_Cecilia_ BSN, RN

Pediatrics

Two-year Pediatric Stepdown RN

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    PICU at NYP Morgan Stanley's

    _Cecilia_ posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello everyone! I have been a Pediatric RN for 3 years and a few months now, and I'm looking to further my experience at PICU. I was curious about the experiences of the PICU RN's at Morgan...
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    Pediatric Stepdown RN... CPN or Pediatric RN-BC?

    _Cecilia_ posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    After almost 1 year and a half into Pediatric Stepdown nursing, I'm interested in studying to better my education of Pediatric Nursing. ❤️ Before starting, I have a few questions.... 1....
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    CPN vs Board Certification in peds

    _Cecilia_ replied to hiddencatRN's topic in Pediatric

    I noticed this is about 2 years later.. but if anyone is still interested in this information, here is a link I found!
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    New Grad Pediatric Stepdown Nurse: What are your tips/advice?

    _Cecilia_ posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello! I've recently received and accepted an offer to start as a Pediatric Stepdown Nurse. I will be starting on February 3rd, and I'd love to hear the advice and experiences of current Pediatric...
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    NCLEX Tips: Passed

    _Cecilia_ posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    STUDY METHODFirst and foremost, instead of studying random questions each day, I divided the topics and studied each of them for a certain amount of time. They are as follows: Adult Health: 3...
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    uWORLD

    _Cecilia_ replied to Tetiana's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's no problem. I took my first assessment prior to any practicing to see where I needed to practice more. I practiced more prior to my second assessment. For me, I worried so much about how well...
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    uWORLD

    _Cecilia_ replied to Tetiana's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My apologies for not clarifying! The "Level of Passing" that I was referring to were my grades after completing uWorld's Assessments. I paid for two assessments, so after my first assessment (75...
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    NCLEX Tips: Passed

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

    With nursing questions, you definitely have to always think ADPIE, ABC's, and Maslow's Hierarchy of needs. That's what I've used in approaching priority questions. It could also be that you're...
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    NCLEX Tips: Passed

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

    When reviewing, I used the notes that I've had from nursing school, but I further split the information and focused on topics that were very likely to appear on the NCLEX. So for example: General...
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    NCLEX Prep suggestions

    _Cecilia_ replied to BeatrizL85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes! Keep me posted ? I'd love to hear how it works for
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    NCLEX Prep suggestions

    _Cecilia_ replied to BeatrizL85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmmm I would suggest paraphrasing it, but even if you're shortening the information, remember to not leave out important details. If those details are something that you already fully understand, then...
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    NCLEX Prep

    _Cecilia_ replied to Nattters22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, sorry to plug this, but this was my guide on studying! I highly suggest uWorld; it was my only study program and I went from a "Low Chance of Passing" to a "Very High Chance of Passing" after many...
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    NCLEX Prep suggestions

    _Cecilia_ replied to BeatrizL85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmmm I know sometimes students have problems with overthinking the question, and that could be it..... When writing things down, do you write them word for word, or
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    Did you use UWorld? What are your strategies?

    _Cecilia_ replied to Happy Life's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Daily/Average Scores: 50% - 70% Did you pass?: passed in 75 questions What's your strategy? "BIGGEST TIP: viewed UWorld as a learning tool, not too much as an assessment. UWorld...
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    NCLEX Prep suggestions

    _Cecilia_ replied to BeatrizL85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It could be how you're using the review material and how much you understand concepts. I'm familiar with uWorld, and if you wouldn't mind, may I ask how you've used that study program to your...
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    Medications 2020

    _Cecilia_ replied to BeatrizL85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To be honest, I'm not sure on what top medications may be tested on the NCLEX right now, but I highly suggest studying suffixes of medications as well as indications, adverse effects, and...
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    uWORLD

    _Cecilia_ replied to Tetiana's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hiya! I've used uWorld as well and it's helped a lot. I'd honestly say... don't focus on your averages yet ? You know that uWorld averages you out based on what other users get; however, it doesn't...
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    New Grad Pediatric Stepdown Nurse: What are your tips/advice?

    _Cecilia_ posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hello! I've recently received and accepted an offer to start as a Pediatric Stepdown Nurse. I will be starting on February 3rd, and I'd love to hear the advice and experiences of current Pediatric...
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    Borderline. How to finish the semester strong?

    _Cecilia_ replied to Mr.Lollercoastr's topic in General Students

    Hey, it's no problem! Definitely do the same as I mentioned earlier with speaking to the professor to determine when your thought process went wrong. I highly suggest re-evaluating the best study...
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    Prepare This to Succeed On Your Future Job Interview!

    _Cecilia_ replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in General Students

    Thank you @KrysyRN!
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    Prepare This to Succeed On Your Future Job Interview!

    _Cecilia_ posted a topic in General Students

    NURSING PORTFOLIOWhat Is It?Essentially, it is a portfolio of your resume, CV, recent accomplishments and engagements in a relevant job position, while you were a student leader, or as a nursing...
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    Looking for a job - new nurse

    _Cecilia_ replied to Passed Nclex - NEW RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's no problem at all! If you aren't already doing so, don't forget to send a "Thank You for the Interview emails within 24 hours of your interview! ? I wish you the best of
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    Looking for a job - new nurse

    _Cecilia_ replied to Passed Nclex - NEW RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I do agree with Hoosier in regards to getting a BSN/be willing to obtain a BSN in two years. In my area's city job market, every application required a BSN/willingness to obtain a BSN. It does help...
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    May 2020 Grad- Job Hunt

    _Cecilia_ replied to Lunarecho's topic in General Students

    Nope, my Nursing school only had a Job Fair for healthcare fields in general.
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    Prepare This to Succeed On Your Future Job Interview!

    _Cecilia_ replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in General Students

    That's great to hear ? It's good that different parts of it were due every semester to keep it in mind along the way! Thank you for sharing your experience as