Pick01

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1. How do you do a study group?

   Pick01 replied to KLBatchelor's topic in General Students

   I suggest no more than 4 people for a group, any larger is too much. Make sure it's to study, and everyone needs to be prepared ie... have read the material, listened to lectures etc... and have notes ready. The benefit actually comes from one person...

2. Top 10 tips for nursing school

   Pick01 replied to ames86's topic in General Students

   My is 1. If you can do a study group-limit it to 4 people, and it is to study, not socialize. 2. Buy the book "Electrolytes made Incredibly easy"- you'll love this book, and you need to know the information forever. 3. Go to clinicals prepared. 4. b...

3. Pre-Employment Survey Prior to Interview

   Pick01 replied to Despareux's topic in Job Hunt

   They are more of a way to see what kind of person you are. Loyal, team player, or loner, so they can see if and where you will fit in. I think they would still interview you. Hope this helps.

4. Anyone else feel this way?

   Pick01 replied to Crazed_NS's topic in General Students

   The nerves will be there every semester until you get going. Orientation may actually get them going more, as you anticipate the start of the new semester. The nerves will also get worse getting ready for the NCLEX, and then again getting ready to st...

5. Accepted! Now what?

   Pick01 replied to mmills63's topic in Male Students

   Don't be competitive, be friendly and helpful. Karma works both ways, and it can pay dividends. Avoid drama, and start great study habits and stick to it. Do your studies, unfortunately you will have almost no life other than studies, but look at the...

6. New male nursing student

   Pick01 replied to skighler's topic in Male Students

   One thing I will throw in.... buy a pocket recorder, to record lectures. That way you can listen again to the lecture, it clears up questions you may come across in your readings, at least it worked for me, and you can listen to them when your drivin...

7. Nervous about NCLEX... ADVISE PLEASE

   Pick01 replied to mmel025's topic in NCLEX

   My program was excellent, and we all had to take the ATI test in last semester which was the majority of my grade in one class. We also did the Kaplan program after graduation, and I passed first time, with 75 questions. The main thing to me was ATI ...

8. Should you arrive on time or super early for job interviews?

   Pick01 replied to Brian's topic in Rock

   5-10 minutes early, no more. Earlier you seem desperate, and force them to be uncomfortable making you wait which can work against you. On-time is too close to late, which makes them wonder if you wait till last minute to show up to work.

9. Fifty-four and I start school on Monday

   Pick01 replied to cindyjo's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   Go for it! I'm 58, and start my job on Monday as an RN. I just graduated in May, and passed NCLEX on the 6th of this month. It's never too late, if you don't let it be. You CAN do this, just study hard, and remember no matter how hard it may seem, it...

10. Changing careers

    Pick01 replied to MAMAYBE's topic in CNA/MA

    I will only throw in, it is better to be happy in your career. If you are as unhappy as it seems, your health and wellbeing will suffer in time. On the other side, I would really look into whatever field you may be interested in to make sure you don'...

11. Good Idea to Disclose Criminal Background and Stipulations on Cover letter??

    Pick01 replied to lashuna1028's topic in Criminal

    I wouldn't put it on your cover letter or resume'. It will ask you if you have ever been arrested on the application. They will ask you for the backround during the interview if they're interested in knowing. The intent of cover letter and resume' ar...

12. Ages of male nursing students?

    Pick01 replied to Stearnsy's topic in Male Students

    I am 57 and graduated May 10. Waiting to take NCLEX, still waiting on ATT.

13. Nursing school excitement...

    Pick01 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I gave a big old yell for joy, I'm sure my whole neighborhood knew. Now if I could recieve my ATT, I could set-up to take my NCLEX and get back to work. I so look forward to finally working as a nurse.

14. Just took my NCLEX

    Pick01 replied to quishaj's topic in NCLEX

    Good luck on your results! How long did it take you to get your ATT, and was it e-mail or through post office?

15. First Job Dilemma

    Pick01 replied to 240zRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Just to throw this out there, you said you like to teach your patients. Med/Surg. would give you the best opportunity to do that, get you experience, and allow you to broaden your horizons later. Just a thought, but I would look at option 1 or 2. Opt...