focker2006

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1. I need advice. I'm done with this unit as a new grad.

   focker2006 replied to Imgettingthere's topic in Neuro

   Let me start by saying that sucks! Like yourself I too spent 3 years of hell to get into the nursing profession. DO NOT GIVE UP! You worked ridiculously hard for your license, find other avenues, even if it is outside of that hospital. I have onl...

2. Got told our/ any neuro ICU is not really an intensive care unit

   focker2006 replied to labman's topic in Neuro

   The nurse who said that needs a Neuro check, as her brain truly isn't functioning properly if she believes that! We have some of the sickest patients around....there is one maybe two words that describe her statement....jealously...or...ignorance. ...

3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   focker2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   I posted just a few hours ago, I took my boards yesterday. I can confirm the "trick" worked like a charm, I just checked the BON and it says approved, and has my number! OMG what a relief! And I have to thank everyone who has posted on here, the P...

4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

   focker2006 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

   Well I took my state boards yesterday. I am in Ohio, and was freaking out all day yesterday, last night I cam across this thread, and I tried the "trick" too....I got the message, "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Pl...

5. Is it possible to work VA FT and be a military reservist?

   focker2006 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   Jeckrn and Patrick1rn thanks a lot for the info, it's good to know this may be an option for me. I am 36 and the option of a double retirement someday is nice to envision. I question if doing both would tie me and my wife down too much or be too mu...

6. Is it possible to work VA FT and be a military reservist?

   focker2006 replied to IU95's topic in Government

   Not sure if anyone knows the answer to this one, but if you work for the VA full time and join the reserves as well, are you eligible for retirements from both the VA and the reserves after 20 years, or is that classified as double-dipping? BTW gre...

7. "Nursing students with C's are still nurses".. ?

   focker2006 replied to whiteoleander5's topic in General Students

   Here is a simple fact. Book smarts do not translate to a quality nurse. Where knowledge is key and definitely very important, some of the straight A students in my current nursing class are truly the worst performers on the floor. You can take tha...

8. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

   focker2006 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida

   I did, and your response validates exactly why I did so....and I'm a 4th generation Floridian too.

9. How do you get through the end of semester lazies?

   focker2006 replied to ScrappinSpidey's topic in General Students

   This will probably sound silly, but I have the same issues with losing steam toward the end of the semester. Here are the things I have done to combat this: Remind myself of a goal I have set after graduation. (Example: Las Vegas trip!) I take a f...

10. Got at C+ in A&PI.... what would YOU do?

    focker2006 replied to babyblue113's topic in Pre-Nursing

    If you can get in with a C+ move forward, the nursing courses will reiterate everything you went over in A&P. If you need a higher grade to remain competitive to get into a program, then consider retaking. But if you can get in with a C+ defini...

11. Why Does Everyone Hate Florida So Much??

    focker2006 replied to natkoz82's topic in Florida

    I lived in Florida most of my life. I will admit I am not a fan, and will not go back to live there. I moved from Florida to Ohio to attend nursing school, and honestly Ohio will not be my final stopping place either. Florida is not all bad, but doe...

12. Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals

    focker2006 replied to CleveRN2008's topic in Career Support

    Here are my thoughts on a salaried position. I worked a salaried position before, and although it is nice to have a set income you can depend upon every 2 weeks, it definitely has it's drawbacks. I cannot speak for UH as I have never worked there, ...

13. Very sad, got a 80 on A&P Lab test.

    focker2006 replied to adamsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing

    an 80...I would take a B in A&P any day! I'm in A & P II this semester, and it is just as difficult as A&P I, bring a digital camera, it will help you in studying after hours....still a good grade for an advanced science class, could hav...

14. Switching careers to nursing. who has done it?

    focker2006 replied to Noodles's topic in Male Students

    I just switched career fields from computers (was a Tech Manager) toward nursing. After a lot of fighting with schools I finally got accepted and will begin classes in August of 2006. Totally excited to be underway as I used to be a medic in the mi...