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    What has others' experience been with answering Saunder's q's

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

    I used Saunders and Kaplan. Yes, Saunders seemed easier to me than Kaplan. I always scored in the 80's on Saunders and 60's with Kaplan. I learned more from the Saunders rationales than Kaplan...
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    High school student wanting to be a nurse!

    jessi1106 replied to chocoholic1324's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing duties/schedules/stress vary greatly depending on the job. I would contact nurse recruitment at a larger local hospital and set up shadowing a nurse or nurses in your areas of potential...
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    Need advice on leaving a job

    jessi1106 replied to blood13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Only speaking personally.... I don't think I could continue to mislead my current employeer. Who cares what your family or others think? Figure out what you can live comfortably with. Do that....
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    most enjoyable nursing books for pleasure / films

    jessi1106 replied to aussiemags's topic in General Nursing

    Another just for entertainemt: "The case of the not-so-nice-nurse" by Mabel Manney It's a parody of nursing in the 50's, the Cherry Aimes books, girl detective fiction, and lesbian romantic fiction....
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    Advice for a failure!!

    jessi1106 replied to Foxxyy44u's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The other posters have given good advice. I just wanted to say good luck to you! You can do
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    Anxiously awaiting results!

    jessi1106 replied to BeachyRNn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!:balloons::balloons::balloons:
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    Best NCLEX review???

    jessi1106 replied to jeni9274's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought the Saunders book and did a content review and did all of the questions. I also did online Kaplan....Qbank. IMO NCLEX questions were most like Qbank. I am glad I paid the money and passed...
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    1st yr student & working mom of 4...

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

    Welcome! I had one child when I began nursing school, a pregnancy during school - we are now trying for our third :) It certainly can be done, as other posters have said. While in school, I also...
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    A year in...and trust me, it gets better

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

    Excellent to hear that you are settling into your new role. I am coming up on my first year as well...and YES it truly has gotten better....I don't feel so stupid as often, lol. Can't believe how...
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    NCLEX-PN when's my turn?

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

    Each school is different. Some send the paperwork the same week or even day of graduation. My school took 30 days:( After your state receives the paperwork from you and the school you will then get...
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    those who passed using Saunders CD and book......

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

    Well I used Saunders and Kaplan. Saunders I was scoring in the 80's and Kaplan in the 60's. I passed NCLEX-RN July 2007 w/75 questions. Also, I read all of the rationales that went with the questions....
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    Worried I won't get a job after graduation

    jessi1106 replied to the sparrow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I had never worked in a medical setting before becoming an RN. I accepted a job position 1 month before I graduated. Most larger hospitals have nurse recruiters who will help you. I bypassed HR...
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    Fellow RN killed this morning

    jessi1106 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    How terribly sad. Her family will be in my thoughts and
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    Pregnant in nsg school?

    jessi1106 replied to RhodyGirl, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I had my second pregnancy during NS. Yes, it has been successfully accomplished by many, many women. I hope you have a supportive parter (was invaluable for me). Congratulations!
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    how long for adn

    jessi1106 replied to shnoodle's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi, Go to your local community college and see what they have to offer. You can usually get the info online as well. I belive most adn programs require prerecs and then the nursing classes are aprox...
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    What do you wish someone would have told you on your first nursing job?

    jessi1106 replied to KourtneiNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new nurse...approaching my first year. There are countless things I was unprepared for. A couple that come to mind now are... 1) Pts are NOT always appreciative of the care you provide (no...
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    Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    jessi1106 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't role your eyes when I ask questions. I am not stupid. I am a new nurse and need to ask questions to
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    2 year contract and 5 days for a new grad? Need Advice!

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

    Hmm..do you work at a hosptal w/ a union? This came up just last week at my hospital. A nurse (friend I went to school with) had signed an 18 month contract with a specific unit but was interested in...
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    How many times have you cried???

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

    I'm at 10 months ~ cried several times. The other day a brand new nurse (second week off orientation), was crying, saying, "I think I made the wrong career choice. I just can't do this". I felt so...
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    Took care of a nurse today...

    jessi1106 replied to Dad-2-3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Excellent job! :) I have been an RN for 10 months and it does start to get easier...but I am still learning each day. Also, WOW! Your nurse/patient works on your unit? Not sure I would want to be a...
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    Can't Find Hospital Position

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

    Hi, I am sorry you are having a hard time. Hang in there.:redbeathe I completely agree with the poster who said to go directly to the nurse manager. This is what I did after applying online and...
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    Give advice for new nursing students!!

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

    If you are questioning if you will like nursing, I strongly recommend shadowing a nurse...or better yet a few nurses (in different areas/specialties). Nursing school takes a lot of work and...
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    Time to Float!

    jessi1106 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow! This is completely different from my hospital. We have a whole float nurse pool. The float nurses are in med/surge or tele "cluster" and just get assigned to the units that need them. I can't...
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    Med-Surg

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

    I guess we all differ. I love med/surge. Actually, I work on an acute care medicine unit (occasional surgery pt). I get 3-4 patients. I have learned SO much! Hanging blood, insulin drips,...
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    Any non-traditonal students out there?

    jessi1106 replied to denise0815's topic in General Nursing

    I changed careers and became an RN when I was 32. I also have two children. There were many 40-somethings in my class, and a few 50-somethings. It ceratinly can be done! Good luck to