Is it common to line up an NP job prior to graduating from your program? How far in advance should you start looking? When I was in my undergrad, I had began the application process in Decemeber and I had my job lined up in March for that coming Ju...
Hi Everyone, I continue to toy with the idea of taking a pass/fail in my physiology class. Are there any cons to this choice? I've never taken one in undergrad and I was told that it won't affect my GPA. I know that when I was applying for a job a...
The day has finally arrived! I'll be taking the NCLEX tomorrow at 2 p.m. I'm suprisingly feeling calm and confident about tomorrow. I've done everything I can.. thousands of questions, took a review course, studied content and anytime I came acros...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to Rn-08-NP10-ToBe's topic in NCLEX
It's official... I'm a RN!!!!!!!! I found out this morning on the state BON's website.. after checking every 10 minutes for 2 hours haha.. I was at work when I found out... when I saw my name with the license number I could feel my eyes begin to f...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NCLEX
I can definatley relate to how you're feeling! I tested also today.. I went in feeling very calm and confident and left not having a clue!!! This wait is going to kill me!!! Best of luck! :)
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to Rn-08-NP10-ToBe's topic in NCLEX
Well I just got home from the exam.. and like I've heard a lot.. I have noooo clue! It shut off at 75 q, about 6-7 SATA, 3 put in order, 1 calc... I went into the exam thinking, if I get 75 questions I know that I passed because I thought I knew eno...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to paacollins's topic in NCLEX
I can related! I feel like I have been reviewing forever!! I graudated in May 08 expecting to receieve my att within a few weeks and scheduling my test asap... Unlike I expected, I received my att after a month and a half and the closest date that ...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to Jack_ICU's topic in NCLEX
Can someone please correct me if I'm wrong? I'm having the hardest time remembering these and I want to make sure that I know what disease goes under what category and what ppe to wear with each... AIRBORNE Anthrax Chickenpox/ Shingles Influenza Mea...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Post Graduate
I just graduated from a BSN program in May and I'm beginning part-time study in a NP program this fall. I applied to my school in early September and I found out I was accepted about 2 weeks before Christmas. I think it depends on the school as to ...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to orchids8's topic in NCLEX
When did you graduate? May 17 When do you test? July 28th.. I finally got my ATT after waiting a month and a half! Did you take a reivew course? Yes, Drexel What are you using to study? Drexel online courses, NCLEX 3500, Lippincott How often are you ...
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to get opinions on how your undergraduate experience in nursing compared to your graduate? Did you find it easy to adapt to grad school? Are the class styles the same? Any "do's" or "do nots" for grad school? I've sched...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to MrsMommaRN's topic in General Nursing
I'm GN and I will be starting my job next week. Do sites of employment usually discuss getting liability insurance with/for you or is that an individualized decision as to if you want to purchase it? I know in clinical settings we had to purchase o...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX
I don't know if I had a much better instructor, but I thought the Drexel course was beneficial. They focus more on content review then test taking strategies, although they are taught and applied. I thought it was good because it reminded me of a l...
Are you required to put the units after math calculations? Also, does the exam specify to what decimal point to round to or is there a "universal" rule that you round to? Just curious.. thank you =]
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in New Nurse
Just a question... do you get an e-mail with your ATT at the addess that you registered with with Pearson Vue or the e-mail that you put on your application for the ATT with the state? I think I used two different e-mails and I can't remember which ...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in New Nurse
Yes, I scheduled online and we had filled out paperwork that was going along with the paperwork that the university was sending in... do you think it's too early to call on Tuesday?
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in New Nurse
Just curious.. does your ATT come by mail, e-mail, or both? I'm anxiously waiting for mine! I graduated May 10th and the university was sending the paper work in at the latest by May 16th.. any idea how long it takes to receive them?
I'm having the hardest time figuring out a plan to study pharm! I didn't have a pharm course in college, which is definately biting me in the butt now! I know people say just study the class of the drug, common side effects (which then you should b...
Hi Everyone, I'm beginning my MSN in a Womens Health NP track in the fall.. and I may be jumping the gun a bit on this question.. but what "matters" to employers when going for an NP job. The reason I am asking is because during my BSN program.. I g...
Rn-08-NP10-ToBe replied to epiphany's topic in CNM
Hi Epiphany, How would you evaluate UPenn's program? Did it meet all of your expectations so far? Any tips you may have regarding such classes as patho, core nursing courses, clinical? Also, if you could give your best advice regarding success in ...