USA987

USA987 MSN, RN, NP

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  1. OB is AWESOME!!!

    USA987 replied to kwagner_51's topic in General Nursing

    That's so great!!! I'm a fairly new grad. Was "side-tracked" and started in the ICU....I found my way to where I probably belonged all along, maternity. And I'm loving every minute of it!! Keep...

  2. LPN toRN How does this work?

    USA987 replied to SunnyRn2B's topic in General Nursing

    I went to LPN school first. Fulll-time was 11 months and part-time was 2 yrs. While working as an LPN I got all my RN prereqs out of the way (A&P, Micro, etc.) and then I work just a few shifts...

  3. free cigs for psych patients

    USA987 replied to eak16's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in a LT Psych facility. The facility purchased enough cigs for each pt. who smoked to have 6 cigs/day. That money was taken out of their disability or whatever it is that they got. If they...

  4. May 2003 grads check in!

    USA987 replied to NYCRN16's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I graduated in June...after a small detour (I hated the 1st place I worked)...I now feel like I'm "home". The hospital I'm at now is a much better fit. I love working 2nd shift (although I...

  5. Ca license to IL license (endorsement)

    USA987 replied to pnaynars's topic in General Nursing

    I went from CA to IL also....Check out the Illinois State Board of Nursing website and it will give you the details on how to apply by endorsement.... It wasn't too difficult...just a lot of...

  6. Nursing Wages in Chicago Area

    USA987 replied to g00gle77's topic in General Nursing

    It took me about 4 weeks get my IL license. I paid the extra $ for a temporary license, but I didn't feel as though it was worth it because my offical license came a few days after I received my...

  7. Nursing Wages in Chicago Area

    USA987 replied to g00gle77's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working PM's as a new grad in Lake County....$21 + $3 shift

  8. NCLEX Relaxation tips

    USA987 replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Don't study the day before...do something fun...go to a movie, etc. 2. Take a bubble bath the night before...and get to bed early. 3. Have a nice breakfast eating something high in...

  9. Is Kaplan necessary

    USA987 replied to adiraf's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I didn't take a review course at all and I passed... Just bought one book and studied out of it here and there for a few weeks prior to taking the test. I do believe that if you are a poor...

  10. Another NCLEX question!

    USA987 replied to Nrs. LaLa-Land's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can do it. Focus on your weak spots. Think about prioritizing and delegation as well. Seems like most study books don't cover those things. The NCLEX is not nearly as SPECIFIC as a lot of the...

  11. tropical vacations

    USA987 replied to robynrn2b's topic in General Nursing

    DH and I are taking our 1st vacation without children in March...going to Cozumel...staying at an all-inclusive hotel...we got a Apple Vacations package.... Good luck! Let us know if you find...

  12. first job interview

    USA987 replied to GR8RN2B's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I wore a nice COMFORTABLE pants suit....was offered 5 jobs out of 6 interviews!!! Be a few minutes early, no loud make-up or perfumes, take a few extra copies of your resume and references, smile,...

  13. Hiring GN in Another State?

    USA987 replied to KristinWW's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in June from a program in CA. I moved to IL one week after graduation. AND I started working as a GN in WI in July. Didn't take boards until mid-August....so it is possible. Call the...

  14. Per Dium Employees

    USA987 replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    Where I use to work we had people who were considered "weekenders"...worked Fri, Sat, Sun...received an extra $8.00/hr. for commiting to 11 out of 12 weekends. They were NOT classified as per diem at...

  15. Wanting to work L&D

    USA987 replied to luvbbs's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi there, I'm 31 also and I graduated with my LPN in 2000 and became an ADN RN in 2003. Going the LPN route worked for me because I was able to make a decent wage working while going to school. I...

  16. Changing nclex format?????

    USA987 replied to Just Angi's topic in General Nursing

    The alternative type questions (ie. fill in's, etc.) will not make up the whole exam so you will be fine. I found the statistic somewhere on the NCSBN's

  17. Anyone sick of the "Drama Queen" patient?

    USA987 replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    So true! Had a pt who said she had "seizures". She even had "one" out at the nurses station as she was walking by. She "fell" so graceful...twirled around and everything!!!! One of my co-workers...

  18. Have you found your calling?

    USA987 replied to MelRN13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hang in there Tonya....I know that you've worked extremely hard to get to this point. It could really just be the night shift not working out for you. I love the 12's, but I left my 1st position...

  19. military nursing

    USA987 replied to emmybsu's topic in General Nursing

    My husband is active duty Navy and I've been along for the "ride" the last 12 yrs. My best friends hubby is a Navy nurse and he loves it. When he got to his first duty station (San Diego Naval...

  20. Can I get liscensed in 2 states and only take one NCLEX?

    USA987 replied to unknown99's topic in General Nursing

    As an LPN I was licensed in New Jersey & California. Then I graduated from RN school in California...took the NCLEX in Wisconsin and became licensed...then I applied for my license by endorsement...

  21. Iv Starts-help!!!

    USA987 replied to Nrs. LaLa-Land's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in June and had the same fears as you do. Don't worry, you'll get it!!!! Let everyone know that you would like to try and start their IV's for them when you are in orientation....

  22. Question About Waiting Lists!!!!

    USA987 replied to sepjon's topic in General Nursing

    Went to a community college in San Diego County. Was told the wait list was 1-2 yrs. Got in after 6 months.... Good

  23. Have you found your calling?

    USA987 replied to MelRN13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just left critical care to go to labor & delivery....so I guess my answer is

  24. No Jobs?

    USA987 replied to KristinWW's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there, I graduated in June. Went on 6 interviews and had 5 offers to choose from! While I am a day person, I was very open to any shift...just to get my foot in the door. Best

  25. Nclex results

    USA987 replied to peaceful2100's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Awesome!!!!