kk83

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1. RN since 2012, little work experience, new state - need advice please

   kk83 replied to kk83's topic in Career Support

   Bumping in case someone happens to have any advice :).

2. RN since 2012, little work experience, new state - need advice please

   kk83 posted a topic in Career Support

   I graduated from a CC in May 2012, got my first job and worked at a hospital 90 miles away for 3 months before I couldn't keep up. The drive alone could take 3 hours in snowy weather and it just wasn't possible. I worked on a busy Cardiac unit and le...

3. Looking for Career Advice

   kk83 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi all! I graduated in May 2012 and landed my first job at an awesome hospital. I was there 4 months and unfortunately had a health issue that prevented me to make the drive (60 miles each way), so I resigned from the position. I applied for position...

4. How long did it take you as a new grad to feel "ok" at a new job?

   kk83 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I started a job as an RN on a Cardiac Stepdown Unit about 5 weeks ago (3 on the floor). It is a very high energy and fast paced job and I find it difficult to learn everything/keep up/ and be as efficient (fast) as I'm expected to be. We have approxi...

5. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   kk83 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   I got the one that said "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this time."

6. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   kk83 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   Ah I am so nervous! Sat this morning for my NCLEX - RN. Got 75 questions (no idea how many SATA, but there were some), one math and a whole bunch more that I felt I had no idea about. I really walked out of there feeling like I didn't answer a darn t...

7. Starting a new job.. advice?

   kk83 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi there! I am starting a job as a Graduate Nurse next week (with plans to take my NCLEX in about 2 after that). I'm getting more nervous and excited as the days go by. Any tips, tricks, advice would be VERY helpful! What to bring on the job, favorit...

8. Please Recommend Your Favorite NCLEX study books

   kk83 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I purchased the Pearson NCLEX-RN Exam Prep but it seems to have gotten mixed reviews and some purchasers have said the questions are too easy. Does anyone have that book and like it? I am just now getting into looking at it. I also purchased NCLEX RN...

9. FREE Kaplan practice test today 6-27-12

   kk83 replied to kwhitedz's topic in NCLEX

   I'm scheduled to take my NCLEX on the 21st of next month and got a 62%. I wish it was higher but it wasn't far off from the 65% they wanted. Considering that was my first practice test or studying since graduation - I hope I only improve. I definitel...

10. FREE Kaplan practice test today 6-27-12

    kk83 replied to kwhitedz's topic in NCLEX

    Yikes I skipped right by the terms and conditions. I didn't put in any payment information seeing as how it was free, so hopefully I didn't miss anything important. I'm signed up and just waiting for it to begin.

11. Had an interview, but didn't get any contact info from my interviewer!

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in Job Hunt

    Thank you so so much. I am going to give HR a call tomorrow and start there. I thought about just asking the HR contact who called me in, but don't want to look bad especially since I don't even have a first name! I really appreciate your reply. It's...

12. Had an interview, but didn't get any contact info from my interviewer!

    kk83 posted a topic in Job Hunt

    Hi all - this is my second interview and I want to send a thank you email to the person who interviewed me. I was confused though because the person who called me to come in was not the person who interviewed me. I cannot for the life of me remember ...

13. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    kk83 replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

    I do it if I got an amazing grade. As more and more people from nursing school are adding onto my facebook, I tend to do it less - but it's hard sometimes when I just want to shout it out that I got an awesome grade! I also post when I'm dissapointed...

14. Will get ADN at a comm. college hinder your chance of getting a good job!?

    kk83 replied to AmberLeigh000's topic in General Students

    I also think it depends on location. I live in an area where the community college is the only local school within an hour and a half for an RN program. We were told years ago it was easier for people to get their choice right off the bat and be recr...

15. Struggling with test taking this semester

    kk83 posted a topic in General Students

    We've moved into med/surge this semester and I'm really struggling with my exams. I've gotten a 75 and a 79 and the minimum to keep in the program is a 75% average on the 5 tests before anything else is factored in. Last semester I was always mid - h...