Angelito

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1. Leaving Nursing for Another Career

   Angelito replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

   Do they require BSN degree for this kind of position?

2. Leaving Nursing for Another Career

   Angelito replied to cocoa_puff's topic in General Nursing

   PI = principal investigator

3. Pearson Trick NCLEX 2016: NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE

   Angelito replied to Abnormalsaline's topic in NCLEX

   Yeah, I guess that means a bad "pop-up". Though you better wait for the official results.

4. Chances of passing second attempt 75 questions

   Angelito replied to Lindsay215RN's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats! Good job :-)

5. Pearson Trick NCLEX 2016: NOT ALWAYS ACCURATE

   Angelito replied to Abnormalsaline's topic in NCLEX

   I wouldn't rely on this trick. In my case it haven't worked - got "fail" pop-up, though I actually passed NCLEX... maybe it depends on the state

6. Failed NCLEX 3X

   Angelito replied to jalana's topic in NCLEX

   I can imagine how frustrating it is. Nevertheless, you should stay positive and move on! What was your score on UWorld questions? Have you read given rationales? It's a great tool in getting ready for NCLEX

7. Pearson Vue Trick Feb 2016

   Angelito replied to blongo's topic in NCLEX

   Please, don't be despaired! This trick doesn't work with 100% accuracy. This summer I took my NCLEX-RN and passed it with 75 questions. I was trying Pearson Vue trick 1 hour, 3-4 hours and 24 hours after exam: every time only a "bad" pop up! Paid fo...

8. Receiving your ATT

   Angelito replied to jessc16's topic in NCLEX

   Have you registered on Professional Credential Services, Inc. website? There you can see if BON had received your papers, you can email them, ask questions, etc.

9. Notes from Acid-Base Balance NCLEX Review

   Angelito replied to Pa0la's topic in NCLEX

   I learned how to calculate acid-base balance, just following the fact that CO2 is an acid, and HCO3 is a base. Then, knowing the normal range numbers, it's very easy to figure out the result :-)

10. Lost my cool

    Angelito replied to sbtr50's topic in LPN-RN

    I would stay away from this girl, she seems to be very pushy and demanding. The best is to redefine the boundaries you want followed in your communication. Avoid feeling guilty as it might encourage her to continue manipulating you.

11. Brigham nurses threaten to strike. Paid $106,000 on average, demand more.

    Angelito replied to RockMay's topic in Union

    I can confirm that Boston is a very expensive place to live. At the same time, Brigham along with MGH are known to be the most desirable hospitals to work! In terms of clinical experience, work conditions and benefits.

12. Excellent SNF - Need advice for competing with acute care and clinic recruiting

    Angelito replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

    I just wonder how someone can expect this patient to nurse ratio would work out in real life... Unbelievable!

13. If you've graduated Quincy College advanced placement ADN - I need your advice

    Angelito replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts

    This year APN "daytime" program will be run in the evenings... Clinicals are not announced yet, though they are supposed to begin on the 2nd or 3rd week of September.

14. If you've graduated Quincy College advanced placement ADN - I need your advice

    Angelito replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts

    Thanks for the reply. I plan to work weekends plus one evening during the week. Which exams were quite difficult? For nursing classes?

15. If you've graduated Quincy College advanced placement ADN - I need your advice

    Angelito replied to Angelito's topic in Massachusetts

    Thanks for the encouragement! I do plan to work at least 16-24 hours a week, and will take sick days when necessary. Our first orientation on August 19th, we'll see the schedule.