KristinWW

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  1. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    KristinWW replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    Was not meant to be taken literally, hence the quotes in

  2. My nightmare after passing the NCLEX

    KristinWW replied to marci3335's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The night before my test, I woke up every hour, on the hour, in a panic because I thought I overslept and missed taking the test! Goodbye forever, Evil

  3. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    KristinWW replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to add that I was in an accelerated program as well, and there is a lot that you'll be learning on your own. I hope this isn't harsh - that's the lay of the land. Complaining up the ladder...

  4. Drug Calc Test for New Nurses

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, Christine! I am happy to report that I PASSED!!!! I'm definitely feeling much better about taking the drug test now. Thanks for your

  5. Drug Calc Test for New Nurses

    KristinWW posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    And I thought I was done with tests! Can someone tell me about drug calc test for new nurses? IF I passed NCLEX (I'll know tomorrow), I am scheduled to begin my very first nursing position next...

  6. Drug Calc Test for New Nurses

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, I wondered what happened to you! You were transferring out of FL, right? We will still be here another year; we didn't sell our

  7. Received an "F" for a "B"!

    KristinWW replied to Anjann's topic in General Nursing

    This is one in a long line of "unfairs" that you will encounter in nursing school. We had to take a calc test before each semester began and receive 90%, on 2 tries. We were also on our own to learn...

  8. Drug Calc Test for New Nurses

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, everyone! At this point I think it is the waiting for the NCLEX results that are making me crazy. I have picked up a pharm book a dozen times today intending to study, then put it down,...

  9. Drug Calc Test for New Nurses

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    thanks, critter! i know they have you take them everywhere, i'm just in panic mode after taking the nclex. math has always been my worst subject, and i have math-phobia :) they will let me use a...

  10. Working as a GN for 6 Months

    KristinWW replied to FocusRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know Florida is 6 months. But every single employee you meet, from HR to fellow nurses to managers, will ask "when are taking NCLEX"?

  11. 1a.m. and about to have a nervous breakdown

    KristinWW replied to hooray.for.nerds's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I'm feeling your pain! As Smile said :yeahthat:, definitely apply everywhere you can - you'll increase the odds. This past year, the program I ended up in, also in Florida, had 500 applicants for...

  12. Need feedback about South Florida (Miami) nursing schools.

    KristinWW replied to JackieFL's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yakie, Barry is very expensive as well. Check into tuition before making a decision. Good

  13. Chance of Hire After 9 Month Training?

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you for the responses and advice!!! I spoke to three recruiters and OR managers today, and they answered my question about the one year of

  14. Chance of Hire After 9 Month Training?

    KristinWW posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just graduated from a BSN program, and am about to begin a 9 month internship in OR. I am thrilled, as I began nursing school wanting OR, and still do after graduating! This is my question - I want...

  15. Chance of Hire After 9 Month Training?

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in Operating Room

    1) House was on the market for 3 months - did not sell and now school is starting for the little ones, and we can't have them leave mid-year. 2) The facility already knows that we will relocate. I am...

  16. Spouse Transferred/Contract

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated and am due to begin working as a GN in 10 days. Yesterday, we got the news that my husband has been transferred! I have a two-year contract with this facility. How is this handled?...

  17. Spouse Transferred/Contract

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, they paid for my school. I worked hard to get this position; the tears haven't stopped. I've even been trying to find another job for hubby (even though I should be studying for...

  18. Nurse Internship on Ortho Floor at 50

    KristinWW replied to wonderbee's topic in Orthopedic

    Kat, my South Florida fellow student, let us know how it goes and good

  19. Pinning Ceremony - Kids Pinning?

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Students

    Has anyone ever had their son or daughter do their pinning? We have several "older" students in our accelerated program who would like their kids involved, since it was the kids who kept them...

  20. Pinning Ceremony - Kids Pinning?

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Students

    This is our school as well. WE pay for EVERYTHING! We do fundraising for the event, we pay for the pins, we organize the groups and the location. In our case, this is the first time there will be...

  21. Pinning Ceremony - Kids Pinning?

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Students

    Beautiful! I got chills reading

  22. Fort Lauderdale araea

    KristinWW replied to CANADIANA's topic in Florida Nursing

    I'm chuckling about the cafeteria at IP! You are right! :rotfl: I shied away from Holy due to the team nursing. Do you really enjoy it? I heard many nurses left because of it.

  23. NCLEX Prep - Live Course vs. Online Course

    KristinWW posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can anyone attest to online prep materials? My class is in a panic about boards and everyone is signing up for Kaplan, etc. I have done most of my prep through online reviews and they have worked...

  24. St. Mary's

    KristinWW replied to helpinghands's topic in Florida Nursing

    Huh?? I've been there doing clinicals since last year, haven't heard anything. Which floor? Maybe it's only certain

  25. Breaking Contract - Scholarship Payback Length of Time

    KristinWW replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    If 24 months is the norm, that's not bad - I thought I'd have to do a lump sum! No other scholarships available because of the area of nursing I wish to enter. To me, paying back the money is worth...