Kattabba

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1. Week from Hell

   Kattabba posted a topic in NICU

   Okay - I am a recent grad and have been on the job in a Level 3 NICU for 6 months. Most of that time was spent in our Level 2 nursery. I functioned independently for about 3 months handling 4 feeder/growers. I am now beginning my orientation on t...

2. Pccc/sccc

   Kattabba replied to Kattabba's topic in New Jersey

   Hey Smiles :-) Let's see -- Tuition is a per credit fee -- I think it is around $100/credit if you live in Sussex County. Nur.1 , 2, & 3 are all 9-10 credits -- so tuition is about $1000 per semester. The other fees add up though - including book...

3. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

   Kattabba replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX

   Okay - It is the middle of winter in the NE -- and I take my exam Wed. Thank God I live where it only takes 2 days to get the results. I am broke -- so that means no shopping -- But I came up with a list of indoor activities :-) 1) Give the dog a b...

4. Breaks during NCLEX

   Kattabba replied to Kattabba's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks! You sound like me -- I do 150 questions in just over an hour -- (Did I mention I need to slow down??) Anyway -- glad to know that the "important" words are in bold -- one thing that is intimidating to me is taking the NCLEX on a computer -- I...

5. Pccc/sccc

   Kattabba posted a topic in New Jersey

   Hey everyone - Just have to say I just graduated from PCCC - through the Sussex location :-) I LOVED this program and highly recommend it to anyone -- you will work your tail off - but it is WELL worth the effort. If anyone is out there looking into ...

6. Info on NCLEX rating on Mountainside Nursing School

   Kattabba replied to chefjbs's topic in New Jersey

   I had a friend that "flunked" out of Mountainside -- they are very competative and required an 80% average to "pass." It may sound like "no big deal" -- but trust me -- it is VERY challenging! I also know that it is relatively expensive. She ended ...

7. Breaks during NCLEX

   Kattabba posted a topic in NCLEX

   Okay - I'm taking the NCLEX on Wednesday 2/7 - Holy Cow!! I am scared to death - breathe, breathe, breathe - okay I'm better now :-) Anyway -- I am a fast reader/test taker. I know I need to slow down (I'm working on this -- really trying to reword...

8. Are there any NJ NICU nurses out there?

   Kattabba replied to SteveNNP's topic in New Jersey

   Hey! I am a New Grad -- I am starting a position at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, NJ as soon as I pass my boards. I did an externship there and have to say the hospital is incredible. I looked at a few places - St. Barnabas in Livingsto...

9. Just looking for a little advice

   Kattabba replied to Aradien's topic in NICU

   Hey - I am just finishing my 2 year ADN program - I would highly recommend that you take the Unit Rep position in L&D. I worked this summer in a Level 3 NICU in a Nurse Externship program. I did this externship between my 3rd & 4th smester. ...

10. Does this sound like the best plan to become a NP?

    Kattabba replied to jamst149's topic in General Students

    Sounds like a good plan to me. Only thougth I have - If you want to become a Physician's Assistant - it is an entirely different way to get there. Nursing - 2 year RN - to a BSN (hopefully w/ finanacial help from job) - to NP makes sense to me and...