Rita_RN_BSN

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1. Has anyone taken the CEN examination?

   Rita_RN_BSN replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

   Thank you Mr. or Ms.? music...I have the Mosby's book (which I'm almost finished with) & have pre-ordered the new 2007 CEN review book from ENA on amazon. I scheduled my test today! I take it...

2. NSO Insurance

   Rita_RN_BSN replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all you guys for replying!!! But, I was wondering, does anyone know what the "state mandated charge for Illinois" is? (it's indicated on the NSO application form) Thanks a mil!!! Rita, RN,...

3. NSO Insurance

   Rita_RN_BSN posted a topic in General Nursing

   I used to work full time on the mother-baby unit/newborn nursery & after a short while, it became SOOOOOOOOOOO routine & boring:uhoh3: (no offense to all the passionate mbu/nbn nurses! just my...

4. Interviewing

   Rita_RN_BSN replied to Joesgirl's topic in General Nursing

   When I was in nursing school, we had a career services rep come talk to us who used to work in the HR at a hospital, & the following things he suggested really stuck: he said that you have about...

5. Cen Exam Question?!?!

   Rita_RN_BSN replied to Rita_RN_BSN's topic in Emergency

   Gosh I love this forum!!! Thank you guys & gals ALL so much!!! I have already pre-ordered the new, not-even-out-yet CEN exam study book published by ENA. You all are the best (esp. GilaRN!)....

6. Cen Exam Question?!?!

   Rita_RN_BSN posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm going to take the CEN examination & am scared. I read you find out after completing the exam if you passed or not. Any advice from anyone who has taken it? I am studying, using the Mosby...

7. Has anyone taken the CEN examination?

   Rita_RN_BSN posted a topic in Emergency

   I'm going to take the CEN examination & am scared. I read you find out after completing the exam if you passed or not. Any advice from anyone who has taken it? I am studying, using the Mosby...

8. 7/11 test takers...

   Rita_RN_BSN replied to Abigail25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm a realist, so I'm not going to tell you, "don't worry, don't think about it". one thing that helped me have peace of mind & relax after taking the NCLEX for the dreaded "2 business days after"...

9. Anyone use NCLEX-RN Board review?

   Rita_RN_BSN replied to NurseEmily22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed NCLEX my first time & found that Mosby helped me a lot, I also used Saunders & liked their CD-ROM. Saunders is more detailed & specific, which I liked as well. Just keep doing...

10. When should I apply for 1st RN job?

    Rita_RN_BSN replied to beccajo4915's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started looking for a job 2 months before my graduationg & nailed the interview & got hired for the ER on the spot, didn't need to work license pending, because I passed NCLEX on the first...

11. How much math did you use in nursing school?

    Rita_RN_BSN replied to skim36's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ouch, that posting from your college announcements is harsh! Anyways, when I was in pre-nursing classes, it was mandated that I take a statistics course, which you will actually use along the line...

12. HESI Exam

    Rita_RN_BSN replied to 3Triages's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm not sure about the different states, but the one I'm in (Illinois) is starting to mandate HESI pre-GRADUATION. For example, when I finished all of my nursing courses(from a BSN program), & I...

13. 2 lab sciences in 1 semester

    Rita_RN_BSN replied to goldenscroll's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes you can do it, I did it. My 1st or 2nd semester of nursing school(which seems like a million years ago), I had 16 credit hours in one semester. I had Advanced Human Anatomy & Physiology(4...

14. Should I postpone or just take test NCLEX-RN

    Rita_RN_BSN replied to jeffrey930's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI! I'm not sure if you took a mandatory exit exam before graduating, but they say that you should schedule to take the NCLEX as soon as you are comfortable & not wait too long, because...

15. nclex.. need help.

    Rita_RN_BSN replied to pyerac's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm a Filipina RN born & raised in the USA, & my cousin is in the Philippines who's an RN now wants to try to work here in the USA. For some states (you need to check which specifications the...