bostonnurse98

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1. Question about Nclex review 3000

   bostonnurse98 replied to BORI-BSNRN's topic in NCLEX

   Hi there. I paid $499 for both the Kaplan class and the q-bank questions. If you just wanted the q-bank its $299 and it lasts for 3 months. I really think the class plus the q-bank is the best way to go! However it depends on what type of learner ...

2. Question about Nclex review 3000

   bostonnurse98 replied to BORI-BSNRN's topic in NCLEX

   hi there. i think that nclex review 3000 is basically just content/fact questions. i wouldn't really recommend it. i think if you use kaplan, or kaplans q-bank you will be more successful. kaplan uses the same style questions as the nclex. i think ...

3. Starting Salary

   bostonnurse98 replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts

   Hi there.. The top paying hospital in Boston is Brigham and Womens, as it is a unionized hospital. Also look into New England Medical Center, and Mass General. Both pay well too. I work at one of the three. :) Good luck! Boston is a wonderful cit...

4. Lab Values on NCLEX

   bostonnurse98 replied to ManyRN2B's topic in NCLEX

   My word of advice on lab values is that you know them this stage in the game. Any of the ones you don't know review and memorize. However, I would DEFINITELY know Hypo versus Hyper and what the symptoms are. I had several questions on hyperkalemia...

5. Starting Salary

   bostonnurse98 replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts

   I am a new Grad with my BSN. I am starting out at $25 and change. I am at a top paying hospital in Boston. Hope that helps you out.

6. took nclex 7/18- feeling nauseated

   bostonnurse98 replied to cajam6's topic in NCLEX

   I took the exam on 7/13, and felt the same way as you! Mine went up to 140-150 questions, and I felt clueless the entire exam. I got LOTS of pharmacology questions and prioritization questions. About 4 select all that apply, and 3 math questions. I...

7. Let's introduce ourselves...

   bostonnurse98 replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   Hi Hagu. I am also a new grad from a BSN program in Massachusetts. I took my NCLEX last week, and thankfully passed. :) I got a job in Boston at a hospital called Brigham and Womens. I know that in Massachusetts the hospitals will hire you prior ...