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  1. ANP Outlook

    SciFi Chick posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi, I am currently looking to apply to several Adult NP programs but have been reading that the job outlook might not be good. Any new grads having problems finding jobs? Is the program worth it? For...

  2. OCN Exam ?'s

    SciFi Chick replied to SteffersRN87's topic in Oncology

    Hey! Here's a link to Amazon where you can purchase the core curriculum + study guide + another study guide for a lower price. Make sure your nurse educator does not already have this as sometimes you...

  3. OCN Exam ?'s

    SciFi Chick replied to SteffersRN87's topic in Oncology

    Hey there. I just took the exam last week and passed! I took about 3 months to study first by reading the core curriculum book one chapter at a time and then by following up with the study guide...

  4. Do any fem. nurses here have Stay at Home husbands/SOs ?

    SciFi Chick replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    I am going through a similar situation even though i dont have any kids yet. We have been married for almost a year and i would like to start having kids by the end of this year (im 31). My job is...

  5. HELP!!! New Grad thinking about Oncology

    SciFi Chick replied to MissRn09's topic in General Nursing

    Oncology is a great field to work in. You will face and accomplish many difficult tasks which will prepare you for graduate studies. I myself do not have a masters but many nurses on my unit have gone...

  6. Questions about Hopkins

    SciFi Chick replied to AZN2009's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi, the last thing i heard about Hopkins is that they have a hiring freeze in many departments. New grads are having a hard time finding jobs (i know people graduating from hopkins this year). I agree...

  7. Should i leave Maryland and move to Boston?

    SciFi Chick posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I work as a BSN educated RN at a prestigious academic hospital in Baltimore as an oncology nurse. Its the perfect job, the nurse-pt ratio is 1:3 at the most. The nurses i work with are awesome and my...

  8. Should i leave Maryland and move to Boston?

    SciFi Chick replied to SciFi Chick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    hey alise04 i have no clue how to respond to a private message...

  9. Should i leave Maryland and move to Boston?

    SciFi Chick replied to SciFi Chick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    PS. Moving down here is an excellent idea! The weather is great and the cost of living is definately cheaper. I originally moved down here from NYC and am paying just 800 for a hugh 1BR in Baltimore....

  10. Should i leave Maryland and move to Boston?

    SciFi Chick replied to SciFi Chick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks so much for all the replies! Is it possible to live outside of Boston and commute to work? Dont know how easy this will be. Any suggestions of good places to live that is not as expensive as...

  11. Should i leave Maryland and move to Boston?

    SciFi Chick replied to SciFi Chick's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks so much! I am going to do some major research into Mass markets before anything

  12. Interview with JHH Any tips

    SciFi Chick replied to CalypsoRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I work on an oncology unit and started as a new grad. The pay is in the early 50K's and the pt ratio on my floor is 1:3. Can i ask why youre moving from Boston to JHH? My husband wants to move to...

  13. Got 265? on Rnclex Today....anyone else?? felt like I failed

    SciFi Chick replied to *RubySlippers*'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there, i got 256 questions and cried all the way home from the testing center convinced that i had failed. I did not :) You did your best so now let the man/woman in charge do all the work. Best...

  14. Need Encouragement

    SciFi Chick replied to may8523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there, Dont worry yourself too much. Easy for me to say cause i found out that i passed!!! You did what was possible. Now get some rest, eat well and get some fresh air. When you check your...

  15. 265 questions on nclex bad or good?

    SciFi Chick replied to surgeryrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Kristylayne, Dont be too hard on yourself. I felt the exact same way. When the number turned 76 i was in a state of shock and it got worse as the numbers increased. I could feel my mind giving out...

  16. 265 NCLEX Questions!!

    SciFi Chick replied to yankeessea22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well great news!! I freakin passed! I could not believe my eyes on pearsons website when i read the results. I just broke down and had myself a good cry. I feel like this heaviness has been lifted...

  17. Need Encouragement

    SciFi Chick replied to may8523's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, Hang in there. I just took it on the 20th and had 265 questions. I cried all the way home. I will find out today whether i passed or failed. I guess the thing we have to remember is that we did...

  18. 265 and passed!!

    SciFi Chick replied to LisalouRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well i took the NCLEX today and joined the 265 club. I was the last one there. Think everyone else had 75 and i was there for 5 hrs...Took like a whole 5 minutes to pee, had nothing to eat and i was...

  19. 265 NCLEX Questions!!

    SciFi Chick replied to yankeessea22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got 265 questions today and feel horrible. I felt that i didnt know anything (im sure i did) but i am driving myself crazy. Have to wait for two more days and my heart hasnt stopped racing. This is...