PeachyERNurse

PeachyERNurse BSN, RN

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  1. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    PeachyERNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well guys, I'm done with NCLEX. Got 83 questions. Not really sure what to think about that:o. Freaked out for about 30 seconds when the screen didnt shut off after 75, but I quickly recouped. Felt...

  2. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    PeachyERNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the saunders comprehensive blue book for the pharm, and Hurst review for everything

  3. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    PeachyERNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Amen! God does indeed have a plan for us all. My prayers are with u and all future NCLEX test takers. Good luck, and wish me luck as I face this test tomorrow at 2pm

  4. Scrubs for tall women

    PeachyERNurse replied to PeachyERNurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I actually bought a couple of the unhemmed pants and they are loooooong. I'm so happy that I finally found scrubs long enough and small enough to fit me. They also have quick shipping and great...

  5. Were You a Nursing Assistant

    PeachyERNurse replied to pat8585's topic in General Nursing

    1) I was a nursing assistant (patient care tech) during nursing school. I hated it, and quit after 4 months. 2) It didn't really give me a great idea of what nursing was all about since I was...

  6. It finally happened!!

    PeachyERNurse replied to KckStrt's topic in Emergency

    Congratulations! I'm only going into my second week as a new grad in the ED, and I can't wait for things to finally click for

  7. relocating to New Orleans

    PeachyERNurse replied to Bethany_RN's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Hi. I just relocated to NO about a month ago. I'm a new grad as well. I'm not sure about other hospitals in the area, but Ochsner hires new grads at $22.50 base pay. I think they hire new grads...

  8. March 2008 NCLEX support group

    PeachyERNurse replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, it's official. I'll be taking NCLEX-RN March 10th. I'm scared to death:o. I'll have been out of school 3 months when test day comes. Any helpful tips would be greatly

  9. when did u graduate? take boards?

    PeachyERNurse replied to ava'smomRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    wow, you can get results on a sunday? that's awesome! congrats!!! hope to be in the same boat as you sometime next

  10. Class of .........

    PeachyERNurse replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    BSN c/o Dec.

  11. Acceptable questions for nursing students to ask?

    PeachyERNurse replied to linnywho's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    When I was in nursing school, we asked patients similar questions as part of our patient assessment tools (aka care plans). We were required to ask these questions when interviewing the patient....

  12. Nurse Phobias?

    PeachyERNurse replied to pattycakeRN's topic in General Nursing

    The sight of sputum and the sound of suctioning make me wanna gag. Just typing this up is making me

  13. I told myself I wouldn't start one of these threads.

    PeachyERNurse replied to Bonny619's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :ancong!: I hope to be posting a similar thread sometime next

  14. 2nd degree vs. accelerated - what are my chances?

    PeachyERNurse replied to NXS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    But most accelerated programs are for those with previous degrees, right? Mine was. It has been my experience that it's easier to get into accelerated programs (the ones that are for people with...

  15. 2nd degree vs. accelerated - what are my chances?

    PeachyERNurse replied to NXS's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    2nd degree nursing programs are accelerated nursing programs. Most range from 12-18

  16. February NCLEX takers.....

    PeachyERNurse replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't received my sit pass yet, but I'm hoping to test sometime next month. I have no motivation whatsoever to study though. Graduated 12/15 and just started doing practice questions 2 days ago....

  17. Hesi exit exams

    PeachyERNurse replied to iwilldothis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep. Our exit HESI was about the same price as yours. Of course we also had to take HESI at the end of fundamentals, pharm, psych, medsurg, peds, & ob. We paid a total of about $225 in addition...

  18. Hesi exit exams

    PeachyERNurse replied to iwilldothis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Same thing happened at my school. The semester before we took the exit HESI, the passing requirement was 800. When it came our turn to take it, it was raised to 850. One of my best friends (who is...

  19. How is it to work at Ochsner?

    PeachyERNurse replied to J Lynn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Yay! I got a raise already and I haven't even started yet!

  20. How is it to work at Ochsner?

    PeachyERNurse replied to J Lynn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Graduate nurse (aka new grad

  21. Age you will/were graduated?

    PeachyERNurse replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    Just graduated 2 weeks ago at the ripe old age of

  22. How is it to work at Ochsner?

    PeachyERNurse replied to J Lynn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Just got hired there as a new grad. GN pay is $21/hr, not sure about other benefits as I don't go to fill out paperwork for a couple more weeks. The pay isn't the highest in the area, but I think...

  23. Anyone trying for a 2nd degree?

    PeachyERNurse replied to FutureRN1908's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just thoutght you should know an accelerated BSN will get you into the working world quicker than an ASN. Most ASN programs=2years. Most ABSN programs=12-18

  24. salary..pay range in tampa, fl

    PeachyERNurse replied to tstamp4's topic in Florida Nursing

    New grad pay for RNs in the Tampa Bay area range from $19 and some change-$23 before shift diffs. Not the greatest pay considering the high (I think) cost of

  25. Beginning RN Salary in Louisiana

    PeachyERNurse replied to LouisianaNurse2006's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Just got hired on at a hospital in New Orleans. New grads start at $21/hr base, $3 for nights, $5 for