can continue working as a HHA while you go to school as long as you feel that you can handle it. If your company allows you can certainly continue working as a HHA while you are an RN searching...
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    Did I pass NCLEX-RN?

    Yes, JustBeachy is right, that person could have been taking another exam. Some other exams will give you your results right then and there at the testing center. That could explain why he was...
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    Already only generic name of all drugs?

    I have heard this would be happening but I am not sure when. Was it recently officially announced that they would only provide generic names? Have you tried looking on the NCSBN website, specifically,...