NurseCheung MSN, RN

NurseCheung has 11 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in CVICU, ER, Education.

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   MJC 2022

   NurseCheung replied to stephanie20x's topic in School Programs

   Congratulations on getting a 90 on your TEAS exam Perla ?
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   Not being considered because of a C- in English...

   NurseCheung replied to n0rse's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would definitely retake English to better your grade. I know its not fun having having to pay and retake another class, but if thats the only reason the schools have not accepted your applications then I would retake it as soon as possible. Best of...
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   TEAS exam preparation tips?!

   NurseCheung replied to NursingStudentakr's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I agree with EmDash there are a lot of great ATI TEAS Study Guides on YouTube and study guide books for the exam. My first time taking the TEAS, I just wanted to get a feel for what was on the test. I saw what I lacked in knowledge and studied what w...
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   Do W's on your transcript affect you getting into nursing school?

   NurseCheung replied to Stella36's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I had a lot of Ws on my transcript before starting nursing school. When I started college, I was technically not ready for the commitment or the idea of attending school. I was accepted into my first program application even with my Ws. I did have a ...
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   Pre Nursing looking for ABSN program - low gpa

   NurseCheung replied to lifesaver808's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Is there a possibility to retake the classes that caused your low GPA? I know nursing schools can be very competitive. Even if you have a great TEAS test score and essay, many schools will want to see that you have a decent GPA. It's their way of mak...
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   Gypsy/Nomad RNs - Tips and Experience?

   NurseCheung replied to SqrB3ar's topic in Travel

   Hey SqrB3ar! I am happy to hear you are interested in the Travel Nursing Nomadic Lifestyle. I actually have a YouTube Channel and Blog that discuss RV living while travel nursing. What rig did you choose for your travels and why? Cons/pros? Our secon...
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   Hoping to commiserate

   NurseCheung replied to guest974915's topic in Travel

   Travel is not for everyone. I started travel nursing with two friends and both went back to permanent staff. I enjoy the traveling and do not mind being the new person on every assignment. By the end, I always make friends with the managers and co-wo...
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   Advice regarding travel nursing with a family?

   NurseCheung replied to DaniellePeraza's topic in Travel

   That's awesome to hear you want to be a travel nurse. I have been a travel nurse for the last two years. I travel with my husband and our two dogs. We live in an fifth wheel and own a tax home when we don't travel during the holidays. It works for us...
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   New travel nurse looking for advice

   NurseCheung replied to meaghanlizRN's topic in Travel

   I think it's more important to find a great recruiter because a recruiter can make or break a company. I once worked with a company who had amazing reviews; however, the recruiter was absolutely horrible and never returned my phone calls. Currently, ...
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    Terminated years ago, go back as travel nurse?

    NurseCheung replied to KrispyRN1's topic in Travel

    I was terminated from a position a year before I applied there as a travel nurse. My past facility required a one year time span before being rehired so I was lucky. All you can do is apply and see what happens.
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    Miami, FL Travel Nursing?

    NurseCheung replied to gypsyBSNRN's topic in Travel

    I have heard a lot of horror stories from nurses who traveled down to Miami for assignments. Personally, I haven't been south of Tampa because of that reason. Best of luck to you if you decide to travel there.
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    Pay cut to travel??

    NurseCheung replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    I agree with NedRN. Personally, my family and I have a tax home in Florida and we decided to travel due to the pay rates for travel nurses. It's really dependent on what states your tax homes are in. I have never met any travel nurses from the high p...
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    Are weekend negotiable?

    NurseCheung replied to Turkeylips's topic in Travel

    You can usually negotiate which weekend you want to start with during your assignment; however, getting around the every other weekend requirement doesn't usually happen. Be cautious because sometimes the manager will advise that they will be able to...
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    Loneliness and other travel stuff...

    NurseCheung replied to vzcookie's topic in Travel

    My family gave my husband and I major flack for considering travel nursing. I am an only child and my mother couldn't stand the thought of me leaving for 3 to 10 months at a time without being home or available to see her often. Travel Nursing gives ...