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    Carilion

    smn2010 replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    paolountalan26: congratualations on your upcoming interview!!! i don't think anyone from carilion or anywhere else can tell you what questions will be asked. unless you are interviewing with a...
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    Failed NCLEX, AGAIN!

    smn2010 replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    tabithab: i am glad the exam master is working for you. :) just remember, the number of questions you do is not as important as "how well you understand" the questions you do. of course, the more...
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    nclex was easy!!!!!!

    smn2010 replied to edenprairie12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    houlihan75 and carrieont: i wish someone had given me this advice when i first started my nursing program. you're welcome!! :) let me also say....enjoy and cherish the many, many friendships you...
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    Failed NCLEX, AGAIN!

    smn2010 replied to Jazzy_nurse_SF's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well, it does not pain me to type this directly for sonoritygenius to read.... wow! definitely a truly negative response you provided there!!! something that no one wants to read after failing the...
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    nclex was easy!!!!!!

    smn2010 replied to edenprairie12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    houlihan75: that's an excellent question for a new nursing student!!!! :yeah: know your "content" means just that.... :) it means...know the information being taught in school... know medication...
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    Phone Interview for New Grad position

    smn2010 replied to RNSerna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    if you are interviewing for a position at the v.a. you must have applied directly to the position or you applied for a posting that had "open" locations (positions available all over the u.s. with the...
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    Nclex 3500 review question

    smn2010 replied to TSutton's topic in General Students

    The website is constantly changing. You will find several links within the AllNurses.com site; however, I have noticed that the sites will be no good after 30-60 days. It's like a cycle. I think...
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    Any word-- Hampton University??

    smn2010 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    ...one more thing, before i forget... re: nclex ratios we (me and several classmates went to apply/meet with the deparment) did review the nclex ratios prior to attending hu. we addressed our...
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    Any word-- Hampton University??

    smn2010 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    epona.... attending and graduating from a institution does not mean you know all about a particular program. some people just, "go to school" and completely disregard what may be going on around them....
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    Any word-- Hampton University??

    smn2010 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I hate to say it; but Epona has probably provided you with all the information you need. He/She said it best, " Yes. The school has one of the lowest NCLEX passing rates,..." Anyone/Everyone...
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    Any word-- Hampton University??

    smn2010 replied to Epona's topic in Virginia Nursing

    positivenyone: if you don't have the answers to these few questions...hold on to your deposit!!!!.... especially if you have not: toured the nursing department (...at the virginia beach campus, look...
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    Finding nurse recruiter info

    smn2010 replied to Mbraner's topic in First Year After Licensure

    i'm glad you are starting your job search early because most facilities have all their new grad positions filled by march/april each year. i would suggest you first determine which facilities in...
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    Are the answers for Kaplan's diagnostic test ever given?

    smn2010 replied to resilientnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't count Kaplan out as a review source just because they do not provide you with the rationales for the first test that is given (Diagnostic). I "think" the reason why they do not want you to jump...
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    Are the answers for Kaplan's diagnostic test ever given?

    smn2010 replied to resilientnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    when you participate in the kaplan classroom, they don't discuss the rationales either. i can just imagine your face when you realized the rationales were not made available to you online! with the...
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    internship with low gpa?

    smn2010 replied to rn2b10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    nursing programs are not all the same. neither are their curriculum requirements. nursing programs that have internships have hourly requirements that can range any where from 100-200+ hours in a...
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    good nclex review for foreign nurses in CA

    smn2010 replied to kapsyaw's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Why the PM request???? What is the big secret??? You could have at least provided whatever pertinent information you feel would be helpful on your thread. If it is a website, provide the name so...
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    Questions for your Employer....

    smn2010 replied to lm8539's topic in General Nursing

    as you prepare....read each question and take the time to summarize an answer. then, whenever you can, practice answering each of the questions using the answer you summarized. with time, you will...
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    Interview Help

    smn2010 replied to MandaLee2's topic in General Nursing

    ...send a professional thank you letter, never a
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    States hiring New RN Grads?

    smn2010 replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    prinsessa... so, i take it that when you finally get a job...you will "walk the earth" and tell others how "lucky" you are to have gotten a job!!?? doesn't make much sense since, you too have also...
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    States hiring New RN Grads?

    smn2010 replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hiring freeze....okay....whatever you and others think. my facility has a hiring freeze yet "low and behold" there were at least 15 nurses (all new grads...yes, i asked/made inquiries...) sitting...
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    Why graduate nurses can't find jobs- a must read!!!

    smn2010 replied to ttreeds's topic in First Year After Licensure

    mariposa: congratulations. i get very excited when a new grad expresses how they actually like working in ltc/snf/rehab. that is where i and many of my classmates started out. if one is lucky...
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    States hiring New RN Grads?

    smn2010 replied to 2CareerRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    rather than "wait" for a new grad progam to start since the new grad programs have been put on hold...if you were well aware of the economy, you would search for positions on a facility unit...
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    Finally passed on my 8th time.

    smn2010 replied to kt2100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    so very glad to see that you hung in there without giving up!!! :yeah: when you start working, if you come across a new grad that fails his/her boards, remember to pull him/her aside and quietly let...
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    shift diffs

    smn2010 replied to bettysue62's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you are correct. using your example.... if you are hired to work and the base pay (day/evening/night) is $25 and you are hired to work nights with a $3.00 shift diff, your hourly rate to work nights...
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    75 questions twice and I am scared!

    smn2010 replied to Kmikes14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i know of several people who took the nclex twice---they failed the first time with 75 questions, then passed the second time with 75 questions. keep in mind the number of questions has nothing to...