Loraineo

Loraineo

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  1. First Job out of school

    My first job out of school starts Wednesday as a RN in a LTC facility. I am a little nervous so would like to hear any advise from those of you that have been there?
  2. I Passed.............

    Knew you could do it. Congrats and have a great career.
  3. 8 month old, pre-reqs and clinicals, can it be done?

    I started school part time when my child was about 15 months old. I can not tell you how many times it broke my heart to hear her say "Mommy are you coming home soon". Even with this struggle, I feel I did the best thing because now I can provide b...
  4. Laptop or PDA???

    Hi While I was in school I used a laptop. Took it to the hospital when I was getting pre-assignment and typed everything in it right there. I was able to cut my care plan/preassigment time in half. Also since I saved all of these each year got easi...
  5. LTC in Miami

    Is anyone working today in Miami at a LTC facility. What I would like to know is on night shift what would be a typical night and what is the average salary. I recently graduated and passed the NCLEX and looking into this area. -- Your comments ar...
  6. Hi I am a new graduate RN that recently passed boards 6/04 and considering to work in a LTC facilities. I have been told that start pay is better in the LTC facilities than in hospitals. Is this correct? What is the average pay start for an RN? ...
  7. Anyone take the HESI?

    Like all, I had to take a test at the end of each semester and an exit that was a must pass with a 60%. Unfortunately I had to take the exit exam twice (or should I say fortunate). I did carry a B average in classess and graduated with a 3.2 averag...
  8. Is becoming a Nurse hard?

    Hi, I am 39 years old and just passed my boards (RN). Age helped me. When I was younger I never took things seriously. If you really want this -- you can do it. Since I have a full time job and a family with 3 kids I decided to go to school part...
  9. Taking The Nclex Saturday.....

    I am happy to hear you are moving forward. I have you in my prayers and you will see soon all will be back to normal. I have no doubt in my mind that you will be Mrs. RN on Monday.... Keep your spirits up and trust in yourself.
  10. Mdcc

    I just graduated from MDCC in May. I have heard this rumor for the whole 2 years I was in school. What I also heard is their % of passing the Boards is going up. In my class -- 14 in my class has taken the NCLEX only 1 has not passed the first tim...
  11. just took nclex

    I know exactly how you feel. I took the test on June 1st and it stopped at 75. At first I felt really confident and then I started reading few threads that talked about people that failed at 75 and then I started second guessing myself. I found ou...
  12. Taking The Nclex....

    Hi, If you graduated in March 2004 at MDCC part time generic program in Miami then I went to school with you. I wanted to let you know that I had the same feelings about this test. My advise to you is to go and take it. You are ready and well prep...