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Ready to see how you did on the Nursing Calculations quiz? Check out the answers now! Answers are in red. Haven't taken The Nursing Calculations Quiz? Don't cheat! Take the quiz now! [page] 1. To divide by 100 you move the decimal point two places to the: Left Right 2. Convert 0.075g to mg 7.5mg 75mg 750mg 3. What is 0.007L ...

WASHINGTON - The House has voted in favor of the biggest overhaul of college aid programs since their creation in the 1960s - a bill to oust private lenders from the student loan business and put the government in charge. Thursday's vote was 253-171 in favor of a bill that fulfills an array of President Barack Obama's campaign promises, ending subsidies ...

Passing the NCLEX exam is one of the most important steps en route to becoming a nurse. Though it is inevitable that it, like all exams, will make prospective nurses stressed and feeling overwhelmed, there are several important tips that may serve to mitigate these pressures. First of all, It is important to remember that the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN are designed ...

It is so great that you have decided to follow your dream and become a nurse. Now what? How do you start? There are many things to consider when deciding to enter the nursing field. Do you want to specialize? Is there an area of nursing that particularly “calls” to you? How will you support yourself and your family while you ...

Heading back to school for a nursing degree? Interest rates may be low for federal education loans, but don't let that lull you into complacency about the need for a budget, advises an article in a recent issue of Advance for LPNs. Among the commonsense advice in the article are these tips: [widget:340] • Send in your loan and scholarship forms ...

Another innovation in nursing education and maybe another way to get more RNs onto the hospital floors sooner! If you are a paramedic but have been frustrated by the inability to advance in the medical field, this maybe the way for you to achieve some higher career goals with an abbreviated course of study. You still are expected to fulfill the ...

Advancing your degree is the best way to get ahead in your nursing career. Whether you want to specialize in pediatrics, trauma, or community health, getting your degree will give you the knowledge and experience you need to reach your goals. You will be qualified for better jobs, have more experience, and make networking contacts necessary for a successful nursing career. ...

You took the quiz, now find out how you did! Questions and answers are featured - the correct answers are in bold. Click to the next page to learn the answers...but don't cheat! [page] 1. HIPAA stands for: • Health Insurers Placement Association of America • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act • Health Indicators Profit Accessibility Act • Health Information ...

Most LPN / LVN programs last about 1 year and are normally offered by vocational / technical schools or community or colleges. LPNs must be licensed to practice in all states, so completing this 1 year program is pivotal. The exam that LPNs must pass is called the NCLEX-PN, which can only be taken after passing a state-approved program. The exam ...

It's that time of the year again. Summer is coming to a close, the leaves are turning, and you are beginning to spend your money on books instead of bathing suits. Whether you can't wait to get back to the daily grind of studying and late nights, or you wish summer would last another three months, you need to be ready ...

The _Psychosocial Integrity_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse’s ability to maintain the mental and emotional health of patients and their families. Below is a list of terms and concepts covered on the exam. h4. Abuse/Neglect h4. Behavioral Interventions * contract * behavior modification * support groups * positive reinforcement * setting limits h4. Chemical and Other Dependencies * dependencies ...

h4. How did you get interested in nursing? Actually I started out in radiology, but I realized right away it wasn’t for me. I didn’t want to start over, and my mom suggested nursing because there are so many areas to specialize in within the field. So I switched to the LPN program at Riverside Regional Medical Center. I liked it ...

The NCLEX-RN exam focuses primarily on eight _Client Needs_ categories. Each category assesses a nurse's _ability_ to address a patient's primary health needs in a wide range of medical scenarios. The questions are further broken down into four types of _Integrated Practices_ (Nursing Process, Caring, Communication and Documentation, Teaching/Learning), which focuses on the ways that nurses _approach_ client needs. The key ...

Given the nursing shortage, it's unfortunate that nursing schools reject many eager prospective nurses each year. In 2007, nearly 31,000 qualified applicants were turned away due to a shortage of faculty and resources, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. In Maryland, nursing schools are "bursting at the seams," says Tracy Jamison, director of admissions at the University of ...

I have noticed several inquiries about Legal Nurse Consulting on this website recently, and in an attempt to address these, have delved into the subject. Legal Nurse Consulting seems an interesting way to expand your value, employability and expertise even without a Bachelor’s or other higher degree. It’s also a testimony to the fact that nursing can take you on career ...

Looking to sidestep the gloomy job market? Consider getting an MBA in health management. Recent findings from Moody's Investors Service indicate that President-elect Barack Obama's health-care proposals, if enacted, could galvanize the industry. The plans, which call for expanding the availability of health insurance and reducing health-care costs, could also increase demand for health-care management jobs. "If more people have health ...

More than 1,000 of Palm Beach County's high school graduates were eligible last year for the top Bright Futures Scholarship award - full university tuition and fees, plus pocket cash for books and other college expenses. Just 30 of those students were black. One hundred were Hispanic. Statewide, Bright Futures awards to minority, and particularly black, high school graduates are no ...

When it's time to trade mannequins and simulations for real patients, even the most confident student nurse can get a case of the jitters. Many RNs-to-be worry not only about acing their clinical skills but also about getting along with patients and hospital personnel. "I tell students who are [starting their clinical education] that they really know more than they think ...

With 30 FREE credits for your active U.S. RN license and transfer credits that never expire; you’re closer to a BSN than you think. Jacksonville University’s flexible online RN to BSN program is perfect whether you’re an RN with a rigorous schedule, a deployed military nurse or a traveling nurse. Enjoy 100% online convenience and the ability to learn anywhere, 24/7. ...

The _Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies_ section of the NCLEX-RN assesses a nurse's ability to Administer medication and measure patient vital signs. Below is a list of terms and concepts that are covered on the exam. h4. Adverse Effects/Contraindications and Side * adverse effects of medications and parenteral therapy * allergic reactions to medications h4. Effects h4. Blood and Blood Products * ...