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  1. Anyone just use Kaplan and nothing else to study for the NCLEX?

    doglvr posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just finished my Kaplan course and while I thought it was good, I feel like the whole "decision tree" doesn't really work for me. My score on the readiness test went up 10 points to a 73 compared to...

  2. Anyone just use Kaplan and nothing else to study for the NCLEX?

    doglvr replied to doglvr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Buttercup- I laugh each time I see the pic of your dog! He's adorable!

  3. signed up for kaplan Qbank today

    doglvr replied to adio412's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The option for question trainer is the 6th option down on my kaplan homepage (Qbank is the 8th option down.) To access Qtrainer, you have to click on "question trainer" and then you'll see bullets for...

  4. Passed with 265 on 2nd attempt

    doglvr replied to Redsox07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS!!

  5. Nursing grads and job prospects

    doglvr replied to rosiekay's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I just graduated from an ASN program last month and went on interviews for 4 different positions, of which I was offered 3 out of the 4 jobs. We were told to start applying for jobs back in mid Jan,...

  6. NCLEX and Kaplan are controlling my summer and I hate it!!!

    doglvr posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm really sorry but I just need to vent.. I'm scheduled to take my NCLEX-RN on July 2nd. For the past three weeks I've been studying everyday, Mon-Fri from about 9am-4pm off and on. My Kaplan course...

  7. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    doglvr replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think this is a great idea! Here are my 5 facts. They're from Kaplan: 1. Herbs: Black Cohosh is used to treat menopausal symptoms. When taken with an antihypertensive, it may cause hypotension....

  8. Any current nurses who were not strong in science?

    doglvr replied to rachenos30's topic in General Nursing

    I never did well in science until I started to take my pre-reqs for nursing school. I remember failing science once in 7th grade! Once I started high school, I took as little science as I needed to...

  9. Thank you letter after job offer?

    doglvr replied to zenurse's topic in General Nursing

    After my interview I made sure I sent thank you letters. I do feel like it makes you stand out. However, after I was offered the position I called up the nurse manager and thanked her on the phone for...

  10. saunders 3rd edition vs 4th edition??

    doglvr replied to doglvr's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for responding! I am going to buy the 4th edition. I know that the outline of the material won't change, but my question was specifically about the questions. I've ended up...

  11. Orientation question

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

    From the few interviews I have gone on, it seems like the average orientation is 12 weeks (these are for medsurg and tele units.) I have also found that if you are working nights most hospitals want...

  12. Need your advice!

    doglvr posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Help! I need your advice- I'm graduating in May and just started interviewing for RN jobs. I had an interview for a NICU last week, it went well and the nurse manager requested that I come in and...

  13. Need your advice!

    doglvr replied to doglvr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Just wanted to update you all on how my day of shadowing went. The experience wasn't at all what I was expecting.. It was very informal and everyone was so nice and helpful! I made sure I introduced...

  14. You know you are in nursing school when ctxt

    doglvr replied to tnstudentnurse's topic in General Students

    This is such a funny post! Here's mine- you know you're in nursing school when you get all excited and cheer for your day 2 postop patient who had their first BM since surgery!! Prior to nursing...

  15. Need your advice!

    doglvr replied to doglvr's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    THANK YOU for responding! It really does mean a lot to me. :redpinkhe I still have a few more days before I shadow, but I'm already SUPER nervous! I just really want this position, and the more I...

  16. Hiring process- is this how it usually works?

    doglvr replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    This is a great question! I've been curious about how the whole hiring process works as well. I assume it varies by hospital but I'm looking forward to seeing the

  17. should I just bypass HR completely?

    doglvr replied to doglvr's topic in Nursing Career

    WOW! Thanks to everyone who responded to my post!! It really means a lot to me! :heartbeat I have an interview scheduled for next Friday, and if I don't think that went well/dont hear back from any...

  18. Disappointed with nurse recruiters

    doglvr replied to chelsea52's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Chelsea! I completely agree with you! Although I'm not graduating until May, I did a nurse externship this past summer at a large urban hospital. I know my nurse manager loved me and I worked so...

  19. Abington Hospital

    doglvr posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hey Guys! Does anyone have any idea how much longer Abington's employment freeze will last?!?! I want to start applying there as soon as possible!

  20. new grad-critical care info.

    doglvr replied to ravneet's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi Ravneet! I'm doing the same thing as you- going on to each hospital's website to apply for jobs. I don't really trust websites like monster.com and careerbuilder. I graduate in May as well and...

  21. What exactly is "women's health?"

    doglvr posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hope this question doesn't sound dumb! :imbar I just applied and got a call back for an interview on a women's health unit. I've done an externship in L&D so I have a little bit of experience...

  22. How long after you applied did you get a call back for an interview?

    doglvr posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Graduate Nurses! I have a question.. although I'm not graduating until May, I just started applying for jobs three days ago. I applied at eight different hospitals for about 15 different...

  23. Chop

    doglvr replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I see from a posting back from July 2004 that you were considering applying at CHOP. I'm graduating in May and would love to work in the NICU at CHOP. I just was wondering if you are currently working...

  24. question

    doglvr posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just found this message board for the NICU so you'll have to forgive me for writing two posts in one day! I'm just so excited I found it! My question about the NICU is if you had to estimate, what...

  25. Fearing I'd accidentally hurt or kill someone?

    doglvr replied to Toots71506's topic in General Nursing

    Like everyone else has said, I think it is normal. I'm still in nursing school, but I would assume that as time goes on you get more confident in your abilities. I know after every clinical that I...