kinajp

kinajp

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  1. Peds CNS...did I make a bad decision!?!?

    kinajp replied to crpRN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I know this is an old post, but I thought I'd respond anyway. I know excatly what you are feeling. I am currently in a Peds CNS program, scheduled to graduate June 2012. Lately I have been wondering...

  2. Fall 2009 Graduate school roll call!!!

    kinajp replied to love-d-OR's topic in Post Graduate Students

    1. Rush University- Chicago, IL. 2. MSN- Pediatric CNS 3. Will work full-time for the first 2 quarter, then part-time because I am pregnant and having my FIRST child in December!! 4. Most likely...

  3. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    kinajp replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    I HATE those nurses that come to work with a nasty attitude FOR NO REASON. I'm like geesh, it's 7 o'clock in the morning; who could have @*%^#$ you off

  4. Important Info About Transferring Schools

    kinajp replied to collegestudent2's topic in Nursing Career

    and again, this is why I said it may depend on the state because it did apply to my situation. Never once did I say it was "all inclusive" for all classes. Nevertheless, I was just stating my...

  5. Important Info About Transferring Schools

    kinajp replied to collegestudent2's topic in Nursing Career

    Both schools I attended were fully accredited. I started at Hampton Univ. (in Virginia) and transfered to Chicago State Univ, both had NLN and CCNE accreditation at that time. At the time of me...

  6. Important Info About Transferring Schools

    kinajp replied to collegestudent2's topic in Nursing Career

    YES THIS IS TRUE!!! And I am already an RN who went through the whole transfering nightmare! It took me 7 YEARS to complete my BSN because none of my classes that had a clinical component DID NOT...

  7. Is Kaplan overrated?

    kinajp replied to lsvalliant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I LOVE KAPLAN! I took the NCLEX in '06 and passed on w/ 75 questions...finished the exam in 1hr 40mins. But as previous poster wrote, alot of other factors determine your success on NCLEX. Preparation...

  8. New Grad Peds RN!

    kinajp replied to CupCaKe RN's topic in Pediatric

    Congrats!!! My advice is to ask LOTS and LOTS of questions! You will do

  9. Pediatrics Refresher??

    kinajp replied to dianabay's topic in Pediatric

    Most hospitals will have an extensive orientation b/c they know that peds is a whole different world. The peds hospital I work at does 10weeks...and many of new grads feel comfortable once out of...

  10. Nclex Rn

    kinajp replied to Nursey1515's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!:

  11. I start in the NICU in less than 2 weeks!

    kinajp replied to Disneyfan's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats and good luck!!! You will do

  12. What does SL stand for??

    kinajp replied to SeattleKid09's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes, it is saline

  13. Anyone going for MSN online?

    kinajp replied to goingback's topic in Online Distance Learning

    fgoff, are you still enrolled in Liberty U.? If so, how is it going? Do you find it difficult to up keep w/ the classes while working full time? I applied to Liberty's MSN- acute care track this past...

  14. Should I work as a GN b4 u pass I pass my boards

    kinajp replied to PEBBLES1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think working as a medical assistant is sufficient. You only have 5 months of nursing school left; you don't want to deal with the stressors of starting a new job. All of your focus will need to go...

  15. Tuition Reimbursement

    kinajp replied to noviciate's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Hey guys, I haven't posted on here in 2 years, so I guess now is the time!:wink2: Working full-time while in nursing school can be done. Yes, it will be stressful, but like Starbin said, it is...

  16. Took Exam today Scary.. help pls

    kinajp replied to Daretocare's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Daretocare, I am from Chicago and I did take my test in Matteson. Were you there? I am soooooooooooo nervous to get my

  17. Took Exam today Scary.. help pls

    kinajp replied to Daretocare's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Daretocare, I also took NCLEX today. It IS a very scary feeling. In a way I feel like I did well but there is also doubt. My computer stopped at 75 questions (alot of priority, teaching, about 6 or 7...

  18. In about 24 hours...

    kinajp posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be taking the NCLEX-RN in about 24 hours and guys I am sooooo nervous. Last night I had crazy insomnia. I kept thinking about questions, conent, and more questions. I think I finally feel...

  19. In about 24 hours...

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

    thanks alot LPRN2006;I'm trying my best to

  20. Need an Evaluation Guys.. help..

    kinajp replied to Daretocare's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Daretocare, I am also taking NCLEX on Monday. I also took the Kaplan review and my scores are like upper 50's/lower 60's, but from what I hear that is enough. I am just as nervous as you but I think...

  21. NJNursing is testing today!

    kinajp replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats NJNursing!! Job well done! I have study with Kaplan and getting upper 50's/ low 60's on the Question Trainers. I too did numerous ATI's and always scored extremely well on them. However, I am...

  22. How do you know that you are ready to take NCLEX

    kinajp replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck Kayla. You'll do

  23. all4schwa + 75 q's = Nurse Angel, R.N.

    kinajp replied to all4schwa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing!! Everyone please pray for me; I take mine on Monday, the

  24. How do you know that you are ready to take NCLEX

    kinajp replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, I am new to the site and I take the NCLEX on Monday, the 17th. I am a nervous wreck but I know it has to be done. Personally, I don't know that I will ever feel completely ready; I just have to...