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  1. bummer; requesting release from IRR ANC

    medchick replied to Gennaver's topic in Government, Military

    I got $20 for you too Gen. Good

  2. hello. my name is muffie and i am an allnurses addict.

    medchick replied to muffie's topic in Nursing Humor

    I too must admit my addiction. It all started a month ago...and now can't seem to stop. Day and night,night and day. It's all about allnurses. Is there some kind of medication or ECT for this. Help me...

  3. I PASSED!....Thanks to all of you here...

    medchick replied to Nana1206's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nana, what school did yu graduate

  4. How much will your education cost you?

    medchick replied to GottaGetIn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Between 2 school ( had to move halfway through due to hubby military commitment) cost about 40,000. Started in a private university and moved to

  5. NCLEX in GA

    medchick replied to Ms.RN's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I can't answer how many times for GA (check the BON website, it should tell you). As for taking the NCLEX in another state, we had one graduated in our class from here in Louisiana and took NCLEX in...

  6. Just got my Littmann Master Cardiology Stethoscope..

    medchick replied to Scrubz's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have three. One from my military days, one I won in a contest, and one for infants (just got a NICU job). I will never be without a

  7. San Antonio Pay Rates?

    medchick replied to jollyjenny's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi there jenny. I am getting ready to move to San Antonio and did research before interviewing. Methodist offers about 18/hour. Not sure about differentials. They do not hire new grads on the...

  8. I Just Don't Understand...

    medchick replied to yoginurse2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have to agree with the other posters. Nursing school is hard and if you don't put the effort into it then you will get nothing out of it. I also used Potter and Perry in my first semester and liked...

  9. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    medchick replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. 75 questions 2. I studied with the Kaplan books, Saunders, Mosby's comprehensive review and took the Sylvia Rayfield review course 3. ATI 4. 2 days 5. I thought I completely failed. 6. One

  10. ATI vs NCLEX

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

    I took both as well. I thought the ATI's accurately followed what was taught in class. It is based on a knowledge level. I thought the NCLEX was harder but in a different way beacuse it is application...

  11. I got 76 questions!

    medchick replied to Fio22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well...I just found out that my friend did not pass. She is really upset right now. Gonna call her in a little while to check on her. Hope everyone is

  12. I got 76 questions!

    medchick replied to Fio22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS FIO22....I'm so excited for you. Welcome to our little

  13. How far do you live from work?

    medchick replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    35 minutes one

  14. Dosage Calculation Test

    medchick replied to peacelovestar's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What school are you at in Hawaii?? I know the HPU dosage calc class is pretty good (I went there) and prepared me well for the future dosage test I had to take to

  15. newby with a quick questions

    medchick replied to Christine950423's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school I always said I wanted to work on a cardiac unit...mainly ICU...transplants, CABG...etc. I had a job on a cardiac stepdown unit that I was supposed to start right after graduation...

  16. nclex rn exam today...

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

    Lucky you...no alternate style questions. I had 8 select all that apply. No others. I passed at 75 (two weeks ago). I have only heard of two people not passing at 75 so the odds are with you. I will...

  17. frustrated!

    medchick replied to Almabella's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Almabella, I just got offered positions on NICU's at two different hospitals and I just graduated in December 06. There are jobs out there. The one I took the nurse recruiter told me they don't hire...

  18. I got 76 questions!

    medchick replied to Fio22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Fio, I will pass that along to her. She had 265 questions and was the about 3 1/2 hours. I am sure she did fine. Maybe the computer just took a liking to her :) Keep us updated on how it

  19. I got 76 questions!

    medchick replied to Fio22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine two weeks ago and passed with 75. I haven't heard too much about people passing with a low number of questions so I am thinking you did ok. Does your state participate in quick results?...

  20. did y ou all go to pinning ceremony?

    medchick replied to Ms.RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to my pinning ceremony and graduation. I waited 5 long years for it. Besides, it was mandatory barring you being dead. I know the class that graduated before us (july 06) wore their caps and...

  21. Taking My NCLEX-RN on Tuesday! Any advice??!?!?

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

    I agree with everyone who said to relax before and during the test. I just took mine two weeks ago and passed with 75 questions. When I left the building I sat in my car and cried because I thought I...

  22. Confused in San Antonio...

    medchick replied to Soapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Soapy, I can completely understand what you are going through. I am also a military spouse (hubby is an E-8) and started school in Hawaii when we were stationed there. I had to transfer when we...

  23. Are the rumors true?

    medchick replied to Kim O'Therapy's topic in Texas Nursing

    I had to transfer from one school to another due to my husband being transferred and the new school did accept all of my first level classes. I was told this was not the norm. I had to keep all of my...

  24. I Passed with 75 questions!!!!!!!!!!

    medchick replied to Lilnurse0803's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to both of you. I also just took my NCLEX and passed with 75 questions. I definitely understand that feeling of panic after the test and the long 48 hours. I stayed in bed the day after the...

  25. any advice on shoes?

    medchick replied to graciev's topic in General Nursing

    I wear a pair of Nike Shox. I have one for work and a pair for everyday. You can customize them at