Cindyel ASN, RN

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1. What is class average on HESI A2 results report?

   Cindyel replied to kymaults's topic in HESI

   It has been a few years since I took it but I think it was the avg score of people taking it at the same time as you that day. I’m not certain though.

2. RCGC Nursing Program

   Cindyel replied to ad362's topic in New Jersey

   This program has been named number 1 in the state for multiple years. I graduated from there last year and the program is highly competitive. You will need strong HESI scores as well as all A’s in your pre-reqs. Many of us had a 4.0 when we applied. ...

3. What was your residency like? (Starting ED residency in under 2 weeks)

   Cindyel replied to SR8811's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently in a nurse residency in the ED and that is pretty much my exact situation. We get 12 weeks with a preceptor after those first 2 weeks of classes. We also had ED specific classes later in. We had to take an EKG interpretation class that...

4. Phrasing - how do you ask your patients about incontinence?

   Cindyel replied to AriRN36's topic in General Nursing

   Do you get up and go to the restroom when your need to go? Most people will tell you at that point if they have any issues.

5. Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   Cindyel replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   I also think it is important to use your circle to network. If you have a friend or fellow students that got hired somewhere or places you did clinical at...try to get your resume on one of their desks. A current employee reference can go a long way.

6. Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

   Cindyel replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad and got hired for a crazy busy ED in their new grad residency program. I am 50 and out of 5 of us there were 2 -50year olds. I think you just have to find the right fit. They treat all 5 of us equally and I think my facility values th...

7. Finish the Toon!

   Cindyel replied to Joe V's topic in COVID

   I guess it’s too late for the PPE

8. Am I too old to become a nurse?

   Cindyel replied to TbistheMc's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I’m 50 and just graduated in May at 49. I am in a new grad program in the ED. I was not the oldest in my cohort by a lot! Go for it!!

9. Night shifters- try a weighted blanket

   Cindyel replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

   Thermometer foot?? priceless

10. Nursing shortage is BS

    Cindyel replied to Guest1130774's topic in General Nursing

    I grew up in North Jersey and currently live in South Jersey right outside of Philly. There are a lot of great hospitals here but big competition. You have tons of grads between South Jersey and Philly all competing for the same hospital jobs. With t...

11. New Grad Residency Program (Penn/Texas)

    Cindyel replied to jmcneil1287's topic in General Nursing

    I live outside of Philly. It is very expensive to live here! If you plan to rent in Philly, get ready for sticker shock. This is a very competitive market to get jobs in due to the proximity to South Jersey. You basically have all the new grads from ...

12. New Grad RN looking for a job out of state

    Cindyel replied to futurernmoe's topic in General Nursing

    I just went through this. Make sure you have your licensing in order. If both states are part of the Compact then you are lucky. I had to get 2 separate licenses because my originating state is not part of the compact. Most hospitals have many start ...

13. What was your first job as a new graduate?

    Cindyel replied to Lovethenurse2b25's topic in General Nursing

    I’m starting a new grad position in the ED at the end of the month! I’m sure I will learn a ton there.

14. NCLEX RN result for California more than 2 weeks waiting already ?

    Cindyel replied to mmysabelle's topic in NCLEX

    It is a shame that your state does not participate in quick results. Hang in there!

15. NCLEX FOR SEPTEMBER

    Cindyel replied to Okotie's topic in NCLEX

    That is great. Did you do the Pearson Vue Trick? Fingers crossed!