Race Mom ASN, RN

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  1. Race Mom

    CCSN Selection Criteria

    Race Mom replied to tccjknv's topic in Nevada Nursing

    There is a study guide for the NLN by MacDonald that is really good. It covers the entire exam, has quite a few practice tests too. I used it and scored enough to get some extra points towards...
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    best paid

    Race Mom replied to bashy's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Tay, you may want to post your question about Houston on the "Texas" forum. You posted in regards to a question that was posed for "Nevada". You may not get any good info from us Nevadans. Good...
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    Las Vegas Strike?

    Race Mom replied to k_cole21's topic in Nevada Nursing

    reviewjournal.com -- News - HEALTH CARE LABOR RIFT: Nurses to return to
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    Las Vegas Strike?

    Race Mom replied to k_cole21's topic in Nevada Nursing

    las vegas sun: measuring health care my mouth is still dropped on this one! read a quote from the article in the paper below... ann savin, system director for quality for the valley health system,...
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    Would reapplying to a nursing school be frowned on?

    Race Mom replied to jlhalloween's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I attended nursing school in 2002. I had to w/d during 1st semester due to family (kids were too young). I waited too long to be reinstated, but I reapplied and am finishing up my 2nd semester! The...
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    Nursing Assessment Paper

    Race Mom replied to FtMrsDocDom's topic in General Students

    I bought the program on eazypaper.com and NEVER really have to worry about my papers being APA. It does it all for you! Best $40 I ever spent!!! They have a free 2 day trial. Use it for the next...
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    I failed dosage and calculations

    Race Mom replied to keldel's topic in General Students

    Our school gives you a piece of paper for the formula with an example and two 10 question practice tests. We didn't get any prior instruction on it, had to have it done before lab, then went over any...
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    Does your hospital require someone to check the car seat for newborn???

    Race Mom replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

    When I volunteered at a hospital, I SEVERAL times had to instruct parents on how to adjust the straps, hook the seat in, etc. I don't know if it was in my scope of "volunteer". I didn't ask. I was...
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    Mental Health Assessment Guide(need help)

    Race Mom replied to lab211's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    We were advised to just approach them like anyone at a social setting. The old one-talk about the weather What have you been doing today? The important thing is to not go right into your...
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    What is the hardest exam you've ever taken?

    Race Mom replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Ahhh, I have the dreaded Respiratory Test on
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    Paired with horrible nurse today

    Race Mom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    Wow, Boonersmom! I'm in med/surg 1 also and I have been trying to find a way to be better organized. I am an organization freak! My clinical starts at 0645 and on the floor by 0700. We get report...
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    Dosage Calculations

    Race Mom replied to minnielynn's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    30 monkeys Laughed at 1 old zebra 8 dozen roses, 2 Turkeys, 6 tums. 30 mL's = 1 oz. = 8 dr (drams) = 2 Tbs = 6 tsp That's one that always sticks with me! They're all equivalent. So if you had that...
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    Paired with horrible nurse today

    Race Mom replied to BoonersmomRN's topic in General Students

    It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyways. What a horrid example of a nurse! Some people just don't know when to change careers. The McDonald's near my house hires only rude people, with no...
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    Cultural Diversity

    Race Mom replied to amp13071's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is all I could find. http://www.ggalanti.com/cultural_profiles.html Or try this one...another student asking this question with responses......
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    Dosage Calculations - when to round up!

    Race Mom replied to trulypampered's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Lisa Your email addy I have must be old. Email me your new one!
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    Stages of infection?

    Race Mom replied to TruDivaRN's topic in General Students

    This is a direct quote from Potter's Fundamentals of Nursing: "Course of Infection by Stage" Incubation PeriodInterval between entrance of pathogen into body and appearance of first symptoms (e.g.,...
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    CCSN Selection Criteria

    Race Mom replied to tccjknv's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hey Carrie! I'm already in the program, but had a few friends that applied for Fall 06. One said the cut off was 21 the other said 23. They had over 800 applicants! I know that the chances are...
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    Advice for a student?

    Race Mom replied to wesk702's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I don't know anything about financial aide, just getting ready to apply for it myself. Good luck to you with your app! This fall semester had over 800 apps with 23 points being the cutoff...
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    J&J Tribute to Nurses Videos--MUST-SEE!

    Race Mom replied to RDH-NrsgStudent's topic in General Nursing

    They showed the 1st one at my orientation. No one could watch it! We were all fiddling with our pens, reading things, whatever we could do to keep from crying! I loved it enough to order one from...
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    The most horrible things instuctor's say...

    Race Mom replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, it's time to admit it...I'm one of those students who will argue a test question. I don't do it for each test, nor do I mention it infront of any students. I make sure all of my ducks are in a...
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    Freaking out!

    Race Mom replied to vegnurse21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am laughing my rear off! You said you are 20 and drinking but nothing illegal. Isn't drinking illegal if you are under 21 where you are from? I am totally playing with you, no harmful pretense...
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    Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    Race Mom replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    To my 1st semester Fundamentals teachers (had 2), "Thank you for only teaching 1st semester. See ya!" To my 1st semester Lab & Clinical instructor (had the same teacher for both): "Thank you for...
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    Nap

    Race Mom replied to dubkaf's topic in General Nursing

    congrats!!! :yelclap: :yeah: :w00t: :yeah: :yelclap: that is so great! i sent you a pm
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    Nap

    Race Mom replied to dubkaf's topic in General Nursing

    Which hospital are you interviewing with? I'm trying to get on at St. Rose, just waiting for the postion to get approved, then it's mine!! Yeah! How was summer? I'm going into 2nd semester this...
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    How's the weather?

    Race Mom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm curious about your weather so far this winter. We plan on moving there in a few years. Our news weatherman never really mentions Idaho, all I see are clouds but no mention of temps, etc. Are you...