courtneyalissa

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1. just took nclex

   courtneyalissa replied to courtneyalissa's topic in NCLEX

   I checked on the pearsonvue website and it said status pass...what a relief!!! I know they're unofficial results but that still means passing right? Good luck to everyone...

2. just took nclex

   courtneyalissa replied to courtneyalissa's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks for the encouraging words. I believe we do have quick results here in my state so from what I know I should be able to check in 48 hours. I'll post once I know(I just it's yeah I passed kind of post).

3. just took nclex

   courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX

   I just took NCLEX test today and the computer shut off at 160. I'm so nervous because there is no way to know if that means I was doing well so it shut off, or if I was doing so bad it shut off. I can't stand not knowing considering my life depends o...

4. I Finally Passed!!!! Whooopieee!!!!

   courtneyalissa replied to nate2's topic in NCLEX

   what did you do to prepare after taking it and not passing? i have taken once and did not pass and i have just been so discouraged, but its time to stop feeling sorry for myself and start studying again so i can pass this test. i didnt put my blood, ...

5. Just took boards...

   courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX

   I just took the NCLEX today and I'm not feeling too good about it. My computer shut off at about 145 questions, who knows what that means. I have no idea how I was doing, but I feel that no matter how much I studied it did me no good. How do they exp...

6. What part...

   courtneyalissa replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana

   i am from the ft. wayne area. i just graduated from the university of st. francis with my asn and will be taking boards in february(just got my att friday) i have worked in a burn unit as a tech/extern and now a gn for almost 2 years and i was just ...

7. What part...

   courtneyalissa replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana

   It's nice to hear that there are so many aspiring students! Sometimes we make things harder than they are. If you really want something you can acheive it you just have to work hard at it. Good luck to all of you.

8. ASN to BSN

   courtneyalissa posted a topic in Indiana

   hey everyone! i just graduated from the university of st. francis (ft. wayne) with my asn and i'm looking to go back in the fall for my bsn. does anyone have any suggestions for the best program or one that is the shortest in length for northeast in...

9. New Grad Pay Rates

   courtneyalissa replied to ctunurse's topic in Indiana

   Hey. I work in Ft. Wayne and I make $15 as a GN. Once I pass my boards I'll be making $18 and in 6 months I get a 5% increase ($27). The hospital I work at has a $4000 sign on bonus and $8000 loan payback if you agree to work for 2 years. I also have...

10. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    courtneyalissa replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

    i am currently an extern in a burn unit with 2 years of experience and make $15/hr. when i pass my boards i will be making $17.20/hr and then after 6 months will receive a 5% increase ($25.80). does this seem like a low amount:uhoh21: ?? i live in in...

11. tar removal

    courtneyalissa replied to jimminy's topic in Burn

    I was telling my boss about the mayo and she wanted to know where the reference came from. Does anyone know a nursing/medical journal or book where this can be found? We use SurCleanse to try and clean as much and then silvadene or polymyco to loosen...

12. Using Saunder

    courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX

    I will be taking my NCLEX exam the beginning of Feb. and I had a question about using Saunders Comprehensive Review. Should I do the questions in the book(and should I read all the chapters in the book?), use the disk, or both?? Also, how long does i...

13. skin grafts?

    courtneyalissa replied to nekhismom's topic in Burn

    Wow, I guess I should have read the last post sorry my post was a little delayed.

14. skin grafts?

    courtneyalissa replied to nekhismom's topic in Burn

    In the Burn Unit where I work most grafts that are 8% would be outpatient. The donor skin comes from the patient usually the thigh (or back depending on how much skin is required) and is meshed so only a small area has to be taken. After the burn is...

15. silver nitrate?

    courtneyalissa replied to nurse_lilyjaderose's topic in Burn

    We use the silver nitrate sticks for cauterization. Also, we use acticoat-usually when a patient is undergoing stage 1 & 2 integra dressings before grafting.