Nursey103

Nursey103 ADN, RN

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  1. Select all that apply.

    Nursey103 replied to Juliana_Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I feel the exact same

  2. Kaplan Qbank:time mode or tutorial mode which helps better

    Nursey103 replied to NowPedsRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been told that one difference in people who have taken Kaplan & either passed or failed NCLEX was that the people who failed only used tutorial mode. My instructor wants us to use the timed...

  3. how accurately does KAPLAN predict success?

    Nursey103 replied to nursingmeatball's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard that Kaplan's Q's are 3x harder than NCLEX Q's so it really prepares you for the exam. I think the goal of the Q banks & Q trainers are to get

  4. Took NCLEX today. Crazy!

    Nursey103 replied to JustinTJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    They are high level Q's. Some other alternate Q's are the drag & drop....& I can't think of the other's...lol. I think anything other than the standard multiple choice

  5. Took NCLEX today. Crazy!

    Nursey103 replied to JustinTJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard if you're doing really well, you'll begin to get the SATA & other alternate

  6. First shift on night

    Nursey103 replied to gtoko's topic in General Nursing

    First night is always the hardest....it will get easier to stay

  7. Anyone applying at Saddleback college?

    Nursey103 replied to veronica77's topic in California Nursing

    Some food for thought.....Saddleback College Nursing Program is ranked the #1 program (out of all ADN's & BSN's in the nation) for NCLEX pass rates. Having gone there myself, it's an excellent...

  8. Seeing loved ones before death?

    Nursey103 replied to Keila's topic in General Nursing

    When my aunt was dying, she kept talking to people that had passed away in our family. She kept telling my dad (who is dead) that she wasn't ready to go with him yet. She woke up the next morning...

  9. difference between cardiac tamponade and pericarditis?

    Nursey103 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yea...it's almost like its the same thing but cardiac tamponade seems to just be

  10. difference between cardiac tamponade and pericarditis?

    Nursey103 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think with pericarditis - it's inflammation of the pericardium & with cardiac tamponade theres fluid (like blood) that is within the lining of the heart & it prevents the heart from...

  11. Shift Differentials

    Nursey103 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I understand if you work 12 hours, you get the base pay for the first 8 hours & time & a half for the last 4 hours....but what about the shift differential? Say your night shift differential...

  12. Shift Differentials

    Nursey103 replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks :) I do live in

  13. Shift Differentials

    Nursey103 replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    Yea....I'm thinking that's what it will be like where I'm going to work. I never thought it was supposed to change to $7.50 but when someone mentioned that, I just thought I'd ask around. Thanks for...

  14. Shift Differentials

    Nursey103 replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    Wow....this is all pretty confusing...lol. The paperwork I have states: "I will be paid 8 hours at straight time and 4 hours at time and one-half of my rate." It doesn't say how the differential is...

  15. Shift Differentials

    Nursey103 replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    The director of the hospital I just got hired for advised that I will in fact be getting my base pay for the first 8 hrs & time & a half for the next 4 hours. I just checked my paperwork...

  16. CHOC interview

    Nursey103 replied to socalnurse10's topic in California Nursing

    I would recommend you brush up on the types of patients you will see (the unit you're applying for). They will likely give you scenarios about their patient population. Do a little research on the...

  17. Daytonite has passed away...

    Nursey103 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Shocking news......she has helped me out a few times. I also saved some of her posts. She will be

  18. Question after an interview

    Nursey103 replied to lion09's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know either.....what I did was go to the hospital & drop off the thank you letter in person (to the unit clerk). I put it in an envelope & addressed it - everything except putting a...

  19. What I studied for the Boards

    Nursey103 replied to Aporter004's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No test date yet but I plan on taking it late June or early

  20. What I studied for the Boards

    Nursey103 replied to Aporter004's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my very last final Wed.!! I have Saunders Comprehensive Review - it was the latest in the

  21. What I studied for the Boards

    Nursey103 replied to Aporter004's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Which Saunders

  22. Planing to move from chicago to california--help!!!

    Nursey103 replied to nky30's topic in California Nursing

    Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach & soon to be Irvine (So. Cal) is hiring lots of experienced nurses for different

  23. Straight caths - to clamp or not to clamp?

    Nursey103 replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in urology for more than a few years & the physician never clamped the cath after draining any amount of urine. Spasms will likely occur from the cath irritating the bladder, not the...

  24. Advise and encouragement please!!!

    Nursey103 replied to uptownnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I too will be a new nurse very soon & I plan on just taking things one day at a time. It's impossible to know everything at once so take as much as you can in & learn from your mistakes. Good...

  25. Externship with RN license

    Nursey103 replied to maiday's topic in General Nursing

    It's a tough call.......probably a good idea to get the NCLEX out of the way early instead of having to wait 6 months. I believe there is a higher probability of passing if you take it within 3...