zia238

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1. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   zia238 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Yes, I did get my results. I paid for the quick results that were available... I did the pearson vue trick and got the pop up.... and I passed!!! So the trick really does work.

2. Nclex RN second time 217 q's..good pop up & advice

   zia238 replied to baby-nurse's topic in NCLEX

   Just wondering if you passed the exam? You mentioned you got the "good pop up" but I just can't seem to trust that, I'm so positive I failed but I did get the good pop up...

3. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

   zia238 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Hi! I was just wondering if you found out if you passed? Did the trick work for you? I just finished my NCLEX today and I have been an absolute wreck... I feel like I failed and I have been an emotional mess all day. I did the trick and the error m...

4. New Grad starting Oncology

   zia238 replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

   Hi, I don't know what area you live in or how bad the market is for new nurses around you; but I would take it! During my interview I was also given a tour and the Nursing Manger left me with the charge nurse for an hour on the floor...... and I go...

5. New Grad & New Oncology Nurse!

   zia238 replied to flygirls2's topic in Oncology

   Hello, I am a recent grad (August 2010) with my BSN and I will be starting on an Oncology floor November 1st I have a question for all of you who started out your nursing career on an Oncology floor: Did you use/ or could you recommend any books th...

6. New Grad starting Oncology

   zia238 replied to TNnurse's topic in Oncology

   Hello, I am a New Nurse starting on the Oncology floor too! I am super excited and nervous all in one! Glad to see that there are other new nurses on this site who will be starting out in Oncology as well :) congrats to all of you!

7. Villanova BSN Express

   zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

   I know for students who live further away or might be unable to attend may possibly do a phone interview but I would confirm that or ask the programs Director.... just to be on the safe side :)

8. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

   zia238 replied to krstxn's topic in LTAC

   Thanks for all of the advice!!

9. Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

   zia238 replied to zia238's topic in LTAC

   Love-A-Nurse Thank you for replying to my message, I really appreciate it. This LTAC does have a variety of patients who are intubated with trachs, they do have cardiac drips that need to be titrated (but they have a room that holds 4 patients toget...

10. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    zia238 replied to krstxn's topic in LTAC

    Thank You!

11. Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

    zia238 replied to zia238's topic in LTAC

    Thank you for your opinion, I appreciate it! I want to specialize in critical care and it's really difficult right now in the Philadelphia area for a new nurse to get into. I was hoping that I could spend a little over a year learning valuable skill...

12. LTAC ? Good or Bad?

    zia238 replied to krstxn's topic in LTAC

    Hello, I have been reading through tons of messages regarding LTAC's and I was very happy when I read your message. I am a recent BSN graduate in the Philadelphia area and the market for new nurses is extremely tough right now. I am interested in c...

13. Is an LTAC Hospital good for a graduate nurse?

    zia238 posted a topic in LTAC

    Hello, I am a recent graduate from a second degree program were I obtained my BSN :) I also have a BS in Business Administration as well. The market for new nurses is extremely tough in the Philadelphia area and I am interviewing with a LTAC facili...

14. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

    Yes, we had students who were mothers of small children and they did well :) It can be done but it will require the support of your family to help out when you need to study. If you stay on top of all your readings & assignments I'm sure you wi...

15. Villanova BSN Express

    zia238 replied to BusyBryRN2B's topic in Pennsylvania

    It's not just your GPA that is important... it's also your previous work experiences, and extracurricular activities you have done, so don't let just the GPA be a deciding factor to where you apply. There were 6 men in my class, however, there are 1...