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    Took Nclex-rn Last Week & Failed...i Want To Work, Any Ideas?

    CityKat replied to brwnsuga83's topic in New York Nursing

    That should ONLY be with a permit. I know once you sit for the boards, whether you pass or fail, that IP (interim permit) is null and
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    Anyone attend LIU, Adelphi,Molloy or NYU's Nursing program?

    CityKat replied to AspiringNurse7's topic in New York Nursing

    I attended and graduated from Adelphi university in Garden City. When I was there, they were sort of in the re-vamping stage. I didn't feel like the education I got was worth the $24k I spent per...
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    How Important Is The Last Question?

    CityKat replied to MsMorningGlory's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard it matters if you get the last one right or wrong. But, I heard it only matters on the full 265 questions. Yipes..I cannot remember if I got the last one correct or not. I'm still waiting...
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    Will I be too old for nursing school?

    CityKat replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    So true, so true. Carry on
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    I don't understand...

    CityKat posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ..how the Ca BON works. I took my NCLEX now, 14 days ago. I have an IP and it is still up. Everyone I've talked to, with the exception of a few here and there, have all found out whether or not...
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    Will I be too old for nursing school?

    CityKat replied to nrsbetsy's topic in General Students

    I am 38, just graduated the end of May, I started nursing school at the ripe age of......36. You're not too old, geesh. Just do well, kick butt and keep us in the loop with how it's
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    took the nclex on a tue, its fri now. do i stil have hope to pass?

    CityKat replied to meg_wfd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there.. I know what you're talking about. I took mine last Wednesday and haven't heard anything yet either. I have an IP and according to the website, that IP will not be taken down until my...
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    questions please respond :0)

    CityKat replied to labrador4122's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. How many hours a day did you study? How many months? 3 months or so, about 100 questions per day. 2. Did you use kaplan? I used the CD with 7 exams 3. if you used kaplan, what were your scores on...
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    is urine sterile??

    CityKat replied to somberhue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    That is
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    Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    CityKat replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My professionalism professor back in NY, is on the committee in NY (can't remember the name, sorry) and she said NY state and NJ state are going to require all nurses to have the BSN and I believe...
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    is urine sterile??

    CityKat replied to somberhue's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    It is, unless you have an infection. In which case, it is
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    I'm curious about isle 2 patients

    CityKat replied to CityKat's topic in Oncology

    Hi...sorry it took awhile to answer you. I've been busy. This is a teaching hospital and there is close supervision which is very good. I talked to the oncology NP and the oncologist about my...
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    I'm curious about isle 2 patients

    CityKat posted a topic in Oncology

    Hello nurses.. First I must say that I am a new grad and I have no experience with these types of patients. All through school, I've known I didn't want to work with chemotherapy or cancer patients...
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    I'm curious about isle 2 patients

    CityKat replied to CityKat's topic in Oncology

    Caroladybelle, thank you so much for your time and knowledge on this!! Your information was extremely detailed and has given me reassurance with this. I love my unit, the patients and the people I...
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    Got my Stethoscope yesterday but it hurts my ears

    CityKat replied to 09RN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Yeh, just buy a set of soft ear pieces. My first stethescope hurt my ears and my second one introduced me to the softer ear pieces:) What a relief,
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    A little dissappointed in allheart.com

    CityKat replied to studentnurse74's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had some bad experiences with them as well. My bp cuff broke after maybe 3 months and not a whole lot of use. I also ordered scrub pants from them for nursing school. I ordered according to their...
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    stupid question about the brain...

    CityKat replied to zacarias's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm not quite sure what you're asking, but you are looking at a picture of the brain cut and not butterflied. It does look that way, but IMO, this isn't a very good picture. What about looking...
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    New grads....where do you work?

    CityKat replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Neuro/Oncology
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    Housing , Northern Cali

    CityKat replied to EveMJRN's topic in California Nursing

    There are days when i certainly feel twelve:) And yes, as someone said before about SF being referred to as "the city"...indeed. It's hard for me to refer to SF as the city when I'm currently...
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    Housing , Northern Cali

    CityKat replied to EveMJRN's topic in California Nursing

    In the 12 years I lived there, I've only heard of it referred to that a handful of times. Perhaps it's the B&T who refer to it as "Frisco"? Perhaps I should have said, NYC is comprised of...
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    Housing , Northern Cali

    CityKat replied to EveMJRN's topic in California Nursing

    San Francisco the way I know it, is referred to as: the bay area:) But hey, I talk to some people who call it Frisco and that is very annoying!! Everyone here in NYC calls San Francisco, San...
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    North Georgia Health System

    CityKat posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi nurses.. Today I went to a job fair here in NYC and talked with the nurse recruiter from NGHS. I was curious if anyone lives in Gainsville and works at this hospital? If so, can you tell me a...
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    North Georgia Health System

    CityKat replied to CityKat's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I'm sorry for the late reply. I was hanging out with my parents in the mountains with no access to society through my laptop:rolleyes: I would be interviewing at NGHS and hopefully living in...
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    Can anyone explain the procedure for..

    CityKat replied to CityKat's topic in California Nursing

    Thank you BOTH very much!! I need to get on things then. I am hoping to be in Ca the first week in July in order to get my fingerprints. I hope this works for me. Thanks
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    Can anyone explain the procedure for..

    CityKat posted a topic in California Nursing

    ...getting my initial nursing license in California? I graduated in May and was just offered a new grad position in San Francisco, but am unaware of what my next step should be. I have to be back...