rob4546 BSN, MSN

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    Applying to a program in my city and the completion rate is 47% this year

    rob4546 replied to Mav1995's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello, Mav. I can understand how the pass rates can be concerning, but I think that you are not putting it into perspective. I am a nursing program instructor and see mostly entry-level students. On...
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    Registered nurse

    rob4546 replied to Cesar jaramillo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is interesting to think of working as a nurse and being worried about negatively impacting a patient's health. I have made mistakes; all nurses have because we are human. But the best way to...
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    Registered nurse

    rob4546 replied to Cesar jaramillo's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello Cesar, it is great to hear that you are looking into nursing as a career change. Nursing has been difficult but rewarding for me and I believe it can be wonderful for you also. I was a...
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    Doesn't pre-requisites GPA matter after got into a school?

    rob4546 replied to BloodSweatTears's topic in General Students

    I have not read your previous submissions to determine your temperament, but I will give you my opinion as an instructor. I am the first instructor the student sees in our program. I do not much...
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    First semester of RN program fundamentals/foundations diseases

    rob4546 replied to Izzy12's topic in General Students

    Medical math and nursing math is not difficult. Using this math in differing situations is difficult. Medical math is just addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. We highly suggest all...
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    First semester of RN program fundamentals/foundations diseases

    rob4546 replied to Izzy12's topic in General Students

    If you have taken Pharmacology, then you should be okay. In Fundamentals, we cover the administration of medications. Of course, this is our
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    First semester of RN program fundamentals/foundations diseases

    rob4546 replied to Izzy12's topic in General Students

    Nursing school is just as hard as you make it. It is challenging, but being hard is a relative term. In our program, Pharmacology is a course to be taken with Fundamentals. Beginning Pharmacology...
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    First semester of RN program fundamentals/foundations diseases

    rob4546 replied to Izzy12's topic in General Students

    Hello Izzy, congratulations on entering nursing school. I am an instructor who teaches this course for a nursing school in my area. Because I may not teach at the school you are entering, this...
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    Advice to educator position

    rob4546 replied to sh3rylanne's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    First of all, congratulations on your achievement. It takes work and dedication to obtain higher education. I don't know all areas or situations, but I believe that securing a teaching position...
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    Advice on next step on Nursing Journey?

    rob4546 replied to FutureNurseSL90's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am not sure if anyone here can answer this question. You will need to bring your transcript to the select BSN and ADN programs and ask what credits will transfer in to their program. This will...
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    NCLEX and Diabetes

    rob4546 replied to macaroniandnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello DiabeticNurse101. I would not request special accommodations as they can take months to be approved, delaying your possible testing date. It is EBP that students should take the NCLEX as soon...
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    Student Preparedness

    rob4546 posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This may be the wrong location for this thread but I was hoping to get some input. I am finishing my first year as a new nurse educator and have had issues with students being prepared for class....
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    Student Preparedness

    rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I believe that this is also what I am up against. We are in an impoverished area which also affects education. Many of my students do not have the student skills necessary at the collegiate level....
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    Student Preparedness

    rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is a great idea. I tried it once, and it negatively impacted their grade. I want to implement this so that it might reinforce the material without consequences. I know this sounds...
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    Student Preparedness

    rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Yes, but I am applying my morals and values to current students. I would be frightened not to be prepared for class or miss assignments. This may be one of MY problems. I agree; I dismissed...
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    Student Preparedness

    rob4546 replied to rob4546's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Wonderful, thanks for the response. It does state 4-5 hours for class prep in my syllabus, but the performance has shown me that this is not happening. The five students that currently are excelling...
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    Free test banks online

    rob4546 replied to PathosMod's topic in General Students

    I want to caution you not to go down the easy path. Seeking varied questions is fine but do not try to seek the questions that might show up on the exam. Any good instructor will notice a drastic...
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    Bad Clinical Experience Today

    rob4546 replied to j0622's topic in General Students

    I do not know if your preceptor did this on purpose and allow you to fail. There are nurses like this and it baffles me. I will tell you what I tell my students, "this person showed you the type of...
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    Detroit ED Nurses refuse to work without more help, ordered to leave by Administration

    rob4546 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Disaster Preparation

    This article sounds very unreal. In the ICU, the number of patients I have ever cared for at one time was three. That was a long hard night, I don't think I ever sat down. How do 2 nurses take care...
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    Wanting an affordable/convenient education, not just a piece of paper

    rob4546 replied to jlh18's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I attended GCU, which by some descriptions would be considered a large Brick and Mortar university that offers online and distance learning. I was not impressed with what I learned, but not sure why....
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    Exhausted; I want a way out.

    rob4546 replied to KalipsoRed21's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry. I do not know what to say but I am sorry. I am in a similar position about the nursing position. I wish I can provide I information that would help but I cannot. I empathize with you...
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    Shut Off At 75!

    rob4546 replied to schoolforever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just relax and wait for your score. Have a drink and smile because there is nothing you can do about it now. I cannot be sure, but only seeing 75 questions is a good indicator that you have passed....
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    Nurse Residency Programs?

    rob4546 replied to HairyPoppins's topic in General Students

    At my facility, you have no choice. When you are hired, either a new grad or with some experience, you must enroll in the residency program. If you have more than 2 years prior experience you only...
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    265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

    rob4546 replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had planned this long post that would have been mean spirited, but now I cannot do it. Passed with 75 questions in a little more than 1.5 hours. I would correlate this set of facts with how these...
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    Got email 1 day after my NCLEX Exam with RN License # means i passed the exam?

    rob4546 replied to 8smerynams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Go to the DORA Colorado website and verify your license. I never received an email like that when I passed but it has been a while ago and things change. If you did pass then