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Thanks, Robin, for the reply. I have noticed that book before over the Internet and will definitely get it. Have you taken the NLN yet? If so, please let me know what type of math is on there. I would really appreciate any additional info. Thanks Robin and good luck to you in nursing school. I hope to see a reply from you.;->

HELP, ALL YOU NURSES! After I finish my general courses at college, I will have to take the NLN (National League of Nursing) pre-admission exam before I can be admitted to the nursing program. I know this test contains English, math, and science, but it is the math I'm worried about! Can anyone who has taken this test PLEASE tell me if the math section includes algebra or any advanced math? I am afraid that I will "flunk" the math part and not be able to become a nurse! Any responses about this test would be greatly appreciated! Also, are there any good study books for the test? THANKS A MILLION!!!

I have read many of your postings that say you as an RN have to work long hours and receive horrible pay for back-breaking labor. I am a nursing student and after interviewing several nurses in my city for class, I have not received the same attitude towards nursing as many of you have given, and the jobs offered here are much better! The nurses I interviewed told me they have been short staffed at times (that was their main gripe), BUT I know that the pay for an agency nurse working in a hospital is $28 an hour (part time)and for a hospital nurse at one of the largest hospitals in my town, the pay is $36 an hour. Also, the new hire RNs don't have to work overnight shifts, mandatory overtime, or any shift longer than 10 hours (most shifts are 8 hours). The hospitals here are so desperate for RNs that they will allow the nurses to choose their own shifts and most hospitals in my city will also pay off the student loans of new RNs!!! This sounds great to me!!! Anyone else have such a positive outlook on RN employment where they live?

I am entering nursing school in a few months and have a question for you that are already nurses. I was wondering if you have to wash your scrubs at home or if the hospital you work in provides a laundry service for employees. I was getting worried about washing scrubs at home considering that they might have patients' infectious fluids on them - I was afraid that washing them at home could spread the infection to my family. Any help on this topic would be appreciated. Sorry if it's a silly question, but I'm new to the healthcare field! Thanks!