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ATI sucks in comparison to Kaplan. Do the Kaplan. Well worth it.

As a previous poster said the tip gets up against the wall of a vessel or the can slip a bit. So, if the cath was too short to start with it won't "pull" as easily or if at all. Again, the pt will need it exchanged. These problems aren't at all u...

No, I had no say in which unit I went to. Personally, I WOULD not go to the maximum security units (bldg 48). On average a staff member will visit the ER each week. The TCP's for some patients are a little messed up. For example...a pt can assaul...

I graduated in June of 2009. Applied EVERYWHERE and finally landed a job as a psych nurse. My first full week on the floor I had a pt with zero history of seizures go into a full clonic-tonic seizure, next I had a pt experiencing cardiac issues tha...

The interviews at OSH I felt are very easy. Upon arrival they'll hand you some papers stapled together with the questions that will be asked. Questions such as what types of meds would you expect to give to this population? What are some of the si...

Prov Milwaukie has made it very clear that they're not going to look at you unless you have a BSN, but I've found not so with other institutions.

Oregon and cost of living is high....I think.

As a new grad unable to land a spot where I'd really like to be, I accepted a psych position at the state mental hospital. I was offered $4798 per month to start. I'll be on swing shift which will give me an additional $1.85 per hour. Oh, and I ha...

Oh, I know!!! I'm in the same stinkin' boat. Yesterday, I had not one, but two, places that I interviewed with call and tell me that although they really liked me they went with more experience. Well, one at Prov went with a stinking Prov scholar....

I think so. PCC grad of 2009? Sat by you at pinning? Priscilla was our advisor?

Julia....is that you? No, I'm beginning to think that hiring new grads is not in our cards until after the first of the year. It's terribly frustrating and depressing. Check on Education for Life's website to see if they offer ACLS in your area. T...

Don't come to Oregon! At least not anytime soon. LOL I graduated in June, passed the boards in July, work in a large hospital for the past three years as a unit secretary and I haven't been able to get a job YET! I've applied at hospitals, SNF's, ...

I applied for that position at OHSU as soon as it was posted and the very next day seen that they'd decided to go with more qualified applicants versus new grads.....

I'd like to say it was spent on a unit working, but, nooooo...I spent it looking for a job, yet again. I graduated in June, took boards early July and here I am. Most of my class is in the same boat, and only a few of the class have jobs. Argh.

I have to agree with that!!! Also, I had several med questions and out of those probably 2 I couldn't even break down into what classification they would have been in. As far as labs I was told that to be SURE you know the values of sodium, mag, ca...

Yes! I'm already an organ donor. I'd gladly give anything that is needed if at all possible, but I don't feel that health care workers should feel obligated to.

Hmmm...well, as a HUC I would do most of the above mentioned as well as stock supplies, update census books, work with transportation for transferring and or discharging patients, stock blanket warmers, and more I'm sure, but just not coming to mind....

Right now? Not much, but maybe by the time you're all finished the market will be back open.

I took the Kaplan course. I also scored lower on the readiness versus the diagnostic. Talking with the course instructor she told me before taking the readiness to not be surprised if I was 1-2 points less than the diagnostic...which indeed I was! ...

I took the NCLEX on July 10th. To calm my nerves the night before I told myself two things: It can be done! and It's just another test. I passed with 75 questions. I did utilize Kaplan which for me worked out well. I had about 8-10 SATA's, lots of...

Hey lovinsickfolks! I too, paid the money to find out! I am an RN!!! Congratulations to you....to US! Yes, I don't think that folks who are from around here know what a "heat index" is! Today has been an ugly day (weather concerned)...low 60's a...

I took the NCLEX on the 10th at 1300. I tried the "trick" later that day and got the "pop-up" that everyone's been talking about. Today I paid the $7.95 on Pearson to see my results......PASS! I AM an RN!

That's what I was thinking when I read your original post!! I'm in Oregon, but a midwest girl at heart (from Ks).

I just took my NCLEX this afternoon. Oh boy! I got there 1/2 hour early and they got me right in to test. I remember looking at how many questions I had done....48. The next thing I know the computer shuts off and asks me to complete a survey. I...

I currently work at ST. V's as an on-call secretary. I learned that once I get my RN license I am no longer able to work as a HUC because the RN license puts me into a "different" category. So, taking my boards in early July and no RN job yet. Dam...