natalieonaje

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1. Failed last semester and it hurts

   natalieonaje replied to HopefulRNtay's topic in General Students

   Don't be discouraged. At least you had some very helpful teachers who were willing to help you. If nursing is what you really want to do, apply to another program. You obviously have the heart and dedication for this field and you will be successful ...

2. Can you succeed in BSN programs without Chemisty?

   natalieonaje replied to meganthe's topic in ADN/BSN

   Some programs don't require it, some do. I was going to attend Governor's State University until I found out they required organic chemistry. I instead decided to enroll at Purdue Calumet and they don't require any Chemistry.

3. Difference between getting ADN, then BSN and going straight for BSN?

   natalieonaje replied to Mbro5's topic in ADN/BSN

   In my opinion, the way things are going now, if you can afford to do it, go for the BSN. More and more hospitals in the area I live (Chicago) are requiring the BSN. I just graduated from an ADN program and I've been hard pressed to find my first RN j...

4. Already only generic name of all drugs?

   natalieonaje replied to cherry merry's topic in NCLEX

   When I took the Kaplan review, the teacher warned us and when she went over the review questions, she only used generics. I took the NCLEX on Aug 7th and all my meds had only the generic names. Knowing the classifications of the meds and the endings ...

5. NCLEX results

   natalieonaje replied to jeskarwr's topic in NCLEX

   I'm in Illinois. I took the test on 8/7, got the good pop up, my name was on the continental website 24 hrs later. I got my letter two days later (took it on Thurs, got the letter Saturday). It should be up there by now.

6. Failed my Nclex RN first time

   natalieonaje replied to male_murse's topic in NCLEX

   Doesn't Kaplan have a money back guarantee if you don't pass NCLEX the first time? I would definitely take advantage of their services again by re-mediating through their course and constantly doing their practice Qbank questions. Out of all the prac...

7. Do you really need a laptop for nursing school?

   natalieonaje replied to xiomara17's topic in General Students

   If you can afford to purchase it, you should. Most schools use some kind of learning management system (moodle, blackboard, desire to learn, etc) where you have to access the class information such as syllabuses, lectures, messages that the professo...

8. cancle my nclex result

   natalieonaje replied to kaurb22's topic in NCLEX

   I felt like I was going to the county lock-up when they searched me. I had to turn my phone off in front of them and they sealed it in a bag. I had to turn my jean pockets inside out, my sweater inside out, and I couldn't even wear my headband. They ...

9. Got my license today...some NCLEX advice

   natalieonaje replied to tenjuna's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations!!!!

10. WGU Pre-licensure in Indiana

    natalieonaje replied to futurenrse823's topic in Western Governors

    Just curious, are the classes mainly online? Are the hospitals where you do the clinicals only in Indianapolis?

11. Feeling dispondant after a bad final

    natalieonaje posted a topic in General Students

    I'm hoping someone can offer some advice. I started a a new nursing program. I passed the first class but I didn't pass the second class. I was told I can come back and repeat it, but it is a mark against me. I'm thinking about applying to another pr...

12. CAAN Academy of Nursing LPN Program in Matteson, IL

    natalieonaje replied to RescueNinja2013's topic in Illinois

    I can't believe this! Didn't they just get amnesty from taking that awful Hesi exam? I can't believe they would give their students a pitiful 7 day notice that they are shuttering their program.

13. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    natalieonaje replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois

    I'm not sure if they're hiring now. I heard there was a hiring freeze, but that may or may not be true. I would try going on their website.

14. Chicago Burbs Pay Rate for CNA/PCT

    natalieonaje replied to MrsMeg's topic in Illinois

    I work at Advocate Christ as a pct (pca that can draw blood). They start at about $13/hr. I work pm's (3-11) so we get $1/hr shift differential m-f and $2/hr shift diff on weekends and holidays. I plan on staying with advocate until I finish school b...

15. Need Help on an instructor who helped me fail Hesi

    natalieonaje replied to natalieonaje's topic in General Students

    This was a computer exam. She hovered over my shoulder as I was taking it. I felt very intimidated and nervous with her standing over me (as I think anyone in my position taking an exit exam would) and when she saw the answers I picked, she kept tell...