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| Helping you become a better nurse. | Issue 21: July 2, 2012 |
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Jun 25 - Jul 1 Hottest Topics
How The NCLEX Works (Part I): Computerized Adaptive TestingThis article is a direct response to the numerous queries that test-takers have made regarding the the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The intended purpose of this two-part essay is to discuss how the NCLEX is administered. Read More... Refusing a Clinical assignmentAs students, do we have the right to refuse to participate in any given clinical assignment or proceedure? For example, if you are assigned a patient or order you are not comfortable with can you decline? Being "green" and nervous we all have to put in our chops, I get that, but what if it is an area we are really not ready for? What happens if we refuse? Read More... Tip for Nursing Student: Study whenever you canStudy everywhere whenever you can. Share your studying tips with the community.
How To Become A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)The following article is a detailed response to the numerous queries that people make about becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA). The intended purpose of this article is to discuss the CNA role and the different ways in which an individual may become a CNA. Read More... What will you do with your RN license?I'm curious what everyone is considering.....Not necessarily what you WILL do, but I guess more of, what do you want to do with your license? What are your goals? Read More... Can you take NCLEX in a different state?I am in GA but my DH is in the army so we move around a great deal. We just found out that the army may make him move before my nursing program is over. I will definately stay here in GA to finish the program but I will want to move with my kids to where my DH is as soon as the program is done. How will that work with taking the NCLEX? Do you have to take the NCLEX in the state that your program is in or can I just go ahead and move and then take my NCLEX in another state? Read More... My NCLEX Preparation that made me successful.I had taken the boards previously and I wasn't successful. At that time, I used Kaplan. I decided I had to change my study plan in order to be successful. Here is a list of my preparation... Read More... Joining an Association/Organization as a Student?I've been considering joining the organization tied to my specialty of choice lately. They have student nurse rates, as I'm pretty sure all of the specialty organizations do, and I've been thinking lately that not only will it look good to a future employer that I went beyond school with my education... but it'll also be a wealth of knowledge to prepare me for the area of nursing I want to end up in some day. Has anyone here joined an association or organization? Read More... Public Humiliation In HealthcareNumerous nurses, nursing assistants, and other healthcare workers have described humiliating experiences during the courses of their careers. The purpose of this article is to discuss the topic of public humiliation in healthcare settings. Read More... How To Answer The Most Common Nursing Interview QuestionsThis article is in direct response to the numerous inquiries that people make about their upcoming nursing job interviews. The intended purpose of this article is to shed some much-needed light onto a few of the most commonly-asked nursing interview questions. Read More... FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill in 13 Years
Should I become an EMT?I'm trying to think of things that would benefit my career in the long term if I do not get to start nursing school this fall. I am currently a CNA and have all pre reqs done for various nursing programs. I am wondering if becoming an EMT (one term) and working as a EMT instead of as a CNA would be beneficial. I'm pretty much sick of home health and am currently looking for a job in LTC. Or maybe if I become an EMT I could work as a PCT instead of a CNA which would be awesome.... Read More... Medical Assisting For Profit Vs. Tech School programsI am looking for a career change in the medical field. I currently teach but I dont have the passion and patience for it. I have always wanted to be a nurse and God willing I will. However, after doing research and looking at my financial situation ( I am married with a 1 year old ), I have decided to wait before applying to a nursing program where I would have to quit working fulltime. I have looked at medical assisting since the hours are pretty much the same and with budget cuts to education, the pay wouldn't be too different. My question is would it be safe to go to a for-profit program like Everest and Sanford Brown instead of a technical school? Read More...
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