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ashley_michelle

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  1. New RN in the NICU?

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi.. for some of the people who have worked in the NICU for awhile.. what are your thoughts about the brand new RN's working in the nicu? I'm currently working on a trauma/stepdown unit and...

  2. Help!!

    ashley_michelle replied to cas4978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in the same agony right now. I took mine for the second time also last Friday and still dont know anything. I've read a book and started on the many thank you cards I have to write from my...

  3. Waiting....

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Waiting to find out is definitely not fun. I was feeling good about it on Friday.. but now.. I'm starting to question everything. My BON is putting the results on 'hold' until my name change goes...

  4. Waiting....

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

    Thank you... I just wish I knew!!! This waiting is starting to eat me

  5. New RN in the NICU?

    ashley_michelle replied to ashley_michelle's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the input. They do have a 'share day' at our hospital.. which you shadow a nurse for a few hours. So maybe I'll check that out. I knew I wanted to be a nurse.. but now the hard part is...

  6. Does anyone know the rules to work as a nurse grad after taking the NCLEX?

    ashley_michelle replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would see if they offer the Nurse Intern position. Or maybe even a Nurse Extern.. which is the next step down from an intern at our hospital. But if they have one of those.. just explain your...

  7. Does anyone know the rules to work as a nurse grad after taking the NCLEX?

    ashley_michelle replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in May and took my boards in early June. Most of the kids in my class decided to ride out their 3 months as a GN and soak it up so they had more time to study. But, I decided to take...

  8. Fairmont State graduate?

    ashley_michelle replied to Student_Nurse_WV's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from Fairmont this past May (06) with my ADN. Let me know if you're still interested in knowing a little bit about the program! I think the hardest thing for me.. was figuring out how...

  9. Best Nclex Rn Review Course

    ashley_michelle replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ps: I forgot I also did questions from 'Learning Extension' I had a friend that let me use her username and password because she passed and didn't need it anymore! But I think its pretty...

  10. Best Nclex Rn Review Course

    ashley_michelle replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I went to Kaplan.. but I think I'd save your money and just buy their book if anything. It's an easy read and has some good info on how to disect the questions and what to look for in each one. We...

  11. ?'s about lower level questions..

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX-rn for the 2nd time today... and I'm SO happy to have it over with .. .again! I was extremely nervous this time.. ( even more than the first time ) But, I left actually...

  12. Special verses?

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

    Those are all good.. :) Not only are they good inspiration.. but they are probably the only way I'll be sane today and tomorrow! I know I'm capable of doing this... . thank you for your prayers!...

  13. Special verses?

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For the ones who used prayer during their studying and preparing to take the nclex... what are some of the verses you used to keep you motivated/encouraged? I know someone had said they wrote the...

  14. Please Pray!

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll be taking the NCLEX-rn for the 2nd time this Friday. I am scared to death! But I think with the first time around.. it was all about confidence. And I didn't have any. So, I think with...

  15. Please Pray!

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

    Thank

  16. Name Change??

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got married last week... and I'm planning to take the NCLEX-RN for the second time here in a couple weeks.. ( or when I feel confident enough ) I will be changing my name on monday and I was...

  17. Thank you JESUS and SUZANNE I passed

    ashley_michelle replied to mistiblue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! Hopefully I'll get those same results my 2nd time!

  18. I think my friend failed....

    ashley_michelle replied to JadeRN7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd just give her a couple days. A few of my friends had taken the exam the day after I did.. so when I saw their results.. and mine was still not posted, I knew that I had failed. And, like your...

  19. Ok, well its official..

    ashley_michelle posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the nclex yesterday... and I definitely failed. ah, this just sucks. Any tips on getting yourself back together and being prepared for round

  20. Ok, well its official..

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

    Thank you all for your reply's. =) It's comforting to know I'm definitely not the only one who hasn't passed first time around. For all of you that did Suzanne's plan .. other than the first tip...

  21. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

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

    Here in Morgantown, WV GN's start at 19.62 and then 10% shift differential. So, working night's I'll be making 21.58 The benefits are great and with the 401 k they match up to 6% after two years...

  22. Kaplan, yay or nay?!?!

    ashley_michelle replied to GrnHonu99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the Kaplan course a few weeks ago... and if you got the book.. then you'll get just as much out of it. Every point the instructors made was right out of the book. The only good thing from...

  23. Kaplan review--would like comments

    ashley_michelle replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Kaplan course a few weeks ago... but I paid $500 dollars for it. =( And that's exaclty what we did. First day - 180 diagnostic test.. then questions for the rest of the afternoon. and...

  24. Ok, well its official..

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

    Thank you so much. I had read about suzanne4 earlier today and already pm'd her. =) I knew when I walked out it wasn't good... so I started planning the next step. ... I CAN do all things thru...

  25. Ok, well its official..

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

    Um... pretty much. People that took the boards this morning... their license is now active.. while mine still says temp. And, I have a registered letter at the post office waiting for me to pick up...