rob4546 BSN, MSN

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    A question about the PACU and arthroscopy

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

    I can understand that reading on forum pages may sound rude but I have to tell you I didn't see anything rude here. It is hard to portray feelings and emotions in words. Anyway, I have another way...
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    Need your opinion/thoughts

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

    Wouldn't do an ADN program for 32,000 like others have said. All the other variables are nearly the same. One longer for clinicals but shorter for classes. The other vise-versa. In the end it may...
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    Difference between ASN Vs. BSN?

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

    There are far too many variables at work here. You need to do some serious research about what is available in your area. I am talking about education and jobs. Be careful about where the...
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    NCLEX Question

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

    You have to be a minimally competent nurse in every
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    Trick questions?

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

    The NCLEX does not have any trick questions. It is to assess if a nurse has minimal passing standards, not to broaden your knowledge. That is what nursing school was
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    Kaplan review

    rob4546 replied to pnpmycallin2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We used Kaplan for our class review. I think it has some value, but only if you use the resources. It isn't really great on content but great for testing strategy and practice tests. The full...
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    Previous edition textbooks

    rob4546 replied to Bubbly26's topic in General Students

    Look for books on EBAY, Amazon or one of the other textbook sites. Our bookstore told me that they have no markup in books for students, but what I could buy on amazon new was much less than what...
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    Ever find you like the non-required class better?

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

    I understand your dilemma. It was really similar for me when I took those classes. Psych classes were very interesting and studying them didn't seem like work at all. Nutrition on the other hand...
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    Assumptions

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

    Computer problem, sorry. Anyway, yes it does pertain to PN test as well. Once you understand this then it isn't a big deal. You should also assume this throughout nursing school because most all...
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    Assumptions

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

    This is a very important point about the NCLEX. there are some questions in which the multiple choice answers state something like "Administer diuretics", "Provide a CPM machine", etc. When you read...
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    Are you a member of your schools NSNA?

    rob4546 replied to rmariee's topic in General Students

    Couple things I have to say about this. First, the NSNA gives you additional learning opportunities. Our state organization hold seminars twice a year and it is wonderful to listen to speakers about...
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    Courses you found useful...

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

    I will second this class. I didn't get to take it because I was taking too much anyway. I did take a EKG interpretation class from the EMS department and I found it really useful already in my job....
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    NCLEX Identification

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

    They just want the name and photo to match. You don't need to bring anything else, such as the copy of the confirmation email or ATT
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    Is it possible to obtain my BSN and work in the role of an LPN

    rob4546 replied to mmichelle93's topic in General Students

    Maybe I am missing something here. What have you been told about the differences between a LPN roll and a RN's roll? the RN has much more responsibility and scope but as far as patient contact it...
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    Clinicals & Nursing Classes

    rob4546 replied to selectivemute's topic in General Students

    Each specific program will enroll you into classes that you will take each semester. Usually you will have no choice on which classes you will take and when you will take them. The only choices I...
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    Nervous about senior year!!!!

    rob4546 replied to its_meee's topic in General Students

    Feel better? Vent away, as long as you understand that it is releasing unrealistic feelings you have gathered over the years. You made it to your senior year, you are not a push over. You must know...
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    Nursing pack and watches

    rob4546 replied to luvmysoldier's topic in General Students

    Get a watch with a thin face so that it doesn't stand off your arm too far. It will prevent being caught on tubes, wires, and sheets throughout the day. The nursing belt, pouch, etc is really a...
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    B's B's B's discouraged with those illusive A's

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

    Oof!!!! Where to start. First let me tell you, B's are not bad grades. I hear that this is lower than what you expect of yourself but this can also be destructive. Take a moment and breathe a...
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    So Stressed

    rob4546 replied to snewton10's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Talk to the admissions advisors for the nursing programs and find out how they run the admission process. Once you have this information, use it position yourself as best as possible. You may not...
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    Help!!!Conflicting Vue trick results

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

    Very sorry about the news, she shouldn't let this deter her from trying again and becoming a nurse. Not everyone passes on the first try. It is a difficult test that at times is compounded by the...
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    Help!!!Conflicting Vue trick results

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

    You know, the Pearson Vue Trick is just a trick to possibly determine if a test taker passes or fails. In now way is it 100% dependable and/or correct. There is a high probably of passing if you...
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    How a stethoscope can get stolen?

    rob4546 replied to osi2011's topic in General Students

    Let me tell you, it can happen. It isn't always around your neck. One day you will have to clean up a patient in the ICU that had a 2-Liter rectal explosion with a lower gastrointestinal bleed. Of...
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    Do you use this?

    rob4546 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Okay, I could see this though. This could hold everything I carried everyday in clinicals in one of my pockets and keep it organized. As it was for me, everything just floated in the bottom of my...
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    Is this normal??

    rob4546 replied to miri17k's topic in General Students

    This looks really similar to my semester schedules except we had Saturday and Sundays off. Every once in a while we had a "off" clinical day, but that only happened once or twice. It looks hard,...
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    Do you use this?

    rob4546 replied to cracklingkraken's topic in General Students

    Oh, I forgot. I also bring a clipboard that holds papers inside for my patient's MAR's and my