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  1. ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor

    medchick replied to pipersjo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got an 85 on the ATI comprehensive predictor and passed the NCLEX with 75 questions. Hope that helps you lindy. I know a couple people in our class who failed the CP and also failed

  2. ATI test

    medchick replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, bjssk, since it is the same test when you retake it for us I don't know of anyone who failed it the second time. You get a print out of the areas you got the questions wrong so you were able to...

  3. ATI test

    medchick replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We used ATI in our school and had to pass it for the particular class we were taking it for to move on to the next semester. Usually we had to take 2 per semester (ex: OB and Peds). If you failed it...

  4. saunders latest edition??

    medchick replied to iHeartNICU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The format of the NCLEX hasn't changed, just the passing

  5. waiting for eligibility

    medchick replied to narrowdots's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if this will help you but in Louisiana we had to register with Pearson Vue before we would get final approval from the State Board. You don't need to give any type of control...

  6. Hours problem

    medchick replied to doggybour's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit we average 84 hours in 2 weeks and can sign up for additional shifts if we wanted to (doesn't mean we will get them). We work a generic schedule MTFSatSun one week and WTh the

  7. Best Stethoscope?!

    medchick replied to jillnurse2b's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I agree with the previous poster. I also have a Littman and love it. The sound quality is great. Good luck to you in your new

  8. One quiz question I am struggling with

    medchick replied to PennyNickelDime_RN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I agree with those who say B. Just because she is coming to see you doesn't mean she trusts you yet. You have to build that trusting relationship before anything else can

  9. GN starting rate?

    medchick replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    University

  10. Bedside Reporting

    medchick replied to sydylo's topic in General Nursing

    We do bedside reporting but don't have the issues with patients listening in as it is a NICU. We also restrict visiting hours during shift change. No visitaton allowed which gives the nurses the time...

  11. New grads....where do you work?

    medchick replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nicu.

  12. GN starting rate?

    medchick replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best I found here in San Antonio is $19 per

  13. NICU Shifts how long?

    medchick replied to skysurfer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    12 hour shifts at our

  14. Need to complete a paper -need nurses to complete a questionaire

    medchick replied to UKPedsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Me too, I'm always willing to

  15. Help: for those of you took NCLEX!

    medchick replied to arin9020's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You do not necessarily need to memorize all the meds but be able to identify categories and understand them. I didn't have any med I was unfamiliar with but most of my med questions centered around...

  16. Finally

    medchick posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just wanted to share with everyone that after graduating in December, having a job in one state and not being able to start it because of having to move, going on more interviews in a new state and...

  17. Do you have to take ATI exams?

    medchick replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

    We had to take them and pass with at least the program score. the best I did was 88% on the OB one. Passed them all but no other as well as that. Good

  18. Nursely Peoples! Please help me with a stats project by answering a few simple Qs

    medchick replied to Mesomorph's topic in General Students

    1. Yes 2. N/A 3. Yes 4. 53

  19. Vaccinations and nursing

    medchick replied to Mayaquice's topic in Ob/Gyn

    We had to be vaccinated against hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella and chicken pox. Check with your individual school. We didn't have to have them before being accepted but did have to have them...

  20. Unique situation, considering USAF

    medchick replied to Imscray's topic in Government, Military

    I am an AIr Force veteren who seperated in 2001. It is my experience that new grads do not usually get exposed to ICU when they first start out. The other problem is that so many facilities have...

  21. How soon after Graduation did you take the NCLEX?

    medchick replied to neeniebean's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated Dec. 15th tested Feb

  22. Student interested in L/D

    medchick replied to Curls105's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am a new graduate myself and interviewed and was offered a job on a L&D unit at a large teaching hospital. I ultimately took a NICU job. You just need to find the right hospital for you. Look...

  23. Nursing school exams vs. NCLEX

    medchick replied to CAM281's topic in General Students

    One thing to remember is that NS is testing you more on content (comprehension) than on application like the NCLEX does. I just graduated in December and wondered about that as well. We took ATI's at...

  24. passed out

    medchick replied to huladancer's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I was a medic in the military, i assisted on many vasectomies. The first one I saw I nearly hit the ground. It happens to everyone. Don't worry about

  25. oh my goodness!!!!

    medchick replied to jamonit's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAH JAM!!!! Congrats