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  1. Is anyone signed up for the Hurst Review?

    gibson0726 replied to Hummel09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Hurst is amazing! I did the live review once, then I paid $50 for the 30-day online supplemental review. This was the best combination for me. I took the NCLEX today and got 75 questions. I knew...

  2. Memorial Hermann GN Internship

    gibson0726 replied to CPhT2RNstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    Just go to the link listed above, and there will be instructions on how to apply. You just have to check it everyday and see when they start accepting applications. I applied last September for the...

  3. January NCLEX Study Group!

    gibson0726 replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I think! Got 75 questions and just got the good pop up when I tried the

  4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    gibson0726 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sat down to take my test today at 1:10pm. Computer shut off at 75, jut got the good pop

  5. NCLEX Today...75 Questions...

    gibson0726 replied to tinybabynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm taking it tomorrow at 2pm. I'm so tempted to reschedule, but my husband won't let me! I took Hurst twice and am using NCLEX 3500 and Saunders for questions. SATA are my nemesis....

  6. NCLEX 3500 Link Help

    gibson0726 replied to acd060470's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found this last night: http://www.4shared.com/file/28497452/bf16ee04/NCLEX3500.html?s=1 You have to download it then extract the

  7. January NCLEX Study Group!

    gibson0726 replied to BetsyBeans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Did you study especially for SATA questions? Those are my weakness and when I do them on Saunders and NCLEX 3500 I am barely breaking 60%. I'm taking NCLEX on Thursday and I'm afraid...

  8. just got the 2step tb test..is this normal?

    gibson0726 replied to jetaimeparis's topic in General Nursing

    That was extremely informative. Thank

  9. just got the 2step tb test..is this normal?

    gibson0726 replied to jetaimeparis's topic in General Nursing

    This 2 step TB test must be a new thing. I just went in for my pre-employment screen and only had to do 1 step because my last tb skin test was done within the past year. I was negative, so I would...

  10. Dec '09 Grads, raise your hands!

    gibson0726 replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow!! You sure didn't waste any time! Congrats, sounds like you passed. :yeah:Good luck with your new

  11. When to apply for jobs? May 2010 grad

    gibson0726 replied to SarahLovesNovember's topic in General Nursing

    Start looking now! This hospital started accepting applications today for the June 2010 residency: http://www.seton.net/employment/nursing/rn_residency/versant_rn_residency_form http://www.indeed.com...

  12. ok,I need major advice on my major.

    gibson0726 replied to undecidedmajor's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wanted to be a vet as well. I was attending Texas A&M and had plans to apply to vet school. THEN I volunteered at the animal shelter and I changed my mind really quick about the whole vet thing....

  13. NICU vs. PICU

    gibson0726 replied to caitiecait's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    You have to follow your heart. I always knew that I wanted to be a NICU nurse, even before I decided to become a nurse. My mom told me that I was "too sensitive" and "some babies die and you can't...

  14. Dec '09 Grads, raise your hands!

    gibson0726 replied to Bobbkat's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated on December 10th!! It is still very surreal to me..I feel like I'll be headed back to school when the semester starts. I'm moving for my new job, so I'm in the process of de-junkifying my...

  15. Am I crazy because I love med surg???

    gibson0726 replied to Born2BWild's topic in General Nursing

    My only experience with Med/Surg was as a nursing student, so my perception of it may be skewed. I just felt like I was running my butt off, every patient needed a million different things, and you...

  16. Gain or Lose Weight?

    gibson0726 replied to gams77's topic in General Students

    I just graduated yesterday (yay!) and I gained A TON of weight since starting nursing school. Part of it was getting into an accident that left me on the couch for 3 1/2 months and the rest was stress...

  17. New to this and need help, please...

    gibson0726 replied to Ryker2007's topic in General Students

    Are you working? How strong are you in regards to sciences? Those are 2 big factors that will determine if you will be successful taking both courses at the same time. If you aren't working or working...

  18. Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX Cd Rom-READ PLEASE

    gibson0726 replied to sophie<3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely get a refund. There is an assessment test on the CD you can take that tells you what your weak areas are. It also has a study mode where you can do questions on a certain topic and it gives...

  19. Nursing Shoes

    gibson0726 replied to alabamagrad's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear Sanita in the Marcelle style. They are awesome! My first pair of clogs were the Dansko Professional and it took me 3 months to break them in. I almost gave up on them. Then I read about how...

  20. Procrastinators Unite!

    gibson0726 replied to ybq2008's topic in General Students

    Oh yeah, I'm procrastinating! I have my last final EVER on Tuesday morning ..and I just can't bring myself to study for it. I only have to make a 69 to keep my B, so the drive to make a good grade...

  21. now I know why patients have ER problems...

    gibson0726 replied to locolorenzo22's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds terrible! I'm sorry you had to go through that! I was in a car accident when I was a first semester nursing student. I was brought in via EMS to the hospital I was doing me clinicals at....

  22. Totally lost! Anyone else?

    gibson0726 replied to CrunchyMama's topic in General Students

    I am graduating in 6 days, and I still think I'm not ready! I feel like I could benefit from another semester in school. Granted, my program is extremely hands on and we spend over 200 hours in...

  23. Nurses who wish you "hadn't" - other healthcare careers you wish you'd pursued?

    gibson0726 replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a pharmacy tech for over 15 years. I thought about going to pharmacy school, but every pharmacist I talked to told me not to do it! The money is awesome, but they are generally not very well...

  24. Starting NICU in 2 weeks, any fast facts/cheat sheets?

    gibson0726 replied to NurseDevonL's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the tips and info. I'll be starting in January and I think I will have at least 2 preceptors. What kind of gifts would you recommend buying for my

  25. Has anyone applied for January Residency programs at Baylor Health Care System??

    gibson0726 replied to lweatherby's topic in Texas Nursing

    You are brave ones, relocating from across the country! I'm only relocating from about 350 miles away, and I'm sad to be leaving my mom. I won't know anyone either, just my husband, but I'm hoping to...