PA_CoffeeFreak

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1. How would you answer this interview question?

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in New Nurse

   Good response Jen... You do have the opportunity to take a negative and make it into a positive.

2. What qualities should a new grad be looking for in a unit?

   PA_CoffeeFreak posted a topic in New Nurse

   What are the good qualities to look for in a unit? For those of you who have had the unfortunate experience of working on a bad unit, what are some red flags to watch for?

3. How would you answer this interview question?

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for all the valuable info. My hubby keeps wondering why I just don't prance right in to fill out an application and I keep telling him its because they may decide to do an on the spot interview. Even if you had been hired I'm not sure it wou...

4. Got a job!

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to krenee's topic in New Nurse

   :hpygrp: :ancong!: :hpygrp:

5. Working at a nursing home a bad idea?

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in New Nurse

   Keep trying CookieMonster! I'm only beginning my job search and right now due to my financial situation if push comes to shove -- I'll take a LTC facility position any day over having no job whatsoever. Heck, if need be I'll work at Starbucks. A ...

6. How would you answer this interview question?

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in New Nurse

   Did you? Ugh. These questions that automatically assume you have issues with social skills drive me nuts but perhaps they're intention is to find out how you cope with difficult people. Being a new grad isn't exactly a pleasant experience and somet...

7. passed NCLEX-RN 1st time... heres what I did

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to dmeachum's topic in NCLEX

   :hpygrp: :ancong!: :hpygrp:

8. Kaplan..is it worth it?.

   PA_CoffeeFreak replied to wNt2bRN's topic in NCLEX

   YES! But Kaplan is what you make of it. Make sure to get through the entire q bank and all of the question trainers (this can be challenging because you have to review all the rationales).

9. How would you answer this interview question?

   PA_CoffeeFreak posted a topic in New Nurse

   Before walking into a hospital to apply for a job I wanted to make sure that I get through all of my interview questions before doing so. This question has me stumped. How would someone who doesn't like you describe you?

10. Working at a nursing home a bad idea?

    PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in New Nurse

    Thank you all so much for replying! It changed my focus to applying for nursing jobs in hospitals.

11. Contact Precautions: You should know them forwards and backwards

    PA_CoffeeFreak replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX

    I actually added this to my study guide and I was so glad to review this before the exam (and even on the day of the exam!).

12. Passed on the 4th time

    PA_CoffeeFreak replied to Daitch's topic in NCLEX

    :hpygrp: :ancong!: :hpygrp:

13. SURVEY for 75 questions on NCLEX RN

    PA_CoffeeFreak replied to Ng74's topic in NCLEX

    Passed with 75 questions second time around. No math. Lots of SATA, priority/delegation and meds. Took me 1.5 hours (with a bathroom and lunch break).

14. Need some motivation for NCLEX?

    PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX

    So you're seeing a pattern. Safety and Infection Control, Physiological Adaptation and Pharmacology. Are you scoring low in these same areas when you do questions? How many questions do you practice with per day? Are you reviewing all the rationa...

15. Need some motivation for NCLEX?

    PA_CoffeeFreak replied to PA_CoffeeFreak's topic in NCLEX

    There is no one-size fits all NCLEX studying program that will work 100% of the time for everyone. That's why it's so important to know what your weaknesses are. You have to tailor your study to what best fits you. Please explain how you studied t...