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  1. NCLEX review classes?????

    Rileycat posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone... I am due to graduate nursing school this May, and my teachers are really pushing the students to take review classes prior to taking the NCLEX exam. Is it really necessary to take a...

  2. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    Rileycat posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was looking at stethoscopes on-line, and some are offered in both 22" and 27" lengths. I have heard that the shorter the tube, the better the sound quality. Is there a big difference between a 22"...

  3. Difference between 22" and 27" stethoscope: Which is better?

    Rileycat replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for your input

  4. scrubs for short wide people?

    Rileycat replied to zannie's topic in General Students

    I feel your pain! My problem is that I am tall and wide. My difficulty is this...if I go to a larger size, the waist is bigger, but the butt, hips, and thighs are the same as in the smaller size....

  5. Breast Reduction

    Rileycat replied to BerryBear's topic in General Nursing

    I just saw a breast reduction on TLC (the learning channel). I missed parts of the documentary, but I saw the woman after she recovered from the procedure. She was very happy with her results and...

  6. Good clogs? For males?

    Rileycat replied to Chris-FNP's topic in General Nursing

    Where could one go about finding Birks or Danskos? I will graduate in one month and I will be working full time after I pass the NCLEX. In a previous post, many people suggested Danskos and...

  7. Oh, my aching feet!

    Rileycat posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone out there recommend a good nursing shoe? I have tried a few different shoes and have been highly disappointed. Most shoes cannot hold up to the wear and tear that I put on them and my...

  8. Oh, my aching feet!

    Rileycat replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS EVERYONE! I appreciate your

  9. BROTHER DIAGNOSED WITH EMBRYONAL CELL CARCINOMA, NON-SEMINOMATOUS: PLEASE HELP

    Rileycat posted a topic in Oncology

    Hi all... My brother, age 30, had pain and swelling in his right testicle and felt a lump. An ultrasound confirmed the presence of a mass, the testicle was removed, and a biopsy was done. The tests...

  10. returning to nusing school at 30 something

    Rileycat replied to carmen's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it! One of the honor students in my class is 48 years old. You can do

  11. New grad in OB/L&D? Opinions please.

    Rileycat replied to Rileycat's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for responding. Your opinions, advice, and encouragement are

  12. New grad in OB/L&D? Opinions please.

    Rileycat posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi everyone... I am currently in my last semester of nursing school, due to graduate in May 2001. My desire is to go into OB/L&D. Is it possible for a new grad to succeed in this area or is it...

  13. I just need to know the DX....

    Rileycat replied to daz's topic in General Nursing

    I have a scenario for y'all to solve, and I need an answer...after all, this is the homework hotline, right? There is an undergraduate nursing student suffering from self-esteem disturbance related...

  14. Brother with testicular mass: possibly cancer, please help

    Rileycat posted a topic in General Nursing

    On Monday, Feb. the 19th, my brother had an ultrasound done on his testicles (he had a lump and his testicles were swollen). A mass was found, and on Wed. the 21st the mass was removed. The doctor...

  15. Brother with testicular mass: possibly cancer, please help

    Rileycat replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    THANKS EVERYONE, FOR YOUR HELP AND

  16. Brother with testicular mass: possibly cancer, please help

    Rileycat replied to Rileycat's topic in General Nursing

    Would you happen to know the phone number for the Genito Urinary Clinic at M D Anderson Cancer Center? If not, I'm sure I can manage to find it. Thanks for your

  17. How old are you?

    Rileycat replied to Rhona's topic in General Students

    I am 29 and due to graduate in

  18. PLEASE HELP NSG STUDENT-DOSAGE/CALC

    Rileycat replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    My school had a similar test and if we did not pass it we would be dropped from the program, regardless of GPA. My advice to you is to see if there are any tutors available that understand dosage...

  19. CNA's

    Rileycat replied to Kerstin1501's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a CNA in a nursing home making $9.75/hr for registry with $1.00/hr afternoon differential and $3.00/hr weekend differential (in IL). The regular CNAs made $8-9/hr to start with the same...

  20. You know you've been a nursing student too long when...

    Rileycat replied to panda_181's topic in Nursing Humor

    You know you've been a nursing student too long when: You're not tired...You suffer from sleep pattern disturbance related to late night study sessions...related to

  21. Please help! I'm eager to hear from YOU!

    Rileycat replied to Born 2 B In OB's topic in General Nursing

    Michele... I am a 29 y/o nursing student, due to graduate in May 2001. Congrats on your courage to go back to school and pursue nursing. I won't lie...Nursing school is tough, but with dedication,...

  22. Hourly Rate For LPNS

    Rileycat replied to thundercat LPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    For NurseJane: Where in Indiana do RNs start out with such a good base pay? I live in Lansing, IL which is right off the Indiana border and would love to work in Indiana since it is so close to me....

  23. Loans/Grants for Nursing School??

    Rileycat replied to s hart's topic in Nursing Career

    S hart: Good news! There are grants available, but don't limit yourself to just nursing grants. You don't need to be 18 and single either (I am 30 and married). I go to a community college and for...

  24. Do I have the guts?

    Rileycat replied to colleen10's topic in Nursing Career

    colleen10: I put off nursing for a long time because I wasn't sure if I had what it takes. I thought I would throw up cleaning up BMs and was fearful that I would be a chain puker if someone would...

  25. Nursing Student says hello!

    Rileycat replied to RobertJ's topic in General Nursing

    For eventsnyc: I agree with some of the others that there are many reasons for people to drop out of the nursing program. I think many people don't realize what a time commitment is involved to...