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  1. need some advice

    KimRN03 replied to imgn78's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took Kaplan's classroon course and found it extremely helpful. I took NCLEX once and passed with 75 questions and I'm sure Kaplan helped me. They give you strategies to answer questions that are...

  2. Help....when should I take the test.....

    KimRN03 replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do what you feel most comfortable with. I studied HARD. I think to just go in and take the test right away would be a mistake. If you failed you would feel as if you did not do everything you could...

  3. I just finished my nursing program...

    KimRN03 replied to leraern's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved Kaplan's class. The questions are difficult and VERY similar to the questions on NCLEX. I also used Mosby's Review Cards, they are great for on-the-go studying. They are just index cards,...

  4. Where have all the sign on bonuses gone?

    KimRN03 replied to 275Main's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did get a sign on bonus of $1000. I got $500 when I passed NCLEX and $500 after working for six months. I have noticed in the area that many of the hospitals offer sign on bonuses, but only for...

  5. I passed now what?

    KimRN03 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am also a new RN. We had a med test that was pretty laid back. Lots of simple po med conversions, some heparin conversions and insulin questions. It was no big deal if we got a couple of them...

  6. I passed

    KimRN03 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: WHoooHoooooo!!!! Isn't that the BEST feeling in the world! Enjoy your wonderful

  7. ortho or picu rn

    KimRN03 replied to paula77720's topic in Orthopedic

    Ok, so I am biased on this question because I am a new RN in Ortho, but I would chose Ortho. I think as a new grad/RN your assessment skills are nowhere near where they should be for working in a...

  8. How far of a deviation in vital signs is not WNL? ie.

    KimRN03 replied to nocturne716's topic in General Students

    FYI...most Docs have parameters for vitals. If the vitals deviate from the parameters you should call the doc. Look for this info in the Kardex or

  9. NCLEX suspense

    KimRN03 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I kept checking also, thankfully the results were posted the next morning at 7:30 when I checked. When does your BON list your state's results? Keep

  10. Took NCLEX today

    KimRN03 replied to hock1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know exactly how you feel. Keep positive! I also answered 75 questions and was sure that I had failed, but I PASSED! I think 75 questions is a great omen! Go do something fun for yourself, you...

  11. Feel like rescheduling

    KimRN03 replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    If I were you I would just take the test. I had a couple friends reschedule thinking they would have more time to prepare, but in the long run it was just agonizing for them. Take it as soon as you...

  12. Ready for Nclex?

    KimRN03 replied to obnurse2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also took Kaplan, the review course. Kaplan states that if you are consistently scoring in the 60's or above on their tests you should be in good shape. Continue to work as many questions as you...

  13. NCLEX, here I come!

    KimRN03 replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck with NCLEX! In the next few weeks work on tons of questions and you will be fine! I'll be prayin' for

  14. I failed

    KimRN03 replied to whinnymay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took Kaplan and felt it was a great review course. They have great test taking strategies I used to pass NCLEX. Their classroom review is good, and it is 100% money back guarantee if you spend at...

  15. I Passed!!!!

    KimRN03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    After I had convinced myself last night that only getting 75 questions must mean I failed, I looked at my BN website today and it under status it said: Passed exam 2/9/2004!!! This is definately one...

  16. Feeling Frazzled!!

    KimRN03 replied to emily_rn_03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is perfectly normal for you to feel overwhelmed. I graduated in December and feel like I have a TON to learn, but you know what, that is ok. At least you feel incompetent enough that you are...

  17. 75 ?'s and sweating bullets. .

    KimRN03 replied to Nurse2be's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took NCLEX on Monday and also had 75 ?'s!! I PASSED!! Don't sweat it....I know easier said then done. I tried to convince myself the rest of the day that I had failed, but the MN BON has a...

  18. First night shift

    KimRN03 replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I loved the Noc shift!! I was hired as a nurse on Day/Eve rotation, but given the chance I would jump at a all Noc position. If you can sleep during the day you will be fine. I loved the atmosphere...

  19. Survived first week

    KimRN03 replied to Ortho_RN's topic in Orthopedic

    Congrats on passing NCLEX. I also just passed and have been working as a GN on an Ortho floor at a Level 1 Trauma Center. We rarely get med/surg problems, although occassionally we will get...

  20. When to take NCLEX?

    KimRN03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in December and have just started a job as a GN. My question is when should I take NCLEX. I am enrolled in Kaplan and will finish that class Jan 18. I also need to have surgery that...

  21. How much studying should I do for NCLEX?

    KimRN03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am graduating Dec 18 and am wondering how much studying I should do for NCLEX. I heard that you should do about 3000 questions prior to taking NCLEX. I started studying yesterday. I figure my...

  22. Graduate Nurse Internships

    KimRN03 replied to bsngrad02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in MN. What do you mean by Graduate Nurse Internship? I was hired as a GN, and I will continue to work as a GN for 60 days after I get my permit to practice. Here in MN a Graduate Nurse can...

  23. Got a job on Ortho Floor

    KimRN03 replied to Ortho_RN's topic in Orthopedic

    I have also been a PCA on an Ortho floor for about six months and interned there this past summer. I was offered a Day/Evening position when I graduate starting December 30. I am excited, but...

  24. Subacute Care Jobs?

    KimRN03 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey everyone! Ok, so I graduate in 67 days and I am starting to worry about where I am gonna work. I interned on an Orthopedic floor this summer and I really loved it. My nurse manager even said I...

  25. Graduate Nurse in Ortho, should I start there?

    KimRN03 posted a topic in Orthopedic

    I interned on an Ortho floor this past summer and I LOVED it. My nurse manager has offered me a position on the ortho unit if I want it when I graduate in 67 days. The question I have is, is Ortho a...