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  1. How to pass NCLEX on the 5th attempt

    I used Kaplan and a studyguide located here on allnurses. I'd like to say Kaplan helped because I passed first try with minimal questions although at the time of taking the test I remember thinking...
  2. Do you clean bedpans or throw them out?

    I love this idea! We used plastic ones in the facility that I work for. I have been doing it the way I have been taught and that is to toss it in the red bio bag. If it is urine, I will rinse it out...
  3. I once walked into a new medical position at a physicians office and said "Good morning ladies!" to two Physicians standing by the front door. I then got my a$$ completely chewed out because they were...
  4. I don't see anything wrong with this letter at all and I tend to agree with him/her. I haven't yet read other comments but I am guessing that you were one of those that was dressed unprofessional and...
  5. RN tax deductions 2015

    I am reviewing the links you provided. Claiming the expenses I paid to take my NCLEX exam is not something that I would have thought of claiming and is exactly the reason I posted this in an allnurses...
  6. RN tax deductions 2015

    @JustBeachyNurse, all the above information was helpful. Thank
  7. RN tax deductions 2015

    Please tell me where you found these lists! While it is easy to say, "go look here" or "consult a professional" I was looking more for what other RN's claim such as -gas to and from CEU's, -internet,...
  8. IV pushes

    That's awesome! I had no idea such thing
  9. IV pushes

    Exactly my
  10. Tips on what to read for the Nclex

    There is a studyguide located here on allnurses.com that I found extremely helpful. I also used Kaplan. Those are the two things I used and passed. Goodluck to
  11. Helpful Hints: Female Patient Urinary Catheter Insertion

    Great tips! I have such a hard time with female foleys. I really want to be able to do them on my own without having to ask another nurse for
  12. Ebola patient is on dialysis

    I heard that hospital is like a ghost town now. I can't say u blame the patients. I think we need to plan for the worst and hope for the best instead of just hoping for the best. I would have a hard...
  13. Nursing shoes w/Lordosis

    Danskos killed my feet! My Alegrias are extremely comfortable. I've only had them a few days though. It's so hard to be on your feet for 12+ hours without comfortable
  14. I know there are a lot of topics covering the best nursing shoes out there for nurses on their feet all day but I am just wondering if the same goes for nurses on their feet all day with lordosis. I...
  15. Nursing School Oopsies

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  16. Nursing School Oopsies

    The first time I emptied a colostomy, it went everywhere. My poor patient was so nice about it but I could tell they were irritated. My first bed bath must have taken me at least an hour. Inner...
  17. Medical Assistants being called nurses

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  18. Nursing School Oopsies

    What a great idea! I surely could have used this in school. Especially the days I drove home in tears! RN403, I LOVED your story!!!! I'll have to think of some of my silly
  19. Oh my goodness!!!!!! With all the social media out there, it will be a surprise if any of the new generation can
  20. Medical Assistants being called nurses

    That's too bad. It's terrible! I can't believe I did it that
  21. Medical Assistants being called nurses

    I totally agree with your statement about the title "nurse" not getting the respect and protection that it deserves. Us "real nurses" should do what we can to make sure it doesn't continue to lose its...
  22. Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    Not all states allow quick results. California for one, does
  23. Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    They changed their website? My friend just tested the other day...got the good pop up and found out she
  24. Taking pictures on nurses without permission

    I'm sorry but I just don't think it's a big deal. I think the focus is on their family member more than
  25. Hi! I am fairly new to this site and was just wondering if someone would be kind enough to explain the difference between HESI, ATI, and NCLEX. I am in the nursing program and we currently do reviews...