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    Done with Kaplan question trainer #7!

    jessi1106 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After 3.5 long hours I finally finished question trainer #7 with a 62%...a bit frustrating since I got 71% on #6. I test on Wednesday and don't think I'll ever feel fully prepared. Today is the last...
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    Any tele nurses???...need reassurance please!

    jessi1106 replied to jessi1106's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so very much for your support, caring words, and for sharing your experiences. Dh is 41, and in good health. Good BP, cholesterol, weight etc. He does drink coffee each morning...but no...
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    Any tele nurses???...need reassurance please!

    jessi1106 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all and thanks in advance for reading. I am an RN, but have never worked in telemetry. This am my husband said his heart felt odd. I listened, heard some irregularities and took him to ED. He is...
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    Please Help Trying to Figure Out Which School!! Thanks Everyone

    jessi1106 replied to persephone162's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Had a friend who went to Madonna...She was happy with the education...I went to a different 4 year...basically, they all teach the same material...we all have to pass NCLEX. I agree with other...
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    New Nurse Anxiety

    jessi1106 replied to mazzy6311's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I have been a nurse for only 2 years now. I remember feeling so stressed and even stupid! (well I still have those feelings/just not as often!) I still learn something new each day...but I can...
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    Kaplan Scores and Passing NCLEX

    jessi1106 replied to muskrats's topic in First Year After Licensure

    69% is awesome! You will do fine. I think I averaged in low 60's (two years ago with Kaplan). I passed first time with 75 questions. You will be fine...Congrats in
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    A very trivial question about hair!

    jessi1106 replied to amphigouri's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, some nursing schools may have "rules" on hair color, etc...perhaps you should contact the school and inquire? As far as actually working....on my unit, things are pretty relaxed. We have some...
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    WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    jessi1106 replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    Hi and CONGRATULATIONS on enerting nursing school!! It is an awesome career! I have not been a student for a couple of years...Yes, nursing school is very difficult...but you will do fine. The...
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    Nursing Programs: GPA, # of times you applied, area. :-)

    jessi1106 replied to Di Deanna's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I have been a nurse for a couple of years now. But even in 2004 it was VERY competitive to get into any nursing program in the area. I had a 3.92 and was accepted first time I applied....but...
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    passed nclex after 1 yr now what?

    jessi1106 replied to SadNBlue's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, and congratulations on passing!!! The things that you will NEED to know will depend on where you choose to work. With a good orientation, you will learn these things at your job. Most employers...
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    Attention all 50 states: what is your nursing ratio? please post!

    jessi1106 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    Hi from SE MICHIGAN. In my unit it is 1:3-4. Seems to be a really good ratio...still, I am usually running the whole shift with all of the discharges and
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    frustrated with internship

    jessi1106 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry, I don't have any ICU orientation experience... Have you voiced your concerns? I hope things are getting
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    FINALLY!!!!

    jessi1106 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons:Congratulations!!:balloons:
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    Question for Current Nurses

    jessi1106 replied to ASUGirl703's topic in General Nursing

    i am writing a research paper on the lack of nurse educators for my class. i was wondering if you could answer a few questions for me. thanks! how long have you been a nurse? 1.8 years do you feel...
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    How long did it take you to get NCLEX results?

    jessi1106 replied to I RN A's topic in General Nursing

    Can you pay for the rapid result? Remember that 9 out of 10 US educated pass the first time. Statistically you have very good odds.. Hang in there, and let us know when you find out that you passed....
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    Too many life changes at once...

    jessi1106 replied to Wondergirl0905's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, I am so sorry. These are both HUGE life changes. Take just one day or one minute at a time... You can and will get through this.
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    My boyfriend is letting me practice IV starts on him!

    jessi1106 replied to PeachPie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Very nice gesture on the part of your boyfriend... Your words make me all the more grateful that I work at a major hospital which has an IV team. Good luck to you, I am sure you will be
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    considering switching Jobs...

    jessi1106 replied to kele24's topic in General Nursing

    Also, if this is the job you really want....tell them specifically why you want this particular
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    Medical Uniforms

    jessi1106 replied to twoheartbeats's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I work 3 days per week... own 4 sets of scrubs. I purchase higher quality, and they last about a year. So I spend about $200 per year. When I was in school, I bought 2 sets. Since clinicals were...
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    Trouble finding job as RN if never a CNA?

    jessi1106 replied to katy81's topic in General Nursing

    I never worked as a CNA..if I had had the time, would have appreciated the experience...but I had kids/other obligations in nursing school.. I had a job before graduation. Certainly is not a...
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    Wage Freeze

    jessi1106 replied to dabowhunter's topic in General Nursing

    Thankfully, not (yet) at my hospital. I just got a 6% increase...but our hopital does have a "hiring freeze" for nurses. I think this means that some of us will (sometimes) have to be mandated, do...
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    Happy Nurse Roll Call

    jessi1106 replied to sunray12's topic in General Nursing

    Only 18 months an RN and love it. Yes, there are very stressful days.... but no day is the same... I am constantly interacting and learning.. and each day, I go home feeling that I really "made a...
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    Do you round on your patients every one hour?

    jessi1106 replied to LilyBlue's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, Yes, my unit has implemented hourly rounding...apparently there are studies that indicate this improves pt satisfaction, reduces call lights etc.. But we only have 4 pts...I cannot imagine hourly...
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    QBank scores

    jessi1106 replied to tolerantgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, those scores are good for Kaplan. I think I got mostly in 60's (over a year ago)...passed first time with 75. You will do
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    Can someone help me? Re: NCLEX

    jessi1106 replied to miko014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If it has been "seveal years", she may very well need a refersher course for the content. I used Suanders and Kaplan...but passed the first time. I think that one can take the test 6 times....if my...