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  1. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    lagalanurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX Friday, 1-11-12, and I got cut off at 80 questions. It was awful and I felt like an idiot when I was done. I did the PVT when I got home and got the good pop-up. Anyone ever get the good...

  2. How much do LPNs make in louisiana?

    lagalanurse replied to caharris's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I don't think this is true--at least for the traditional or accelerated RN programs. It may be true for the LPN to RN bridge program. They will look at ALL pre-requs, including

  3. How much do LPNs make in louisiana?

    lagalanurse replied to caharris's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I'm not sure about requirements for LPN to RN, but for the accelerated program a 3.1 probably wont do it. Shoot for at least 3.5. That is usually the

  4. How about some positive nursing school/job stories for us newbies?

    lagalanurse replied to PurplePRN's topic in General Students

    Nursing school was hard, but far from impossible. Just don't compare yourself to others. I had 2 job offers before I graduated. I consider that my success

  5. This site is discouraging me from nursing...

    lagalanurse replied to 9#n's topic in General Students

    This. Try not to let it get you

  6. Would you trade a great team for an easier floor?

    lagalanurse replied to RNlmk's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Yeah I would probably stay too. Working with a good team is such a big part of job satisfaction IMO. Hopefully things will get "easier" since you have hit the one year

  7. Question re: ATT

    lagalanurse replied to texasmum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in Louisiana. Graduated December 8th and had my temp license on December

  8. Take the higher paying PRN job or part time low paying job

    lagalanurse replied to pnkgirl25's topic in General Nursing

    I'd take the psych job. PRN is a good status during nursing school. And it sounds like a win/win since that is where you want to end

  9. How much do LPNs make in louisiana?

    lagalanurse replied to caharris's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    If you have a 4 year degree from SLU, what about doing their accelerated RN program. I just finished and it was 18 months. It was intense, I don't know how to compare it to an LPN program

  10. Freaking out after reading how many people have failed NCLEX!

    lagalanurse replied to nurse2b121212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm trying not to freak myself out as well! I scored 97.3% on the ATI predictor so I keep telling myself that it means something! Im doing Saunders review questions and that's it. Good luck to

  11. First Nursing Pay

    lagalanurse replied to nurse_student1's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't gotten my first check yet, but I plan on buying myself some new jeans and underwear! The ones I have now all have

  12. IV push medications - nursing students

    lagalanurse replied to Lev's topic in Patient Medications

    As a student I started doing IVPs in 3rd semester. Everything from Lasix, Labetelol, Digoxin, Dilaudid. We were always directly supervised until the last semester and then not so much. I found a lot...

  13. what did you get for Christmas from your employer?

    lagalanurse replied to AlphaPig's topic in General Nursing

    A duffle bag with the hospital logo on

  14. First cpr experience

    lagalanurse replied to Lpn1226's topic in General Nursing

    I'm an new ER nurse, but I have been a tech for almost 2 years. It has not gotten easier for me. However, today was my first successful Code. Pt was in vtach and then went asystole. Good CPR and a...

  15. To Hiring Managers, please be honest

    lagalanurse replied to T-Bird78's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If that organization is like the one I work for then yes, you will be rejected for 6 months. After 6 months should get another chance to take the test, but you have to "pass"

  16. Decisions decisions

    lagalanurse replied to smitty192's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree that it doesn't seem so bad in Louisiana. Many of my classmates have jobs lined up already. And I know many ASN nurses that have also easily gotten

  17. What can I do?

    lagalanurse replied to msnursecp's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Unfortunately I have to agree with the PP. The minimum GPA is 3.0 at my school to even be considered and the cutoff is usually around 3.5. That being said, I did retake many classes to raise my GPA....

  18. New Grad Quitting After Less Than a Year (advice!)

    lagalanurse replied to IcySageNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The hospital you work for would do what's best for them--with little or no regards to what's best for you. Give an appropriate notice and move on. Don't break up your family over a job, that shouldn't...

  19. Nursing Diagnosis.... HELP!

    lagalanurse replied to rowdysmomma's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I like to use knowledge deficit related to new diagnosis. The lots of education for

  20. Help me with ED progress note.. I`m so lost! -- and diagnosis

    lagalanurse replied to Student2001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sorry, I keep reading and thinking of more! Is nausea better following Zofran? 0-10 for

  21. Help me with ED progress note.. I`m so lost! -- and diagnosis

    lagalanurse replied to Student2001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think your progress note needs more info ab the fall. What caused her to fall? Did she land on her hands, her belly?? Any bleeding? Did you get fetal heart tones to see how the baby is doing? Blood...

  22. Help me with ED progress note.. I`m so lost! -- and diagnosis

    lagalanurse replied to Student2001's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Risk for injury is what comes to mind. Damage to the baby from the fall. Did she hit her head? What caused the fall? Any weakness or

  23. Am I burnt out? What should I do?

    lagalanurse replied to NOLAgirl2's topic in General Students

    I'm there too. I graduate in 4 weeks and I'm so tired. I got to Southeastern and I think 3rd semester did me in. I haven't been the same since. However, I love clinical and I have a job offer in the...

  24. Help with a prioritizing question please!

    lagalanurse replied to MrsCuoco's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hm tricky. I would still go with asthma, Digoxin, insulin and then wound patient. The only one I would maybe change up would be Digoxin and Insulin. No clue if this is correct, just my initial...

  25. RN jobs and financial checks

    lagalanurse posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I'm about to graduate and will start applying for RN jobs. I'm worried about my financial background keeping me from getting hired. Long story short--I had great credit until I was unable to...