ann945n

ann945n RN

Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab

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  1. Do anyone have tips on finding time to study for he NCLEX

    ann945n replied to GoosbyLPN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Im not a mother so I wont pretend to know what that is like but what about waking up 20 minutes earlier each morning and getting a few practice quizes in? Over the course of a week that will add up to...

  2. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    ann945n replied to pipersjo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took the ATI for the NCLEX PN and RN. For the PN I had a 99% chance of passing and I did pass on my first attempt and for the RN I had a 98% chance of passing and did pass on my first attempt. So...

  3. Omg I Am In Shock!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ann945n replied to NycMom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! Amazing feeling isnt it!

  4. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    ann945n replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Its important to remember that if requirements to sit for the NCLEX-RN change to BSN all those who already hold a RN license will be grandfathered in so no one will be loosing a job or be forced back...

  5. I can't believe it!

    ann945n posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN yesterday. I felt so defeated! I had so many SATA questions and went to 81 total questions. I walked out in a fog, I was the first one done too. I thought surely I failed no way I...

  6. Class splitting up!

    ann945n replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Its hard to say goodbye and goodbye to the study buddy relationship when it ends, its such a special time to bond and make friends. Do your best to keep in touch. Such wonderful things are ahead to...

  7. Dirty needle stick...and I'm 20 weeks pregnant...

    ann945n replied to tbr96's topic in General Nursing

    Im sure you just feel terrible going through this. I hope you have a healthy baby and nothing comes of this. Hugs to

  8. Quick question, what does SATA mean?

    ann945n replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SATA is a test phenomenon that happens to makes NCLEX test takers break down into tears and rock themselves in a corner sucking their

  9. Typical Cost for RN-BSN programs?

    ann945n replied to mcknis's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    My Rn to BSN program is around 7,000 dollars not including books. Its online so I have no other expense then tuition and books. Its not too bad. it takes 4 semester so the cost is spread out nicely....

  10. Student Health Profile and Depression

    ann945n replied to Student98's topic in General Nursing

    No, if it does fight

  11. How Breast Surgery Killed A Florida Teen

    ann945n replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think what is most interesting is why this story got so much news coverage. We all know she is not the first to die from MH. I believe it got media attention because she is a young white girl going...

  12. How many of you worked during school?

    ann945n replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    I was fortunate to have a nice bit of money that was left for me from my grandfather when he passed away. My parents stuck it away for me and I used it through school, plus with their help as well. I...

  13. I got in!!!

    ann945n replied to jess1018's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats!! Enjoy your last few days of freedom cause the next 2 years will be filled with text books

  14. "I do everything an LPN can do" Oh,my gosh !

    ann945n replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    I recently ran into a student from my school who was just starting the RN program. She used to be a MA and admited she thought she could do everything an RN could do while she was an MA, a bit of a...

  15. Will I even Get In?

    ann945n replied to ChrisAHF's topic in General Nursing

    I would recomend not taking A&P w/ micro if you can help it. Both are very hard. It best to take a hard class with an easy class if you can manage to work that out. Also meet with a Nursing...

  16. MA or LPN?

    ann945n replied to MooreDiva's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    LPN hands down. Go for LPN Its simply a matter of numbers LPN's make more. LPN can bridge to RN, MA can not bridge they must start from the begining. LPN's have more job options and opprotunities....

  17. Sigma Theta Tau--worth it?

    ann945n replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    I have heard a lot of pros and cons to joining it. I personally would as I would like to list it on my applications for future schools or future employment. It will make you stick out a little more,...

  18. Nurses as sole breadwinners

    ann945n replied to jessiern's topic in General Nursing

    I think this is a matter of running the numbers. Figure out what you need a month to survive and then what you need to cover "worse case" situations. Do you have that in savings. Can the one income...

  19. Scared outta my mind!!!

    ann945n replied to chasingthedream's topic in General Nursing

    Mindy is right. Nursing school is one big anxiety attack. Without good friends and family Im sure I would have left a long time ago. Use that support system and you can make it! Its a lot of hard work...

  20. BSN degree

    ann945n replied to idahostudent's topic in General Nursing

    I started my BSN while I was still in my ADN program. The school I am at for my BSN allowed you to enroll early and take classes in the summer to get a head start. I just graduated from my ADN program...

  21. Capstone/Preceptorship

    ann945n replied to Fruit's topic in General Nursing

    If you want NICU go for it. This is a great chance to test the department and see if NICU is right for you before you apply. As well do not answer NCLEX questions based on real world experience (as in...

  22. Has anyone licenced in the US moved over seas to live and work?

    ann945n replied to Katie91's topic in International Nursing

    Socialized medicine sounds good on paper but living the dream is far from it. I would sugest you research what people pay in taxes in the UK and see if you still like it. As well research for yourself...

  23. Blood PRessure question

    ann945n replied to Michellebr's topic in General Nursing

    If the cuff is too big on the arm you will get a false low reading and if the cuff is too small on the arm you will get a false high reading. Switch the cuff to fit the arm

  24. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    ann945n replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Here is one of the site you can find various studies done on RN care and better outcomes http://www.uannurse.org/crisis/studies.html Also I would like to add that as a LPN I have just as little time...

  25. Why is it so bad to be an LPN ????

    ann945n replied to hair_tie's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    As the saying goes, you dont know what you dont know Having been a LPN and now about done with my RN and working on my BSN (advance placement program online) I can tell you I see a HUGE difference in...