CSpurrs

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1. New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

   CSpurrs replied to Ruby Vee's topic in New Nurse

   Great article! I am just finishing my second month of my new job as an RN. I have definitely experienced the feelings you mentioned in your post. I have quite a drive and don't know anyone from around here, but everyone has been so welcoming and help...

2. Top 5 Do's Top 5 Dont's

   CSpurrs replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Nursing

   I have to say, I'm loving this post! Definitely a good one to start up, OP! I am a newly licensed RN looking for jobs, so this was a great read :)

3. What's $500 dollar NCLEX RN question?

   CSpurrs replied to ArrowRN's topic in NCLEX

   Firstly, congratulations on graduating! I'm not sure where you live, but there is an NCLEX review course popular in the south called Hurst. I used this and passed the NCLEX a couple of weeks ago. It is core content based, which I found super helpful!...

4. Hurst online review anyone???

   CSpurrs replied to NP2BJ's topic in NCLEX

   It sounds like you definitely need a break!! I focused on Hurst and went into more depth on subjects that I needed more help on that they did not cover as thoroughly. This included EKG's, disaster protocols, isolation precautions, etc. Between their ...

5. Hurst online review anyone???

   CSpurrs replied to NP2BJ's topic in NCLEX

   Best of luck!! I didn't do the review as much as I originally wanted to, but I don't think I would have ever gotten to a point where I was "done" studying. :)

6. Hurst online review anyone???

   CSpurrs replied to NP2BJ's topic in NCLEX

   I used it exclusively, besides practice questions from textbooks. I did better on the NCLEX than the Q-Review, but still found their questions very helpful!

7. Hurst online review anyone???

   CSpurrs replied to NP2BJ's topic in NCLEX

   I took the Hurst Review in person, which is presented by someone on days one through three, then the remainder of the book is completed at home while watching the videos. Let me just say... I LOVE Hurst Review. Focusing on the core content, rather th...

8. New Grad.. Now what?

   CSpurrs replied to CSpurrs's topic in Travel

   Good points! Let me rephrase.. I have recently graduated with my BSN, soon to be RN. Thanks for the input!!

9. New Grad.. Now what?

   CSpurrs posted a topic in Travel

   Hi, I am a newly graduated RN preparing to take my boards in a couple of weeks. My short term goal is to become a travel nurse for maybe 5 to 10 years, while I am young. I am interested in Oncology nursing, specifically. I also enjoy every field! Jus...