scrubs2716

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1. CRNA program for <3.0 BSN GPA???

   scrubs2716 posted a topic in SRNA

   I had a 4.0 when I transferred into my BSN program. Then I started slacking. I think my "nursing" GPA is somewhere between 2.5 & 3.0 and in the mid 3's when "combined" with my transfer courses. I have roughly 15 graduate credits in my MSN prog...

2. Were YOU educated in nursing during the 1950's?

   scrubs2716 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need help with an assignment. I'm supposed to interview a nurse educated in the 1950's. Interview a nurse who was educated in the 1950s (earlier if possible). This can be an in-person interview, over-the-phone interview, or an electronic intervie...

3. How to ask for relocation/sign-on bonus???

   scrubs2716 posted a topic in Career Support

   Hey there, I recently had an interview in Quincy, IL that went really well. In fact the director stated she wanted to hire me pending reference checks and that HR would contact me soon. I received an e-mail from the HR contact. She said she was so...

4. I Need A Job!!!

   scrubs2716 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I PASSED NCLEX !!! I graduate with my BSN on May 17th. I'm starting my Master's program online in August :) The excitement is bittersweet because I still have not landed a job in Kansas City/Overland Park. There certainly is not a shortage here....

5. Did I Really Take Nclex Yesterday???

   scrubs2716 replied to scrubs2716's topic in NCLEX

   I PASSED!!!!!!!

6. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

   scrubs2716 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX

   I took my exam on 4/30. It shut off @ 75Q. I PASSED!!!

7. Did I Really Take Nclex Yesterday???

   scrubs2716 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I am graduating with my BSN on May 17th Kansas got rid of the "new graduate" RN status so we were allowed to test PRIOR to graduation. I was the first one to get my ATT and schedule my exam for April 30th at 800. Now, I'm not a "morning" person a...

8. April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

   scrubs2716 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX

   I'm a little late here but I'm taking NCLEX on April 30 )

9. May Nclex takers...come and join hands...

   scrubs2716 replied to JAX_GRL's topic in NCLEX

   I haven't received my ATT yet, but I'm testing in May!!!

10. Scores in Q-Bank....

    scrubs2716 replied to KCR411's topic in NCLEX

    Well Kaplan says they want you in the 60-65% in order to comply with the "money back guarantee" thing. I'm not taking Kaplan but my friends are so that is how I know. I used the Saunders book with CD and I got a higher score on my HESI than the Kap...

11. HESI - Is it that predictive?

    scrubs2716 posted a topic in General Nursing

    In Feb I took the HESI and got a 753 Well I just took it again yesterday and got a 879!!! I guess they say if you get >850 you are ready for boards. I graduate in May from a BSN program and I was just wondering how predictive this really is and i...

12. PLEASE HELP ME! I thought there was a nursing shortage?

    scrubs2716 replied to scrubs2716's topic in General Nursing

    I've only applied to "clinical nurse entry" and "new grad RN" positions. So, I hope I'm not being viewed as cheeky or egotistical.

13. PLEASE HELP ME! I thought there was a nursing shortage?

    scrubs2716 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating from a top 10 nursing school this May with a BSN in nursing. I am completing my capstone within the ED of a level II trauma center. I'm applying to hospitals in the Kansas City area and I am not getting any calls in to interview. M...

14. Gloving up?!?

    scrubs2716 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I see many nurses in the "real world" not use gloves when admnistering IV therapy via ports. I know that they are using the plastic cannulas so there is no risk of "stick" injury but is this "safe" for the RN? Obviously, if the pt was neutropenic o...

15. Universal Health Care... what would this mean...

    scrubs2716 replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in Activism

    I just finished watching the democratic debate and after listening to both candidates discuss universal health care coverage I thought I'd touch base with all of you to get your opinion on the subject. Would caps be put on nurse/pt ratios? If ther...