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Stretch, Sorry, but I can't help you with the points systems. When I started at Del Tech, you were admitted into clinicals based almost solely on your score on the NLN. I scored really well on it, so I just had to wait the standard 1 year after tak...

I start working on the floor tomorrow. Oh my gosh. I'm sooooo scared! :sofahider I officially started on Monday, but had three days of classes. Tomorrow I'll be starting on my unit (MICU Step Down) with my preceptor. I'll be praying for many th...

I'd totally support this. I'm a firm believer in nurses wearing something that distinguishes them from CNA/PCT's, Docs, or whomever. I've been in the hospital. My hubby's been in the hospital. It's always a question. Who is the nurse? You're al...

Just a funny anecdote. I'm starting in the MICU StepDown on Monday. New older nurse (40yo) and for some reason I lost my mind and accepted a job there. (Actually I'm excited, but scared out of my mind.) Needless to say, I immediately came to this boa...

Just a funny anecdote. I'm starting in the MICU StepDown on Monday. New older nurse (40yo) and for some reason I lost my mind and accepted a job there. (Actually I'm excited, but scared out of my mind.) Needless to say, I immediately came to this...

It really shouldn't matter. I graduated in May, took and passed the NCLEX in July, and really didn't start looking seriously until mid-August. I just accepted a position. I interviewed everywhere. (I just wasn't sure what I wanted to do.) Anyway...

mary777, Looks like this post just went haywire from the beginning. I choose to forgive. LOL. Anyway, as a recent ADN graduate (that's graduated with an Associates degress in Nursing) and recent RN (passed the NCLEX...woohoo!), I would suggest tha...

Even though I'd never read it, I thought those things many times during nursing school. AMEN! Cindy

Unfortunately, it did always come up, and I always chose to answer which wasn't always a good thing. Since I was a good student, people always responded with the typical...well, you always do good response. But, if you don't want to respond, someon...

Hi, Christine...Welcome. My name is Cindy, and I just graduated in May and passed the NCLEX in July. I'm currently looking for a job (wanted to take the summer off). I haven't had a lot of problem getting interviews, but then again I know some pho...

:roll :rotfl: Cindy

This aren't lovely quotes, but they are funny Southernisms: (To be used after someone's had a particularly rough night) Your eyes look like two pi$$ holes in the sand. Busy as a cat covering up s&*t Dry as a popcorn fart. (As in "Man, it sure ha...

I used an NLN study guide entitled "Review Guide for RN Pre-Entrance Exam" by Mary McDonald. It was the only one available at the time. It was a fairly thick text and it covered all the material that could be on the NLN. It definitely helped me to...

Congratulations, Sheryl, . Way to hang in there! Cindy :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

I honestly don't know where this theory came from, but if you think about it it does make sense. But it only makes sense if you get more than 75 or less than 265 questions. If you get more than 75 and they are looking for you to show that you've de...

I'd just like to say one little thing...I PASSED! WOO HOO! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :kiss :kiss :kiss :roll :roll :roll :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap: :cheers: :ch...

Cheryl and Alliecat, Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. I took it on Friday, too, but still don't know the results. My state isn't a one where you can find out on the website or call. I just have to wait until it appears on the BON website. ...

I'll be taking it with you tomorrow 7/15 at 9 a.m. I'm not looking forward to it at all! Good luck to all! Cindy

Definitely review the kidneys. They're so important. If you're very unfamiliar with the liver and what it does...review. And, especially if you're a nursing student, understand the heart anatomy and beats completely. Cindy

Fortunately, most of the RN's I came into contact with during my clinical rotations were really helpful, but my advice to you for the ones who are less than helpful is this: KISS HIS/HER BEHIND! I know that you shouldn't have to, but, believe me, a...

And one other thing: At the school I just graduated from we were able to print out the power points for the lecture before we even came to the lecture. This enabled us to take notes right on our powerpoint and listen to understand the lecture more ...

I'll give you an example. While we I agree with the above statements completely! I like an instructor that lectures from a powerpoint, but uses the powerpoint and expands upon each topic. I love real-word examples. I HATE group work. To me tha...

NascarFan, What's the name of the skills program that you have? As I'm soon to be starting as a new nurse, that sounds like a pretty handy program to have. Thanks. Cindy

What a wonderful experience, Tammy! Just beautiful! Cindy

Sounds like you're doing pretty well. How you do in Ron's A&P is a fairly good indication of how you'll do in nursing courses although it is different. It's just so much easier to get behind in the nursing courses with the reading and all. Are...