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  1. My undergrad GPA will likely prohibit me from becoming a NP

    wintergurl060 replied to bounceybounce's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    bounceybounce; I don't know what part of the country you live in, however schools in the midwest require you to have a certain GPA. Some schools are notorious for this and won't bend. Minimum GPAs can...

  2. Burnt out

    wintergurl060 replied to vivicaq's topic in General Nursing

    Here is a small list of nursing opportunities that doesn't involve bedside care: Utilization Review Nurse School Nurse Parish Nurse Managment of Care Nurse (Case Management) with insurance companies...

  3. RN babysiting gig gone south

    wintergurl060 replied to RNnbakes's topic in General Nursing

    RNnbakes; Please keep in mind this is a nursing forum. There are many nurses who works in a ped population. Some of these nurses have heard and seen many awful scenarios. I can only assume that...

  4. New grad- Is working at a Dr.'s office a good way to start?

    wintergurl060 replied to bbie17's topic in General Nursing

    bb17 In this economy, please take the job....since it is p-t, take the job. I worked as a medical assistant for a long time, as a matter of fact,being a medical assistant helped me pass the NCLEX...

  5. Any other new RN grads being told to apply for LPN or NA positions?

    wintergurl060 replied to redeyefan214's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah to this.....In Missouri, once you become a RN, you are an RN.....I applied for NA jobs and was turned down flat because of the RN license.....as one recruiter put it, "RN job or no RN job, you...

  6. Is it me or is it just the way it is???

    wintergurl060 replied to wintergurl060's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks PurpleLVN and smdaltonrn for your words and wisdom and encouragement.:) Its a new year, I'll keep looking, I ran out of places in my home state, I have applied in other states, hoping to get a...

  7. Is it me or is it just the way it is???

    wintergurl060 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was hired as a home health nurse as soon as I graduated nursing school (May 2009). I had no experience. I have not had an unfortunate event, and do not wish to. Home health nursing is not a...

  8. Is it me or is it just the way it is???

    wintergurl060 replied to wintergurl060's topic in General Nursing

    PurpleLVN; I second that emotion....I have patients calling me to go and pick up their medications, and to come and see them to help feed their relative... I just received my turn down notice today...

  9. Is it me or is it just the way it is???

    wintergurl060 replied to wintergurl060's topic in General Nursing

    Hi ♪♫ in my ♥; Thanks for your reply. I don't hate HH, its not a perfect fit because I don't get the experience that I need to meet the challenges of today's nurses or the upcoming grads. I...

  10. Is it me or is it just the way it is???

    wintergurl060 replied to wintergurl060's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks LPN_2005 and PurpleLVN for your prompt reply. I will take your advice into consideration. Have a wonderful

  11. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    wintergurl060 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi treelover; For your gym regimen try and include the adduction/abduction machines.....if you aren't haven't any problems with this equipment, include lunges and squats intervals.....Make sure you...

  12. No JOB- Spare time=LOSE WEIGHT!

    wintergurl060 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Happy holidays everyone! I am in the same boat....I gain much weight in nursing school.....and now it time to lose it...Before nursing school, I had this awesome figure...where did it go....I know, I...

  13. When to schedule the Nclex?

    wintergurl060 replied to NCC grad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Ncc grad; I agree with SilverDragon answer. Think about this for a moment, if the NCLEX gives the exact same Qs that you missed or past on the first try, then why are there sooooooo many people...

  14. Taking NCLEX second time on Monday, 8-24-09

    wintergurl060 replied to nursetobe4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wishing you the best of luck nursetobe4 on your

  15. La Lacharity

    wintergurl060 replied to ehlay's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Prioritization, Delegation Assignment -- Practice Excercises for Medical-Surgical Nursing.......Linda A. LaCharity, Candice K. Kumagai, Barbara Bartz by Mosby cost: $25.95 at

  16. Failed! Now what!?

    wintergurl060 replied to Visuals's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Visuals and Anniee; I agree with H2MViking; See if you can add this regimen to your studies: for SATA/hotspot/drop and drag, ordered sequence used NCLEX 3500/4000 (3500 is free online, not sure...

  17. Possible Home Health Nursing for new RN grad???

    wintergurl060 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello :wink2: I'm seeking opinions, should a new RN grad apply for home health nursing jobs (and accept if offered) if they are unable to obtain a job in a healthcare facility? What are the risks...

  18. Possible Home Health Nursing for new RN grad???

    wintergurl060 replied to wintergurl060's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for your reply heathert...... May the windows of heaven open and blessings are poured upon

  19. The purpose of Kaplan Trainers

    wintergurl060 replied to LoveThisNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan Q-trainers are designed to make you "critically think"......if you purchased Kaplan, please use the entire program....I know a folks who only used 30-70% of the program and was not successful...

  20. Friday the 31st is the "Moment of Truth" for me

    wintergurl060 replied to thenurse2b08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck to all test takers on Jul 31st..................You Will Pass!!!!! If you can today, try and pay a visit to the center or call that you will be testing at. I did, I wanted to get a feel...

  21. Only had one SAT, a little worried and have a question...

    wintergurl060 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If PA BON issued you an RN license, then you pass!!!!!.......... Congratulations!!!! As my BON explained to me, Pearson Vue is the testing site, but we (BON) issues the license.... So go and...

  22. Only had one SAT, a little worried and have a question...

    wintergurl060 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CrystalClear after I took the NCLEX....got home in 30 min.....recvd the reply "already registered for this exam, blah, blah"......waited 3 hours.. rechecked Pearson Vue, recvd a different message...

  23. If most people feel they failed, how does that benefit anyone?

    wintergurl060 replied to kgh31386's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "how does making a test that makes many people come out feeling as if they guessed on most of it or flat out failed, help anyone?" the reason why so many people felt defeated after taking the nclex...

  24. PTT question

    wintergurl060 replied to thenurse2b08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's right Kgh31386.....I'm unable to pm folks, I think I need 15+ posts or I just don't know how to pm.........lol There is a nice thread on PT and PTT:...

  25. To Those of You That Have Take the Nclex RN Multi. Times

    wintergurl060 replied to female12233's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello female12233; I'm sorry to read about your misfortunate with NCLEX-RN. I will make a comment and please don't get angry, I am not advocating for the nurse who delivers poor patient care.........