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    265 Questions--Last Question

    RN403 replied to snurse123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, this is a myth. Getting the last question right or wrong does not determine if you have passed or failed. Have you tried the PVT? Best
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    life as a student nurse

    RN403 replied to sashaboodoo's topic in General Students

    What specifically would you like to know? Is there something that you are particularly worried about/want to know more
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    NCLEX results

    RN403 replied to jeskarwr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can just Google 'Illinois license verification' and it will take you to the page where you can search for your license. You can also check nursys.com to search for your license. You sound very...
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    Did I ruin my chances of being hired by a hospital?

    RN403 replied to whatsmyusername_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am glad that you feel relieved, OP. I think that your thank you card was sufficient. It was brief, professional, and to the point. Did the interviewer specify when you might expect to hear back? If...
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    Interview tomorrow! Help!

    RN403 replied to GingerRN17's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Congrats on the interview! It seems that the newest interview style especially in healthcare is the behavioral interview. Here are some threads where you can find sample questions that might be of...
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    Did I ruin my chances of being hired by a hospital?

    RN403 replied to whatsmyusername_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't have a specific answer to your question. I will say, however, that you should do whatever you can to show your continued interest in this hospital. Have you followed up your interview with a...
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    Transferring from Nursing Schools

    RN403 replied to Dezi919's topic in General Students

    It is possible, however, you may lose credits. Each nursing school is different. Would you be transferring into another ADN program? I would call/meet with the school you are planning to attend and...
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    What do YOU do with your old scrubs?

    RN403 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I use my old scrub pants as pajama/lounge
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    Is it right for me?

    RN403 replied to aimerson's topic in General Nursing

    Being nervous about putting in catheters and IVs is perfectly alright. These are things that you will learn how to do and become comfortable with once you do them a few times. Everybody feels nervous...
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    New Grad RN Salary

    RN403 replied to AnnaB154's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I would look at sites such as Payscale and Glassdoor to find out what a typical RN salary might be like in your area. You also might find some numbers if you look in the NJ section of AN:...
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    bully

    RN403 replied to gonzo1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would consider that
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    The Start of a New School Year

    RN403 replied to RN403's topic in General Students

    Thank you so much for your kind words.
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    Well-fitting scrubs for tall, thin girls?

    RN403 replied to Liz2762's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Dickies, they have Navy. They have petite and long sizes. I am about your height and find the long size to be way too long, so, I just wear the petite size and it fits
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    Search term for nurses mediating patient-physician communication?

    RN403 replied to TRD05's topic in Nurse Management

    Sounds like the term you are looking for could be 'advocate' You might try searching
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    Nurses save lives on and off the job

    RN403 replied to RNIBCLC's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, I can't like this enough. She is a true hero. Thanks for
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    so I have rome down...

    RN403 replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What specifically confuses you, jlynn167? He provides a technique that makes ABGs easy to understand, IMO. There are also many other threads here on AN that might be of assistance. Good
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    RN New Grad Associates degree, looking for work in Baltimore, MD

    RN403 replied to RNNMT's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Would you be willing to travel about an hour? (Keep traffic in mind though). I know GWU Hospital will hire new grads and only requires an
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    Looking for a good medical dictionary and anatomy and physiology books

    RN403 replied to NRSCHERYL's topic in LPN to RN

    No problem. Since no one answered about the anatomy text book I will say that I would recommend Holes A & P textbook. You could probably get away with one of the older versions. It would be...
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    Looking for a good medical dictionary and anatomy and physiology books

    RN403 replied to NRSCHERYL's topic in LPN to RN

    Medical Dictionary: MedlinePlus I used this online medical dictionary during school. It was free and useful. If you like to have a textbook in front of you then Taber's medical dictionary might be...
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    Nclex exams tomorrow

    RN403 replied to WhoGodsaysiam's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RELAX! Take a load off. Trying to cram in extra information at this point will not be helpful. You know what you know, you know you have prepared, now it is time to rest up, get your mind right for...
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    Cheating? Girl tells me to get a study girl so I can cheat

    RN403 replied to stunurse2015's topic in General Students

    You speak the truth. The only person to not pass NCLEX in our entire class was suspected of cheating during school. It's not worth it. There is no purpose in getting through school if you cannot pass...
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    Dosing question help =)

    RN403 replied to Kuriin's topic in General Students

    Oh, that makes much more sense then. Okay, so if you were to round by the book's standards: 140lbs/2.2kg = 63.636 kg then you would take the 63.636kg (or 64kg per the book) x 10mcg and get 636.36 mcg...
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    Dosing question help =)

    RN403 replied to Kuriin's topic in General Students

    Hmm, I have personally never seen an answer rounded like that. I am a fairly new nurse and cannot think of a rationale behind their rounding. I even just Googled it and could not reach an answer. I'm...
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    Chemistry

    RN403 replied to studentbear's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You do not need to brush up on biology to pass chem. you will learn all that you need to know in class. Brushing up on algebra might help a bit but again you will learn what you need in your class I'm...
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    Dosing question help =)

    RN403 replied to Kuriin's topic in General Students

    The way the book has you round may just differ from the way your instructor wants you to round. The book has you round the weight up to the nearest whole # while your instructor does not want you to...