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    I failed Pathophysiology!

    christvs replied to robin29860's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There were many students in my BSN program who failed one class but then repeated it and ended up graduating. Best of luck to you!
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    RN's out of school for at least 1 year

    christvs replied to Ashes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May '05 with my BSN. I've been working for five months on a med/surg/tele unit & I really do like my position. I think it helps that I was a float pool CNA in the same hospital for...
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    Whadja Get For Xmas From Hubbie?

    christvs replied to grad2009's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got 4 DVDs, a new calendar, and a bunch of lotions and soaps and baskets from Bath and Body Works from my hubby. :) I bought him a sweater, necktie, cologne, hat, gloves and a gift certificate to...
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    I don't think I want to be a nurse

    christvs replied to caholbr's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. I'm a new RN (graduated May 2005). I think you should take NCLEX because you have your ADN already and have come this far. Once you pass your NCLEX, why not consider taking a job in psych or L...
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    Why am I so impatient?!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I applied to UMASS Grad School of Nursing-I really want to go there more than anything! Good luck to you too as you join me in waiting! :)
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    Have my 1st interview...practice questions??

    christvs replied to shortstuff31117's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some: What are your goals? Where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years? What is your nursing philosophy? What are your strengths? Weaknesses? Why should we hire you for this position? Why do...
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    horrible test

    christvs replied to sora-sora's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was convinced I failed too when I took it in July-but I passed. Nearly everyone I know who took it all think they failed, and they all passed! So don't throw in the towel just yet-we'll keep our...
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    I passed

    christvs replied to lexus380's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How awesome!
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    Will a Masters Help

    christvs replied to misttampa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I originally went to school for biology and received my BS and MS in biological sciences. After working in research I then decided to pursue nursing. I chose to attend a traditional 4 year BSN...
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    Meds you hate to give....

    christvs replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    The one med I HATE giving is potassium pills-especially when the patient is elderly. The reason is one that you all probably already guessed: the size of the pill! They always look accusingly at me...
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    Day in the life of a Med/Surge LPN

    christvs replied to nursesaideBen's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    On the med/surg/tele unit I work on LPNs can do everything RNs can do except: hang blood transfusions, push IV meds, do the initial assessments on new patients, take telephone orders, and cannot touch...
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    I have a CNA question

    christvs replied to Randalyn's topic in General Nursing

    I would say try to work in a clinic or work per diem. At my hospital if you work per diem you only have to work 2 weekend days a
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    Which Hospital in Mass?

    christvs replied to ER_RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just want to add that I worked as a nursing assistant for 2.5 years at UMASS-Memorial Medical Center (Memorial Campus) in Worcester, and then did numerous student nurse clinicals there, and now for...
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    New Grad Boston Rn's Making $55/hr??!!

    christvs replied to lisa41rn's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hmm, that seems a tad bit high! I'm a new RN & I work at UMASS-Memorial in Worcester & they pay us newbies $24.33/hour to start plus $3/hour more for evenings, $5/hour more for nights, and...
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    Why am I so impatient?!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Maybe some of you who are also waiting to hear if you got into grad school programs can post here & let me know how you're dealing with the waiting! :)
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    GRE's

    christvs replied to krisssy's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I think it totally depends on the school. My grad school only requires a combined score of 800 but someone else on another thread said that her school requires applicants to get an 1100. So you should...
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    I was proud of my nursing judgement last night!

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've only been an RN for 5 months now & although I feel like I know what's going on most of the time, I still have many times when I just doubt myself and my knowledge. Anyhow, last night one of...
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    How do physicians decide whether to order IV heparin drips or SC heparin for patients

    christvs posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi! I'm a new RN & I was wondering how docs decide to order IV continuous heparin drip versus SC heparin for a pt? I'm just curious.
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    December graduates

    christvs replied to NCgirl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I graduated in May 2005. I think it's awesome that you're going on a cruise after graduation. I took some time off between passing NCLEX and starting my job. It's so nice to have some time to yourself...
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    To study group of not to study group...

    christvs replied to Student_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was in a study group maybe 5 times in nursing school, but they did not help me at all. I received straight As in nursing school, and the two girls who were in my study group probably wanted me there...
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    RN's vs. Students @ clinicals

    christvs replied to NJNursing's topic in General Students

    I am a new RN (graduated in May 2005) and when I see nursing students on our unit, I try my best to remember what it was like to be a student & I also remember having not-so nice nurses in my...
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    New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    christvs replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm just curious, what is an "alpha" nurse? Do you mean someone who has worked in the ICU for ages? Thanks!
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    I'm drowning and I hate everything!!!

    christvs replied to jeepgirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Jeppgirl, it sounds like you have so much going on that even if you truly do like school, you just have so much on your plate right now that it is overwhelming. No wonder you are asking yourself if...
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    I took the GRE today & did so well!!!!!! Yippee!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I studied for the GRE over the course of about 2 months. I probably studied a few hours at a time, 2 or 3 days a week. I bought two GRE prep books: one is by Barron's and the other is a Princeton...
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    I took the GRE today & did so well!!!!!! Yippee!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    The GRE exam stands for Graduate Record Examination. It is an exam that some (not all) graduate programs require you to take as part of the application process. Some of the schools will simply require...