rob4546 BSN, MSN

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    Placement hours- what is better?

    rob4546 replied to May110's topic in General Students

    Do the 12's and just get it done..... Something similar happened in my third semester and I chose to do extra time/extra clinicals early and for the last month I had no clinicals at all!! Made...
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    Just need a vent...

    rob4546 replied to studentnursemon86's topic in General Students

    Let it out, let it out. I think many of us have similar funny/gut wrenching stories throughout our nursing school experiences. I can remember after I finished my first year we all knew that we would...
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    Today was my first day of my LPN program. :)

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

    First of all, I wouldn't worry about the guy next to you unless he interrupts with useless information and questions. I was a loud, talkative guy in our class but I always spoke up to clarify and ask...
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    How long for physical liscense??

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

    I was just wondering, why can't you apply for jobs before you get the physical license? I assume that you can get the license number for the CA BoN and use that number on any and all job...
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    I need help on Kaplan q bank

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

    The above response is totally correct. Reading the rationales will make it really easy if you see this question again, but overall it will enhance your understanding of the content behind the...
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    sat testers!!!!

    rob4546 replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So jlynn167, did you check? I hope the good pop-up stays true for
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    sat testers!!!!

    rob4546 replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is 48 hours from around the start of the test. There is some fluctuation by either an hour or two before or after. It doesn't matter on the day (available on weekends as well as weekdays), but if...
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    Ideas for a thank you gift?

    rob4546 replied to remotefuse's topic in General Students

    I have to commend you on your thoughtful expression of gratitude. It is people like you that I love working with. I think a gift card would be great, but the basket of cookies sounds like an...
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    Nursing Kit for a First Year Student

    rob4546 replied to RNfouts's topic in General Students

    Pick up a few dry erase markers. I always had one and when my assigned nurse couldn't find hers she appreciated that I had one for her. Now that I am a nurse I hope my assigned student will have a...
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    I want to be a nurse but I'm not huge on western medicine?

    rob4546 replied to humboldt13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it would be wonderful for you to learn "western medicine". You will get the chance to learn both in nursing school, because much of nursing is about interventions that we can do to treat or...
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    FYI for those using Calculate with Confidence

    rob4546 replied to pmabraham's topic in General Students

    For the most part all of evolve's (Elsever's) books come with online extra resources for free. I always thought that it was neat to find freebies. Some text's are better than others, but for the...
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    Is it normal to not know your clinical location until the first day of class..

    rob4546 replied to Kandake's topic in General Students

    I think it would be best to just relax, there may be many forces at play here. I know I would always be upset that I didn't get the clinical schedule when classes started, but clinicals usually...
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    conflicting info...

    rob4546 replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For the NCLEX (and Kaplan) pain is never the priority, even though it is a priority in the real world. Pain is only a priority on the exams if it directly causes the health concern. Read the stem of...
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    What Watch to choose?

    rob4546 replied to Roxannee's topic in General Students

    Looked up Baby G watch on Amazon.... 60-140 dollars on a watch for school? I wouldn't. I went to walmart and got a 12.95 watch with a second hand. You would not believe what is going to get on it!...
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    Is it worth it? My tuition is high.

    rob4546 replied to rsharif27's topic in General Students

    Yikes, that is a lot of money. Is it a good decision? This is something that you will need to figure out for yourself. Where I am there was a local Community College/Junior College that afforded my...
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    HESI vs Kaplan

    rob4546 replied to smoup's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    This might be a difficult question to answer. I too started with HESI and then my program changed to Kaplan. I too had a problem at first, but then I got into the Kaplan groove and started doing...
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    Bad Pop-up and Still passed??

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

    That is too bad, but not the end of the world. Take some time to grieve, kick the cat or something, and then get back on the horse and start studying again. You can do this, this can be
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    Precepting question

    rob4546 replied to nursinghopeful2013's topic in General Students

    This pretty much sums it up. You are really never alone with patient care. You have a nurse you are assigned to and they are there to make sure you the patient is taking care of and to further your...
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    Getting hired from clinicals in Nevada

    rob4546 replied to PrayingToPass's topic in General Students

    I cannot speak for Nevada, but I can tell you of my experience in my hometown. Before graduation I was asked to apply for a position in the surgical center. This unit is one of the most wanted...
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    Kaplan content lectures...

    rob4546 replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "Anxiety is already setting in " Please find some way to work on this..... I think this is a major roadblock for taking the NCLEX for the first time, second time, third time..... Every time! We...
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    First Time CPR Certification

    rob4546 replied to NiftyGirl2014's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Or not so politely....... Prepare if you want, but it is more of an interactive class. Do all the skills, don't just watch. Fairly easy
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    Bad Pop-up and Still passed??

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

    Colorado test taker here as well. The quick results are usually available 48 hours after the testing time, no matter the day of the week. If you took the test on Thursday at 8:00 then check for the...
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    How many nursing students secure jobs in the US?

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

    I can understand being protective, but a gut feeling just doesn't make me excited. Doing research in her area might be a better move. All areas are different but in my area there are many jobs. It...
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    Career Switchers

    rob4546 replied to SU2013's topic in General Students

    I was a mechanic for 20 some years. Hated every minute of it, but it was what I needed to do at the time to provide for my family. After a falling out with others at the family business, I quit and...
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    Pt reports pain not being managed to charge RN.

    rob4546 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry didn't realize. I just remember a question like that and thought the same thing. If I remember correctly there was more to the question that shifted the priority from the patient to the nurse....