choosier2003

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1. NCLEX - anyone flunk at 75 questions? Or does it always go for more questions first?

   choosier2003 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in NCLEX

   Congradulations MandersRN2b, you can go ahead and take off the "2b" now, you did it!! You are an RN now!!!

2. Finding a Job!

   choosier2003 replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in New Nurse

   Please let me know how it looks in Austin, I do plan on going back someday, I have heard that it is still growing by leaps and bounds. Such a beautiful place, cant wait to see it again!

3. need help with passing exit exam

   choosier2003 replied to hdabre's topic in New Nurse

   go ahead and start studying for the nclex, practice questions and lots of them! they will help you find your weak areas and what areas you need to focus your studies.

4. What states allow GN's (Graduate Nurses) to work?

   choosier2003 replied to dolphins84te's topic in New Nurse

   In w.v. you are given a temporary license that is good for ninety days. You can go ahead and go to work before you take the nclex, and if for some reason you arent successful in passing the nclex, most hospitals will allow you to stay on as a nursing...

5. question

   choosier2003 replied to burnett24's topic in New Nurse

   New nurse here too. yes it is frustrating at times, but remember that almost every successful person wants to help others suceed as well. This is especially true in nursing. If we didnt care about the success of others, we wouldnt be nurses. ( or per...

6. NCLEX - anyone flunk at 75 questions? Or does it always go for more questions first?

   choosier2003 replied to KimmbaFNP's topic in NCLEX

   81 questions here, seemed like I didnt know any of the right answers and just knew I failed it. I just kept thinking how I would break the news of my failure to my family, but alas, I passed!!!!

7. What to wear when going to a job fair

   choosier2003 replied to nola04's topic in New Nurse

   Most definitely wear a suit and tie!!

8. Finding a Job!

   choosier2003 replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in New Nurse

   Same situation here, I moved from w.v. to n.c. to get a job, some areas are more in need than others. I lived in Austin,Tx. for some time and would love to return there some day, I dont know what the outlook for G.N.s is there but my cousin lives in ...

9. question to all graduates

   choosier2003 replied to Jessstudent's topic in New Nurse

   I remember when I was going into the first sem. of nursing school, we had a meet and greet where we all were highly encouraged to bring our spouses and family members to meet all the instructors and other nursing students. After we all ate and mingle...

10. Out of school for 8 years and still haven't passed the NCLEX

    choosier2003 replied to FaithinGod2009's topic in NCLEX

    I have a friend who finally passed on his 5th attempt, I will ask him what he did differently. Dont give up!

11. Just took NCLEX - Advice?

    choosier2003 replied to ccjacquelyn's topic in NCLEX

    my nclex shut off at 81 questions, I felt like I didnt know MOST of the questions that were thrown at me, I just knew I failed, but I remember an instructor that said " first you get some easy ones, and if you get those right, they will get harder an...

12. Salary Info

    choosier2003 replied to FLDialysisRN's topic in New Nurse

    A base salary of just a little over 20 an hour plus shift differentials here in north carolina. hope this helps

13. My Little Mandona

    choosier2003 replied to Justhere's topic in General Nursing

    Very touching, I dont think anyone could read this without shedding a tear.

14. The Challenges of Nursing School

    choosier2003 replied to MachoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    "keep your eyes on the prize" I used to say that a lot in nursing school. Keep telling yourself that. Worked for me!

15. What is it about competition and male nurses?

    choosier2003 replied to SskSmulle's topic in Men

    Men leaving the toillet seat up all the time, how rude the women always say. Well , I say, at least you know that they did actually lift it!! Its the guys that dont lift it that infuriate me, how discusting. And , why doesnt it go the other way, gett...