NICU Guy BSN, RN

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    When to apply

    NICU Guy replied to SN2014's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    It would do no good to apply for any Residency programs that start before February 2015 (take NCLEX for FL license) or March-April 2015 (NCLEX for PA license and then get FL license) because you can't...
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    Different areas you can work in nursing and qualifications required?

    NICU Guy replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Career

    Is your Google button broken? So, are we suppose to do all your research for you and then post it here for
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    criminal background? have i wasted my time? please help. Anybody know knows?

    NICU Guy replied to amavillal's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    You were 17 at the time and a minor. I am not sure if your juvenile record would show up on a criminal background check. If your school of nursing requires a background check, then get one from the...
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    Nclex test results

    NICU Guy replied to _louiseeanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you pass, it is suppose to reject your payment and not charge you. If there is a glitch in the system and they charge you even though you passed, it is
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    When to apply

    NICU Guy replied to SN2014's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Many online applications have a box that states "Do you have a license for the job you are applying for? If you check "no" then it will say that you don't qualify for the job and reject your...
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    Nclex test results

    NICU Guy replied to _louiseeanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    With the old trick, it wouldn't let you register for another test if you passed. Now you have to submit payment for the next test. If you passed it will not accept the payment. If you failed, the...
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    Use of "BSN"

    NICU Guy posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    A classmate had brought up that we graduated with a BS with a major in Nursing and not a BS in Nursing. Is the use of "BSN" after your name used for both
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    Assistance with Multicultural interview

    NICU Guy replied to Chribri's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So your community consists of entirely White Christians. Cultural differences can be both ethnic and religious. Caring for a Buddhist is different than caring for a Catholic, Mormon, Jehovah's...
  9. NICU Guy

    Define "New Grad"??

    NICU Guy replied to juliegrace's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Usually new grad is less than 6 months experience or graduated within the last six
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    Help with words? "Nodding off"

    NICU Guy replied to Raviepoo's topic in General Nursing

    Somnolent= excessive drowsiness and responds to stimuli only with incoherent mumbles. Obtunded= decreased interest in their surroundings, slowed responses, and
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    Taking the TEAS twice within 5 days

    NICU Guy replied to nurseshellyRN's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    A score of 93.3 is awesome. You scored better than 99% of people taking the test. A vast majority of people score between 67-78. Why would you want to take it
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    NCLEX RN in 3 weeks, Kaplan,HELP!!

    NICU Guy replied to Xaldin4life RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your Q trainer scores are pretty good, above 60 is where you want to be. You don't need to be above passing in all categories to pass NCLEX. You are the only one that knows what you need to work on....
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    GT continuous feeding with malfunctioning pump

    NICU Guy replied to manda691's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am assuming that the bag is larger than 1000 mL. If it was 1000mL it would have run out at 8 am like it should have. You could have titrated gravity feed at 50 mL/hr and only had 250 mL in the...
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    Interdisciplinary teams

    NICU Guy replied to nick15578's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When delegating, you have to look at the scope of practice (NCLEX world) for the LPN or NAP. If a patient requires assessment, teaching, or is unstable don't delegate to LPN. NAPs assist with direct...
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    I need advice.

    NICU Guy replied to BriarHuenefeld's topic in General Nursing

    Go to the nursing schools that you would want to apply to and see what their prerequisites are and see if there are Advanced Placement courses you can take to minimize the classes you need to take...
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    How to get into Nursing School

    NICU Guy replied to LexannLay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All nursing schools have pre-reqs before you are admitted into their nursing program. The classes that are required for each nursing school is unique, but all require Microbiology and Anatomy and...
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    Brown Mackie College

    NICU Guy replied to cbean07's topic in General Nursing

    In 2013 they had a 50% NCLEX pass rate which is very bad.
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    Need help!!!! i have failed NCLEX four times

    NICU Guy replied to tunapson's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How well are you doing answering the questions? Are there topics that you consistently get get wrong? What were the results of your previous NCLEX tests and what areas were you below
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    Horrible Clinical Experiences, Questioning if I Should Quit

    NICU Guy replied to jackieui's topic in General Students

    EXACTLY. You will have to deal with all kinds of nurses, CNAs, doctors, patients, patients' family. Time to get thick skin or find another field, but even then you will run into the same type of...
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    I PASSED

    NICU Guy posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX-RN on Friday and got my results today. 76 questions and it shut
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    Capstone project on congenital hypothyroidism

    NICU Guy replied to RNIZZY14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That was my point. It is easier to write a paper when you already have research articles on the effects of XXX on hypothyroidism rather than deciding on something and then searching for articles on...
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    Taking nclex rn in november

    NICU Guy replied to carrotcake's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Q Trainers are 7 tests. Trainer 1 & 2 are Recall/Recognition and Comprehension (75 questions) Trainer 3 adds Application questions into the test (100 q) Trainer 4 & 5 are Comprehension,...
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    Taking nclex rn in november

    NICU Guy replied to carrotcake's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The $299 is q bank only, no q trainers. The q trainers are not worth the extra
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    Taking nclex rn in november

    NICU Guy replied to carrotcake's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RN Qbank is $299 NCLEX-RN Qbank | Kaplan Nursing RN Review on demand (qbank, qtrainers, 500 page e-book for content) $418 NCLEX-RN Review - On Demand | Kaplan Nursing The 4 day classroom Kaplan NCLEX...
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    I got a loan from this company

    NICU Guy replied to sherman_k's topic in General Nursing

    That's OK I don't need any money. I was just contacted by a rich executive in Nigeria is giving me $50 million. As soon as I send him a check for $1000 to cover the fees I will be