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  1. Anyone hate their first job?

    nptobee replied to Jayla's topic in General Nursing

    I've been a nurse since February. I too hate my job. Dread going there in the morning, cry in the car sometimes. I think hospital nursing may not be for me. Too many people, too many attitudes, too...

  2. those who took the NCLEX recently...

    nptobee replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    I took it in Feb. , and honestly I can't remember how many I had. I think it must have been less than 5 if I had any. When I was studying for it, I found the NCLEX Discussion Forum very helpful. I...

  3. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

    nptobee replied to ashfost's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in Washington DC. 24.00 for days, 28.80 eve, and 30.00

  4. For those who took KAPLAN and passed NLEX..

    nptobee replied to GottaBeanRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe I'm not giving Kaplan its due. I too passed with 75 questions. I also reviewed a lot of content, and used a couple of other review books. But I would imagine that part of my success is due to...

  5. Going to Barnes & Noble tonight to purchase a Nclex Book...

    nptobee replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that I passed the NCLEX on Friday. I used the newest Saunders 3rd edition blue cover (comprehensive review w/ CD-ROM) I found it extremely helpful. I believe it helped me more than the...

  6. Yay Me!!!

    nptobee replied to babynursewannab's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  7. OMG I passed !

    nptobee replied to micaj's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!

  8. Well, I took it this morning

    nptobee replied to babynursewannab's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, this thread is making me happy. I had 75 questions today, and also feel like I didn't get may correct! Babywannabe 31 check all that apply!!!! I would have fainted. You made it through, be proud....

  9. Took NCLEX today, worried...

    nptobee replied to sme_nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone. I took the NCLEX today, and the computer shut off at 75 questions. I was hoping for this, but now I'm concerned. I don't feel that confident about my answers, there was sooo much who...

  10. TOOK NCLEX 2/3/05, had 265 !!

    nptobee replied to ashlynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Ashley

  11. I Made It!!!

    nptobee replied to shy_nurse604's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations.

  12. Non nursing Bachelor Degree Students -- Please give me insight.

    nptobee replied to Nurse AllBetta's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BS in Public and Community Health, and I choose to do an ADN program. Like others said it was more economical, and the school was closer to home. I intend to to an RN to MSN program later....

  13. Just completed NCLEX RN exam

    nptobee replied to Neuro_Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck you two. I take it next Wed. I hate those select all that apply questions. I'm worried about

  14. Are you going through or have you used an NCLEX review course?

    nptobee replied to jenrninmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did Kaplan. I wasn't so impressed. I think I could have done just as well using the Kaplan book that you buy at the store, and doing lots of questions. I bought the Saunders book that came out last...

  15. After 11 agonizing days...

    nptobee replied to skanded's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  16. my unofficial results are in...

    nptobee replied to SpecFuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to all of you NURSES!!!!! You all inspire me. 2/9/05 is my

  17. New Grad RN starting salary

    nptobee replied to newgrad2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Washington DC The positioned that I have accepted 24.00 days, 28.80 evenings, 30.00 nights. Rotating

  18. Article re: tx of Nurse in Glamour mag

    nptobee replied to catinthebox's topic in General Nursing

    I had an experience like the OP wrote of last week. My 85 y/o grandfather was in the hospital after having a mass removed from his colon, he had a new ostomy, and was on PCA. I walked in the room to...

  19. test date

    nptobee replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated on 12/20, and received my ATT today. I scheduled my test for 2/9/05. I 'm very nervous, but I'm taking Kaplan, and studying. I can't wait to come on here and tell you guys that I

  20. I passed!!! Thanks everyone!!

    nptobee replied to BJohnsonNU80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so happy for all of you! I love it when you post that you passed. I hope to be doing that one day in

  21. dec grads, when r u taking the nclex?

    nptobee replied to SpecFuz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated on December 20th. I haven't received my ATT yet, but I hope to take it early to mid February. My fellowship starts on 02/14/05, and we have 60 days to take and pass

  22. ? about birth control ?

    nptobee replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this is a good method. My cycle is like clockwork, so I'm able to predict when I'll ovulate. If I were active, and trying to prevent pregnancy I would simply use a barrier method a couple...

  23. I got my NCLEX results today...

    nptobee replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you pie. That scares me. I'm going to take the NCLEX in February. I'm doing Kaplan next month, and plan to get a cd-rom called NCLEX 3000. We can use your schools computer lab until May,...

  24. Working Holidays

    nptobee replied to Fun2's topic in General Nursing

    I think it would be a good idea to split shifts on holidays (especially 12 hour shifts). For example there is a woman at work who really wanted to be home to open gifts with her three boys (A), and...

  25. How much $ do RNs start out at?

    nptobee replied to Doug85's topic in General Nursing

    I've been offered one position so far. The starting pay was 24.00 for days, 28.80 evenings, and 30.00 for nights. (Washington,