firecracker1221

firecracker1221 specializes in Intermediate Care.

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1. NCLEX-RN scheduled

   firecracker1221 replied to firecracker1221's topic in NCLEX

   I used the following resources: 1. Kaplan Strategies, Practice, & Review 2014-2015 - this book was GREAT for testing strategies and I felt the questions were challenging. 2. Saunders Comprehensive Review - great for content review.. The question...

2. NCLEX-RN scheduled

   firecracker1221 replied to firecracker1221's topic in NCLEX

   Just thought I would return to this post and let you all know I PASSED in 75 questions!!!! Now, time to relax until I start my job on Monday! :)

3. Declaratory Order Process and Polygraph Exam

   firecracker1221 replied to edit7279's topic in Criminal

   Nvm just saw you were in Texas.. What has been the outcome of your situation?

4. Declaratory Order Process and Polygraph Exam

   firecracker1221 replied to edit7279's topic in Criminal

   What state are you in?

5. NCLEX #2 Tomorrow!!!!

   firecracker1221 replied to InquizitiveNURSE's topic in NCLEX

   The best advice I ever got was remember to BREATHE during the exam.. Sounds silly, huh? Before this advice, I didn't realize I was holding my breath for a few seconds when I came across a question that I didn't know right away. Your brain needs that ...

6. NCLEX-RN scheduled

   firecracker1221 replied to firecracker1221's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks all!! I take my NCLEX June 10th. I've been working through the kaplan strategy book and afterwards will move onto lacharity and lippincott. I don't feel weak on content.. My biggest weakness is implementing the correct strategy to answer quest...

7. NCLEX-RN scheduled

   firecracker1221 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hello all, I'm new to posting on this board.. Though I've been reading through forums for years. I just graduated from an ADN program and take my NCLEX in a few weeks. Just looking for some words of encouragement at this point. It will be a long cou...

8. Did anybody buy a nursing mannikin to practice skills at home?

   firecracker1221 replied to strawberryluv's topic in General Students

   I second the teddy bear suggestion.. That's exactly what I did to practice all of my nursing skill outside of my schools open lab.

9. Are Hospitals hiring RN's with an Associates?

   firecracker1221 replied to AlishaW's topic in Texas

   I just got hired in the Austin area with an ADN degree. My advice to you (and other ADN graduates) is to be aggressive in your job search. I volunteered for a year at the hospital I wanted to work at then hand delivered my resume and cover letter to ...

10. Is the exit HESI a good predictor for NCLEX?

    firecracker1221 replied to Java_Wench's topic in NCLEX

    I'm also curious about how well the Hesi actually predicts NCLEX success. I'm still on the fence about taking the hurst review.. as I'm recently divorced and have very little disposable income. I scored a 1095 on my exit Hesi and feel I know content ...

11. The rolling backpack debate

    firecracker1221 replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students

    I'm 23 and bought a rolling suitcase. It seemed to be the cheaper way to go but I'm kind of wishing I had gone with the more expensive rolling backpack. It'll suffice though. Most of the students in my class of 30 use rolling backpacks. The ones tha...