StillThinking

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1. Advice for a New Grad RN After Quitting job/ Orientation after 5 & 1/2 months

   StillThinking replied to DonovanRN's topic in New Nurse

   Hopefully you're encouraged by us who are sympathetic to your plight. Please don't be so hard on yourself. There is hope for you and you will survive this disappointment. Whatever happened on your first nursing job experience should be viewed as a le...

2. Florida BON,,,NCLEX Results

   StillThinking replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in Florida

   I took my NCLEX on a Thursday morning at 8 a.m. Pearson Vue had my results posted at 9 a.m. on Saturday. The BON License Verification link showed my name on Monday morning.

3. after 2 days of crying and absolutely no sleep...

   StillThinking replied to rmtRN's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations on your passing NCLEX! I just found out today too that I passed. My screen went blue at 75 and I was in disbelief, as I was expecting to have more questions. I took a break at question 30 and then another break at question 72, thinkin...

4. Review courses/Kaplan, etc.

   StillThinking replied to StillThinking's topic in Florida

   I agree that you must manage your time well. In addition to what I posted above, I would say that Kaplan does give you everything you need to successfully pass the NCLEX. However, I have met those who have failed the exam once and twice with Kaplan. ...

5. Review courses/Kaplan, etc.

   StillThinking posted a topic in Florida

   To all NCLEX test takers, please believe in yourself and don't give up. You can pass the NCLEX! Do what it takes to prepare yourself for this challenging exam. If you believe a review course will increase your confidence, do it! BUT BEWARE! I've hear...

6. Well the local nursing schools have FINALLY DONE IT

   StillThinking replied to nurz2be's topic in Florida

   Orlandocutie makes an interesting comment about including other facilities besides hospitals in our job search, such as clinics, nursing homes, etc. My only concern with that is that I have been forewarned by hospital nurses that once you switch to n...

7. Well the local nursing schools have FINALLY DONE IT

   StillThinking replied to nurz2be's topic in Florida

   I find your comments interesting since here in Orlando we new grads are facing the same thing. There currently is a hiring freeze at Orlando Health, and the few GN spots that were available before the freeze were few. I have friends who finished over...

8. Hiring freeze at Orlando Health?

   StillThinking posted a topic in Florida

   Does anyone know how long this will be? I tried to do a job search at their website, but it says, "Thank you for your interest in Orlando Health, please continue to check our website for job availability." Looks like it's a bad time to be finishing n...

9. I feel SO Bad :(

   StillThinking replied to LVNfairy's topic in General Nursing

   Just my humble two cents....Please avoid as much debt as possible given your present circumstances. You'll always be drowning in debt if you acquire more loans at this point. Try the community college route. It's so much more affordable, and most emp...

10. Orlando area schools, opinions please!

    StillThinking replied to Meemers's topic in Florida

    I would encourage you to do the accelerated BSN at UCF since you already have a bachelor's degree. I currently am attending Valencia CC (last semester) and have found their nursing program to be a little disorganized in the structure and flow of the ...

11. Hi And I Really Need Help!!!

    StillThinking replied to isa77's topic in Florida

    If you're willing to drive 1-1/2 hours to Orlando, check out Orlando Tech. I have been told that they are accepting students for the next class that starts in August. As long as your paperwork is done in time and your entrance scores are acceptable, ...

12. Career decision--having a hard time making up my mind!

    StillThinking replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I work in a radiology department of a children's hospital and all of the sonographers I know are happy and have no regrets about their career decision. There are many opportunities in the field of diagnostic medical sonography. Instead of working in ...

13. Any former or current Valencia CC students?

    StillThinking posted a topic in Florida

    Just got acceptance letter to attend Valencia CC's RN program. Did any of you work while attending school? I am trying to see how I can juggle at least 24 hours and still attend school and have time for studying, lab checks, etc. Any advice?

14. A&P.. What am I doing wrong

    StillThinking replied to brandyl123's topic in Pre-Nursing

    What helped my test anxiety is reviewing everyday. Yes, everyday! That way the information gets embedded in your brain and there is less stress the day/night before the test with cramming huge amounts of notes. Especially with a course like A&P w...

15. Not so wise wisdom teeth

    StillThinking replied to funinsun's topic in General Nursing

    Please get thee to an oral surgeon ASAP! There must be some compassionate dentist who will work out a plan for you although you do not currently have insurance. Your friend may be risking more by waiting, as this kind of infection can spread and po...