am0r803

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1. Failed the nclex the 2nd time... feeling down

   am0r803 replied to RN,BSN84's topic in NCLEX

   Hi, I failed NCLEX first time... Took 265 questions and left the exam feeling miserable! Was so upsetting to think of all the hard work I put into studying and preparing just to fail... But, I passed the second time with 75 questions! Just remain p...

2. NYC new grad - When to apply?

   am0r803 replied to CharmedJ7's topic in New York

   I agree that the earlier the better, but keep in mind that these days you can not get a job pending your NCLEX. Hospitals want you to be licensed before they hire you... and that may take a little time after you graduate. But of course, calling the...

3. Priority Questions

   am0r803 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out a certain type of question I have difficulty with. Its those questions that give you 4 patients and you have to decide which one to see first. Or a home health nurse has to decide which patient to v...

4. Failed NCLEX-RN for 2nd time!!! So Sad!

   am0r803 replied to Hopeful101's topic in NCLEX

   Hi, I also just failed the NCLEX after taking 265 questions.. I was so frustrated after I left there! When I got my official results in the mail, it says I was "near passing standard" in everything except pharmacology which i was above passing stand...

5. Newborn CarePlan

   am0r803 posted a topic in Student Assist

   hi there, doing a careplan for a newborn and so far i have risk for infection r/t umbilical cord site, and ineffective thermoregulation r/t inability to compensate for changes in environmental temperature. i wanted to do one with nutrition but not s...

6. Any info on Touro College?

   am0r803 replied to dreamon's topic in New York

   Hi there, Yes in my opinion it has been worth it. It is expensive, but you get through the program in 2 years and none of the hassles that you deal with at community colleges. As far as studying and reading, that depends on the person of course. ...

7. in need of a hearing impaired stethscope!

   am0r803 replied to spungeycake's topic in Student Assist

   Cardionics E-Scope® II thats what I use - and I have 80% hearing loss in both ears. Works great and my classmates enjoy using it as well, because it REALLY magnifies every sound. Also has volume control, a little more pricey than the one mentioned ...

8. Job Fair?

   am0r803 replied to am0r803's topic in New York

   thanks so much for your words of encouragement! now maybe you, or someone else, can help me with one other thing? HOW do i make a resume being as im only a student and have no other experience?? Do i include the courses I've taken? The clinical h...

9. Job Fair?

   am0r803 posted a topic in New York

   hi all Just a question that hopefully someone can give me their opinion on... Im still in nursing school, graduating in June. Was wondering if its too early to attend a job fair or not? What do you think? I thought maybe it would be good just to m...

10. please everyone help me.

    am0r803 replied to tryingtobecome's topic in New York

    hey there im sorry I dont have more information about CSI, I know that because of the amount of students that apply each semester - the higher your grades the better. So I agree with the others, take some Pre-reqs - get your foot in the door. See h...

11. please everyone help me.

    am0r803 replied to tryingtobecome's topic in New York

    hey there im sorry I dont have more information about CSI, I know that because of the amount of students that apply each semester - the higher your grades the better. So I agree with the others, take some Pre-reqs - get your foot in the door. Se...

12. TOURO College Nursing Program

    am0r803 replied to Triple A's's topic in New York

    I think only 13 passed the Exam, and only 14 people took it! Congrats to you Lullaby! I tried sending you a private message but your inbox is full... Talk to you soon

13. NCLEX books

    am0r803 posted a topic in Student Assist

    Hey all, I am coming to the end of my first year in Nursing School and will be off for the Summer. I had wanted to purchase something to keep my mind fresh while I'm not in school for three months and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what ...

14. TOURO College Nursing Program

    am0r803 replied to Triple A's's topic in New York

    wrong choice for u and others to get up and leave because of that... yes, they are accredited by the state. All they needed was their first class to graduate and that happened last Spring. So don't let that stop you. And besides that, going to a s...

15. TOURO College Nursing Program

    am0r803 replied to Triple A's's topic in New York

    Unfortunately, if you're interested in going to Nursing School for the fall, Touro is out of the question. Their classes start once a year as the previous poster said, in June. If you want any specific information, feel free to private message me a...