Brian F

Brian F

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  1. Wait time for Nclex result

    Brian F replied to GodsPower's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Alik, If you live in PA, the website is: license.state.pa it will give you a menu to choose which type of license because the licensing bureau has licenses for numerous different types of...

  2. Hospital job with no experience???

    Brian F replied to bpo93's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    what exactly is "shadowing" and how does it work? i don't get out much. patty patty, shadowing is when you folow a nurse or any other profession to see what it is like before actualyl jumping in to...

  3. Hospital with the best ICU experience?

    Brian F replied to MzNC6's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    yea I agree, it all depends on what type of ICU experience you want? there are many different type of ICU's. If you go to a trauma center you can have truama ICU, transition trauma units, neuroscience...

  4. Wait time for Nclex result

    Brian F replied to GodsPower's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    typically, you should get your license in about 2 weeks after you get your results. That is the time frame I have seen most of my friends recieve theres. If you dont get it within about 3-4 weeks,...

  5. Nclex

    Brian F replied to spalata's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I see your problem, the professionals recommend you use about 4-5 books to review from. I liked the Mosby's review cards as mentioned before. Here in the US, they recommend doing about 100 questions...

  6. Does the crying ever stop???

    Brian F replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I disagree about the 50% right or wrong. You must have not read the other part of my message where I said I think I did very well on the NCLEX because I know (beyond a shadow of doubt) I had the...

  7. Does the crying ever stop???

    Brian F replied to guineachick's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Guineachick & Krishara, humm...well I never heard of anyone failing with only 75 questions. I have seen one person fail with 76 but not 75, I think mathmetically it is almost impossible to fail at...

  8. Nclex

    Brian F replied to spalata's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think like the others, you have to se what works for you, as most mentioned, saunders is good but what makes a good review book is one that not only gives you the right answers, but the rational why...

  9. Endocrine Disorders

    Brian F replied to Baby ghurL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX back in September of 07 and I NEVER heard anything like that about endocrine being higher level questions, who ever told you that is probably lying to you or they dont like endocrine...

  10. Wait time for Nclex result

    Brian F replied to GodsPower's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yea, you can see if you passed or failed in generaly 2 days if not you can call and they will tell you if you passed, but not if you failed. It does cost you about $7-8 to call and verify it. I waited...

  11. Between LGH and Brandywine Hosp

    Brian F replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Well thats good you enjoyed your experience there and great they will let you shadow that many hours. Thats awesome! I Work 12hr shifts so it saves me on gas and the number of days I have to work. I...

  12. Between LGH and Brandywine Hosp

    Brian F replied to adamsmom's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Adamsmom, I live about 1 hr north of Lancaster and I have heard a lot of positive things about lancaster gen. I know a guy whos daughter is a nurse there and she loves it. He goes there all the...

  13. Pros and cons of ADN, BSN and MSN

    Brian F replied to exairex's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Actually, PA has the most diploma program in the conutry! They are also accredited by the ANA and all the other legal and govermental regualtions pertaining to nursing schools. Some are getting lax...

  14. Pros and cons of ADN, BSN and MSN

    Brian F replied to exairex's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    you missed one...a diploma in nursing and that is what I have and I have no regrets getting it!!! It is not a degree, but I am still a Nurse and took the same national test other degree schools take...

  15. moving to PA

    Brian F replied to sara1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey Sara, I replied to your other ? also. I jsut graduated school Aug 07 and work at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown, PA in the ED!!! Whoo Hooo. It is a level 1 trauma center, one of 4 Burn...

  16. salary

    Brian F replied to sara1's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Sara, Yea I agree with the others... It does not matter what degree you have in nursing weather a diploma, associates, or bachelors, the entry level is still the same and they all take the same NCLEX...

  17. Hacc Questions

    Brian F replied to hopefornursing's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I went ot HACC for 3 yrs part time before transferring out. I started out in the LPN program that they did not accept me for since I did not have all the classes completed they wanted so I stayed...

  18. Stethoscopes I Can Actually Hear From??

    Brian F replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I am not usre I understand what you mean by problems on posterior side??? My stethescope works well. I think you may have interpreted it wrong when I said it blocks out the noise??? I meant it blocks...

  19. Student Stethoscope Recommendation

    Brian F replied to futurern123's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Lynn... I can hear your frustration and if it is infact one of the disposable ones... your def right, they are Junk!! you can't hear anything but noise through them. I personalyl had sprauge rapport...

  20. Light for stethoscope

    Brian F replied to kimmie518's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Kimme... You could also check a local uniform shop. If they dont have the exact kind your looking for, they make those little LED key chain lights you could probably attach to your scope. Or another...

  21. Stethoscopes I Can Actually Hear From??

    Brian F replied to pagandeva2000's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I also have various types of scopes from sprauge rapport to littmann. I personaly LOVE my Littmann Master Classic 2. It has soft ear pieces that almost conform to your own ear canal and block almost...

  22. new grads jobs?

    Brian F replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    :balloons::welcome:I worked as a aid or tech before I graduated back in Aug, 07. I started applying before graduation and had 2 offers at places I applied to. the one I accepted before I knew I had...

  23. 41$ an hour at Lehigh Valley for 1 yr exp. weekend?

    Brian F replied to student456's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    :balloons:Brook1984, Well I am going through the internship right now so I am probably not the same Brian. I just started September 12,

  24. Failed in PA... I need helpful information on reregistering!

    Brian F replied to 2bNurseBucks's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    :balloons:Sorry to hear you were so close and did not reach the passing level. Here is what I did to prepare, I took two review classes prior to taking the NCLEX RN back in September 15, 07. The first...

  25. Reading Hospital & Medical Center

    Brian F replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I was actualyl hired there for their ED when I graduated and then applied to Lehigh Valley Hospital and the yoffered me a position as well. I took the Lehigh job over Reading (and yes, it is about 30...