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1. Nursery Level 2 - New Grad - Things I should know

   CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NICU

   Yes I did get the job! My first RN job! I am so excited! I start in 2 weeks! :) Thank you for your response! I have been reviewing a few things from Saunders Comprehensive Review for The NCLEX RN Exam. They have a section called "Care of the Newborn...

2. Nursery Level 2 - New Grad - Things I should know

   CareMare posted a topic in NICU

   Hello ! I am a new grad & I got called for an interview to work on the Nursery Unit! And I think it went really well! The Nurse Manager was awesome & she definitely made it seem she was interested in hiring me! I am suppose to hear from her ...

3. Were you a new grad who had to move out of state?

   CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in Job Hunt

   Thank you for sharing your experiences! I really appreciate it! I will definitely apply to facilities outside of Chicago, and if I get hired then I will just accept it and hope for the best. Especially since it is so hard to find a job in the Chicago...

4. Were you a new grad who had to move out of state?

   CareMare posted a topic in Job Hunt

   I am thinking of applying to RN jobs out of Chicago, IL, but I am a tad bit afraid of relocating to a place that I am unfamiliar with and not knowing anyone. For those who relocated for an RN job, can you share your experience, whether it is good or ...

5. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

   CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

   You got this!! And prayer can go a loooong way! :)

6. Hurst Review classes..... help

   CareMare replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX

   Hey! I watched the videos twice, and then I just used their packets to study. I just kept reviewing it & reviewing it until I had it practically memorized. Hurst wants you to memorize & fully understand their material. That's what I paid for ...

7. NCLEX in two days- total panic mode

   CareMare replied to tiredofstudying1's topic in NCLEX

   I was the exact same way, the last 2 days I couldn't focus or retain any information. I had trouble sleeping and I had palpitations. It is so hard to stay calm. But try to take slow deep breaths, know that you studied as much as you could, there is n...

8. Hurst Review classes..... help

   CareMare replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX

   I did online and it was perfect for me. They were great. I was able to watch the lectures any time I want. I was able to rewind, pause, and look up a definition if something was not completely clear. I am also not a morning person, and after a few hr...

9. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

   CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

   I took their online classes! :) And thank you to everyone for congratulating me! I appreciate it!!

10. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

    CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

    Hey I wrote back to you in the message, but it is not showing that I responded. :/ So I am going to paste here what I wrote to you. Sorry! "Yes just like that! Also, I would do this as well: 1. What are s/s of metabolic acidosis? 2. what are causes ...

11. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

    CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you!! I appreciate it! I tried my best to memorize the packet! I literally kept going over it & over it and over it! I would pretend like I was explaining the material to someone; like I was tutoring someone! Somehow this helps me! :/ I ...

12. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

    CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

    I'm glad to share my results! I do not mind at all!! 82, 85, 85, 87, 89, 91 points (out of 125 points, NOT percents) So it looks like you are doing good! Yay! And I read on the Hurst website that if you average 84-85 points, you are more likely to pa...

13. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

    CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

    Awww thank you ! You are so sweet! And I love your attitude! I love it! Good for you! I'm glad that now you know what to do differently this time around, and I wish you the best of luck!! I can not wait when you pass NCLEX! :) If you have any more ...

14. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

    CareMare replied to CareMare's topic in NCLEX

    Here is a prayer I prayed the day of my test: "Dear God, Today I will take my examination which is so important to me Though I am nervous.Im not afraid Because I know that as I write my answers It is your hands that work And now,As I take this examin...

15. I only used one Resource & Passed with 75 questions

    CareMare posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hey guys, Just want to let you know that I used Hurst to study for NCLEX-RN, and I did not use any other study material. I made sure I knew the core content, I listened to videos twice, made note-cards, and I studied, studied, studied their material!...