AtomicWoman

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  1. What is so different about the updated NCLEX?

    AtomicWoman replied to GEfresno07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This short webinar from Elsevier may help you see what the changes/differerences are:

  2. I got my eligibility to test from the BON but still nothing from Pearson Vue, no ATT

    AtomicWoman replied to Faeriewand's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Call Pearson's Candidate Services and make sure they have your correct name, social security number and email address.

  3. Licensure by endorsement / TPP time frame

    AtomicWoman replied to AtomicWoman's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks so much for that info! Did you have to send them a transcript, or did your school have to send it directly to Pennsylvania? Did you have to go through Nursy (I think that's what it's called?),...

  4. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    AtomicWoman replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The problem is that in some areas of the country, ADNs aren't getting the *opportunity* to start working. That's what a lot of this conversation is about. What are employers asking for these days? I...

  5. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    AtomicWoman replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This article gives a pretty accurate picture of what the market is like for ASNs in the Philly area: Jobs hard to find for new nurses | Philadelphia Inquirer | 01/31/2010 Trust me, the job market is...

  6. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    AtomicWoman replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As long as we refer to nursing scholarship as "fluff", our profession will not get the respect it

  7. Is having a ADN useless these days?

    AtomicWoman replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Here in the Philly/South Jersey area, BSNs are more in demand, probably because there are so many nursing schools. Some of the biggest hospital systems no longer hire new ASN grads, and Jefferson...

  8. "DON'T RUB THEIR LEGS!"

    AtomicWoman replied to Alnitak7's topic in General Nursing

    Is that once their anticoags are therapeutic? 'Cause I'm still seeing patients on bedrest until their INRs look good. Sometimes that can take a week, depending on the patient's

  9. Help!! Not IMMUNE HEP B SURFACE RESULT!!!

    AtomicWoman replied to NurseMR's topic in General Nursing

    I had the first series and did not have immunity. So my school made me waive the Hep B immunization for legal reasons and encouraged me to start a second series. The good news is that the second...

  10. HH and new car

    AtomicWoman replied to twokidsmom,rn's topic in Home Health

    This can become quite the quagmire (I know from experience) and a red flag for the IRS. Start with these two links, and if you still have questions, call an accountant. They are worth every penny you...

  11. Drug seeking or real pain? How do you tell?

    AtomicWoman replied to JudyPRN's topic in Pain Management

    This is one of the subjects I am most passionate about! There seems to be a terror of a patient "getting one over on me" among many physicians and nurses, even those that treat pain all day long. A...

  12. New Grad Freaking out about jobs

    AtomicWoman replied to rn4ever7411's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Anyone interested in moving to Washington, D.C.? Washington RN Residency Program July 2010 Jobs - DC,

  13. Hesi Exit Exam Help!

    AtomicWoman replied to Kindhearted's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Do lots of questions from various sources. My favorite is NCLEX 4000. Do LOTS of questions. 2. The night before, re-read the "HESI Tip" boxes in the HESI book. 3. Remember two important focuses...

  14. Daytonite has passed away...

    AtomicWoman replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    RIP, Daytonite. You were an awesome teacher here on AN. I learned so much from you. You'll be sadly

  15. Need help preparing for the HESI A2 Exam...

    AtomicWoman replied to melvolden's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    This is the study guide I used: Amazon.com: Admission Assessment Study Guide (9780965667838): Louise Ables, Jean Flick, Susan Morrison, Bernice Rohlich, Anne Tollett, John Tollett, Sherry Lutz Zivley:...

  16. Thomas Jefferson university FACT 2010

    AtomicWoman replied to Sun1shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I'm a current FACTer. Start checking the website around mid-August. They usually release the application anywhere from August 15 to the beginning of September. I had a 4.0 in my science pre-reqs;...

  17. Accelerated Pathway to the MSN program at Thomas Jefferson

    AtomicWoman replied to greenland's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    With your GPA and GRE, you should have no problem getting in IF there's a spot available. I think that that would be your only

  18. Philadelphia area job market?

    AtomicWoman replied to PhillyQuaker's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    For those who are planning to stay in the Philly area, please think carefully about getting your BSN and not your ASN. Because the job market is so tight, hospitals can afford to be very choosy about...

  19. Thomas Jefferson university FACT 2010

    AtomicWoman replied to Sun1shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    We take the exit HESI in April. If we don't get an 850 on that HESI, we get to take it again in May. If we don't get an 850 on *that* HESI, we still get to walk at graduation, but the Dean won't sign...

  20. Thomas Jefferson university FACT 2010

    AtomicWoman replied to Sun1shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Most people get the software installed on their smart phone. It really is kind of useless to carry to devices to clinical, and as long as you can put your phone on "silent" during clinical, you can...

  21. Thomas Jefferson university FACT 2010

    AtomicWoman replied to Sun1shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    They want you to take something like the Kaplan course if you fail the exit HESI with a score less than 850

  22. Thomas Jefferson university FACT 2010

    AtomicWoman replied to Sun1shine's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I agree about the iPaq. I got one and I hate it. Just get the software installed on your iPhone or Blackberry. I think I used my PDA the most in home care.

  23. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I think most people take the train to class, because it is really expensive to park every day in the city. Not to mention tolls if you are from across the river. For clinical, you may or may not have...

  24. NJ Hospital and Starting Salary

    AtomicWoman replied to A.Manning's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Anyone know what Valley Hospital is paying new

  25. Thomas Jefferson FACT Program

    AtomicWoman replied to jello18966's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The health insurance can be paid for out of your financial aid award, which includes student loans (which is how the vast majority of my classmates have paid for the program). BTW, I have heard a lot...