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  1. NCLEX Drug Calculations

    Jerzy Girl posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am math challanged and am a little worried about the type of calculations that are asked on the exam. I passed the dose/calc testing that was required within my nursing program, but am rusty. Can...

  2. Christiana Care Internships for new Grads

    Jerzy Girl replied to NEWRNDE's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear that you didn't get the internship. I am a Christiana employee and I was hired and I did not have ANY nursing experience, just clinicals from nursing school. I do know they hire from...

  3. IN your opinion, what is the best hospital to work at in New Jersey and Why?

    Jerzy Girl replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    In Southern NJ...Cooper or Lourdes. I tend to lean toward the teaching hospitals. I live in Jersey and work at Christiana in DE (in top 100 hospitals to work at in US per Nursing mag 2009). Hope...

  4. Christiana Care Internships for new Grads

    Jerzy Girl replied to NEWRNDE's topic in General Nursing

    I was a May 09 graduate from NJ and searched the Christiana website and applied for RN positions that specified graduate nurses encouraged to apply. This time of year, there aren't many...

  5. Studying for NCLEX

    Jerzy Girl replied to chknbutt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When taking the Kaplan questions, first figure out what the question is asking....MOST IMPORTANT!!!!!! Then start eliminating from there.... I am not a very good test taker, but I passed with 75...

  6. Those who failed on Kaplan are scaring many!

    Jerzy Girl replied to KCR411's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Completion of the Kaplan course was a requirement that needed to be met in order for you to graduate at my nursing school. I am grateful that this course was required because it was the reason I...

  7. Slackers guide to passing the NCLEX

    Jerzy Girl replied to williebert's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree that Kaplan was the reason why I passed (along with my strong desire to pass) the NCLEX RN. I would do the Qbank questions and sometimes 25 at a time because I felt 50-100 at a time would...

  8. August2008Support Group!!!

    Jerzy Girl replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :DI passed!!!!! Took my test 08-08-08 at 8:00! Just rec'd my results. Now I can finally move on with my life.

  9. August2008Support Group!!!

    Jerzy Girl replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Meow, I completed 95% of the qbank overall is 60. Kaplan's pretest scored 61....readiness 62. I refused to believe any readiness tests that are going to tell me I'm going to fail. I must say,...

  10. August2008Support Group!!!

    Jerzy Girl replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, got home from taking the NCLEX RN. Shut off at 75 and would you believe 13 SATA's!!!!! At one point, I had SATA back to back! Two math problems (one mg/kg/min and one units) and tons of meds....

  11. Salem Community College Nursing Program!

    Jerzy Girl replied to VetTechingWasEasier's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Just graduated from Cumberland, there is no HESI exit exam. But, there was talk that there may be a requried ATI grade that you need to reach at the end of the 2nd year. Call the college, and they'll...

  12. August2008Support Group!!!

    Jerzy Girl replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, by the way Congratulations Adema12!!! I hope you have the time to celebrate this great accomplishment in your

  13. August2008Support Group!!!

    Jerzy Girl replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks adema12! I'm going to concentrate on taking my time reading the question and keeping in the back of my mind patient safety. I am a rollercoaster of emotions, one minute I'm fine and confident...

  14. NCLEX Drug Calculations

    Jerzy Girl replied to Jerzy Girl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! :hpygrp: Take time to celebrate this great

  15. NCLEX Drug Calculations

    Jerzy Girl replied to Jerzy Girl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tracy628, my girlfriend rec'd 4 math calc with same type of ques except the numbers were different. She made a mistake and calculated for hours not minutes on one and then the computer gave her three...

  16. August2008Support Group!!!

    Jerzy Girl replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Its interesting that I too am taking my exam 8-8-08 at 8:00am!! I too am scared to death. A close friend of mine rec'd her pass results yesterday. She said the exam was "easy"!! No brainer!!! What????...

  17. Graduate Nurse License????

    Jerzy Girl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm from New Jersey and have accepted a position in DE. I am being asked to produce a GN license on the first day of orientation. I've checked the board of nursing site and there is no such license...

  18. Graduate Nurse License????

    Jerzy Girl replied to Jerzy Girl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the valuable information that has been provided. I just wish that I was told what was needed when I was hired. There is another orientation that I can attend at a later date, so I won't...

  19. Graduate Nurse License????

    Jerzy Girl replied to Jerzy Girl's topic in General Nursing

    I origianally signed up to test for a NJ license but got hired in DE...so I'll have to pay add'l to receive a DE license as well. Do you think my ATT and diploma are sufficient to show that I am...

  20. pre employment physical

    Jerzy Girl replied to lhsouthern's topic in General Nursing

    I just went to my pre-employment testing on Monday. I went to the lab for blood work, urine drug screen and the physical included; vision screen, blood pressure, vaccination history and health/family...

  21. Hiring procedures

    Jerzy Girl posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently interviewed for a med/surg position. I felt the interview went well, rec'd info on benefits, salary, holidays etc. I stated my desire to take the position. I also sent an after the...

  22. Hiring procedures

    Jerzy Girl replied to Jerzy Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As I stated in my origianl post, I interviewed and sent thank you letter expressing my interest in position. I called two times and left a voice mail for recruiter. Nothing. On Friday, she called me...

  23. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    Jerzy Girl replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forget the Southern New Jersey/PA/Delaware area, many of my graduating classmates are unable to land a GN position. The GN's that do have jobs are the ones who worked at the same hospital prior to...

  24. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Jerzy Girl replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, CA pays 37.25 to a new RN with no experience to start? FYI, When reviewing figures from 2007, Jersey has a lower cost of living than

  25. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    Jerzy Girl replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Southern New Jersey was just offered 26.25 as a graduate nurse....27.25 after passing the