WDWpixieRN

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  1. Student needing LOTS of guidance/advice!

    WDWpixieRN replied to CollegeChica89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'll add to the great advice above -- When you have time, attempt to set up "shadows" in areas of the hospital you think you might be interested in, if allowed. In my program, we had limited exposure...

  2. Missouri Salary Poll

    WDWpixieRN replied to maggijo's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, and I've started a job with a local hospital as a GN, and I wasn't sure what the answer was, lol. I was, however, hoping that it meant BOTH differentials!! I just haven't worked a weekend yet...

  3. Confused and frustrated!

    WDWpixieRN replied to JJG07's topic in International Nursing

    Again, you "thought" that Americans would not take up nursing? Our schools have waiting lists; there are more Americans waiting for positions in our nursing schools than there are student slots. The...

  4. What IS passing %%?!?!

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know a certain percentage are "test" questions, but once those are omitted, what is the passing percentage rate for the NCLEX? I have heard numbers from 50-65%. I need all the reassurances I can...

  5. What IS passing %%?!?!

    WDWpixieRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was hoping you might be around!! I'm still a little confused....is there somewhere that explains this in English for those of us who are a little dense?!?! I have read the explanations, but for...

  6. Confused and frustrated!

    WDWpixieRN replied to JJG07's topic in International Nursing

    I'm just gonna' jump in here because writing and grammar are HUGE bugaboos with me.... I'd like to say to this poster, that I, as a born-and-raised American citizen am EXTREMELY offended by your post....

  7. Already have BA in non nursing major, should I go to BSN or ASN?

    WDWpixieRN replied to hapiyogi's topic in California Nursing

    I have a BS in Business and wanted to get my RN. I debated the ADN v. (accelerated) BSN route. I wasn't sure if I was going to need to work or not while in school. I discussed it with a friend...

  8. If I did it, I know you could do it too

    WDWpixieRN replied to lady_k33's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrat lady!! I take mine here in STL Wednesday and I am positively petrified! I hope i can come back and post the same

  9. Any Hotspot Questions On Your Test??

    WDWpixieRN replied to Enfermera85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Probably the 10 or 12 folks from our class who have taken (and passed) NCLEX so far have not had any Hot Spot

  10. Simple things new nurses or experiece nurses are not doing?

    WDWpixieRN replied to RN28MD's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Really? So if there's a fever and it's pulmonary-related, what else do we look for? And what gets done usually for this? Yeah, even as a student I had problems getting answers for how are accurate...

  11. Just some encouragement needed....

    WDWpixieRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm a GN heading to a Medicine floor as my first position post-graduation! I still have to take the NCLEX and with all the new things I'm learning during orientation, my head is mega-swimming!! My...

  12. Just some encouragement needed....

    WDWpixieRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thank you....I love the words of encouragement...studying for the NCLEX with Kaplan and Saunders can make one wonder where they were during nursing school....I was pretty sure I attended all the...

  13. Any $40/hr jobs in STL?

    WDWpixieRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    I have only heard of hourly rates that high when working through a travel agency. I know new grads are making close to $20/hour (depending on hospital experience), but I really have no clue what the...

  14. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    WDWpixieRN replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are people getting results on Saturdays? A friend took her test today and I told her I thought I saw where folks were getting results on Saturdays.... Any help

  15. Barnes Jewish College

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, there are definately a few things I miss; overall, I love St. Louis. If I could just convince the rest of my family and friends to relocate, it'd be perfect!! Born in Inglewood @ Centinela;...

  16. Barnes Jewish College

    WDWpixieRN replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much!! Where in CA are you originally from? I'm from So. CA and have been here 15

  17. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    WDWpixieRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    You must have a minimum of Bio111 and Chem101 before you can apply. The rest of your prereqs/coreqs can be taken while you are waiting. I would try to time it so you get EVERYTHING out of the way...

  18. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    WDWpixieRN replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You said a mouthful....I'm ready to go back to my old career where all I needed was the degree. I'm so petrified to take it and not pass the first

  19. Just some encouragement needed....

    WDWpixieRN replied to WDWpixieRN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Well, I've got almost 20 years on you, lol, and I appreciate your encouragement!! I won't start hitting the floor until later this week and hope my preceptor is a good one!! I also hope our docs are...

  20. Working full time

    WDWpixieRN replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    Loans are a thought, but expensive. And if you have to add in the cost of tuition to those loan amounts, can really put you behind the 8-ball at graduation. $$ becomes more of an issue than finding...

  21. Working full time

    WDWpixieRN replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    Keep in mind that things can change....but we went an average of 2 hours 3 days/week first semester and had one day of clinicals every other week (I understand that's changed to weekly). We had one...

  22. St Anthony's?

    WDWpixieRN replied to baby_gurl0604's topic in General Nursing

    Yeeegads.....I couldn't give specifics, but my daughter was a patient there....they thought she had a tubal pregnancy or something -- did surgery only to find out she was REGULAR pregnant and I now...

  23. Need Advice

    WDWpixieRN replied to Dreamer74's topic in General Nursing

    I am not familiar with MCC, but if it's a vocational program (rather than an accredited community college or university), you usually do need to use caution before you invest a ton of money and time....

  24. Working full time

    WDWpixieRN replied to k&k'z mom's topic in General Nursing

    We had students who did it @ Meramec. They worked as techs in a couple of local hospitals. I will say however, that they had older children with the exception of one single mom who had MASSIVE help...

  25. New Grad in CA needs Advice

    WDWpixieRN replied to NewGrad08CA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a little late to some of this, but honestly, RNs, never mind most of the guards on the inside don't carry weapons -- DUH. And you won't be carrying a big stick; maybe the syringe, but that's...