chuckd

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1. Considering a move to Nashville

   chuckd replied to emmadeanRN's topic in Tennessee

   Cost of living is pretty low, though it depends on where you live. With the Belle Meade-iness spreading out and the widespread gentrification going on, housing prices are going up like mad. To have what might be considered a decent house in Nashvil...

2. Shift and weekend differentials- what are yours?

   chuckd replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

   $6 weekends $2.50 or 3.50 for nights, not sure which off the top of my head.

3. Got offered a job in MICU at Vanderbilt...

   chuckd replied to Jo Dirt's topic in MICU

   I have a 2nd interview up there next week. I don't know a great deal about the unit itself, but from what I understand everyone is pretty laid back and there is plenty to do and learn. I'm hoping to get on nights, at least through the winter months...

4. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

   chuckd replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX

   Well, I passed. Now I just need to get a job.

5. NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

   chuckd replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

   Problems with your bf? Is that boyfriend? Or something else? There are about a million threads about study guides and prep. Just study and do practice questions.

6. Taking NCLEX on July 26!!! HELP!!

   chuckd replied to NurseLene's topic in NCLEX

   Not sure how to edit posts, so sorry for the double post. I didnt mean to imply that you were making too big of a deal about this, but there will be people in the lobby freaking out, don't let their insecurities cause you to doubt yourself. That's ...

7. Taking NCLEX on July 26!!! HELP!!

   chuckd replied to NurseLene's topic in NCLEX

   Jeez. That's quite the prep routine. Just go in sit down and take it. I dont get test anxiety and don't really understand the people who make big deals out of these things, but just relax. Being nervous is a vicious cycle, once you start worrying ...

8. Took NCLEX today, cut off at 75!

   chuckd replied to smileysenior's topic in NCLEX

   My 76 yesterday were almost all delegation, priority, and patient teaching. Not much about meds really. Took just under an hour. When you do take it, don't be one of those people whose sitting there sweating and/or getting up all time for breaks. ...

9. Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

   chuckd replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX

   I hope I did. I graduated at the beginning of May, though my last nursing class was over in late March (the last semester was set up so we have long days and finish early), and took the NCLEX yesterday. I'd been on vacation and just kind of hanging...