JuanabePHNurse

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1. Psychiatric Nursing Certification

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Betsy Keller's topic in Psychiatric

   Hi Sue. Aw man, that stinks about having to have a PC to take the exam. I just got an iPad and love using this thing. If you have 1 year of addictions nursing, which part of that 1.5 years in behavioral health may have included that, you can qualify ...

2. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania

   Hey PghRN30 - thanks for the info as well. I ended up passing the exam - no prob. I stressed out too much about since it was, like you said very generic. Biggest thing that threw me off was peak rate of insulin. Even the one question they did require...

3. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania

   Thanks tyvin! :)

4. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse replied to JuanabePHNurse's topic in Pennsylvania

   It is a psych position. I guess I was stressing out bc this is my first nursing job since I graduated in September. Luckily, I got a call from nursing educator today who reassured me it is nothing to stress about as it is generic and it sounds like w...

5. University of Pitt - New Nurse/New Hire Medication Exam

   JuanabePHNurse posted a topic in Pennsylvania

   Hello All, So I just found out today that I take a medication exam for UPMC Mercy during week one of orientation. Does anyone know what this medication exam consists of and any resources to study from? Any medications to be especially aware of? Than...

6. ACLS class as a student? good or pointless?

   JuanabePHNurse replied to procrastinator911's topic in Job Hunt

   I completely agree with Meriwhen - it shows initiative and if you have the extra $, then it's a good investment. I've had about 4 interviews since graduating. I have a strong healthcare/public health background. And three of the hiring managers asked...

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

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

   I am from PA. I took the NCLEX-RN exam on Monday, October 22 at 10am. I completed 75 questions at 12pm when the exam stopped. Technically, you can pass OR fail at 75 questions and I thought my questions weren't getting difficult as others who have pa...

8. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations Brandeen :)! I am kinda of where you are now...got accepted, now need to worry about how I am going to pay for this. I spoke to people in other programs and most said private loans from Sallie Mae. I called them and they have "smart s...

9. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

   JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations Jackie!!! The Facebook FanPage is called "Drexel ACE Fall 2011". Try this link after you log in to Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/home.php?sk=group_134319516627450&ap=1 Best.

10. Schools that select based on GPA and tests.

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Capp's topic in Pre-Nursing

    hiddencatRN, I have followed a few of your posts and I appreciate the detail and time you have given them. I am curious about your comment regarding the Philadelphia job market for new grads. When did you graduate from the ACE program? Are you workin...

11. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School Programs

    Yay!! Just found out today that I was accepted for Fall 2011. My application was in by Oct. 15 but had trouble getting in a couple of my transcripts. But once my packet was complete got a response in The ladies in the office are wonderful. Best of l...

12. How should I open my Nursing school essay?

    JuanabePHNurse replied to chantie19's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Hey Chantal, I am applying to the same program - best of luck to the both of us ^_^ Although I think it is great that you mentioned VCU immediately in the first intro, I was really hooked by the second intro. If you can somehow tie the BMX example t...

13. Drexel ACE Fall 2010

    JuanabePHNurse replied to ilovelearning's topic in Pennsylvania

    I know this post is coming months later, but where did you send your resume etc?

14. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School Programs

    I read blogs from people who applied in Sept 2009 for the Fall 2010 start date and I saw a few got acceptance letters as early as the first week of November...don't quote me though :) Best of luck!!!

15. Drexel University ACE Program Fall 2011 Start

    JuanabePHNurse replied to Jensters's topic in School Programs

    Hey Paco69, Have you received your financial aid award letter yet?