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| I want to be a nurse | 10/2/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I have been a Civil Engineering Technician for almost 20 years and, due to the economy and being ...
A: Jake: Its an exciting time for men in nursing. Wages are up around the country, with starting ...
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| Nursing in the USA | 10/1/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: My name is Robbie Kane and I am 35 years old. I am a recently qualified nurse working in the UK, ...
A: Robbie: Here is the forms download page for the Oregon State Board of Nursing. I would call them on ...
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| Nursing | 10/1/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I am contemplating changing careers and one of my thoughts was nursing. I am a paralegal now and I ...
A: Christina: I appreciate your contemplating a switch of careers into Nursing. I had a degree in ...
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| classes | 10/1/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: ....i am in high school and i want to become an er nurse. What classes should i be taking?
A: You really want to concentrate on your math and sciences. Especially your biology courses as they ...
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| RN | 9/29/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: If you suggest not to do an interview, that's fine. It's a lot of help already with you posting the ...
A: Pakou: You can use this website as a reference....but your professor probably wants you to do this ...
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| RN | 9/29/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I'm a student at the University of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I believe you are the answers to my ...
A: Pakov: I have done other interviews, however, it takes a lot of time to answer some of these ...
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| nursing school | 9/29/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Iam a 30 y/o male wanting too persue nursing but i have 2 msidemeanors on my record which is over 10 ...
A: Charles: As far as I know...a misdemeanor should not disqualify you from sitting for the RN-NCLEX ...
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| Pediatric oncology nursing | 9/26/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I am a senior in high school and for about 2 years now i believe Pediatric oncology nursing is the ...
A: I think that it is great that you are interested in pediatric oncology! It takes a very special ...
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| pediatric oncology nursing | 9/26/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: i am a junior in high school and for about two years now i believe Pediatric oncology nursing is the ...
A: Ale: All you need is a 2 year degree in Registered Nursing from a community college to sit for the ...
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| nursing in canada | 9/26/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I'm a nurse from India and I'm really interested to work in Canada,have even started the ...
A: Jen: I am practicing in the US and really am not an expert about Canadian Nursing. If Canadian ...
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| q | 9/25/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I came to the United States when I was 17 years old with my family from overseas. Now I am 31. Since ...
A: Of course, I had completely overlooked the fact that you are a US citizen! I completely understand ...
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| Different Careers | 9/25/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: hey there are so many different kinds of nurses out there and i have no idea which one i'd like. ...
A: Cody: There are many nursing specialties out there to consider. Here is a list of some. ...
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| pediatric oncology nursing | 9/25/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: i am a junior in high school and for about two years now i believe Pediatric oncology nursing is the ...
A: Ale: I am glad you have an interest in nursing. I would concentrate on the maths, chemistry, ...
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| Nursing | 9/24/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I was reading that you need to take a two and a half year course to become an RN (a general nurse). ...
A: I will be happy to provide you with any information I can. I took this excerpt from The Canadian ...
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| Medical Office Duty Question... | 9/23/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I am a second year nursing student. I have recently gotten a job in the clinical area of a busy ...
A: I am a little concerned by your message and to hear that you may be operating outside of your scope ...
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| Is nursing right for me? | 9/23/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I've been working as a C.N.A for four years going to school here and there to finish my ...
A: Angie: You can be a Nurse if you take it one day and one test at a time. Yes...it is overwhelming ...
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| pedricians | 9/23/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: what are the 3 hardest math stuff you when your a pedrician???
A: Alex: Math is important for doctor and nurses. All the math is hard but mainly calculations based ...
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| 2 weeks post op/incision ?'s | 9/20/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: At my post-op appt. the doctor said everything was healed. He also said I could take of the ...
A: Any surgery takes alot out of your body. Therefore it takes awhile to get back on track. Those ...
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| I want to know what courses I need to take to work in a newborn's nusery. | 9/20/2008 | Kris, LVN, Certified Gerontologist |
Q: I was born 4 months early, 2 pounds 1 ounce. I spent a month in an incubator, and I was on many ...
A: I would make an appointment with a school counselor to go over your plans, what courses to take and ...
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| Assignment for grad course | 9/20/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: I'm taking a course on Medical Terminology as a prerequisite for going into a PA program, and one of ...
A: it's my pleasure to help. 1) I am a registered nurse. I work on a Pediatric Cardiothoracic ...
