krobi78527

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1. Mandatory On Call???

   krobi78527 replied to truern's topic in General Nursing

   At our unit, we have to sign up for one 1/2 shift per month. If you don't sign up, you will be assigned one. I think we get a whole $2 an hour. Usually if they don't call you an hour prior to your shift, you probably won't get called in.

2. took NCLEX this AM GOT 75...

   krobi78527 replied to sjp416's topic in NCLEX

   Shannon, also remember that of the 75 questions (and perhaps some of the ones you know you got wrong)...15 of them are experimental questions and do not count against you. I had like 9 million (10 actually) check all that apply...the kind I hate the...

3. Saunders Or Kaplan???????????????

   krobi78527 replied to Lovlya's topic in NCLEX

   I think those are both excellent but I'd like to suggest a THIRD alternative which I found quite helpful. The NCSBN (National Council) offers an online course which you can take in varying lengths. The 3 week course is only $49! The material is ex...

4. Preterm and Very Preterm babies

   krobi78527 replied to deaners's topic in Student Assist

   Hi! Sounds like things turned out well for you. I can tell you that you are very fortunate. It is a known issue that in "general" premies have a tendency to have slower physical/mental development. Learning disabilities are also more common. In f...

5. How many of you did an Externship?

   krobi78527 replied to Katydidit34's topic in New Nurse

   I highly recommend it. I did a summer externship in 2005. Employers LOVE to hire their externs. I would advise applying where you want to work. I graduate in May but interviewed and got a job offer from them in early January. Obviously it is not...

6. Would they really toss me out of school for failing one test???

   krobi78527 replied to Worthy's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, I am afraid they would. But consider yourself lucky on the passing score...they just recently upped ours to 95% to pass (with 3 tries). Many of the other programs in NC require 100% on math calc to stay in school. But, think of it from a pati...

7. Need Information About Charlotte

   krobi78527 replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina

   Yes! There is a great smaller town outside of Charlotte called Matthews, NC. There is also a hospital there. Still some decent real estate left. Only about 20 minutes from UNC-Charlotte. I have a great friend that is a Pastor there. Email me an...

8. qualifications for telephone triage

   krobi78527 replied to Kimmlind's topic in Triage

   Hello...I am a soon to be new grad (RN) in May. Where is your company located and what are your requirements? Due to some knee problems, phone triage would be an ideal situation for me. Could you email me some information? I am very interested an...

9. HELP!! RN planning to move in San Bernardino

   krobi78527 replied to Dorts's topic in California

   Actually, we were stationed at Norton AFB in San Bernardino, CA. But my recommendation is for a hospital 10 minutes down the road....Loma Linda University Medical Center. In Loma Linda. Both of my children were born there. My OB doc (one of the t...

10. nurse extern - vs - nurse tech

    krobi78527 replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in General Students

    i am doing an externship in nc this summer. the difference between an externship and tech is huge. as an extern, you are legally able to do all the things at tech does (either na1 or na2 depending on which you are). but instead of doing it for the...

11. NS needs help with Anxiety

    krobi78527 replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I am glad to hear things are better for you. Contact the drug maker of the Lexapro. EVERY drug company has a program for patients who can't afford the medication. And I am sure as a student, you should meet the financial requirements and the...