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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. 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...

  7. 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

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  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...

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

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

    With there being sooo many 2nd and 3rd time test takers it would awesome if there was some way that people in the various cities and states could connect and start study groups. I think it would be...

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

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

    mell11I totally understand your point, but when I called CA BRN I was devastated to find out that my name and the fact that I had failed twice was sent to my program. I don't think I would care as...

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

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

    Maybe I have been living in lala land or something, but I just found out that every time you fail Nclex the Boards will send your name and the fact that you failed to the Nursing program you graduated...

  19. Anyone suffering major NCLEX review burnout?

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

    I feel everyone's pain, because I'm in the same boat. I had gone thru Saunder's once before and now I am repeating it because I did not pass. I thought I had done pretty much everything to pass...

  20. failed nclex 4 times

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

    Failing Nclex the 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th time is difficult. Most who fail feel at a complete loss.I am preparing to take the Nclex for a 3rd time and I am currently working on Suzzane's first tip. I...

  21. Took the NCLEX three times

    Texcal43 replied to gradnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Brwnsuga83,Thanks for the encouragement. I will have you in my prayers August 8, I know that you will succeed this time.I am planning to re-test the second or third week in September. Did you use...

  22. Took the NCLEX three times

    Texcal43 replied to gradnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    gradnurse2,Have you started reviewing Saunder's again? Do you feel like you need to review more content?Sometimes I feel like I'm spinning my wheels by going over and over content when there is no way...

  23. Took the NCLEX three times

    Texcal43 replied to gradnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    gradnurse2,I also used Saunder's, but I purchased the 4th Ed. and pretty much covered every chapter before taking the exam a 2nd time.I also purchased those crazy flash cards from some web-site,...

  24. Took the NCLEX three times

    Texcal43 replied to gradnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have taken the exam 2X and the frist time I was near passing in all areas and above passing in psychosocial Integrity,The second time I tested near passing in most areas and above passing in Safety...

  25. Two weeks today, and waiting for 2nd tip of suzann's plan

    Texcal43 replied to jm0327's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow!I too will be using Suzzane's plan, it's a challenge getting through the Saunder's and then you have to wait another two weeks to get the additional tips. I have the time to complete the program...