College_Mom2006

College_Mom2006 has 5 years experience and specializes in Pediatric, Nursery, Postpartum.

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1. Lied to in Interview

   College_Mom2006 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   Something I always tell my adult kids to do… Anytime someone promises you something, especially in a job setting… Get it in writing.

2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   College_Mom2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   of course they are gonna deny it. if they agree that it works then they would be losing money. as it stands, they make $7.95 per person for quick results. if they confirm that the trick works, then noone would need to pay. just my thoughts.

3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   College_Mom2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   :yeah:CONGRATS to EVERYONE who has received good news.. I tested at 8am, Thursday the 28th. After 230 questions (4 hours) later, I felt devastated, exhausted and just plain being frightened, I decided to stop (on my 2 hr trip home) for lunch to try a...

4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   College_Mom2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   Sounds promising. When did you test? I tested this morning and finally gathered the courage to do the "trick". I got the good pop-up. I am not gonna get my hopes up, though. I hope it was not too early to do it.

5. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   College_Mom2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I just took the NCLEX-RN this morning and I am so nervous that I can't even bring myself to try the trick.

6. My Interview--Please what do you think???? Do not ignore me!!

   College_Mom2006 replied to aromarn's topic in General Nursing

   "I always felt that touring gives a chance for the nurses that already work there to give their opinions of the interviewee" (Nursing for Jesus). I agree with this statement. I worked in a clinic and we toured the applicants for that reason. Also, ...

7. TAMUCC eline role call

   College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

   Don't judge anything based on my slow progress. Let's just say that I hit alot of brick walls.. LOL> I have been in for 5 years and Yes, I am about to graduate. I am in College Station. Can I ask why you will be moving to Corpus if you get in?...

8. TAMUCC eline role call

   College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

   You should be just fine with a 3.5 So, where are you located? Dawn

9. TAMUCC eline role call

   College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

   You will have one skills check-off. As with any nursing program, you learn the most in the clinical setting. And you have to practice on real people to get the full effect.

10. TAMUCC eline role call

    College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

    Prior to your first clinical, you will travel to Corpus Christi to do a complete head to toe check off and some skills. You will practice a Foley on a Sim Man/Woman, Practice injections (into gel bags), and some other simple skills. You will do your ...

11. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    College_Mom2006 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU

    Thanks RainDreamer. Your post brought tears to my eyes.

12. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    College_Mom2006 replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU

    I so, know what you mean. It is the happy moments and the little miracles that make it worth it.

13. TAMUCC eline role call

    College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

    And if that does not work out, there are clinical sites in the Bryan/College Station area. That is where I do my clinicals. Good Luck to you.

14. TAMUCC eline role call

    College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

    So far, so good. Those that I know of are employed and most had offers prior to finishing their course work.

15. TAMUCC eline role call

    College_Mom2006 replied to herrera2's topic in Texas

    I am sure that if you are "ultra fast" you can finish some in a month, but not all are that easy to finish quickly. They are divided up into modules and each module has lessons. Any where from 3 to ~17 lessons per module. Typically, the lessons ar...