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  1. NICU Guy

    I want to be a nurse~~~!!!

    NICU Guy replied to rainbow0630's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My advice is to look into ABSN programs since you have a BS already. Find out what pre-reqs they require. If you are missing some then take those and see how much it boosts your GPA. If there are...
  2. NICU Guy

    So confused on how to get into a nursing program

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

    My school admits you as "NURSING- NON DESIGNATED". Once you have completed all the general education credits and the nursing pre-reqs (A&P 1 and 2, Micro, Chem, Gen. Psych., Developmental Psych.)...
  3. NICU Guy

    bánh trung thu giá tốt

    NICU Guy replied to banh_trung_thu's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Per the websites TOS: "You may not post for marketing or commercial research. Marketing / Research is strictly prohibited and member's account may be closed immediately. Research in the context...
  4. NICU Guy

    Experience

    NICU Guy replied to classy923's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    During clinicals I think that people that have sales or waitressing experience have an easier time. They are used to talking to strangers (patients). As for medical knowledge, yes the students...
  5. NICU Guy

    Going back to school... some questions about nursing.

    NICU Guy replied to esca0417's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most Dr offices have very few RNs, couple LPNs, and mostly Medical assistants. Hospitals are getting away from LPNs and using only RNs (BSN) in metro areas and PCTs. You can work rural hospitals...
  6. NICU Guy

    LVN-BSN at ISU in California Issues and Updates

    NICU Guy replied to misspinkmeow's topic in Indiana State University

    I am in ISU's campus based ABSN program. I have seen several students from California at ISU College of Nursing. I am assuming that they are part of the 141 students that Cal State and Sonoma State...
  7. NICU Guy

    I want to be an RN in California

    NICU Guy replied to hana0613's topic in School, College Programs

    Why not get your BSN in WV? Take the NCLEX-RN in WV and then apply for license in
  8. NICU Guy

    Answer asap plsssssssssss

    NICU Guy replied to stephanie11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not that Esme and GrnTea need to be defended, but they spend a considerable amount of their time helping students with their homework. As been stated by them and many others in the Student Assistance...
  9. NICU Guy

    Is this travel contract resonable or am I being low balled

    NICU Guy replied to BMTnurse07's topic in Travel

    You are also getting a $427/wk Per Diem (non-traveling nurses don't get Per Diem). If you add that into your hourly wage it's $31.65/
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    O2 flow...

    NICU Guy replied to deadrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Standard nasal cannula The standard nasal cannula delivers an inspiratory oxygen fraction (FI,O2) of 24-40% at supply flows ranging from 1-5 L-min. The formula is FI,O2 = 20% + (4 × oxygen litre...
  11. NICU Guy

    When to apply for an Accelerated BSN program

    NICU Guy replied to acaixguard's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    My ABSN program has only one start date (summer). We are only the 3rd class (first 2 had less than 30 students) and the first to max out at 30 students, so there isn't the demand yet for a second...
  12. NICU Guy

    AA Degree Help Needed!

    NICU Guy replied to missdanielle92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would think so. They will probably give you the points for the degree with the stipulation that if you don't graduate they will deduct those points. You might want to call them to make sure. They...
  13. NICU Guy

    AA Degree Help Needed!

    NICU Guy replied to missdanielle92's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I take the 1 credit and get the degree. On your application put AA degree in Biology pending completion in Dec.
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    my Teas V scores & a question

    NICU Guy replied to myangel167's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    The test is the same. The program is just for reference on your test results where it says "Mean- program" and "Percentile- Program" that indicates how did versus other test takers in that program...
  15. NICU Guy

    Need Advice please help

    NICU Guy replied to lostgurl307's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I hope that the schools that you plan to apply to don't require an
  16. NICU Guy

    Help w/pediatric care plan

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

    My comment wasn't intended to be rude. I am just trying to help you get a better grade. Pain is usually the default diagnosis that students use when they start writing care plans. My belief is that...
  17. NICU Guy

    Help w/pediatric care plan

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

    There are many other choices for a care plan on a patient that had major cranial reconstruction other than pain that are higher on the priority
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    Medication in capsules or powder form

    NICU Guy replied to ElaneLayson's topic in Patient Medications

    It comes in different dosages. DIFLUCAN Tablets: Pink trapezoidal tablets containing 50, 100, or 200 mg of fluconazole are packaged in bottles or unit dose blisters. The 150 mg fluconazole tablets...
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    Getting your BSN via online-only.. possible?

    NICU Guy replied to Ragana's topic in School, College Programs

    My ABSN program (Indiana State) is 15 months (summer, fall, spring, summer), so 16 months is manageable. The most intense semesters are the summers because you are cramming an entire semester into 3...
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    Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

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

    My favorite mantra: "Those who have nothing to hide, hide nothing" Dr. Phil Obviously you have made amends to your transgressions and chose to clean up your life. The Cali. BON agreed. You shouldn't...
  21. NICU Guy

    Working in hospitals

    NICU Guy replied to ant2cory's topic in General Students

    Don't quit your job just to take a pay cut to work at a hospital. CNA/PCT experience when applying for a RN job is not that crucial since you are working at a dental office. I would take a weekend...
  22. NICU Guy

    Pharmacology and Pathophysiology before Nursing School?

    NICU Guy replied to Vincent_'s topic in General Students

    Starting the ABSN program in the summer is like merging with traffic on the Autobahn, if you don't get up to speed quickly, you get left in the dust. It caused me to get organized about tests and...
  23. NICU Guy

    How can I start gaining experience?

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

    If you want hands on patient care, the only option for you is as a cna or pct at a hospital or nursing home. Once you have taken your first nursing course (with clinicals) some hospitals have...
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    Will they contact State Board

    NICU Guy replied to chinadoll1's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes they will report it to the BON. She will need to list that she was fired on all applications for jobs and the renewal of her license. The board will decide if she needs remedial training with a...
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    How can I start gaining experience?

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

    CNA or equivalent (patient care tech) at a hospital or nursing home or unit secretary at a hospital (not hands on but you get to see what the nurses