amyn87

amyn87 has 6 years experience.

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1. Should I work tomorrow?

   amyn87 posted a topic in General Nursing

   So Wednesday night I started having a low grade fever (99.6 F), body aches, chills, sinus drainage, and fatigue. I was off Thursday and Friday with the same symptoms. I was encouraged by my other nurse friends to call in sick today so I did. I still ...

2. Please Help - Moving to different state - help with applying for jobs??

   amyn87 posted a topic in Louisiana

   I am an RN living in Ohio and am moving to Louisiana - so I cannot visit whenever I want to. How can I let potential future employers know that I am serious about wanting a job? Should I write a cover letter to help explain my situation? Or explain m...

3. A Time You Made a Patient Smile?

   amyn87 posted a topic in Humor

   I don't know about everyone else, but with all the stress that we put up with being nurses, whenever I make a patient smile or have one tell me "Thank you for being my nurse today" it makes it all worth it. Today I had a elderly woman patient with a...

4. Stupid things said by your non-nurse significant other

   amyn87 replied to Moogie's topic in Humor

   I had an ex boyfriend who liked to try to talk about things he had no clue about to make himself sound smart. He came over to my grandparents' house one Christmas for dinner and proceeded to tell my grandma (who was a proper southern lady) about the ...

5. Is it OK to call an interviewer to ask why you were not hired?

   amyn87 replied to amyn87's topic in New Nurse

   Thank you everyone! Great answers! :)

6. Is it OK to call an interviewer to ask why you were not hired?

   amyn87 posted a topic in New Nurse

   I've had 2 interviews since I've passed NCLEX-RN, but both have been unsuccessful. I received an e-mail the DAY OF my last interview telling me I was not chosen for the position. I hadn't checked my e-mail yet when I called a few days after my interv...

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

   amyn87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   congrats ann08 and sydney2404!!! :w00t: i got the good pop-up too, so i'm keeping my fingers crossed til i get my official results!!!

8. Passed 2nd time, I hope this helps for you!

   amyn87 replied to ounsrey's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats on passing!! And thanks for the advice!

9. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

   amyn87 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

   75% on pharm is pretty good in my opinion; i'm horrible at learning meds! keep it up, i have faith in ya! be sure to let me know how you did when you find out!

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

    amyn87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    congrats 1life2live and lisat380!! :cheers: i take mine for the 3rd time may 3rd (3rd time's a charm right??? lol), wish me luck!! i'm definitely going to try the pearson trick too...if i can work up the nerve haha

11. NCLEX-RN advice for 3rd time test-taker??

    amyn87 replied to amyn87's topic in NCLEX

    thanks for the advice! and congrats on passing this time!! i think one of my biggest downfalls is not feeling confident when i walk in that room. monday i plan on getting my nails done, my hair done, and going shopping - the whole shabang - just so ...

12. NCLEX-RN advice for 3rd time test-taker??

    amyn87 replied to amyn87's topic in NCLEX

    When I had 265 questions my second time, I was starting to get burnt out. Around question 200 I stopped analyzing the questions so much because I was over it. I wish I would have known this before!! Oh well, at least now I know if it happens to me ag...

13. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    amyn87 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

    Check out this post: study checklist for passing NCLEX-RN. It has a study-guide type thing for NCLEX and it's pretty helpful. It's someone's opinion of what to study, but it still gives a good idea of what's important. If you're starting to feel ove...

14. study checklist for passing NCLEX-RN

    amyn87 replied to RNmeee's topic in NCLEX

    even though it is your opinion of what to study, i hope you realize what a big help it is for those of us who feel completely lost as to what to study! thanks again!

15. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    amyn87 replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX

    You're welcome! Good luck on your test! Just try to stay confident!