almostnurse1983

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1. Physician's Office

   almostnurse1983 replied to Finally2008's topic in New Nurse

   I know many RNs who work in Doc's offices....USually what I have seem it to be are Retired RNs. Becuase they get the luxury (depending where and who u work for) of getting weekends & holidays off. But I heard it depends on the doc with the amt of...

2. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   almostnurse1983 replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   Depends on LOCATION then it depends on what SPECIALITY your getting into...I know ICU's & ER's will give you an added $2-4 once your off orientation...then add more $$ on if you get more certifications. Plus shift diffs. It all depends but I thin...

3. New Grad interview experiences

   almostnurse1983 replied to jogimada's topic in New Nurse

   Employers will ask you all about your past experiences, akward positions you were put in, how did u handle a conflict btwn pt & other staff, how did you handle a violent situation if your pt acted out. Why do u want to work at that facility? Why ...

4. Are Students Protesting HESI??

   almostnurse1983 replied to 2btmanrn's topic in New Nurse

   Do a lot of nursing schools require the Hesi? From reading above it sounds like an intense program. We werent required to take it

5. PLS...HELP! ILLinois Eligibility

   almostnurse1983 replied to shanaya's topic in International

   I thought the ATT was vaild for 90 days...I believe for IL...i ahve friends testing there.

6. I don't feel prepared for NCLEX!

   almostnurse1983 replied to PinkFuzz's topic in NCLEX

   Hang in there, stay positive, and just stay focused! i know its easier said than done, but you can do it!!! Just stay focused...and if u start freakin' during the exam, close your eyes and tell yourself to breathe, just breathe! Then you will get ref...

7. Is there any one review RN use the EXAM CRAM ? how is this book ?

   almostnurse1983 replied to mikhy's topic in NCLEX

   I've never heard of Exam Cram...who is it buy? Is it like a Saunders book? or does it give quick facts? Also, the RN 3500 questions of facts....is that the book that gives you a ton of random facts and that is what the whole book is....?? If yes, is...

8. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

   almostnurse1983 replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX

   Go out and have drinks with your friends! Thats what helped for me after I took it! but I failed so....that didnt wasnt good! But getting drinks at the bar & doing karaoke was a blast & kept my mine off my results!

9. New to allnurses.com......HELP!!!

   almostnurse1983 replied to lmba's topic in NCLEX

   I heard Suzanne's program is really great! I think I will buy the 4th ed. today and get started on the first tip...Im planning to retest sometime at the end of September - begining of October....Whatever I feel most comfortable and whatever Suzanne's...

10. Finally, I passed

    almostnurse1983 replied to baceball6's topic in NCLEX

    CONGRATS TO YOU!!! 75 seems like the magical number always! ) Mr. Burks R.N.

11. 3rd times a charm... that's what they say right?

    almostnurse1983 replied to growingpains's topic in NCLEX

    CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!!!!!! Third time is ALWAYS THE ONE!!!

12. Nclex today, freaking out. Only had 75Q.

    almostnurse1983 replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX

    Just remember its just a number! my teachers told me that multiple times! Im sure u did just fine!

13. small or big envelope?

    almostnurse1983 replied to camel1118's topic in NCLEX

    I heard big envelope bad, small envelop good.....But that was from nurses who took it quite a while ago!