PSK09

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1. Getting started in Critical Care

   PSK09 replied to jstarr1002's topic in CCU

   Most hospitals will not allow you to go straight from nursing school into the critical care areas. You have to be with the hospital on med/surg floor for a minimum of 1year. Then they will put you through training for the critical care departments....

2. 8 months and still searching...New grad RN

   PSK09 replied to rajan2's topic in New York

   Hang in there I know too well what you're going through. It took me over a year to find the job I'm at now. I graduated May 2009, and finally passed boards in Dec. 2009 and couldn't get a job until Dec. 2010. It is soo frustrating, and trying to p...

3. Frustrated New RN looking for first job

   PSK09 posted a topic in New York

   Hello All, I am writing here now, because Allnurses.com has helped me out in the past and I hope you guys can give me advice once again. I am so frustrated with trying to find a job. Here's my story: I graduated with a BSN from Molloy College back...

4. Finding a Job- New Grad

   PSK09 replied to nurseontheway's topic in New Nurse

   I could use some encouragement out there. I'm an RN in NY (Long Island area). I graduated back in May 2009. I had to take the boards 3 times before I passed. I got my license finally in December 2009. And have been applying to every hospital that...

5. Time of the month in light colored scrubs

   PSK09 replied to jkmk's topic in General Students

   Funny story. My school's uniform was all white. And on one of my clinical days I didn't have time to run to the bathroom as much as I would have liked. I used a pad with wings, and when lunch came I went to go to the bathroom & it turned out I...

6. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

   PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

   your welcome.... good luck, if you have any questions feel free to ask away :)

7. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

   PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

   thank you! I used "Exam Cram" Review book & "Prioritization, Delegation, & Assignment" workbook by LaCharity. Do the full quick 20 chapters in Exam Cram, they are short & to the point, & don't put you to sleep, the font is bigger th...

8. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

   PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

   Actually I didn't start job hunting yet. I'm going to Atlantic City for the weekend with my sister. So I figured when I come back I'll start job hunting. Just taking a weekish to enjoy passing & relaxing away from studying & then I'm going ...

9. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

   PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

   Angel love, take a deep breath & relax, stay positive you can do it! GOOD LUCK!

10. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

    Stay strong, relax & remain confident. You can pass! :) GOOD LUCK & keep me updated on how things go.

11. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

    Hey Murphal, Yes a very stressful time it is the last 7 days worrying especially because you took it twice already (been there). You have to try to stay relaxed. Remember you already took it twice so you know what to expect from the testing center...

12. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you guys!... I got i think 3 math question on the exam, drug calc i one of my strong parts so i really didn't study it. In the back of the Exam Cram Review book there are 12 practice math questions with rationales on how to do it. Yes I will ...

13. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

    so quick sum of the above. Do one to two chapters a day in the Exam Cram review book & one to two chapters a day in the LaCharity book. When you finish with the Exam Cram chapters, focus on completing the Practice Exams, Things you Forgot &...

14. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

    aww thank you!. You can do it too! My study plan for round 3, was to forget about all the other books I used in the past, I just left them in me room on the side to collect dust, they obviously didn't help me with exam 1 & 2 so why use them. I...

15. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    PSK09 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

    Hey Guys, I just wanted to THANK YOU for all your support & prayers. And to let you know that the results are in I PASSED! Never give up on your dreams, they will come true when the time is right! WOOHOO!!!.... SOO EXCITED! THANK YOU AGAIN FOR...