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  1. Cheating on nursing exams

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    If you think that students exchanging previous tests questions and answers is not a problem..well not everyone thinks so, especially not the national boards of several health professions. If people...

  2. Cheating on nursing exams

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    NO, my motive is not to destroy anyone who scores higher than I do. I am not worried about that, since i'm happy that I have a good GPA so far, and most tests I have received an A or B+. But I earned...

  3. Cheating on nursing exams

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Kaplan uses questions that are 'similar' to those on NCLEX, but not EXACT questions taken from NCLEX. That is against copyright laws and is considered cheating, and a person can have their license...

  4. Cheating on nursing exams

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    No, I'm not referring to taking notes during review of exams IF the professor allows it. I'm talking about when a professor Specifically orders the class to put away their pens, notebooks, and...

  5. Cheating on nursing exams

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    It's scary that it's also happening in other schools. But how do we know for sure if these people can't find a way to cheat on the NCLEX? I had read some posts a while back about people sharing...

  6. Cheating on nursing exams

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, that I shouldn't worry about them cheating. They will probably have a hard time on the NCLEX. But what bothers me is that whenever people do cheat, esp on a difficult exam and they get...

  7. Gastric Bypass.... yes or no???

    MiaNJ replied to alichael's topic in Gastroenterology

    There are downsides to that too, since the band can stretch with too much food. My friend's mom had that done, and she lost some weight initially but now she's gaining some back. Plus,the skin on her...

  8. Accelerated Bsn For 2nd Degree Students

    MiaNJ replied to kkat4049's topic in Texas Nursing

    I'm in an Accel program right now, about half way thru. Yes, it's intense and fast paced but I've also learned alot. I quit my job, since most people do, it's just to much studying to have a job at...

  9. Advice Needed, Please!!!

    MiaNJ replied to averyama28's topic in General Nursing

    Can I ask what part of the U.S. you are located? I am currently in an Accelerated Second Degree BSN program in NY, and all the programs I checked into (most Second Degree Accel. programs throughout...

  10. Is their really a big demand for nurses?

    MiaNJ replied to goliath738's topic in Texas Nursing

    I think it depends where in the Northeast, but where I am - in New Jersey, right next to NYC, there are plenty of job openings for new grads. I know some people who completed the accelerated program...

  11. hOW DID YOU CHOSE WHAT FIELD OF NURSING

    MiaNJ replied to sunnym's topic in General Nursing

    Do you need experience to work in plastic surgery? That area interests me too, esp. working in an outpatient clinic as a recovery nurse. But I am not even finished with school yet. I wonder if I could...

  12. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a nursing program, and am enjoying the courses..but now have doubts if this profession is for me. I am generally very healthy, but get acute bronchitis at least every year. This is...

  13. Nursing school vs. actually starting nursing

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started nursing school this month and all the info I am learning about disease pathology, acid-base balance, etc. seems overwhelming. I am wondering what is the role of the nurse exactly when...

  14. Nursing school vs. actually starting nursing

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I am just overwhelmed right now, but I guess you're right and I will get used to

  15. Nursing school vs. actually starting nursing

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Meghan, Thanks for the info and encouragement. It just seems so much info to learn and I wonder how do we actually apply it at work. Our Patho instructor has been giving us case scenarios of pts....

  16. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    I think I have tried Hydrocodone but in tablets. It worked ok, but I could only take it at night. But on some nights, it didn't work as well. I haven't found anything to use during the day that will...

  17. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info about the cough medication. I will ask my doctor and look into getting referral for a pulmonlogist. The problem is that by the time I may get an appt, I will probably be...

  18. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a nursing program, and am enjoying the courses..but now have doubts if this profession is for me. I am generally very healthy, but get acute bronchitis at least every year. This is...

  19. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the info and links! I have been told by one doc in the past that I have episodic asthma, when I get bronchitis. But I don't run out of breath..nor wheeze. But I do feel a gurgling...

  20. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    No,it wasn't a lung specialist. It was my general doctor. But I've been told by other docs in the past the same thing- in some people the cough lasts for several weeks, and it's just the way my body...

  21. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a nursing program, and am enjoying the courses..but now have doubts if this profession is for me. I am generally very healthy, but get acute bronchitis at least every year. This is...

  22. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a nursing program, and am enjoying the courses..but now have doubts if this profession is for me. I am generally very healthy, but get acute bronchitis at least every year. This is...

  23. Is Nursing for me if I get sick often?

    MiaNJ posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just started a nursing program, and am enjoying the courses..but now have doubts if this profession is for me. I am generally very healthy, but get acute bronchitis at least every year. This is...

  24. Accelerated BSN - ?'s re. applying..

    MiaNJ replied to fulwood's topic in General Nursing

    Where are you looking to attend school? There is a 12 month program Accel. BSN program at Pace University in New York City, that starts in the fall. I am not sure when the deadline is, but check it...

  25. Florida woman goes into hospital to have baby, leaves as a double amputee

    MiaNJ replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I learned that also in Microbiology, about washing for at least 15 seconds and rubbing. But should a nurse be washing her hands after Every single contact with any pt. Sometimes it's difficult...