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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you. You can do it
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've rescheduled mine for October 29th. I just did not feel confident taking it Sept 23rd. Of course, if I don't feel confident by October 29th I'm screwed because I have no choice but to take it...
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    STABLE question.

    WildcatFanRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I was wondering itf there was a class on neonatal assessment, now I know what its
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    STABLE question.

    WildcatFanRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    WOW, I was just going to ask what STABLE was on this forum. Thanks for asking this question Octoberbride. I start orientation next week for NICU and the OB educator called and said I will be taking...
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!!!!!
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    learningext.com is the website run by the NCSBN. The questions are a bit of everything, knowlege based, delegating, priortizing, etc. I also have the PDQ NCLEX (its a highly portable review book)....
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The ones on the learningext site I'm scoring 60's and 70's which isn't very good. One I score 41, re-read the material and the rationales and scored 100. I am either a) reading too much into the...
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    Do Galen credits transfer?! October

    WildcatFanRN replied to Chica17's topic in General Nursing

    Accreditation makes no difference when it comes to job hunting. It makes a difference in which school accepts which schools degree, though IMO that's more of a money issue :-) Employers only care...
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OK, I'm starting to freak. My test is not until the 23rd, but now I'm seriously thinking of changing it to the end of October simply because I don't think I'll be ready. I've been studying, but...
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    the best thermometer for nenoates??

    WildcatFanRN replied to Penbryncennau's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You would think those could be used since they aren't invasive. But I have also heard they are not very accurate, like the tympanic
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    Question for night-shifters

    WildcatFanRN replied to JdNNurse2B's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I've worked night shift mainly for the past several years. I'm a night owl anyway so didn't do much adjusting. I be up during the day on my days off, and on the days I worked, I'd go home and go to...
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    Finally got some interviews

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    After applying everywhere I could think of and that I qualified for I got a glut of interviews. Let me take you back to last week. Tuesday I get a phone call for a position on Ft. Knox's Warrior...
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    Finally got some interviews

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Tis OK, LOL. Last week I had a hard time studying due to the excitement of actually being hired somewhere. I'm still thinking of pushing back my NCLEX test date due to the fact that its right in...
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    Do Galen credits transfer?! October

    WildcatFanRN replied to Chica17's topic in General Nursing

    I've been accepted into UK's RN-BSN program, so it really depends on the institution. I do know Galen now has an agreement with Indiana Weslyan for the RN-BSN program. Its actually up to each school...
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck to ya!!!! Sending good energy your way. Think positive and just take it one question at a
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    May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    WildcatFanRN replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated in May and just got offered my first RN position. I'll be working NICU. Haven't taken the NCLEX yet, but it is scheduled. Its been a very bad several months, I applied everywhere I could...
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    the best thermometer for nenoates??

    WildcatFanRN replied to Penbryncennau's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Can temporal thermometers be used? You know the ones you move across the forehead to the temple, or have those been done away
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    Finally got some interviews

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't even know if I'll get PALS LOL. I do know I'll get NRP since thats what is used on NICU's. It is going to be interesting to see the classes I will be
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    Finally got some interviews

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    While I was at Ft. Knox I went to outpatient records to get information on retrieving my information. I got a number in Missouri, which is where my stuff has been retired too. Of course you can't...
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    September 2008 support group!

    WildcatFanRN replied to Mochafrap_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yeah I have, its amazing the mnemonics people can come up with. I find myself writing them down. Have a good weekend everyone....good luck to next weeks testers.
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    2 Weeks and Counting

    WildcatFanRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I start orientation in 2 weeks and something just dawned on me:smackingf. Alot of the equipment I currently have are useless now with the exception of my bandage scissors and pen light. My...
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    2 Weeks and Counting

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Oh my I KNOW I'd need coffee. Its bad enough I have to get up at 5am to get to hospital orientation by 7am. Did I mention I am so NOT a morning
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    2 Weeks and Counting

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The first week is hospital orientation. I don't know yet how much "classroom" time there will be. I know that the nurse educator does try to send new nurses to some of the classes at the sister...
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    2 Weeks and Counting

    WildcatFanRN replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    gee, is it THAT obvious
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    Do you use music therapy?

    WildcatFanRN replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    They are teaching us to think more holistically in the care of our patients. How more holistic can you get than music therapy geared to the development of the infant in question. I would be so...