jdl1982

jdl1982

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About jdl1982

jdl1982 has 2 years experience.


9 Months Sub-Acute 11-7, 1 Yr LTACH 3-11. Currently working on BSN & hoping to make the jump to HHC in 6 mo to a year.

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  1. Farawyn, Ive been charge before, At my facility charge doesnt do much more than lead the scramble when admissions are coming in and making the assignment honestly. I havent precepted anyone either, that is something generally given to the staff nurse...
  2. Hey everyone, last time I was here it was during the lead up to and just after the NCLEX. Since then I have 9 months sub acute experience and 1 year LTACH experience under my belt, I would have about 1.5 years total by the time im looking to career j...
  3. Hey guys, So I got my first job in an LTC/Subacute facility. Preparing to learn the things I wanted to learn (I want to be a LTC/sub acute nurse, hospital work doesnt appeal to me). This facility has a Locked dementia ward, a sub acute wing and 2x ...
  4. NCLEX help

    I cannot Agree more with this. I found that you cant really.. "study" for the Nclex. It was totally unlike any of the questions I did. What I CAN say is that you need to do more questions, and read the rationales. If you think you've done enough ques...
  5. NCLEX Prep Programs/Books

    "1. Kaplan is expensive - is it worth? Is it really the best program out there? 2. Hurst - less expensive but relatively new. Has anybody done it with success (or not)? 3. Any other programs? 4. Is a program necessary or can you achieve the same with...
  6. Kaplan or Hurst?

    Hurst is good for brushing up on fundamentals. Kaplan is about the baseline Nclex level for the questions I had. NCBSNs questions are hard. About the level of the harder questions on Nclex if not harder lol. I wouldnt limit yourself to 1, Try them al...
  7. Western MA Graduated ADN May 20 Sat Nclex July 7 Started Job hunt July 21st. Applied to 10 LTC/Sub acutes (Its what I want) Took 1st job offer July 24th. 1st Day orientation 7/31. Still getting call backs now. No previous documented healthcare expe...
  8. That ominous CC page...

    Kaplan/NCBSN. The kaplan book at barnes and nobles was like 50$, NCBSN 3 week 50$. Nclex 3500 was good (and free), but I really felt that it was NCBSN and Kaplan that helped me pass it. the NCBSN questions are hard, and really punish you for misreadi...
  9. haven't got ATT

    Right now they are all horribly backlogged. It took me almost 3 weeks to get my ATT. If you are really concerned give them a call. I think NY uses PCS (professional credentialing services) If not then call your state BoN for an update. Good luck :)
  10. Good pop up but not on BON

    Just be patient, In Mass I took the NClex on 7/7/14. Got good pop up, then got pass on unofficial results, and pass on the website a few days after my unofficial results. However no License on the BON. When I talked with the Mass BON they directed me...
  11. Kaplan harder than NCLEX? side question, ATI --

    *MY* Nclex was between kaplan and NCBSN. The harder questions were pretty much just like NCBSNs, the kind that you have a mild headache when you finish lol. ATI was substantially easier I felt. NCBSNs questions generally required a very high level o...
  12. The Nclex was nasty for me, but it was even nastier for one of my classmates. They can pull questions from all topics, and he got bombarded with Holistic medicine questions. Like really obscure stuff. I however did not, I swear its up to the luck of ...
  13. Good pop up, but, haven't heard anything

    I know the first 24 hrs after the boards is hard as anything lol. But Do the quick results option, its usually available 48 hrs after you finished your exam, if your state participates in it. As for the License number posted from your BoN, that can t...
  14. Nclex 2014

    the PVT worked for me on July 7th of this year, it also worked for 5 of the classmates I kept in touch with. So far i've heard its accurate in most cases, cept for that 1 out of a 100 you know? Best of luck, now the wait for your license # to be post...
  15. RN new grad finding jobs in NYC

    Hiya, I just graduated too and am in the job hunting boat. What I've been doing is Craigslist, Careerbuilder, Monster and indeed.com. I also get dressed up and hand deliver a coverletter (unique to the facility I'm applying to), Resume, and reference...