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    Why white shoes?

    cocoa_puff replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in General Nursing

    Tradition!!!
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    Person Vue Trick-It was wrong for me. June 2016

    cocoa_puff replied to Britt_RN2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a public service announcement to all recent NCLEX test-takers - Do NOT use the Pearson Vue Trick, it is inaccurate and can take your money even if you pass. A recent graduate (a classmate)...
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    Facebook and employers/school

    cocoa_puff replied to daisybird27's topic in General Nursing

    I'm on social media and I list my school and employer. However, my social media is super locked down so I can control who sees it (just those I friend). I have nothing on social media with my name...
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    Steps on how to become a Labor & Delivery Nurse

    cocoa_puff replied to vannaintha12's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Vanesa, Hopefully this will be moved to the OB nursing forum or one of the student forums so you can get some better replies, but I will try to give you what advice I can (please keep in mind that...
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    NCLEX-Ughhh!!!

    cocoa_puff replied to NurseGirl525's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!
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    NCLEX-Ughhh!!!

    cocoa_puff replied to NurseGirl525's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was in your place a few weeks ago. I left the testing center feeling numb and weird, like I could either have passed or failed. I had mostly SATA, no math, no pharm, no alternative style...
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    Do lpns give vaccinations?

    cocoa_puff replied to naomifain's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In nursing school, you would need all your vaccinations to be up to date to be allowed into clinical (flu shot, hep B vaccine...). If you are against vaccines for any reason, please consider a career...
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    Fox News says patients waiting to see a doctor will have to "settle for a nurse instead"

    cocoa_puff replied to FrancineRNfrannie's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Fox News represents everything that is wrong with America....ignorance, discrimination, and paranoia. They don't report the news, they either make stuff up or twist what they have to force their...
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    I don't want to work as a CNA during undergrad

    cocoa_puff replied to outsidegirl's topic in General Students

    If you don't want to work as a CNA, then don't. It's not a requirement to become a nurse, although I personally think it is helpful. I worked as a CNA on my current unit, and was hired as an RN...
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    What is the Registered Nurse Patient Ratio at your hospital?

    cocoa_puff replied to LinenP's topic in General Nursing

    Cardiac Progressive Care, usually 4-5 (both days and nights), although I have seen 6 on a really bad
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    When should I start feeling like a nurse?

    cocoa_puff replied to 2bNursesamRN29's topic in General Students

    I just graduated nursing school, passed the NCLEX, and was hired into a new grad position. I don't feel any different than I did a few weeks ago as a nursing student. I know I still have a lot to...
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    Franciscan Skemp School of Anesthesia

    cocoa_puff posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is anyone familiar with Franciscan Skemp in LaCross, Wisconsin? I have read their website multiple times and read every thread on here that I could find, but I would like more information about their...
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    I'm FAILING!!!

    cocoa_puff replied to na-na's topic in General Students

    While I did use Saunders during nursing school, I only used it as a review after I had already read the assigned chapters in my textbook and the powerpoints from class. I spent a majority of my time...
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    Which program did you attend and why?

    cocoa_puff replied to xaxxax's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know Gonzaga University in Spokane WA offers CRNA only clinical in smaller, rural facilities, in addition to clinicals at a level II trauma center and a community hospital. Franciscan Skemp also...
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    Franciscan Skemp School of Anesthesia

    cocoa_puff replied to cocoa_puff's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone else had experience with this
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    June NCLEX takers

    cocoa_puff replied to jess4923's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was able to bump my test up to May 31st, found out yesterday that I passed with 75 questions! Best of luck to everyone with the NCLEX!!! cocoa_puff,
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    1st Job Interview

    cocoa_puff replied to futurepsychrn's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would research the unit, know what types of patients they take care of, any special distinctions or awards, know why you want to work there (all interviews I've been to have asked me this question),...
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    Do grades have an impact after you've graduated from nursing school?

    cocoa_puff replied to gyp13sy's topic in General Students

    I've seen new grad internships specify a GPA of 3.0 minimum, with a GPA of greater than 3.5 preferred. Maybe it depends on the area and how much competition there is for new grad
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    NCLEX Delegations Questions

    cocoa_puff replied to S.A.H's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just remember that CNAs can do routine, uncomplicated procedures (vitals, bed baths, ROM, ambulating, feeding, but only on stable patients, also collecting samples - stool, urine). However, they...
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    New RN and now trying to figure out which nursing unit I should start in?

    cocoa_puff replied to krodRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Apply for everything you qualify for in your area, or even further out if you plan on moving or commuting. If you get called in for an interview on more than one unit, then you can begin to consider...
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    June NCLEX takers

    cocoa_puff replied to jess4923's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Testing June 3rd (NCLEX-RN). I have a 99% probability of passing according to my ATI predictor and graduated top of my class (4.0), but I'm still trying to study something lol. I've been studying...
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    Microbiology with Nursing 101??

    cocoa_puff replied to Ariana214's topic in General Students

    I took chem with three other nursing courses, but it wasn't my first semester. The first semester, although fairly basic, is rough because everything is new. I personally would take Micro with...
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    Outrageous Healthcare Proposal

    cocoa_puff replied to MDT's topic in General Students

    Mandatory organ donation Everyone (who qualifies) is an organ/tissue
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    Do Schools Really Matter?

    cocoa_puff replied to Ketsia_xo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As long as your BSN school is accredited (CCNE - national accreditation), I think you should be fine. I don't think CRNA programs care where you get your BSN, but I'm interested to see what other...
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    Calling in for no sleep

    cocoa_puff replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

    I called in once due to no sleep, the only time I have ever called in. But the reason I couldn't sleep was due to nausea and vertigo (it was really weird). Shift starts at 6am, with an hour drive...