Sillynicunurse

Sillynicunurse

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  1. Question: taking the NCLEX before BSN graduation?

    Sillynicunurse replied to wannabecatcher's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as I know you must have graduated from nursing school before you can sit for the NCLEX. The board of nursing must issue you an authorization to test before you can schedule the test. In order...

  2. Please Help!!!! Confused

    Sillynicunurse replied to gradyrn2b08's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated in March and accepted a position in ICU. I worked as a tech in the ER for a year before I graduated. Even though I loved it there and the people that I worked with I believe that I...

  3. Can GN's negotiate on salary?

    Sillynicunurse replied to Poopsie Gigglebuns's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad and was able to successfully negotiate a higher salary. I have been a 911 operator for the past 12 years and argued that it was that work experience that taught me time management and...

  4. No She/he Did Not!!!

    Sillynicunurse replied to Maggie in NC's topic in General Students

    Oh no she didn't just take an oral temp with the red rectal probe and then catch attitude because I was laughing when I pointed out what the red probe was used for once we were out in the hallway....

  5. Officially a Patient Care Tech

    Sillynicunurse replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations!! I hope that you really enjoy your new

  6. PAY FOR NEW GRADUATE RN's FOR ST. LOUIS AREA

    Sillynicunurse replied to tigerrose's topic in General Nursing

    St. Luke's does hire new grads in the CVICU. I have not heard of any pay differential yet for those that have their

  7. Chamberlain College of nursing/ DeVry

    Sillynicunurse replied to 45044572's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently an online Chamberlain student. Their ASN-online program is being closed and is not supposed to be accepting students. I do not have personal knowledge of their RB-BSN

  8. Nursing student starts tomorrow

    Sillynicunurse replied to lau928's topic in General Nursing

    As a student that graduates in less than a month I will share with you experience that I would have enjoyed. A 4-5 patient load, common medications for that specific area, as many procedures as...

  9. Should I become a CNA before school starts?

    Sillynicunurse replied to pumpkin1984's topic in General Nursing

    From personal experience I have really benefited from working in the hospital environment during school. I feel more comfortable in the clinical setting than most that I go to school with that do not...

  10. First Time Student-Clueless About Supplies

    Sillynicunurse replied to Dream2BANurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I prefer individual notebooks and/or binders for each class. I also use a ton of index cards. Make sure that you hang onto the notes from A&P because you will use them again in nursing school....I...

  11. chamberlain

    Sillynicunurse replied to thompv's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You should so some searches on this site for further information about Chamberlain. They have a questionable reputation. Good luck in your future

  12. Chamberlain ASN/ADN program

    Sillynicunurse replied to cajjj's topic in Online Distance Learning

    This school is bad news. They are in jepardy of losing the accredidation (sp?) for the online program because of their poor pass rates. I am 3 months away from completing this program and I would not...

  13. husband begrudgingly supportive

    Sillynicunurse replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that there is more to this than him doubting your abilities in nursing school. I do know that if it had not been for the support of my husband I would not be looking at graduation in 4

  14. RN Students, Can You Work Part Time Your Second Year?

    Sillynicunurse replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Nursing

    I do not know if it is common but I have worked full time throughout my program. I only have a semester and a half left. It has not been easy and I have cut out the majority of my social life but it...

  15. Chamberlain college of nursing

    Sillynicunurse replied to love34's topic in General Nursing

    They still have the online program...for now anyway. I know that some out of area students have had issues getting clinicals

  16. Chamberlain college of nursing

    Sillynicunurse replied to love34's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should really think about it before committing to this program. As a current student I am just praying that they keep their accrediation until I graduate. This is the second time that...

  17. Ultrascope

    Sillynicunurse replied to dolphin223's topic in General Nursing

    I have an Ultrascope and I absolutely love it. I have never heard breath sounds, heart sounds, and blood pressures more

  18. Debinding books

    Sillynicunurse replied to Jamie2887's topic in General Students

    I called several of the Kinko's in my area(St. Louis, Mo) and they told me that they would not debind my books. Anyone else have any other suggestions?

  19. Good job while in school?

    Sillynicunurse replied to Tibbs's topic in General Nursing

    I stayed with my well paying job until my school schedule started impacting my coworkers( I was in a non medical field) and their ability to take time off of work. I then took a position as a PCT and...

  20. Evil Nursing Instructors

    Sillynicunurse replied to dmarie (GA)'s topic in General Students

    I haven't encountered any instructors like that yet. I had one last sememster that acted like she missed her meds a time or two but all in all she was decent. I only have 2 semesters left so hopefully...

  21. Chamberlain

    Sillynicunurse replied to lindseylou345's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You start taking ATI at the end of each semester beginning at the end of Med Surg I. You will get the dates from your theory instructor as the time nears. It is usually the week before or week of...

  22. Vein viewing device

    Sillynicunurse replied to All_Smiles_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had the opportunity to use a vein veiwer twice during clinicals on patients that were supposed to be "really tough" sticks. I was not impressed. It was really large and as we all know hospital rooms...

  23. How Nursing Students spend their summers?

    Sillynicunurse replied to Krither's topic in General Students

    We had a two week break between trimesters..one of which is already gone The rest of the summer will be spent on my second round of OB, PEDS, and Microbiology oh and working FT as a tech in the ER....

  24. Barnes Jewish and pre-reqs

    Sillynicunurse replied to dtermineddenise's topic in General Nursing

    Unless they have changed their acceptance reqirements the Intermediate algebra has to be completed and the transcript forwarded to them before they consider your application complete. Good luck to...

  25. Why aren't they calling me back?

    Sillynicunurse replied to law3576's topic in General Nursing

    I worked as a PCT/SNT at a couple of the St. Louis area hospitals and it took about 3-5 weeks after filling out applications to get a call from them. I think they just move a little slow. Good luck to...