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  1. In Hospice are RNCM's Ever Paid Hourly Instead of Salary?

    Texasdude posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Hello I recently became a Hospice (RN) Case Manager. Does anyone know of a nurse getting paid by the hour (instead of salary) in hospice? I absolutely love the job, my co-workers, and my boss. My...

  2. In Hospice are RNCM's Ever Paid Hourly Instead of Salary?

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thanks. I looked them up but I am Texas. I am trying to find a way to continue in hospice, keep the medical benefits but not have to work 65 hours a week and get paid for 40 or

  3. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have a question that requires a little more than "the standard answer" when it comes to the difficulty levels of NCLEX (I take the test in a week). I know about the levels of Bloom's Taxonomy. They...

  4. EKG reading and leads

    Texasdude replied to Red398's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Maybe I can help some. I am a paramedic (been in EMS for 10 years) and an RN. I just got my RN last week and yet to work in the hospital. However, cardiology is what I love. Limb leads go on the...

  5. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Texasdude posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took NCLEX yesterday. I have only checked to see if Quick Results were available 452 times! Tom Petty once said..."the waiting is the hardest part!" Only 24 hours to go. Hurry, hurry, hurry! I know...

  6. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, it is! FREE OBSERVATION for those about to test! With this test there are few absolutes! All testing experiences are different. Me comparing my test to yours is worse than comparing apples to...

  7. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!!!!!!!!!! :):):)....woo

  8. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  9. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's the worst two days ever!!!! Trying so hard to stay busy. I did not know 48 hours could seem this

  10. The Waiting is the Hardest Part!

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah I have heard that too! I have only checked the BON website 345 times-so I have brought it down a notch!...lol. I only had 75 questions. My Kaplan readiness score was pretty good. I feel pretty...

  11. NCLEX tomorrow 6/13

    Texasdude replied to spring housewife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello. I tested today as well. 75 questions later I was on the way home. In the words of Tom Petty "the waiting is the hardest part!" I think I passed but we will

  12. should I go to grad school at 49 yrs old, 26 yrs of nursing?

    Texasdude replied to dalainey's topic in General Nursing

    YES YES YES!!!!. Biggest mistake you can make is to say "I will be X years old when I graduate if I go back to school." How old are you gonna be at that time if you don't go back to school? SAME...

  13. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Guy in Babyland.....that is the EXACT answer I was looking for! I knew I had seen this information somewhere. You the man! THANK

  14. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks

  15. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the answer to my question. Just in case anyone is interested there are 11 logits. The passing standard is at 0 logits. The logits range from 6 to -5. Most of the questions are written above the...

  16. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was not talking to you. Regardless of the type of relationship I think we should be kind to one another. I have simply asked a question. Please anyone reading this, if you know the answer please...

  17. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dear AspiringNurseMW-As a nursing student I am sure that you were taught professionalism. Also, I am sure that you were taught communication techniques. If a patient asked the question that I asked, I...

  18. Difficulty Levels of NCLEX

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That makes sense. Thank you for answering the question as best as you can. It is something I want to know for reasons other than testing. I know a lot of people are tempted to write things like "you...

  19. NCLEX and Kaplan

    Texasdude posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello. I am a recent GN. I am slotted to take the NCLEX in less than 2 weeks. I am using Kaplan. Pretty much want to stick to that path since I am already commited. Anyone used Kaplan? How prepared...

  20. NCLEX and Kaplan

    Texasdude replied to Texasdude's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is funny you mention NCSBN questions as I just found them today. I never even thought about using them. With Kaplan I still have 3 trainers to finish. My absolute lowest score has been 51 and...

  21. List of tips compiled during Kaplan classroom course

    Texasdude replied to Lev's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome tips! I know this post is older but I just found it. What were your Kaplan scores like when you took NXLEX and is there a fair comparison in your opinion? I am about to test in a few