vw74vw

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1. Clinical Research Nurse job search help

   vw74vw replied to bekahboo's topic in Research

   I’m currently a Clinical Research Nurse and its very difficult it get into clinical research. Many employers want you have to experience since there is a large regulatory component to research that you do not learn in nursing. I took a course at Cl...

2. New RN drowning

   vw74vw replied to babyrn3's topic in New Nurse

   So I just need to vent a bit about my last night. I've been off orientation for about a week and have had some pretty easy shifts, even leaving on time. Last night was the worst shift as of yet. I started out with four patients and felt pretty goo...

3. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   vw74vw replied to kieran07's topic in New Nurse

   Phoenix, AZ Enrolled for RN-BSN starting Fall 2014 Passed NCLEX 6/11/2014 Applied to 1 job and was hired. I have been a PCA on my floor since the fall and worked very hard during this last year of nursing school to secure a job as an RN after I fini...

4. Do you want to be jobless after nursing school? I didn't think so...

   vw74vw replied to Manny92's topic in Technicians

   I just wanted to share my experience as a PCA/CNA. I attained a PCA position during the last year of nursing school in hopes to gain an RN position once I finished. In my market it is very difficult to get a acute new grad position without networki...

5. Average Scores on Kaplan Question Trainers and Qbank and Passed NCLEX 1/18/2013

   vw74vw replied to anh_thule's topic in NCLEX

   So just an update to let everyone know that I did PASS!!! I took my exam on 6/11 and only had 75 questions. I didn't count the amount of SATA but I felt like at least 40% of the exam included these questions. It seemed that if I felt that I answer...

6. Kaplan Scores for NCLEX-RN

   vw74vw replied to vw74vw's topic in NCLEX

   Today I sat for the NCLEX. It was tough to say the least many SATA and a few drag and it shut off at 75 questions. I tried to register for another exam and I got the good pop up. I can't believe that I'm done with this sucker. It was tough but I ...

7. Kaplan Scores for NCLEX-RN

   vw74vw posted a topic in NCLEX

   Wanted to let those who use Kaplan my current scores. I have found Kaplan to be great in improving critical thinking strategies. I find that I can read the question and pick out the needed information and kick out 2 of the answers in a short amount o...

8. Average Scores on Kaplan Question Trainers and Qbank and Passed NCLEX 1/18/2013

   vw74vw replied to anh_thule's topic in NCLEX

   Wanted to let those who use Kaplan my current scores. I have found Kaplan to be great in improving critical thinking strategies. I find that I can read the question and pick out the needed information and kick out 2 of the answers in a short amount...

9. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

   vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona

   I applied to the med/surg and my status is still "application received" I guess I didn't make the cut. It was worth a shot.

10. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona

    No. My status is application accepted.

11. 2nd Semester Student Looking for PCT

    vw74vw replied to Stacilator's topic in Technicians

    Speaking from experience, if you want to increase your chances of getting an acute RN position after school, work in a hospital as a Tech while in school. I've been working for almost a year as a PCA and it has helped me land a RN position on my sam...

12. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona

    Mine says "application received" as well.

13. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona

    For you to apply to the Critical Care position you have had to work in Critical Care as a PCA, ED Tech or some other support staff. Unfortunately it is to late to apply, they only opened up the dates to apply for 3 days. I'm currently working in a ...

14. Mayo Arizona RN Residency 2014

    vw74vw replied to PEDSNURSE2NP's topic in Arizona

    I have also applied to the med/surg position. It seems like a great opportunity and I guess they hire both BSN and ADN's, but we shall see. I'm currently finishing up my ADN in 4 weeks!

15. Which community college in AZ should I look at?

    vw74vw replied to correctionnurse1's topic in Arizona

    I'm attending Central Arizona College and I'm working full time 3 12 hour shifts as a PCA (patient care assistant). It is doable but you have to be able to process information quickly. If it takes you awhile to grasp disease process or it takes you ...