chester427

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1. DCCC question

   chester427 replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania

   You would have to go thru admissions at the Main Campus. I have not heard of anyone transferring in except 2nd year and they are usually LPN's. Hope this helps.

2. Which is the best hospital to work for in Chester County?

   chester427 replied to Aradien's topic in Pennsylvania

   I work at CCH and graduated from DCCC this year. I also want to work in peds and still do. I can tell you that Brandywine and Phoenixville will not hire you for anything but med/surg as a GN. If you can get a externship at Paoli I would if you pla...

3. lpn or rn

   chester427 replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania

   WCU did their clinical rotation in OB in the Spring of 2005 and still does as far as I know. CCH does not have their nursing school anymore they have gone into an agreement with DCCC. Their nursing school graduated their last class in 1999 if I am r...

4. where can I get the results?

   chester427 replied to snow8k's topic in NCLEX

   what state can you find out in under 10 hours? It's been 6 hours since I have taken mine and I am about to go crazy!!!!!!

5. When do I start applying?

   chester427 replied to KayceeLeeRN's topic in New Nurse

   I just graduate and was told by several hospitals that I should have applied last fall. I was luck and got a job at the h ospital that I do clinical in but not in the field that I want. Hopefully I will be there in a year.

6. Taxes and the single nurse

   chester427 replied to bchboy's topic in New Nurse

   I second the 401k or 403b depending on whether your hospital is for profit or not. You can contribute $15000 this year into a 403b pretax, that should drop your tax bracket. Pay off the credit card with the highest interest rate. Unless you studen...

7. nclex

   chester427 replied to michellesam's topic in Pennsylvania

   You might be able to access Pearson Vue website or their 900 line for quick results since you are taking it overseas but I know if you live in PA you cant access them. I have been using the Saunders CD. A lot of my classmates said Kaplan was a waste...

8. Philly area new grad pay

   chester427 replied to ER1010's topic in Pennsylvania

   The starting rate right now for a new grad is 27.48 and I think it goes up a dollar once you pass boards. Shift for 11-7 or 7 p - 7 a is 4.50.

9. Delaware County Memorial Hospital

   chester427 replied to got4babygirls's topic in Pennsylvania

   DCMH is part of the Crozer network. My FIL is a RN at Crozer and they have the same problems as other hospitals. A girl who just graduated with me works in the ortho unit there. I heard that she likes it. Some students who graduated with me from ...

10. Anyone testing on 6/21/06?

    chester427 replied to crzmomof3boys's topic in NCLEX

    I know what you are talking about that is why I have been avoiding studying but it will probably bite me in the butt now! How do you study with three boys around? I got a 6 year old who is out of school on Friday and 4 1/2 year triplets who are dri...

11. Anyone testing on 6/21/06?

    chester427 replied to crzmomof3boys's topic in NCLEX

    I am schedule for the 21st at 9 am. I have a lot of studying to do. Haven't touched a book since school ended in May. How about you?

12. Kaplan or Drexel

    chester427 posted a topic in NCLEX

    I wanted to know if anyone has taken both the Kaplan and/or Drexel and what they were like? I can't find the Kaplan in my area till July and that's when I plan to start working so I can't take it then and was wonder if I should take the Kaplan onlin...

13. Good Sam

    chester427 posted a topic in Arizona

    Can anyone tell me if Good Sam offers a relocation package for new grads and how much?

14. Does anyone having any info regarding DCCC/CCH program?

    chester427 replied to Aradien's topic in Pennsylvania

    Ardien It's a good program and hard. I'm actually graduating from it in about two weeks. If you need any info let me know. Also if you need any books let me know. I know you will probably have the same fundamental book we had. Email me at chester4...

15. Starting Salary At Christiana For New Grads

    chester427 replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Delaware

    Its a little over $26 but that goes up in June/July.