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  1. GN starting rate?

    Hello everyone, I am just curious to find out your state of practice and your starting rate as well as patient ratio. I am in O-Town (Orlando, Florida ) and the starting rate here for GN's is $19.69....
  2. Is Kaplan Testing Worth The Money

    I think Kaplan is definetly worth the $$$. I see this way: if you take Kaplan which cost around $429 combine that cost with the nclex fee of $200, with Board of nursing fee of $190. Total: $819 You're...
  3. Tips on Prioritizing patient tasks??

    I agree with these, however I would do one thing slighly different which is to give report, then teach. In my opinion, it is more of a priority to give report then to teach. I see it like this:...
  4. Hello all, Most recently, I came accross a wonderful book called "The Secret". If you are doubting your ability to accomplish anything in life, including passing the Nclex, please make time to look...
  5. Did anyone else get sick over the NCLEX?

    Relax...you'll be just fine. Easy for me to say now because I was in your shoes a few months ago. that is exactly why I say to RELAX because the stress simply was not worth it! Be on your toes but...
  6. Help: for those of you took NCLEX!

    You bet you'll get meds that you have never heard of. That's just Nclex for ya'. My advice is to know you meds by classification, focusing on majors safety issues when it comes to side effects. Know...
  7. NCLEX poll

    I think passing this test is a combination of knowledge and knowing how to answer the questions. You can have all the content knowledge but if you cannot id what is being asked and how to answer, you...
  8. Settle an argument for me

    Just bear in mind that Nclex is unlike any test that you've taken in nursing school. That being said, know all that you need and should know about it because it will help you. I know of some people...
  9. Took NCLEX-RN today

    How you answered the last question has no baring on whether or not you passed. But, Good luck. I am sure you did
  10. Brazilian nurse friend

    :welcome: I am from O-Town (Orlando).
  11. How many times........

    Hang in there. One advise: Make sure you are ready before retaking. Explore other avenues (prep course, study books, hours spent studying/day) that you did not use the previous 2 times. No need to...
  12. A must read for all of future nclex takers!

    The author is Rhonda Byrne. Title of the book is "The
  13. I passed Im in heaven

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!! Kaplan is great. Saunders
  14. Took the NCLEX today

    The nclex exam is an national exam. Same standard apply no matter what State you take it in. It's the same
  15. I need all the Prayers

    Go in there and do the best that you can. You know the information, take your time and think through each question. Good
  16. took the nclex today and I feel like a mess

    Congratulations to both of you!:balloons: :balloons: :balloons: :monkeydance: :monkeydance:
  17. Anderson vs. Kaplan

    Never heard of anderson but I used Kaplan and although expensive, in my opinion it is worth every penny. It helped me pass the
  18. i battled the nclex monster a week ago...

    Congrats Rob on being a new RN and a dad to be. Good luck with buying your first home. When said and done, it is the best feeling in the world to be able to buy a place that suits you and call it YOUR...
  19. Cant stand the wait!!

    Hang in there, you both have made it this far. It will be over soon and then you can celebrate :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: Good
  20. About to Graduate - HELP!

    Firstly, concentrate your energy on passing the nclex (you'll need it!). Secondly, find comfort in knowing that initially, as a new nurse, you will be oriented and will work with a preceptor. Once...
  21. help please... nclex-rn failed the second time :-(...

    Give yourself some time to grief. You will know when time is right to pick up, dust yourself and try again. Reevaluate your study plan this time, change things, try something new. Many on this site...
  22. Nclex on March 15th Freaking out...

    Good luck! Be confident that you WILL pass. Tell yourself that you HAVE what it takes because you have prepared and worked hard. Have God by your side ask him to be with you when you take the test and...
  23. I PASSED.......3rd TIME

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!:monkeydance: :monkeydance: :monkeydance:
  24. How soon after Graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    I graduated December 15, started studying January 11 (5 days/week 8-10 hours/day) and took nclex and passed February 27th. Good
  25. nclex 3/15, last minute advice for review

    Next two days, review labs and any shaky areas. You know what you know, so don't waste your time on them, rather spend time on areas of weaknesses. The day before the test, relax, go out to eat, watch...