pink_kola91

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1. Nursing program, to go or not to go?

   pink_kola91 replied to lucymcgillicuddy78's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I actually heard that getting a job as a new grad is easier in southern California than northern California. Many new grads in the LA area have jobs lined up prior to the graduating, they simply have to pass the NCLEX. In NorCal, its the opposite bec...

2. failed NCLEX in 75 questions despite Uworlds blessing

   pink_kola91 replied to submerche's topic in NCLEX

   I agree with your statement about studying the fundamentals and core concepts. Everyone said start with the stuff you don't know first like OB or peds. I didn't do that. I started with fundamentals because I knew it would involve all areas of nursing...

3. Please I need HELPPPP! I failed NCLEX-RN five times.

   pink_kola91 replied to angel15's topic in NCLEX

   Firstly, I understand how devastating it can be to fail the NCLEX. It hurts. But you seem to be very dedicated and I applaud that. I passed the NCLEX and did a combination of Uworld, the ATI prep book that was given to us at the end of nursing school...

4. I hate Sim Man's Genitals!

   pink_kola91 replied to Zooey72's topic in General Students

   Um...don't do it on your wife or yourself for that matter. The supplies they have schools and any supplies you purchase for practicing your skills may not be medical grade. My class thought we could use the IV start kits on each other, only to find o...

5. Unsure if this is what I want anymore...

   pink_kola91 replied to klovesedamame's topic in General Students

   Not all nurses are made the same and not all nursing positions are made the same. That is the beauty about nursing. If you hate working with babies, you can do adult med-surg. If you love babies, go to peds, NICU, or mom-baby. If you like crazy, go t...

6. Supplies that helped you through nursing school?

   pink_kola91 replied to tmurph704's topic in General Students

   Congrats! Study hard and practice your skills and you will do great. Supplies wise get the following: - Comfy shoes that are easy to clean. Don't wear sneakers with mesh tops. One student helped a guy go to the bathroom and the patient peed all over...