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  1. Any word-- Hampton University??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I was not aware of ALL those issues. I knew of some of them, but not all. I agree that the NCLEX scores need to continue to stay up. When we took our ATI predictor...

  2. Any word-- Hampton University??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I would like to comment on what SMN2009 has said. I just graduated from HU. Yes, there are areas in the school that could be improved. No doubt there. Yes. It was very expensive. On the other hand......

  3. Kaplan..is it worth it?.

    Epona replied to wNt2bRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YES! It's very worth it. Every dime. I feel by taking Kaplan it helped me break down the questions. I passed NCLEX recently on my first attempt. YAHOO!!!!! Yup- do Kaplan! I don't know the exact...

  4. Is Nursing school that hard??

    Epona replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated and passed NCLEX. It was the HARDEST thing I have ever undertaken. I have been an honor student my entire life so I was used to working and studying and giving it my all. If you can...

  5. Any word-- Hampton University??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I just graduated from there. In-less this is something new, I am not aware of an accelerated BSN program

  6. Which job to take?? Can you help?

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I have one degree in Broadcasting and Biology and now, just got my RN degree. I have two degrees. I have been offered a PRN job in a Pediatrics docs. office. I was just offered a job today in...

  7. kaplan can be depressing

    Epona replied to jerzie0820's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To the above poster-- actually that is a great question. I did Kaplan. I passed NCLEX first time. Before I even looked to see if I got it right, I picked the 'hot dog' answer without batting an...

  8. Which job to take?? Can you help?

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    THANK YOU for all the great advice. I think someone above mentioned a VERY GOOD point-- Where do I want to be in several years?? Ultimately, I want to work as an advocate for those who are...

  9. Triple H therapy

    Epona posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ok. I understand this helps patient's who have had a subarachnoid hemmorhage. I understand we want to keep the vessels open...hypervolemia and hemodilution. Can you explain the hypertension part? We...

  10. BrightStar Home Health Care- thoughts??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Home Health

    Yeah... that is what I thought too. They ended up not keeping me AFTER they hired me. Weird. They told me I needed a year experience FIRST. Something fishy here. I would stay away from them. Just my...

  11. Feel like a ZOMBIE!!! :( New RN

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello. I shadowed a nurse last night on a med/surg unit. I did this to see if I liked the ward. Overall, it went fine. After about 5 hours of constantly walking around, assessing, watching and so...

  12. Feel like a ZOMBIE!!! :( New RN

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    any nurse that does not put self care as a priority will not be able to provide the best care to any patient. really like that. thanks!! :nuke: i have been working out too the last month... four...

  13. Failed NCLEX-RN

    Epona replied to lilygrl2468's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's a GREAT achievement!

  14. Feel like a ZOMBIE!!! :( New RN

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! :nuke: That is good news to know. Wow. I like nursing very much and was discouraged because I felt wiped-out. Ok, guess this is normal then. I am relieved. :rcgtku: At this particular...

  15. Sentara's new BSN program

    Epona replied to hoping2nurse's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just curious. How can Sentara offer a BSN program when they are not a university or college?? Wondering....

  16. Can they fire you after they hire you??

    Epona posted a topic in General Nursing

    Good morning. New RN here and wondering how this goes. I was offered a position today with a large hospital. As part of the pre-employment work-up, they have to do a physical. It says on the rundown...

  17. Can they fire you after they hire you??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. No problems standing. Got through RN school fine. I go to amusement parks, ride coasters, walk around France for hours. No problems. I just have to have my morning meds and I'm gold. Thanks for...

  18. Can they fire you after they hire you??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks llg. That was very through. Here's the scoop: it is for a large hosptial, but is actually in one of their doctor's offices. Its' an 8-5 job in an office taking care of children. Good point...

  19. Can they fire you after they hire you??

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Yes. I can perform the job duties. I just did not want someone to see the checked box and freak out and call me and tell me 'sorry, but we cannot hire you... blah.. blah...

  20. KAPLAN SCORES!!

    Epona replied to ~Grad-2009~'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan says in their book that you should be getting at least 60 on your tests. I got 62 on trainers 6 and 7 and passed NCLEX first time. If you are over 60, you should be Ok. In the 50's is kinda...

  21. HELP...

    Epona replied to thedukestar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take Hurst for content review. IT IS an EXCELLENT review of content. No... Hurst did not help me much with the actual questions. I took Kaplan to help me figure out how to crack the questions. Take...

  22. How much time do I need to prepare for NCLEX

    Epona replied to Qka's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My suggestions?? Take Hurst for content and Kaplan for breaking down the questions. I did both. I passed the first time. Good

  23. Hurst Live Review

    Epona replied to cassyandra00's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it is for both LPN's and RN's, but I am not sure. Was Hurst good?? Yes. It was a great SIMPLE content review. Did it put concepts into perspective? Yes. However, I think Hurst was just...

  24. Hospitals hiring in Virginia

    Epona replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    WOW! Thanks everybody!!! GREAT INFO. here!! Yes... I have been trying to get a job here since DECEMBER. I planned WAY AHEAD. The deal I got was 'you don't have a license yet. call us when you do.'...

  25. For those who are studying for and who have already taken NCLEX

    Epona replied to brem86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Know your lab values. Know how to do the math questions. Know priority- ABC's. Study your Kaplan and brush-up on any areas you are weak in according to Kaplan. Think critically when you take it. How...