Texcal43

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1. Survey: Should nurses from other countries be recruited to aid in the nursing shortag

   Texcal43 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   Let's face it how many post have we all read about American nurses having difficulty finding employment in hospitals and otherwise. We do not have a nursing shortage in the US but we do have many...

2. Should I quit nursing?

   Texcal43 replied to I RN A's topic in Nursing Career

   I recently experienced what you have experienced. I was dismissed after 30 days of employment with a new employer, however it was not due to my performance and fortunately I was able to complete one...

3. texting at work

   Texcal43 replied to questionsforall's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Texting, talking on cell phones/landlines, taking extended breaks, updating facebook, playing those non-sense farm-games while working is just outrageous. I don't care what unit your working on...

4. Getting into ICU?

   Texcal43 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in MICU, SICU

   sunnycalifRN,Point well taken, however I believe 2010 will bring about many changes in the nursing Job market. When the economy begins to take a turn and positions open in the area of ICU. People like...

5. Getting into ICU?

   Texcal43 replied to Canadian eh?'s topic in MICU, SICU

   I am also a nurse interested in becoming an ICU nurse, after working one year on a med-surg unit I am certainly ready to transition into a ICU position. I recently applied for a position and was told...

6. Did anyone here take the NCLEX in CA on Tues (14th)?

   Texcal43 replied to Snowman22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the California RN on Tuesday Oct 14, and my name and license # appeard this am on the website. Good

7. Help!!

   Texcal43 replied to Texcal43's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss I finally beat the NCLEX. I passssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssed Thanks everybody for your words of encouragement. I checked...

8. Help!!

   Texcal43 replied to Texcal43's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just want to thank everyone who responded to my thread with words of encouragement. Just to let everyone know I did take NClex this am and the computer shut off between 75-80 questions. I'm not...

9. Help!!

   Texcal43 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I am scheduled to take nclex for the 3rd time tomorrow and I need your help. ( I have been reviewing material for about 2mos) I studied and read most of Saunder's 4th ed. before taking the exam the...

10. nclex trouble

    Texcal43 replied to cosmo15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Cosmo15 I am scheduled to re-take the Nclex for a 3rd time next week. Cosmo do you believe the exam has gotten harder each time you've taken it or is it pretty much the same. What study materials did...

11. it is taking me forever to finish the suzanne first plan

    Texcal43 replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm working on Suzanne's 1st tip for the 2nd time and it takes a lot of time with out children. Take as much time as you need because you really want to understand the

12. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Texcal43 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    L405,Failing twice has been a difficult pill to swallow and I can't take another dose of

13. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Texcal43 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    L405,I have been working on it for about 3wks. But I really read the full section and all rationals if I'm not getting at least 75%. I am also overlapping my studies. When I find a weak area I'll read...

14. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Texcal43 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    L405,How long did it take for you to finish tip#1 of Suzzane's plan? I'm currently working on it and hoping to finish it by the end of this month. I plan to re-take NClex by the end of September or...

15. Any 2nd or 3rd time test takers?

    Texcal43 replied to eosaeni's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    rudybigdog1,Are you using Suzzane's plan? I am working on reviewing Saunder's and I'm pulling my hair out trying to get through it.For my 2nd try at Nclex I had completed Saunder's with the exception...