rob4546 BSN, MSN

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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....
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    KAPLAN DOWN?

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

    Also I have found that if you have a slow internet connection you will have problems or won't be able to use most of the
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    Pt reports pain not being managed to charge RN.

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

    Can you post the complete question? This is somewhat familiar to me but I think there was more information in the question that was important to the outcome. If I remember correctly it had to do...
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    Kaplan practice exams

    rob4546 replied to Stdntnurse101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do have a couple suggestions. First, for every question you get wrong and the few you used critical thinking to answer and got correct, read over the rationale and understand why the answer is the...
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    What books are really necessary for nursing school?

    rob4546 replied to dee789's topic in General Students

    If I were to do it over again I would purchase the drug book, IV drug book, Nanda nursing Diagnosis book, and the core books. Now the extraneous core books like OB/Peds and Psych I would rent. All...
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    When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

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

    Actually, look around because I know of at least one that does. They allow dual enrollment while you are doing your ADN program. Don't know if it is available everywhere. I couldn't imagine doing...
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    Kaplan practice exams

    rob4546 replied to Stdntnurse101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They are all new questions, not part of the Qbank. I did the first, but didn't do the rest. From what I hear the last one (4th) is all alternate questions and a real pain in the rear end. When do...
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    When I first got accepted into a local ADN program, I was excited... However

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

    I couldn't imagine being on a wait list for any amount of time. If your GPA isn't outstanding then it could be some time before you get entry. In that case I believe that you would be able to finish...
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    Quick Results in 48 Hours?

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

    It varies. Mine was up 30-45 minutes before the 48 hour window (from the appointment time) and I have heard of people having to wait a few hours after the appointment time. No I don't think it will...
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    BSN programs are harder than ADN

    rob4546 replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    I am making an assumption that you are talking about the Nursing Diploma entry into an RN not ADN or BSN programs. I can't say anything about those types of programs because I have never seen one in...
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    kaplan - worth it?

    rob4546 replied to SN2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are so many ways to look at this subject. To know for sure I believe we would have to know how you were prepared in nursing school. Do you have a firm grasp on the content? Did you practice...
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    BSN programs are harder than ADN

    rob4546 replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    Wouldn't that be subjective? Do you find that true for most of the programs in the country? The ADN program I graduated from was fairly tough. Out of nearly 30 that started only 10 graduated. I...
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    NCLEX and Kaplan

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

    I will await your results. I think you should do the Q1-Q3 trainers, and I know they are content based and not passing level questions. They will however help train you in noticing the important...
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    Note to Management About Appreciation of Preceptor

    rob4546 replied to UCAFblue's topic in General Students

    I never wrote a letter to management, but I did write a lengthy thank you card to my preceptor. I let her know what impact she had on my education and success. I gave examples of how she promoted my...
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    Is it *that* hard for everyone??

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

    This was me, and I did feel guilty at times. To make up for it I was continually helping my friends and whoever asked for help understand the information. In turn I believe it made me understand the...
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    Is nursing right for me?

    rob4546 replied to coni54's topic in General Students

    For some people it will always be somewhat uncomfortable to touch people, especially in the way that we have to at times. Today I had to lift skin folds off a young woman so that I could inspect LAP...
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    What's the best electronic device for Nursing School?

    rob4546 replied to Sbrewer777's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Guess I wasn't the only one thinking this way. I was personally going to say a watch with a second
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    I need help

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

    I can't tell you that there are jobs every where for new nurses because it may be location specific. I hear that California isn't a great place for a new nurse. In my area, there are many jobs open...
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    "The calling."

    rob4546 replied to grrl77's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Like you I chose nursing because I really like to take care of people. I also was an extrovert but besides that it was really a practical decision. There are many fields in nursing and if I am...
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    Dealing with well-meaning but stupid questions?

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

    I don't have a come back at all, and I have been asked similar questions from my family members. All I say is: "I did this to help people and earn a respectable wage." Being a MD or PA would give me...
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    Good pop up but not on BON

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

    In CA there is no quick results, from what I have read. The pearson vue trick is not 100% accurate. I would relax, but if it makes you happy continue to study a little. Watch the BoN website and/or...
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    Tattoos/piercings?

    rob4546 replied to livelovelaugh1396's topic in General Students

    The program I went through wouldn't allow any of this. You would have to cover the tattoo and the piercing with some type of bandage. The hair wouldn't be allowed at all. They were pretty strict...
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    Should I take A&P and medical terminogy at the same time?

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

    Medical terminology was a really easy course. It was a prerequisite for my program and didn't mind the easy A. I spent almost no time studying for that