NewmanFamily6

NewmanFamily6

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  1. Who is hiring new grads in Virginia??????

    NewmanFamily6 replied to shortyrn77's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Roanoke Memorial Hospital and Lewis GAle Medical

  2. Need Encouragement

    NewmanFamily6 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduate May 13th:yeah: Today we had to take the ATI predictor exam:bugeyes: I only scored a 89% chance of passing. Luckily we do not have to score a certain percentage in order to graduate. I am...

  3. Starting Pay in Roanoke

    NewmanFamily6 replied to peas81's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I work at RMH and can tell you it is 19.09 day shift differentials for night

  4. States Hiring New Grads

    NewmanFamily6 replied to restless09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hospitals in Roanoke, VA are hiring new grads. That is where most of the folks that graduated with me went and they are still

  5. Scared of the Pyxis

    NewmanFamily6 replied to mzjennx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally I love pyxis because it makes it difficult to have a med error. First you scan your finger. Then you pick out the patient. Next you pick out which med then it tells you which pocket the med...

  6. How much math on the NCLEX?

    NewmanFamily6 replied to the sparrow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Out of 75 Qs I only had 2 math. Neither was

  7. oh no

    NewmanFamily6 replied to perfectly_4given's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Really you are doing great! I had a score of 58% on Q Bank and 50-60s on Q Trainers. I passed with 75 Questions the first time. Good Luck and try to remain

  8. CALLING---Those who have Jobs- WE need you!

    NewmanFamily6 replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started applying to New Graduate positions in January 2009. I interviewed on several floors and had different offers. I am working on a med/surg fllor that specializes in Acute Care for the Elderly....

  9. Just took the NCLEX

    NewmanFamily6 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX RN. I feel like I knew nothing. I had 75 questions. Of those 2 were math, 8 were SATA, and 1 was drag and drop. I used Kaplan and Linda Lacharity's delegation book. Most of my...

  10. Just took the NCLEX

    NewmanFamily6 replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it in VA. I really want to know so I can have

  11. Just took NCLEX-RN

    NewmanFamily6 replied to lilac22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck! I just took it as well so hopefully we will be happy

  12. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    NewmanFamily6 replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm joining the support group. I just scheduled my NCLEX for June 24th at 8

  13. BSN OR STOP NOW

    NewmanFamily6 replied to csleepykitty's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just graduated with my AAS on May 13th, I am already taking my first class towards my BSN. I start the BSN program full time in August through ODU:yeah:Personally I know if I take a break it will...

  14. Anyone know if 265 questions means I passed?

    NewmanFamily6 replied to shadow40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be honest with you I know people who passed at 265 and I know people who did not pass at 265. There is no way to know until the Board posts your results. Good

  15. Motivation for the NCLEX!!!

    NewmanFamily6 replied to Flipz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is part of your motivation right there! You need to make a decision that you will not be paying $600 for a remediation class. Not to mention the motivation to be the nurse that you have trained...

  16. How far would you commute for your first job?

    NewmanFamily6 replied to Guest321574's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a prime example to this question. I graduate May 13, 2009. I took a position 1 hour and 15 minutes away because all of the facilities closer have a hiring freeze. I thought a job was better than...

  17. May grads...when are you starting work?

    NewmanFamily6 replied to pumpkin455's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduate May 13th and start orientation May 26th. In VA we can work as graduate nurse for 90 days. My plan is to take the NCLEX in June and have already been

  18. Need Encouragement

    NewmanFamily6 replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you everyone! I have been doing practice questions and studying for the regular nursing tests. Sometimes my brain feels fried;) I am going to keep studying. I also am signed up to take the...

  19. Are there enough "New-grad" positions in your area?

    NewmanFamily6 replied to stephenfnielsen's topic in General Students

    I also graduate in May. I can tell you here in Southwest VA that there are definitely not enough New Grad positions. The folks who haven't started applying are really going to have a tough

  20. ODU

    NewmanFamily6 replied to kevin7770's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I have but I am applying to the RN-BSN program. I will graduate this May with my

  21. Working as a stripper AND a nurse

    NewmanFamily6 replied to inland18mempire's topic in General Nursing

    I say if it doesn't interfere with your nursing position and you can't get in trouble with the BON then do what makes you happy. I'm not going to judge you as it is not my position to do so. You have...

  22. Need some encouragement... It could be over for me!!!

    NewmanFamily6 replied to CandyGyrl's topic in General Students

    Take a deep breath! Do some practice problems and do not speed through them. Make sure your answer is complete before moving to the next question. You can do this and you will do this:) You have come...

  23. No Work History Update

    NewmanFamily6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Well my interviews all went really well! Today the recruiter called I was offered a job on 3 different floors at the hospital. I am going to be working on a med/surg floor specializing in Acute Care...

  24. No Work History

    NewmanFamily6 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have 2 interviews tomorrow for New Grad positions. Do you all think no work history will hinder my chances of getting a position? I have been a stay at home Mom of 4 kids for years and so I do not...

  25. No Work History

    NewmanFamily6 replied to NewmanFamily6's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for your replies everyone! I do indeed have my Clinical Instructors down as references too. I guess I am just a little nervous since I haven't had to interview anywhere in a blue...