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1. Is an ADN worth it in CT?

   achapman replied to CTGuy's topic in Connecticut

   For those of you with an ADN, was it hard to find a job when you graduated? For the RN's out there, have you seen any favor toward a BSN? >> When I was interviewing they honestly didnt even ask ADN or BSN, as long as you had your RN thats all t...

2. Does the NCLEX make sense at all?

   achapman replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in NCLEX

   Did you use anything other than kaplan as far as for content review? or u only did kaplan? and did you apply the decision tree when u went for the exam? >> No, I only used Kaplan. And i definitely did not apply the decision tree because I felt...

3. Does the NCLEX make sense at all?

   achapman replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in NCLEX

   Hey I dont know about the rate of passing and all that but I just wanted to let you know something. I did HORRIBLE on my kaplan trainers like low 50s on every single one of them. I took NCLEX this past week and passed with 75 questions. I really t...

4. Just got back from NCLEX... :/

   achapman replied to achapman's topic in NCLEX

   CONGRATULATIONS! You can now breath easily. How did you prepare for the nclex? >> well im not the best to take advice from i don't think. i did the kaplan course, but only did a few days of questions. really i feel like no studying could have...

5. Just got back from NCLEX... :/

   achapman replied to achapman's topic in NCLEX

   I officially passed!! the pearson vue trick is definitely true!!

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

   achapman replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I just took my NCLEX this morning and I waited for it to say "delivery successful" - I tried the trick a few hours ago and I got the pop-up, it wouldnt let me pay! Yay!! I'm still scared though ahhhh!! I will find out my results Monday so we shall s...

7. Just got back from NCLEX... :/

   achapman replied to achapman's topic in NCLEX

   Ahhhh so my test just said "delivery successful" and I tried the PearsonVue trick and I got the pop-up, it wouldn't let me pay!! yay! I hope this trick is true and works out in every case! I'll let you guys know when i get the quick results in 2 day...

8. Just got back from NCLEX... :/

   achapman replied to achapman's topic in NCLEX

   nope i didn't try the trick yet because my test still says "ready for delivery". i hope it says "delivery successful" at least by tomorrow so i can check!

9. Just got back from NCLEX... :/

   achapman posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hey everyone. I just got back from taking my NCLEX. I feel like i got so many questions wrong and alot of them seemed too "easy". Also I got the same disease in like literally 10 questions. I got about 10 SATA, 3 drop and drag, about 10 pharm. M...

10. If not nurse, then ??

    achapman replied to seannguyen20's topic in New Nurse

    Hmm..I have 2. A flight attendant or a MTV VJ.

11. when to start orientation/job?

    achapman replied to achapman's topic in New Nurse

    I am trying not to worry about NCLEX. I am thinking positive. They say that your HESI score is usually a pretty good indicator of how you will do on NCLEX, so if you did well on that I wouldn't worry.>> I heard that too and thats why I'm worrie...

12. when to start orientation/job?

    achapman posted a topic in New Nurse

    Ok just looking for some opinions/advice.. I am graduating in May an recently just secured a job. Now they have 3 different orientation dates - June, July and September. I have to pick one of them but I'm conflicted when to start. I don't really want...

13. CNA hourly pay rate?

    achapman replied to SuBinCRNAtoBe's topic in CNA/MA

    I live in Connecticut and I make $16.00/hr. I work at a hospital in New Haven.

14. half question/half vent!

    achapman replied to achapman's topic in Connecticut

    We are in a recession, I am sure when they told you about job opportunities in nursing was not last year or this year. >> This is another thing I dont understand. How can they justify this excuse in HEALTHCARE?! Reccession or not, hospitals d...

15. half question/half vent!

    achapman posted a topic in Connecticut

    Hi I am just looking for suggestions of places nurses can work besides a hospital or nursing home. Like not just at a "clinic" or "insurance company", but specific places in CT - esp those that are willing to hire new nurses. Also on another note I ...