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The Nursing World Undercover71

The Nursing World Undercover

Nurses who take the Hippocratic Oath to do good in patients/residents lives. Their careers are in facilities that have revolving doors becasue these places are quick to fire and rehire. There are many nurses who keep their jobs simply because they cut corners and fall short of the oath they once took.

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Two Days After Cataract Surgery77

Two Days After Cataract Surgery

It may surprise quite a few people that cataract surgery is the most common procedure in the United States, if not globally. For all intents and purposes, the procedure is relatively safe and without complications. This article is unique in that its scientifically based videos and research material are complemented by the writer's very own personal experience undergoing the interesting and intricate procedure.

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Is a BSN really the toughest degree in the world to get?72

Is a BSN really the toughest degree in the world to get?

I have friends on my Facebook account who are nurses and posted that they were proud holders of a BSN (bachelor of science in nursing), the most difficult to earn degree in the world. As someone who has a BSN as well as a slew of other degrees, to...

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When should I schedule my NCLEX exam?64

When should I schedule my NCLEX exam?

During my tenure as a nursing school instructor and NCLEX review lecturer, I often hear students who have graduated nursing school say, “I am not ready to take the NCLEX yet.” My response is most always, “You are more ready now than you...

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What to do (and not to do) the few days before the NCLEX65

What to do (and not to do) the few days before the NCLEX

Besides subject matter knowledge and critical thinking skills, there are other things that a student can do to increase their performance on and likelihood of passing the NCLEX exam. As a nursing instructor, I can tell you that there is one thing...

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What to do if you fail the NCLEX and have to take it again?76

What to do if you fail the NCLEX and have to take it again?

It doesn’t happen often, but as a nursing instructor I am sometimes confronted with the phone call from a nervous student who says, “I failed the NCLEX. What should I do?” Fortunately, there are a series of steps that a student who has failed...

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Does receiving a low number or high number of questions on the NCLEX mean that I passed or failed?72

Does receiving a low number or high number of questions on the NCLEX mean that I passed or failed?

As a nursing instructor, a lot of students call or come see me right after taking their NCLEX exams. The first thing they usually ask is, “Do you think I failed?” and they first question I ask them is, “How many questions did you get?” The...

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Dealing with Failing the NCLEX71

Dealing with Failing the NCLEX

You got admitted into nursing school. You completed all of your quizzes, unit tests, and final exams. You completed all of your clinical assignments. You graduated and received your diploma or degree. You sat through several hours of grueling NCLEX...

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Top Five Highest Paying Careers with a Technical College Education86

Top Five Highest Paying Careers with a Technical College Education

If you are looking for career training that you can put to immediate use after graduation, a technical college education may be right for you. This article discusses the top five highest paid careers available with a technical college education according to a 2010 government report.

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Students Should Consider Nursing as a Career55

Students Should Consider Nursing as a Career

Nursing is a great way to start a meaningful career in high school. You can work while continuing your schooling to first become an LPN and then working towards an RN. It only takes one year of schooling to become an LPN and many do not go on to become an RN.

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