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  1. ASN to BSN

    courtneyalissa posted a topic in Indiana Nursing

    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...

  2. just took nclex

    courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  3. just took nclex

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

    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

  4. just took nclex

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

    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...

  5. I Finally Passed!!!! Whooopieee!!!!

    courtneyalissa replied to nate2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  6. Just took boards...

    courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  7. What part...

    courtneyalissa replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    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...

  8. What part...

    courtneyalissa replied to NurCrystal22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    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...

  9. New Grad Pay Rates

    courtneyalissa replied to ctunurse's topic in Indiana Nursing

    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...

  10. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    courtneyalissa replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...

  11. Using Saunder

    courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  12. 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...

  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

  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...

  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

  16. Worst thing you have seen

    courtneyalissa replied to Chibi Baka's topic in Burn

    There was an 11 year old boy last summer who tried to jump on a train, but his foot got caught underneath the wheel. When he came to us they literally had his skin from his toes to his ankle that had...

  17. Facial Burns

    courtneyalissa replied to gwenith's topic in Burn

    I am only answering from work experience. In our Burn Clinic our Doctors reccommend washing with baby magic since it is mild and non-irritating and applying either Polysporin or Polymyco to the face 4...

  18. about nclex rn exam

    courtneyalissa replied to ash_royals's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Would it be better to do the disk or go through the questions in the

  19. Best NCLEX RN prep review

    courtneyalissa replied to outdoneflorida's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Which Saunders book the Comprehensive Review NCLEX-RN 3rd edition or the Saunders Q&A Review 2nd edition?

  20. Studying for NCLEX

    courtneyalissa posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i am taking boards in february and i was just wondering which book is recommeded for studying for boards? i have the kaplan and the saunders comprehensive for nclex-rn 3rd edition. i saw that there...