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  1. Hesi Case Studies vs. Hesi CD

    TristateRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hello, I will have to past the Hesi Exit Exam in April in order to graduate and sit for Nclex-RN. I have access through my school to all of the Hesi case studies and was considering purchasing the...

  2. Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home

    TristateRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hi, can someone please tell me if my responsibilties as an RN would be any different in an ASF versus a nursing home? Are the staffing ratios any different? Any information you can provide would be...

  3. Mosby's CAT Consistent Difficulty Level ?

    TristateRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I just finished the Mosby's CAT and it gave me a 99% probability of passing the NCLEX RN. It also said that the consistent difficulty level achieved was 0.583. Does anyone have any idea what the...

  4. I passed!

    TristateRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I finally found out that I passed this morning. I took my test in pa and 9 days later it is still not posted on their website. I had to find out by calling the exam division and they said a license...

  5. I passed!

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

    Thanks

  6. I passed!

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

    Thanks, how do you change your

  7. I passed

    TristateRN replied to dmv0309's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations Denise! :balloons: I'm still waiting for my results. I'm starting to doubt myself because my co-worker also took them with us on Saturday and she found out today she passed as well....

  8. Took NCLEX RN this morning!

    TristateRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Nclex this morning and it stopped at 75 questions. I didn't get any math, mainly priority, isolation, drug side effects and 4 choose all that apply. Unfortunately PA doesn't participate...

  9. I passed!

    TristateRN replied to lauritasol's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I too think the Mosby's CAT was the most like the nclex questions I

  10. Took NCLEX today

    TristateRN replied to dmv0309's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was with you today, I hope we both pass! Good

  11. Took NCLEX RN this morning!

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

    Denise yes I was at the Horsham site at 8am. I hope we both find out soon that we

  12. How long for PA to send out ATT?

    TristateRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone know how long it takes for PA to send out the ATT? They received my paperwork on May 30th and I paid Pearson months ago. Most of my friends my NJ have already received their ATT and...

  13. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    TristateRN replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Things have changed since 2003. I was told when I contacted them a few months ago for a new grad position that they will only hire

  14. Hesi Case Studies vs. Hesi CD

    TristateRN replied to TristateRN's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for the info. I just ordered the Hesi CD. We have to achieve an 80% on the case studies and I usually have to take it twice to get

  15. Working and Studying for NCLEX

    TristateRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Has anyone started working immediately after graduating? How hard is it to study for the nclex while you are trying to orientate to a new position? I've been offered a position that will have me...

  16. Working and Studying for NCLEX

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

    I actually have done very well in school, straight A's so far. I use Saunder's Comprehensive review book for every test and answer all the questions in the book and CD pertaining to the subjects...

  17. Vapotherm pulled by CDC???

    TristateRN replied to dawngloves's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Dawngloves I've been trying to PM you, but your box is full.

  18. Straight A's in Med/Surg

    TristateRN replied to mel82's topic in General Students

    I rarely use the books that we were given to study from and I usually get straight A's. Since everyone is different, some benefit from things that are broken down in a straight to the point format...

  19. Straight A's in Med/Surg

    TristateRN replied to mel82's topic in General Students

    I would also like to know if these are useful as I was considering a few of

  20. Advice on Student Externship in NICU?

    TristateRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hello everyone, the nursing school I attend distributed information today regarding the externships available this summer at the hospital I attend school at. Our instructor told us if we are...

  21. Risks Working in NICU????

    TristateRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am very concerned about a problem in a NICU in my area. Some of the nurses (12) have developed thyroid problems. One has cancer, one had to have a partial thyroid removal and the others are on...

  22. Risks Working in NICU????

    TristateRN replied to TristateRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So are you saying you don't think its the radiation causing the thyroid problems? It just seems like too much of a coincidence that 12 nurses in one unit are diagnosed with similiar problems. A...

  23. Need Advice on NICU Nursing....I will have my RN in December.

    TristateRN replied to KBNUR2004's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Hi, I live in NJ and here it isn't a problem to take the NRP course without being an RN. I just started nursing school and I'm scheduled to take the NRP in September. Just call around to the...

  24. Waiting List To Volunteer In Nicu

    TristateRN posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When I first decided to go to nursing school, I knew I wanted to be a NICU nurse and I that I was willing to do whatever it takes. I just finished my one year of prereqs and will be starting Nursing...

  25. Waiting List To Volunteer In Nicu

    TristateRN replied to TristateRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the tip on S.T.A.B.L.E, I will definitely look into that. I thought it was ironic that they have tons of volunteer positions available in other parts of the hospitals, but the NICU is the...