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  1. Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I've seen multiple CNA classes, not one teaches any of that. Even with hospital techs. And I've worked for two different hospitals. No one is saying you aren't compitent, but the back bone of nursing...

  2. Certified nursing assistants not welcome!

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Barbie8808's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    To the best of my knowledge, CNA's are not allowed to touch an IV or a foley/NG tube. I also work for a magnet hospital, CNA's can do blood draws, vital signs, glucose monitoring. CNA's have a hard...

  3. I'm a sexless nurse

    jrost80RNBSN replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I cath females on a regular basis, most have no issue with

  4. Wife is taking NCLEX RN exam for 4th time...

    jrost80RNBSN replied to NurseHusband02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed on my fourth try, tell her never to give

  5. Sadly, discrmination against male nurses still rampant in job applic process

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Ecstatic2014's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Passed my boards on a Friday, had a job offer that Monday and oh yes I'm a male!!!

  6. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did this using a card I knew that had insufficent funds, you still should get the "good pop-up" if you pass

  7. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agreed, it does vary by state!!! In PA here your license is posted the next day. However, in California, I know it takes decades

  8. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First, congrats, and welcome to the profession:) I don't understand the tone on here as well. In my experience, and almost a hundred other people i know and the probably hundred posts on here the...

  9. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, unless there is a hold, your license should be available on your BON website the next day (unless it is a friday). Yes, it is scored twice, but the PVT is pretty much 100% accurate as soon as...

  10. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like the post said before as long as there is nothing on hold the "trick" is pretty much 100% accurate immediately after the

  11. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, if the card has insufficent funds, if you pass you will still get the good pop

  12. Just took Nclex (PearVueTrick)

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Mnurse10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it declines the card, it means a fail. The trick is almost

  13. PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

    jrost80RNBSN replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT is alive and well. Just get a visa gift card for $20 and input the info. If you pass, you get the good pop up. If you don't it declines the

  14. Can I lose my license???

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Staceyface65's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There is no way any nurse would have the balls (or time) to do this!!! This post simply can't be

  15. Infusion Pump - I feel stupid!

    jrost80RNBSN replied to skewlgurlRN's topic in Patient Medications

    Always double check!!! Vanco over 1 gram is infused over 90 minutes, however if it is under 1 gram it can be run in 60 minutes. I always reference Micromedix or Davis Drug Guide apps if I am not...

  16. Taking NCLEX RN for 3rd time

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Jwestpvamu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats....tested four times and passed, I know the

  17. Blood glucose w high and low solutions

    jrost80RNBSN replied to combinate's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You're refering to the "HIGH" and "LOW" controls used to calibrate the glucometer once every 24 hours. Once turning on the meter it prompts you to scan the barcode on each bottle (one at a time) and...

  18. IV starts in nursing schools

    jrost80RNBSN replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    That is a great idea for a nursing class!!!! Sadly, my college did not offer

  19. New nurse with Hep C. Should I disclose it?

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Tor13's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Yes, you should disclose it. We were tested twice in nursing school and someone I know tested positive. The school had to notify the hospital so this person could continue clinicals. Additionally,...

  20. Tomorrow is the day

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Lkay26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it four times and passed, don't give

  21. took nclex-rn....

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Jae6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  22. WHY do I keep getting Near Passing??

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Xaldin4life RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan, the descion tree is worthless. However, I thought the Q-bank questions were very similar to what were on the boards. I tested four times, the first three times I got 265 questions...

  23. 3rd attempt in a few days

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Lkay26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan Q-bank questions were money I

  24. 3rd attempt in a few days

    jrost80RNBSN replied to Lkay26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I tested 4 times and passed, don't give

  25. I need help! Nclex-rn for the 5th time

    jrost80RNBSN replied to kdhillon.0330's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Email me,