gbarrera2

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1. Nclex

   gbarrera2 replied to ColleenMommyOf4's topic in New Nurse

   I Passed!!!!!!

2. Post Nclex Anxiety!

   gbarrera2 replied to CSipala00's topic in New Nurse

   I just found out that I PASSED!!!

3. Rush starting pay

   gbarrera2 replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois

   Oh wow, sorry I didn't see the date.

4. Rush starting pay

   gbarrera2 replied to coopsc1's topic in Illinois

   Advocate Christ Hospital-in Oak Lawn-pay starts at 26.50. I'm surprised that Rush doesn't pay their new grads more!

5. Any other UIC GEP applicants here?

   gbarrera2 replied to JennRN113's topic in Post Graduate

   Did anyone apply to the School Nurse Practitioner program at UIC? In what ways do you feel that you enhanced your Graduate application to UIC? I recently graduated in December, and am applyind to UIC and other grad schools this spring for the Fall ...

6. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

   gbarrera2 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX

   Pregnancy Induced Hypertension: The nurse would be MOST concerned if the patient complained of epigastric pain and a HA. COPD: Administer low flow Oxygen! We never administer: 5L NC

7. Failing the NCLEX at 77 Questions

   gbarrera2 replied to CarolineRn's topic in New Nurse

   I just took my exam yesterday and it turned off on the 78th question. It was my second time taking the exam, and I believe I was actually more nervous than the first time. This is absolute torture, I was an excellent student as an Undergrad and I j...

8. Post Nclex Anxiety!

   gbarrera2 replied to CSipala00's topic in New Nurse

   I just took the NCLEX for the 2nd time, yesterday. I'm more nervous than I was the first time. Last time I had 265 questions, and this time I only had 78. Not sure if it's a good or a BAD thing!! I'm really stressed, I'll find out tomorrow, if I ...

9. Nclex Is Over!!!!

   gbarrera2 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in New Nurse

   I failed NCLEX my first time, reviewing only for 2 weeks before with the NCBSN online course. I just took the exam again yesterday, and reviewed with an online Kaplan course. It helped me a lot and made me feel more confident on how to approach the...

10. Nclex

    gbarrera2 replied to ColleenMommyOf4's topic in New Nurse

    Congrats!!! I find out tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. if I passed or not. It's my second time taking it and I have no idea how I did???

11. "Nancy" and Babs

    gbarrera2 replied to Babs0512's topic in General Nursing

    This piece is extremely moving, it left me wanting to read more. You have a distinct writing style-a gift really-that catches readers instantly. You should definately think about getting your writing pieces published. Good luck to you, and God bles...

12. Masters Degree for School Nurses?

    gbarrera2 replied to gbarrera2's topic in School

    Yes, in IL it is 4 courses-which can be done 100% online in a semester-and also an internship. As I mentioned before, I'm applying to UIC School Nurse Certificate program. I'm just feeling discouraged because of all the negative feedback I read abo...

13. Nurse Practioners, what are your hours/schedules like?

    gbarrera2 replied to gbarrera2's topic in NP

    That's exactly what I would want as a schedule, having summers and holidays off would be great. So holding only a Masters you can't be on a tenured track in most Universities? I didn't know that. I'm contemplating getting a PhD. in Nursing since m...

14. Nurse Practioners, what are your hours/schedules like?

    gbarrera2 posted a topic in NP

    hello, i'm curious what are your hours and schedules like? also as a np can you teach nursing? thanks for all your input, i am really interested in learning more about my options as a nurse, and what type of advanced roles there are.

15. NP's and career flexibility?

    gbarrera2 replied to cherryames31's topic in NP

    I'd like to know the answer to your question as well. I applied for a CNL Masters program but am contemplating switching over to a NP track. I'd like to know a little bit more about work schedules, opportunities, and salaries?