kjbsn2008

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1. Advice - Graduating Aug 08 and relocating

   kjbsn2008 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts

   This line when it was originally written really upset and discouraged me. The general advice in the post was spot on, but the way in which it was delivered was unkind. I will always consider how I felt at this time in my life when I go to give a new ...

2. Help! Why can't I find a job?!

   kjbsn2008 replied to 3sodapop's topic in Massachusetts

   Have you ever considered getting reciprocity in NH? I used to live in Pepperell and several of my friends parents worked in NH. I know St. Joseph's in Nashua is hiring. Not a bad commute and worth a shot :)

3. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   kjbsn2008 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

   1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Kaplan Review Course (which wasn't a huge help) Kaplan Course Book (which was) Saunders Comprehensive Review (Silvestri) 4th editi...

4. Need help on how to prepare for then nclex rn. Failed first time I took the test.

   kjbsn2008 replied to PolarBear44's topic in NCLEX

   Here's what I did: 1. Took Kaplan - I don't think the course helped me but the book did 2. Read Kaplan Course Book cover to cover 3. Read Saunders Comprehensive Review 4th Ed. cover to cover 4. Woke up every morning and did a Qbank test 50 questions ...

5. Scrubs & Shoes

   kjbsn2008 posted a topic in Massachusetts

   I'm just south of Boston but have no problem driving for a good store with plenty of options. Do any of you have suggestions? I also like the pants with more of a bootcut type bottom, any suggestions on brands that are comfortable? I have heard tha...

6. So what exactly is legal?

   kjbsn2008 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I see lots of people posting that they got lots of meds and infection control. Is that legal to say since they are not being specific? Or does that fall under disclosure since it's content of the exam?

7. Why is it...

   kjbsn2008 replied to Rainbow-BSN's topic in NCLEX

   Hello, and I'm freaking out too :barf01:I am taking it tomorrow as well bright and early at 8am. Honestly I don't think I could ever know ALL side effects of drugs, all the drugs, or signs and symptoms of various diseases, all I seem to remember is h...

8. Dealing with an MI

   kjbsn2008 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in NCLEX

   I personally gave my patient 02 the first time I experienced someone having an MI in the clinical setting because I couldn't run to the pyxis straight away and leave my patient to get morphine. If I were a lay person I would have the pt stop activit...

9. Dealing with an MI

   kjbsn2008 posted a topic in NCLEX

   In school we learned: 1. Stop Activity 2. O2 3. EKG (preferably before NTG but if you don't have time then give NTG) 4. Nitroglycerin sublingual 5. Morphine IV 6. Nitroglycerin IV Now I'm studying and I see people saying "choose Morphine first". Wha...

10. NCLEX 3500 Questions

    kjbsn2008 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks everyone. I will just keep studying as I am. However, the scores do help in my studying and give me confidence if I do better. I just got an 80 on the pretest on NCLEX 3500 so I guess I'm not doing too poorly but I will keep at it lol I can't...

11. Just took NCLEXRN/ton of Sata

    kjbsn2008 replied to TraciRN's topic in NCLEX

    Select all that apply. I've heard that the SATA are higher level questions - which means that if you got several and ended on a lower amount of questions - odds are you passed.

12. NCLEX 3500 Questions

    kjbsn2008 posted a topic in NCLEX

    I have been using Kaplan Q Bank & Question trainers, Saunders Comprehensive Review 4th edition CD, and NCLEX 3500. I'm doing average on Kaplan - typically high 60s and my Q bank is at 63% average (there was a rogue 40 something in there!) but I'm...

13. Moving to MA

    kjbsn2008 replied to RN*princess's topic in Massachusetts

    No, I also did not do my practicum or clinicals there. So it's possible :) Did you work as a PCA? I think that may have helped.

14. Moving to MA

    kjbsn2008 replied to RN*princess's topic in Massachusetts

    I just got hired as an RN within the partners system at one of the hospitals in Boston so I don't necessarily think you should look elsewhere. Especially if you have experience. I think you are a step above us new grads because you have experience an...

15. ATT: How Long Until You Received Yours?

    kjbsn2008 replied to kjbsn2008's topic in Massachusetts

    Thanks!