CaffeinePOstat

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1. Oct 2014 CRNE Result COUNTDOWN

   CaffeinePOstat replied to angel005's topic in CRNE

   I passed the June exam. Regarding the passing score, you only receive what the score needed to pass when you FAIL, when a person passes, it will just say pass. if unsuccessful, they will receive a Performance Profile outlining which categories they...

2. CRNE ending, NCLEX beginning

   CaffeinePOstat replied to eeff's topic in CRNE

   From your post, it sounds like you have only failed the CRNE once. Did you attempt the October exam? If you are interested in the NCLEX, Why not wait until it comes to Canada in several months? You already have the Canadian education requirements. Yo...

3. Has anyone found a nursing job by reconnecting with old manager of unit you precepted

   CaffeinePOstat replied to sakuragirl24's topic in New Nurse

   Going to the manager on the unit I precepted at worked for me. On my last day, I went into her office to thank her for the opportunity and to express my gratitude for my preceptor and say what a good job they did for me when I was a student. We chatt...

4. No one will give me a chance

   CaffeinePOstat replied to KEELER's topic in New Nurse

   Keeler, do not feel alone or isolated. We all support you here. I truly empathize with you. I am genuinely sorry for your losses, it was probably a really difficult time for you but you seem like a strong willed person, and I know it reflects in your...

5. No one will give me a chance

   CaffeinePOstat replied to KEELER's topic in New Nurse

   Think of all the positives, and it's clear that you have already and you know you're an intelligent and competent fit to be a nurse. Yes, the nerves can get the best of everyone and you seem to be aware of your barriers ,which is a great step in over...

6. Absolutely incompetent...not so sure "it gets better".

   CaffeinePOstat replied to opossum's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new grad RN, I am on a CV surgery floor and I was fortunate to be back on the unit I had my consolidation at during my final year in school. I only had one shift before and the routine is slowly coming back to me but I still feel like I'm a st...

7. 1 Oct, CRNE

   CaffeinePOstat replied to Jessiee's topic in CRNE

   I can see why you feel more nervous as you've already gone through it and feel the pressure. But try to view that positively, you went through the experience before so you know what to expect when it comes to the format and type of questions. I think...

8. 1 Oct, CRNE

   CaffeinePOstat replied to Jessiee's topic in CRNE

   With only several days away, stay calm and review what you have studied, go over concepts you are second guessing but I would not try to cram anything new at this point. Use this time to continue doing those mock exams and practice questions. Make su...

9. Does this sound like I got the job?

   CaffeinePOstat replied to adpiRN's topic in Job Hunt

   It sounds positive and that the NM was impressed with you and also interested in moving forward. In my experience, I received the offer from the manager who interviewed me (she called me), but HR was involved in terms of the paper work: ensuring al...

10. HELP!!!! Interview NSLIJ

    CaffeinePOstat replied to tryingtobeanRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Congrats!! I'm glad it worked for you! Cheers!

11. HELP!!!! Interview NSLIJ

    CaffeinePOstat replied to tryingtobeanRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Wishing you lots of luck! Smile and give good eye contact Let us know how it goes.

12. HELP!!!! Interview NSLIJ

    CaffeinePOstat replied to tryingtobeanRN's topic in Job Hunt

    Good luck at your interview! Be calm and confident, and don't worry about getting every questions right. You will probably Be getting situational/behavioural type questions, where you have to explain a time you problem solved, had conflict, etc.. And...

13. Opinion on Humber College RN program

    CaffeinePOstat replied to KateWindsor's topic in CA Programs

    1. I would suggest organizing your time with readings, map out when you will read a section from each class. Example: printing out blank monthly or weekly calendars. It's helpful to read ahead of class so you have a better understanding when it's di...

14. Why do you want to work in Peds? Interview Question

    CaffeinePOstat replied to andibee's topic in Job Hunt

    The previous posters had great tips! I would definitely add in a personal example of a time that reinforced your thoughts about working in Pediatrics. Something that occurred to you or a story of a patient of yours that stuck with you to go along wit...

15. Help! Nurse manager interview

    CaffeinePOstat replied to marta02225's topic in Job Hunt

    Did you ask them questions at the end of your interview about how long can it be expected to hear back from them? usually they still are in the process of interviewing other candidates, thus some time would pass before hearing anything back. But in g...