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  1. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

    juliemcd posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm the new president of Club 265! None of my nursing friends/co-workers had 265 on nclex. They all shut off at 75 and passed (I'm talking like 30 people) and I sat today for almost 6 hours (I'm a...

  2. Hourly rate for RN's, LPN's, CNA's in Your State

    juliemcd replied to pirituba's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in a hospital in Michigan as a new grad. Start at 25.10/hr, .50 cent raise after ninety days. I think LTC is pretty close to that. Maybe a titch

  3. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    juliemcd replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    we all have our own opinions. It doesn't mean anyone is right or anyone wrong. we are all entitled to our own opinions. There is just no right or wrong when it comes to a person's personal opinion....

  4. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

    juliemcd replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    Been a nurse for 1 month. Been a smoker for 15 years. I also have a child who is 13. Stopped smoking when I found out I was pregnant, started again when she was about 1. Why??? who knows. Have always...

  5. After A Year of Nursing...I Still Feel Like I'm Dieing

    juliemcd replied to actress8503's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there..... I am so very sorry about how you are feeling right now. I am a BRAND NEW nurse myself but can identify with how you are feeling. I felt the same way ALL thru nursing school. I DREADED...

  6. Question about CMA (Certified Medical Assistants)!!!!

    juliemcd replied to GlaMoUr_GirL's topic in General Nursing

    I went the CMA route as well. It was great experience etc.... but same thing, spent a year in school, first job was very little pay and I couldn't get a job in a hospital. I ended up doing the CNA...

  7. MA's know as much as RN's??

    juliemcd replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

    I am an MA turned RN and I completely agree with the above quote. MA's are primarily trained in school in skills such as phlebotomy, immunizations, VS, procedure assisiting, suture removal, history...

  8. Nclex exam vs. actual nursing... some insight

    juliemcd posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wasn't sure where to post this but thought this would be a good spot since I have just recently been through the tortures of the NCLEX. I thought maybe this post would help encourage those of us who...

  9. 265q and I failed!

    juliemcd replied to gradnurse2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry grad nurse. I'm so sorry. You know what.... get ******! yup, get ****** and take this test by it's horns and make the decision that YOU will defeat the test, this test WILL NOT defeat...

  10. 265 Questions...please Someone Help Me!

    juliemcd replied to OSCAR265's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hang in there. Easier said than done I know. I had 265 also and felt the same as you did in my first 75. I was really shocked I had all of them!!! But, I passed in the end. And think about...

  11. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    juliemcd replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!! it's a load off isn't

  12. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    juliemcd replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 265! i declared myself "club 265 president!".... i need a ceo. anyone? lol 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? no...

  13. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    juliemcd replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No sweat eh?! good for you. I'm sure it's a pass. how did you feel about the questions when you got done? And thanks for the congrats. A million pounds came off my

  14. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    juliemcd replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thank you silverdragon....

  15. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

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

    i passed! omg! it's like a trillion pounds lifted off my shoulders!!!!!! and my husband.... i can't even explain how excited, relieved, happy he was for me, for us. he's been so amazing since...

  16. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    juliemcd replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey randomguy, per you request i am posting my results..... pass. i'm in shock and elated all at the same time! it's over. life begins..... finally. good luck.... you will do it. :) keep us...

  17. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    juliemcd replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    will do... :) thanks for your

  18. omg omg omg I PASSED!!!!!!!

    juliemcd replied to glamgalRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!! now go celebrate! :)

  19. Taking NCLEX today and I just wanted to post something.

    juliemcd replied to randomguy1972's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, you already have a positive start with that self talk!! :) good for you. I once had an instructor tell me that those of us who set goals AND WRITE them down are much more apt to reach them...

  20. Yayyyyy!!!!!

    juliemcd replied to iheartnurses's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS iheartnurses.... you must be SOOOOOO excited! I'm very excited for you. Congrats on the beginning to your new profession! I'm so happy for...

  21. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

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

    Thanks and good luck to you! You will do great. 2nd times a charm right!

  22. Club 265: PLEASE PLEASE READ and give input! :)

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

    thanks everyone for sharing your experiences, past and present. To those of us in Club 265 still waiting for our results..... good luck!!!! I find out tomorrow. I go back and forth about it. You...

  23. taking NCLEX RN on monday.....

    juliemcd posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    any pre-NCLEX words of advice out there? I've been an anxiety ridden FREAK for the last 2 days. Can't get this test out of my mind. It's all to consuming. Any advice and/or words of

  24. Judging Nurses or Is It Just Me?

    juliemcd replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like this Mom has had some bad experiences in the healthcare world. Maybe she doesn't know any other way to express herself. At any rate, it's not your fault and it's nothing you did (or your...

  25. My question is: Why are nurses so mean to each other?

    juliemcd replied to LadyJRN1's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    nurses, in my opinion, forget that there is ONE goal in mind... providing safe, caring services to our clients. We aren't in it only for ourselves, we are in it to provide care. Excellent care. Safe...