stategrl

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1. Feeling VERY defeated after NCLEX exam

   stategrl replied to bnschr02's topic in NCLEX

   I did the PVT and found out yesterday I passed!

2. Best way to study from PowerPoints??

   stategrl replied to Jen51685's topic in General Students

   So my entire nursing program used PP for classes and I also learn best by writing. I started out just trying to memorize the slides, then when I started writing them out (in my own words) by test grades when up a letter. I'd recommend just writing ou...

3. Feeling VERY defeated after NCLEX exam

   stategrl replied to bnschr02's topic in NCLEX

   Hey there, I took the NCLEX yesterday and mine cut off at 75 too. I do know from reading this forum and talking with nurses, that if it cuts off at 75, you more than likely passed. The test is designed to be difficult because remember if you get a ...

4. BONUS: Nurses Week Meme Contest

   stategrl replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   The doctor put the order in right!

5. Doctors Say the Darnedest Things

   stategrl replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

   Response to an adult pt asking if a pelvic exam will hurt.. "not more then the sex you had earlier..."

6. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

   stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

   I've heard through the grapevine Rex has like 7 CNAs graduating nursing school in the ED so they aren't planning on hiring outside of that pool.. that's just word of mouth though.

7. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

   stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

   No, Just ICU and cancer center

8. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

   stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

   How did you find out? Did they call you?

9. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

   stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

   Nope.. guess that answers my question. Congrats!

10. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

    stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

    On the 23rd...

11. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

    stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

    I applied/interviewed to the MSICU and they said they will have a decision made by yesterday... haven't heard anything yet.

12. UNC Rex 2017 New Graduate Nurse Residency Program

    stategrl replied to nicole1995's topic in New Nurse

    Hi all, I applied to Rex as well for a few of their programs and have an interviewed scheduled with ICU. I applied on the 3rd and heard about an interview on the 13th; my other applications with them I've heard nothing from. Good luck to all:)

13. UNC ABSN May 2017

    stategrl replied to gakpele's topic in School Programs

    Hey there, just dropping a note that the final decisions were made last Thursday so letters should be coming soon!!! Good luck everyone!

14. Feeling defeated.. need some hope

    stategrl replied to stategrl's topic in General Students

    Thank you all for your input! I think i'm just struggling because I had higher expectations for myself so I feel like i'm constantly letting myself down. I'm really trying to look forward and take one day at a time.

15. Feeling defeated.. need some hope

    stategrl posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all, I am currently in my first semester of an ABSN program that lasts 18 months. This program is very front-loaded so we have 8 classes this semester and I must say it has been incredibly difficult. I went into nursing school knowing it would be...