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  1. Question about nursing in Australia: opportunities

    StVitusDanceRN posted a topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Hello, as I read these posts I'm wondering about opportunities for nursing in Australia. I know line everywhere else in the world the so called shortage just doesn't seem to be there. My question...

  2. Marijuana and Nursing School

    StVitusDanceRN replied to heather19's topic in General Students

    I for one have never tried it. Been around people who have done it and did not care for their laid back high most of the time. I have seen some react in a erratic way and become violent. Why did I...

  3. Cardiac/Tele Apps

    StVitusDanceRN replied to 2bNurseCai's topic in General Students

    There are several applications iTunes and Google play. You can practice easily when you have a few minutes. Remember regular, rate and measurements. No one will expect you to interpret strips on...

  4. Just Got Denied at VA for New Grad Program

    StVitusDanceRN replied to kalevra's topic in Government, Military

    Kalvera- I find your attitude a little troubling. I understand you are angry but you are also coming across like your entitled. Yes you are a veteran and are given points towards the application...

  5. How to properly measure intervals in an EKG

    StVitusDanceRN replied to healthcare4life's topic in Cardiac

    As far as measuring out PR intervals I measure the first clear one and then marched them out to check for regularity. Any changes then I started looking for other

  6. How to properly measure intervals in an EKG

    StVitusDanceRN replied to healthcare4life's topic in Cardiac

    Just remember the small boxes are .04sec and the large are .20sec when measuring use a good set of calipers. In a pinch I use a post it note and mark for measurements. In the ICU where I used to...

  7. Hi,friends

    StVitusDanceRN replied to Anamaria88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They are all pretty good. I used a combination of Saunders and the made easy series. Good

  8. Can you get into Nursing School with an "Expunged" criminal record in California?

    StVitusDanceRN replied to Santos916's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    That one will be tough. Best to speak to an attorney and the

  9. Pearson Vue Trick and Official Results.

    StVitusDanceRN replied to sunshinee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As far as I have researched the trick works. There has been some who get like a pending result but that is because there is a problem with their paperwork.

  10. Nclex prep-only read the correct answer?

    StVitusDanceRN replied to lifewithkids's topic in General Students

    I don't think that would help since the test questions are not found anywhere else. So memorizing answers won't help. You need to understand what the question is actually asking and choose the best...

  11. emergency prepared

    StVitusDanceRN replied to rayea's topic in Emergency

    You did great stopping to help. However, with t a trauma such as this I would have had him lie still and held C-spine and applied pressure to the head wound. Giving aspirin could have been the wrong...

  12. First 2 weeks in nursing school

    StVitusDanceRN replied to palamino98's topic in General Students

    Oh just wait the fun is just beginning! Good luck you will do

  13. 47.5 on hurst qreview totally devastated

    StVitusDanceRN replied to icandothis09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes there still is. Work through the practice questions and make sure you are under standing what they are asking. Get your self an NCLEX MADE EASY book and take their tests. The seem a littler easy...

  14. Are NP online degree frowned upon?

    StVitusDanceRN replied to ickc22's topic in Advanced Practice

  15. A little too proud to be a nurse?

    StVitusDanceRN replied to joyfullpn's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    There is nothing wrong with being proud of what you do. Makes you sometimes wish there were more. I make fun of the local fire fighters for always having some kind of FD stuf. But is done in a loving...

  16. UK RN IV training for Australia

    StVitusDanceRN replied to VickyMcSkimming's topic in General World

    Thank you for replying did not know that. As member of the UK is it easier for you to make the move to Australia? Or do you have to go through all the paperwork like say someone like mefrom the...

  17. ED Cheat sheet?

    StVitusDanceRN replied to MILOBRI's topic in Emergency

    I always carry a note pad (left over habit from previous career. Police officer) but alot of times I just end up writing on my hand ( hold over from my time on the helicopter) its there and then I...

  18. UK RN IV training for Australia

    StVitusDanceRN replied to VickyMcSkimming's topic in General World

    Just a quick question: do RNs in the UK not normally do IVs as part.of there regular scope of practice? Just asking as a RN from the states. I am considering moving to Australia in a couple of years....

  19. Memorization in microbiology

    StVitusDanceRN replied to Dezi919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is some. You have to memorize your procedures like staining and what it relates to. Keep good notes and you will do

  20. Gangrene nursing diagnosis

    StVitusDanceRN replied to rxjm01's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Ineffective cardiac output is his hr is 20. He has some serious perfusion issues going

  21. 47.5 on hurst qreview totally devastated

    StVitusDanceRN replied to icandothis09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't stress to much. I did practice tests and was only scoring in the 60s and I passed no

  22. NCLEX-RN Exam!!

    StVitusDanceRN replied to sgv2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have heard of people taking the test more than twice. My understanding of you are getting all 265 questions and not passing then it could be not answering the SATA questions correctly. But you...

  23. Nursing school IS rigorous

    StVitusDanceRN replied to sjalv's topic in General Students

    To all of you in school or soon be starting school. It is tough and VERY time consuming. But you can get through it. You just need to find the learning style that works for you and sick with it. I...

  24. Frustrated new grad

    StVitusDanceRN replied to schnookimz's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I did my classes in person. But there is online portions that they expect you to do before class. And there are all kinds of review programs for reading

  25. Call back from staffing specialist, but no interview scheduled

    StVitusDanceRN replied to korlaRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Yes I applied to a healthcare system online and about two weeks later a recruiter called and did a phone interview and then told me it would be forwarded to a HR person. Didn't hear anything for about...