Mlee81

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1. 265 questions is almost guaranteed if your a male.

   Mlee81 replied to wilderness47's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Male student finished 99th percentile with Med Surge and OB/Peds along with over 90 percent with Med Surge 1 with Psychiatric. I outperformed the majority of my class (I was the only male out of 18...

2. HESI Exit exam, are scores really predictable of passing NCLEX?

   Mlee81 replied to MyUserName,RN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

   I got a 1220 on my first Med Surge exam. A 1315 on my second Med Surge exam. << this last score was the highest my instructor has ever seen since the beginning of HESI. 1187 on my Peds/OB. All...

3. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

   Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in General Students

   Will have to check out the ICU book you stated as this is the area I'd like to focus on when I get out. Appreciate the

4. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

   Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in General Students

   Appreciate the responses, and I'll look into both

5. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

   Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in General Students

   I'm not a big fan of the process at our program. I learn better in my own way. I already have EKGs down since my last post. I have a month to prepare and put me ahead of the game, but I'm not sure...

6. How To Prepare for Last Semester Nursing

   Mlee81 posted a topic in General Students

   As a student in a ADN program that just passed 3rd semester, I'd like to get an early start on next semester to help the transition. What do you think I can do right now in this month left prior to...

7. When to delegate vital signs?

   Mlee81 replied to sb_19's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Searched for this an it came up. The NCLEX follows more of a mechanical paradigm I find more so than critically thinking. For example. Are vital signs for blood transfusions to be delegated to a...

8. Paramedic Vs Registered Nurse: knowledge

   Mlee81 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

   Currently an EMT-B working in EMS for a local ambulance companies while attending nursing school. A couple of interesting points: 1) BOTH Nurses and Paramedics are under "Standing Orders"/ Protocols....

9. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

   Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I appreciate all the comments. While I am still working the details of both the programs, I'm heavily leaning on the ADN route as i can still work in both my EMS and tutor capacities with the...

10. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I've heard the same regarding competitiveness also. I currently have a 3.7 cumulative with a 3.9 last sixty credits, much of which was pre-med classes heavy in the physical and biological sciences....

11. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I hear both sides all the time. It apparently has everything to do with one's local market. I hear people tell me that places are only hiring BSN, and I'm sure that's true in some markets. I don't...

12. Got Accepted into BOTH ADN and BSN Programs

    Mlee81 replied to Mlee81's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I haven't actually yet. I'm still very much working to decide which one to go to, or if I can actually even do the accelerated BSN due to a number of

13. Question for nurses that are male...

    Mlee81 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    It's simply true, and for anyone that has studied the issue, the entire concept of "women inequality" has more to do with politics than reality. Your responses tell me you've been drinking the...

14. Question for nurses that are male...

    Mlee81 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    If a male did that in our day and age they'd be lynched and broadcast on every media network. It's interesting how the double standards tend to

15. Question for nurses that are male...

    Mlee81 replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Just call them "nurse". It is interesting to note the sexism still among the nursing profession. Male nurses have been increasing