Sterren

Sterren BSN, RN

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  1. Resumes and titles/certifications/degrees

    Sterren replied to Sterren's topic in General Nursing

    No, I live in a state where I could work as a gn so I've already secured a job and started working. Thank you for your explanation, it's such a simple thing but I jus tdidn't know which order was...

  2. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    Sterren replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    yes, you can do

  3. What's the percentage?

    Sterren replied to malenurse122879's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if I understand correctly, you have to get 50% correct at a certain level of difficulty. Since the Saunders/Kaplan/etc reviews are a mix of more and less difficult questions, I am not sure what...

  4. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Sterren replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just checked and found out that I passed! Like everyone else I was convinced I failed, I didn't know anything on that test. I feel like I guessed one very single question. I also had a ton of...

  5. Give advice for new nursing students!!

    Sterren replied to cherubhipster's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Go to class. Pay attention when you are there. Ask questions if you don't understand. Read the book, it will only help you. Sleep, as many hours per night as you can. Make friends with your...

  6. Can't sleep the night before I go into work

    Sterren replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have this problem too and it definitely makes the first shift hard. There is just so much to learn and remember that I feel stressed the night before. Oddly enough once I get to work I'm fine and...

  7. Diagram questions, how much leeway is there?

    Sterren posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found a link here to a site where you can do a large number of alternative format questions. It was helpful to go through the questions this afternoon, but I'm a little concerned because I got at...

  8. Diagram questions, how much leeway is there?

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

    http://198.146.4.5/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=5BFA511F39ADC2C5275B466D4920BB2E This is the website, I hope it is helpful for those of you who are also struggling with these questions. I'm...

  9. is there a fee to reschedule nclex?

    Sterren replied to december2905's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As long as you're more than 24 hours in advance I don't think there is a

  10. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Sterren replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    loboscon, where did you get the rescue remedy, I have haerd of it but don't know where to buy it. I live near a whole foods, would they have it

  11. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    Sterren replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish I had kept up with this thread, I posted way back at the beginning and now I'm a week from my test and very nervous. I'm using Saunders, I'm using Kaplan, and I am very worried about the test....

  12. How soon should i start applying for jobs

    Sterren replied to lulu997RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May but started applying for jobs in March. If you live in a state that allows you to work as a GN, then you can start applying earlier. If you have to wait until you pass NCLEX then...

  13. Sadistic CI? I need an opinion.

    Sterren replied to AliveToday's topic in General Students

    I admit it, I think it's hilarious and am going to copy it over to my blog for when I need a pick-me-up. If you don't find it funny, that's okay, but I will say that if finding your patients to be...

  14. feeling overwhelmed by the ICU

    Sterren posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad and I hired on to an adult ICU. I feel so overwhelmed! I know this is where I want to work, and I look forward to going in, but I feel like I'm constantly making silly mistakes. At...

  15. sooooo, I think I actually like my job...

    Sterren replied to allthingsbright's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am so glad to hear this, I've been working for 3 weeks now and know it's where I want to be, but am not thrilled with it at the moment. I'm glad to hear I may love it sooner than I was expecting...

  16. Nurse patient ratio

    Sterren replied to beckyvon's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in an adult ICU and we have 1 or 2 patients each depending on

  17. feeling overwhelmed by the ICU

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

    Thanks for all the feedback and encouragement. I definitely don't plan to quit, I have known for quite a while that the ICU is where I want to work and the fact that I actually got hired straight on...

  18. Interviewer asked about my GPA

    Sterren replied to JessicaSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I did 3 job interviews and 2 of them asked about my GPA. I was offered all 3, so I don't think it made a huge difference (my GPA is good but not perfect). It may just be something they use as a...

  19. New Grads - where is there a nursing glut?

    Sterren replied to spudbunny's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have heard that the Pittsburgh area is quite oversaturated with new grads, although I don't live there so I don't have any personal

  20. increasing my critical care knowledge

    Sterren replied to 2bnurse_it's topic in First Year After Licensure

    an internship or a tech position might be an ideal way to get your foot in the door, if you are able. Otherwise, you can read and do some studying on your own to increase your knowledge. There is a...

  21. JOBS only with 2 YEAR NIGHT SHIFT COMMITMENT!!

    Sterren replied to clairebearrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think the 2 year commitment is fairly standard, if you get a sign-on bonus. I had to commit to several years on the floor I signed on to for my sign-on bonus, so I don't think that's unique all by...

  22. Crying at pinning...

    Sterren replied to NFB2008's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I cried at my pinning, too. It was just overwhelming that I had finally accomplished this goal of a nursing degree. It doesn't make you a dork, it makes you a success. Congratulations, and don't...

  23. Waiting on GN Permit...question

    Sterren replied to abundantjoy07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Most people here get jobs before nclex. You can't work without your GN permit, so if you don't live in a state that recognizes GN permits then you do have to wait until after you are licensed as an...

  24. Update to "I thought it would be easier to get a job"

    Sterren replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations! It is so exciting to finally get a job, and I think persistence was exactly the right thing to do. It pays to go after what you really want.

  25. 3 hours of studying per class hour???

    Sterren replied to nurturer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know I didn't study that much. I spent about 10 hours a week studying, less in some classes and more in others, and I got good grades in Nursing. It wasn't easy, by any means, but most of the hard...