HappyPediRN

HappyPediRN

Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA

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  1. What if I don't go to work?

    HappyPediRN replied to ladybugsea's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Ladybug, another jobless Massachusetts new grad here. I'm going through the same thing you are and have wondered this myself. It's brutal right now, especially in Boston where I live. Sarasota, to...

  2. Really need advice about a job interview.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I spent days preparing for my interview yesterday. I even put together a nice portfolio with my resume, letters of reference, transcript, and pass letter from my licensing exam. I went in there just...

  3. Really need advice about a job interview.

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

    Thank you both for your advice. Yesterday morning I sent out a thank you email since all of my correspondence with the nurse manager has been via email. Should I follow it up with another paper one?...

  4. "Smart enough to be a doctor" What do you say to that?

    HappyPediRN replied to CANewRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've had this said to me sooo many times throughout my rotations, and one of the doctors at my hospital thought I was resident after we discussed a patient. I don't take it as an insult, I actually...

  5. Difficulty finding a job.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad and have been actively looking to secure a job for the past 8 months. Once I graduated I really stepped it up, but I have yet to receive one phone call or email back. The Boston market...

  6. Did anyone pass the NCLEX with little to no studying?

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

    I guess I answered my own question. Yes, you can. I didn't take any review courses, didn't buy any books. Started studying two days before the exam by doing a couple hundred NCLEX 3500 questions....

  7. Did anyone pass the NCLEX with little to no studying?

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of you who passed with little studying, how many hours or questions did you put in? Did you do well in school? Did you do well on the HESI (if you had to take

  8. Preceptorship: Can I ask for a schedule change?

    HappyPediRN replied to xEdgexRNx's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honestly, I would just tell your nurse manager exactly what you told us here. As your NM I would respect the fact that you told me these are sensitive issues that are difficult to talk about, and that...

  9. Filed a Grievance against my Manager....now I'm worried

    HappyPediRN replied to Lori75's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see absolutely no reason why you should have filed a grievance against your manager. You should have sat down with her and been the professional that you are. You basically ran to mommy and daddy...

  10. The best words I have ever seen in my life

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exam Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2008 at 8:00 AM Candidate: SARAH S. NCLEX ID: ####### Registration #: ###### Exam: NCLEX-RN: The National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses Grade: PASS...

  11. Getting ready for my NCLEX in Boston

    HappyPediRN replied to TaoMedic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! I am also in Boston and just passed my NCLEX. You have a lot more experience than I do, but the Boston market is extremely saturated at this time. There are almost NO openings anywhere for...

  12. The best words I have ever seen in my life

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

    Pearson! Thanks CT, it sure will

  13. Please HELP I really need Advice!!!!!!!!!

    HappyPediRN replied to sophisticated49's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. I took the NCLEX-RN yesterday and I only had maybe three med questions, NO dosage questions at all, and the med questions were about adverse effects and allergies, etc...nothing straight

  14. Difficulty finding a job.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad and have been actively looking to secure a job for the past 8 months. Once I graduated I really stepped it up, but I have yet to receive one phone call or email back. The Boston market...

  15. Just took Nclex rn july 2

    HappyPediRN replied to OrchidRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Orchid, I took the exam this morning also and it sounds like we had the exact same test and my computer also shut off after 75 questions. My breakdown was just about the same and there were only about...

  16. Took the NCLEX this morning.

    HappyPediRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yikes. it was really hard. i finished in an hour and fifteen minutes and i had a lot of med questions, a lot of prioritizing, and a ton of infection control questions. i had at least 15 select all...

  17. NCLEX Takers Support Thread

    HappyPediRN replied to mat25:40's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would love that, thanks so much. I take my NCLEX tomorrow at 8

  18. Did anyone pass the NCLEX with little to no studying?

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

    I also take the exam in the morning. I've only practiced with the NCLEX 3500 CD for the past few days and I'm scoring between 65-78% on those practice exams. I was determined not to work myself up...

  19. Did anyone pass the NCLEX with little to no studying?

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

    I also take the exam in the morning. I've only practiced with the NCLEX 3500 CD for the past few days and I'm scoring between 65-78% on those practice exams. I was determined not to work myself up...

  20. NCLEX RN July 2

    HappyPediRN replied to OrchidRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm also taking the NCLEX tomorrow at 8 am! I didn't start studying until two days ago and I keep getting high 60s to high 70s on my NCLEX 3500 cd so I'm even more