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| 2 weeks post op/incision ?'s | 9/20/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: At my post-op appt. the doctor said everything was healed. He also said I could take of the ...
A: The rash is most likely due to the tape that was on your incision from your original postop ...
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| CNA Nursing | 9/19/2008 | Mary Pat Seibel, R.N. |
Q: Hey I am a CNA right now, what do I have to do to become a LPN and eventually an RN? Can you only ...
A: You shouldn't waste your time becoming an LPN and instead should try to become an RN. You must ...
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| CNA>LPN>RN | 9/19/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Hey I am a CNA right now, what do I have to do to become a LPN and eventually an RN? Can you only ...
A: Lindsay: I would go right to the RN degree. LPN and RN are different curriculum and its not really ...
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| nursing career | 9/17/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ...
A: Kevin: You are about to change your life today. I am going to tell you that you are going to be ...
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| nursing career | 9/17/2008 | Alex Woodruff RN, BSc |
Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ...
A: WOW! You have a lot going through your head at the moment! Your question may be better directed ...
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| nursing career | 9/17/2008 | Karen Moss |
Q: Well where do I begin. I'm a 22 year old male. I have been drifting for so long, plugging away at ...
A: You use the word liziness when describing yourself so often, that there is only one thig to think ...
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| Confidentiality | 9/16/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: If we don't know who a person is, what process we go through? ...
A: Mark: Good question......every hospital has phone protocol for information given to family. My ...
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| Interview for Nursing Class | 9/15/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I came across this site and saw that you had previously answered another students interview ...
A: I hope you recieve this in time. My name is Kathleen and I obtained Licensure in NC and Alaska. 1. I ...
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| TB test | 9/13/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I was required to take a TB test for a new job. I went to the local Health Department and had the ...
A: If in fact you were exposed and had to take medicine for it, than you will probably test positive as ...
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| labor-delivery nursing degree | 9/11/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I have a 4 year degree in Elementary Education and want to change my career path. I'm interested in ...
A: Erin: You are well on your way to a career change already with your 4 year degree. The good news is ...
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| RN new grad | 9/10/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I passed my boards in April of this year, and I have been working in a rehabilitation hospital since ...
A: Great question! I have med surg experience and long term care. I have very little ER. However in ...
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| Medical Degree (MD) education to RN ,NP or CNA program? | 9/9/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I am interested in an RN program, and eventually become a Neonatal nurse or CNA. I have earned a ...
A: Maya: I am sorry to hear that you are unable to get into a residency program. However, I believe ...
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| Kinds of Nursing | 9/9/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I do not really know much about nursing and I would like to know what kind of things to expect after ...
A: James: Most males in nursing seem to gravitate towards the ICU/CCU, ER, Surgical and Transport ...
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| Interview a Nurse with 20 plus years of exp. | 9/8/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: 1. How has nursing changed from when you first started working as a RN and know? 2.Has nursing ...
A: I have 15 years of experience and I will answer your questions as best I can. 1. Nursing has ...
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| Regarding working as RN in USA | 9/8/2008 | Kris, LVN, Certified Gerontologist |
Q: I have finished 3 year certificate level nursing courses under CTEVT from Nepal and registered to ...
A: Since you are currently in Virgina, I would try to contact the Nursing board for that state. ...
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| Help! | 9/7/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: Am 20 years old and was in the class of 2006. After being out of school for two years, I want to go ...
A: Amanda: Its not so much that they want core classes done....its the fact that they can not ...
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| About BSN | 9/5/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: I was wondering if to start a 4 year BSN program you must already have done a 2 year RN program??
A: Sean: No...you can start in a 4 year program from the beginning. However, I recommmend a 2 year ...
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| obyn career | 9/4/2008 | Ken RN, CCRN |
Q: can i become from an obstetric nurse to an obstetric doctor? if the answer is yes. what do i have to ...
A: Mariluz: You have to become a Registered Nurse then you can specialize in obstetrics. I recommend a ...
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| Labor and Delivery Nurse | 9/3/2008 | Mary Pat Seibel, R.N. |
Q: I'm 34 years old and I live in Southern California. I'm a wife and mother of 3 who was recently ...
A: During training or nursing classes you must do clinical rotations thru all areas of a hospital and ...
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| RN new grad | 9/3/2008 | Kathleen RN |
Q: I passed my boards in April of this year, and I have been working in a rehabilitation hospital since ...
A: Congradulations on becoming an RN. You want to go Dana where you will feel fulfilled and in return ...
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