Pneumothorax BSN, RN

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    New Grad: Should I take Med/Tele job or hold out for ICU?

    Pneumothorax replied to NurseMiri's topic in Critical Care

    I'm in the same position as you. Take the tele job. It will give you a solid foundation for when u are dealing with less than stable/optimal pts. Focus on developing your nursing skills. That way...
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    Critique these Interviews for me please

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ok so I did my job shadowing today & LOVED the units I was on (CCL/ Cardiac intermediate) Caught up with the the nurse manager and let her know about my day and how wonderful all the nurses...
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    Illinois RN Licensure-Once I finish the NCLEX-RN Exam, when can I work?

    Pneumothorax replied to MrRN1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i take mine the same day!!! im not 100% sure, but i think we have to wait for some kind of pass letter thing before we work, b/c its a liability thing of us not having our license before providing...
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    im tired of studying for nclex

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's my fear too. =\ but I'm confident we'll do well. This one girl I know from another area is a giant ditz and passed -RN soooo, Yeaw well be ok
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    im tired of studying for nclex

    Pneumothorax posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    killin me. 18 days to
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    Starting Salary [new grad]?

    Pneumothorax replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Central IL- New grads $21.79/hr Shift diff: 2nd shift: +$1.25/3rds: $2.00 Weekend: $1.75 i didnt go into this field to make 6 figures+. ill take it!
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    Studied for 6 days, passed NCLEX-RN in 75 questions

    Pneumothorax replied to hakunamatata's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats to you!!! i cant wait to be in your shoes!!
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    im tired of studying for nclex

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yeah..going non stop between questions on my computer books and using some apps onmy ipad.. im burnt LOL.. almost there... just gotta keep on
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    Waiting on a call after interview!

    Pneumothorax replied to travelcat18's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i went through the similar experience as you did and shadowing on monday. i hope with both get hired!!
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    OMG got my ATT...

    Pneumothorax posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    scheduled my test. now im nervous. oh so nervous
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    Thank You Notes/Email

    Pneumothorax posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have had 2 interviews this week. I am also going back monday for job shadowing should i wait til after that experience or should I send thank you emails out now? thanks
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    Will 3 weeks be long enough to review for the Nclex

    Pneumothorax replied to ginar1274's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    im taking mine on the 20th. Girls weve gotta hit it hard and serious. this is our license and profession we are talking about..then---- THATS IT! no more tests just think of it as one more gigantic...
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    OMG got my ATT...

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    6/20 so I feel that's adequate time. To prep. I have some classmates that want to get it over and done with and driving to Wisconsin and Iowa just to take it. I really hope they have been prepping and...
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    OMG got my ATT...

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    6/20 at
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    LPN vs. RN

    Pneumothorax posted a topic in General Students

    I learned in class yesterday the scope of practice of LPN's and it seems to me very limited. Is there a reason one would chose to become an LPN over an RN? (i know some do it bc of $ or as a step to...
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    Depression After Graduation...

    Pneumothorax replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This is
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    ATT letter for Illinois

    Pneumothorax replied to drbettner's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You check continentals website? I check peasonvue & it says eligibility bla blah blah. =\ Oh btw ur nurse pic there is super
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    Depression After Graduation...

    Pneumothorax replied to Despareux's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I know how you feel, I've been in college since 2001, (I. Now have 3 degrees+certs ) so its been my whole life . Now I have all this free time And I don't know what to do with myself. I've partied for...
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    New Grad RN Job Search

    Pneumothorax replied to TimesLee's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm having trouble landing a job myself. It's so disheartening. All the blood sweat& tears to help others seems it was all for nil. I'm discouraged and feel like I wasted my time. Don't mean to...
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    I am about to enter the snake pit...please help

    Pneumothorax replied to ♑ Capricorn ♑'s topic in General Students

    Lol nursing school is a snake pit
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    The age old question: ADN or BSN?

    Pneumothorax replied to MaleCNA87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I would just get the BSN. I'm not a nurse yet (waiting on an NCLEX test date) but I do have a BSN & I'm glad I have it. Not only does it make it easier to get jobs in a magnet hospital, but it's...
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    Questions I may need to answer

    Pneumothorax posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ok, so i have an interview coming up at a hospital where I am not currently working. It is also in a cardiac cath lab. Also, they asked for my performance review as a ref.(which i havent gotten, so...
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    Questions I may need to answer

    Pneumothorax replied to Pneumothorax's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    this is good advice. & im not sure if i can review it. ya im not going to mention that my boss dislikes me
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    What are the reasons?

    Pneumothorax replied to CinDRnyc's topic in General Students

    why be a nurse? why not?!:heartbeat we have the ability and privilege to touch lives, and people (in more ways than one LOL) to help them achieve the goal of health and wellness. ya some patients...
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    Pinned & done with RN program!!!

    Pneumothorax replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

    congrats!! im studying for nclex rn myself..good luck