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  1. New grad RN pay in a LTC

    Gerry1888RN posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was wondering if someone can answer me this question. I graduated 6 weeks ago from an ADN program, and I passed my NCLEX-RN a few days ago. I was offered a position as a new grad night shift RN in a...

  2. International student looking for a good cheap university

    Gerry1888RN replied to joneriksson's topic in School, College Programs

    Probably Northern Arizona University would accept international students. I think the tuition would be about 20k/year, and you would have to pay about 3k for books and health insurance. You would have...

  3. Future of LPN?

    Gerry1888RN replied to studentenurse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I think "Freetopayattention" has a point. I work with some really good LPN's, and I can't tell the difference between them and the RN's I work with, but I think they should try and get their RN...

  4. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    Gerry1888RN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting to know that it's not uncommon to have an LPN in charge of RN's in LTC. I work in a sub-acute LTC facility as a new grad, and one of my charge nurses/house supervisor is an LPN. She's a...

  5. failed nclex twice..what should i do?

    Gerry1888RN replied to donovan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If I was you, I would spend 2 weeks reviewing all the material that you learned from school, including your notes, and then do practice questions. I passed my NCLEX 1st time with 75 questions and I...

  6. Our new hire, new grad charge nurse

    Gerry1888RN replied to kimbo9's topic in General Nursing

    I guess if the LPN's do not like the fact that a new grad RN is in charge of them, they should go back to college to get their RN

  7. Evolve - helpful?

    Gerry1888RN replied to 2126's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did all the practice questions and a lot of case studies on the evolve/HESI website and I did feel that it helped me a lot. I took the HESI exam twice. The first time I scored 850, and the second...

  8. Notes for new graduates

    Gerry1888RN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think that it is not a good idea for new grad RN's to only look at new grad hospital programs. There are many LTC/SNF's that will hire new graduates. I graduated in May this year, passed NCLEX in...

  9. New Grad RN in LTC, what can I do?

    Gerry1888RN replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm a new grad RN, and I have been in a LTC facility for 4 months now. I got the job by giving my resume to one of the weekend nurses, and she placed it under DON's door. The DON gave me a call as...

  10. depressed about new ltc job

    Gerry1888RN replied to MissJessica,RN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have just finished my first week as a new grad RN at a sub-acute LTC. I sort of enjoyed it, and I'm starting to really know the residents. I also have pts with picc lines, g tubes and stuff, so I am...

  11. Anyone else get a million meds and SATA?

    Gerry1888RN replied to wannabHishands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had around 10-12 SATA questions, and one math question. I think it is a good sign if you are getting several SATA's, but if you are getting any more than 2 math problems out of 75 that could be a...

  12. Random Drug Facts

    Gerry1888RN replied to soontobeRN2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Beta-Blockers such as metoprolol, atenolol (most end with olol) etc may cause bronchoconstriction. Use these drugs with caution in patients with asthma and other respiratory conditions. Laxatives:...

  13. i failed my nclex

    Gerry1888RN replied to blueberrycheesecakes's topic in International Nursing

    Hi there, I am a foreign student as well. I'm here on a F1 student visa, but was able to take my NCLEX and get the OPT card as I have an SSI#. You can apply for a social security number as a foreign...

  14. Just Took NCLEX, I Don't Know...

    Gerry1888RN replied to simprocon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed! I did the exam 2 weeks ago and I did the PV trick and got the good pop up. Finished the exam in an hour with 75 questions. I thought the exam was not bad also as most questions can be...

  15. Missed fingerstick

    Gerry1888RN replied to CC918's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad also, but I have not started my job yet. I'm a bit scared of making mistakes too. However, at least the mistake you made did not harm your patient. For example, if you gave your patient...

  16. How many NCLEX questions did you do?!

    Gerry1888RN replied to SICU_Murse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I did just over 4000 with rationales in the space of 5 weeks. I downloaded CD questions onto my computer. I didn't look at, or buy any NCLEX review book. I did look at my class notes for a few...

  17. So many people passing...post your best advice here!

    Gerry1888RN replied to sillygooseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wasn't the brightest in my class, but I passed first time last week with only 75 questions. 1) Do at least 4000 practice questions from different sources in the space of 4 weeks. But study the...

  18. SATA ????

    Gerry1888RN replied to wannabHishands's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 10 or 12 SATA questions on my NCLEX out of 75 questions. Just look at those questions as "yes or no" or " true or false" for each option. A lot of my SATA questions were pretty basic. The NCLEX...

  19. EEEKKKK .....3 days before NCEX RN

    Gerry1888RN replied to jpali's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only did practice questions before taking my exam last week. I did over 4000 questions from different sources in the space of 5 weeks. However, the last 2 days before my exam I looked at my class...

  20. Suggestions on where to apply for healthcare experience?

    Gerry1888RN replied to blondielocks's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I would volunteer at a local hospital. I was volunteering 4 hours/week at my local hospital in the ER. I know that several volunteers were able to get jobs after a few months as scribes(not sure if...

  21. New grad RN pay in a LTC

    Gerry1888RN replied to Gerry1888RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Thanks there. I hope I can get at least 22/hr plus night shift allowance. Some of my class mates that got new grad jobs at the local hospital are starting at 26/hr base pay. I know money isn't...

  22. JUST took NCLEX and felt GREAT. Could that be BAD?

    Gerry1888RN replied to Sarifina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It only took the board just over a day to post my license number. I now have my paper license also. Got it yesterday. Arizona is pretty quick. I heard that some states like California take a long time...

  23. I'm Dumb and I Passed NCLEX!!!!

    Gerry1888RN replied to dumb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good job there. I found out I passed the NCLEX-RN yesterday. I'm not the brighest person around, but I passed first time with 75 questions in one hour. I did about 4500 practice questions with...

  24. JUST took NCLEX and felt GREAT. Could that be BAD?

    Gerry1888RN replied to Sarifina's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know! Nice to have some free moments after taking this test. Did too much studying for the RN exam. I passed too! I did the PV trick, and I checked the boards again to make sure, and it tells me...

  25. Questions vs. Content Review

    Gerry1888RN replied to erinp88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found only an hour ago that I passed my NCLEX-RN. I pretty much only did practice questions. I did about 4000 in one month after graduating. I didn't really look at any review books. I just looked...