LizBSN2010

LizBSN2010

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  1. Anyone attending Mount Carmel Second Degree Program?

    LizBSN2010 replied to NewDeb07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Oh yeah, I forgot--check out Capital too! They have a 20 month program that was my backup plan if I didn't get into

  2. Anyone attending Mount Carmel Second Degree Program?

    LizBSN2010 replied to NewDeb07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My OSU undergrad GPA was also 3.3 (I didn't take my first degree very seriously ). Mount Carmel's SDAP faculty really look beyond grades in their application process. They want someone who is a good,...

  3. Anyone attending Mount Carmel Second Degree Program?

    LizBSN2010 replied to NewDeb07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My best advice is to go into it understanding the time commitment, your ability to handle stress, and why you want to become an RN. If you communicate your reasons well through your application and...

  4. Cleveland Clinic, University Hospital or Metro for new grads?

    LizBSN2010 replied to andie2517's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Cleveland Clinic (Main Campus) hired me, a new graduate BSN-RN, into an ICU. It is not true that they don't hire new grads into ICUs, in fact, during my interviewing/shadowing process, most people I...

  5. Second career, nontraditional background NURSES w/UNIQUE HISTORIES!-help our quiz

    LizBSN2010 replied to Genuine_Pure_Setae's topic in General Nursing

    demographic and previous career details: how long have you been a nurse? less than one year age? 29 gender? female what was your previous career? state government: made the medical decision...

  6. Relocating to Cleveland from Columbus...Advice?

    LizBSN2010 posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi All, I think I have a really strong chance of being offered a position at the Cleveland Clinic, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on what the neighborhoods in Cleveland are like. I...

  7. Relocating to Cleveland from Columbus...Advice?

    LizBSN2010 replied to LizBSN2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you everyone for the great tips! I'm in town right now and checking out everything that you guys advised. So far I love Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and Tremont! Haven't made it to...

  8. Anyone NOT have trouble getting a job?

    LizBSN2010 replied to LETRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad, my first interview was with the Unit Director of the unit I did my Senior Practicum on. However, other institutions kept rejecting me until I could put my scheduled NCLEX test date on...

  9. Relocating to Cleveland from Columbus...Advice?

    LizBSN2010 replied to LizBSN2010's topic in Ohio Nursing

    bethh1970, Thank you so much for the advice! I'm going to make apt. appointments in all those areas to check them out and see what I like the best. Funny thing is, my nursing school required white...

  10. NCLEX review class option for CLEVELAND area

    LizBSN2010 replied to 4hope's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had 3-4 SATA, 2 med math fill in the blank, and one drag & drop

  11. NCLEX review class option for CLEVELAND area

    LizBSN2010 replied to 4hope's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    4hope, Well, I passed! I'm an RN! Klimek gave me the confidence and motivation I needed to go into the test. I am glad I payed for the course and I'm glad I went. I will say, though, that studying...

  12. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    LizBSN2010 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  13. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    LizBSN2010 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sunshine, in OH our results post in 24 hours online. We're lucky. To everyone else, the "trick" worked for me. I agree with Sunshine, don't let anyone tell you that the questions you got are a "bad"...

  14. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    LizBSN2010 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm going to admit that I did the trick too; I couldn't help myself! It wouldn't let me go through and I ended up passing. So...take that information as you will, but the trick worked for

  15. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    LizBSN2010 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out this morning that I passed!! I'm very excited to be licensed! Psinglet, my best advice for managing your anxiety is to keep breathing! Get to your testing center early. Before you...

  16. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    LizBSN2010 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, today was the day! I got to the testing center early, maintained focus on my breathing because I thought my heart was going to beat right out of my chest! The Pearson staff were really...

  17. NCLEX review class option for CLEVELAND area

    LizBSN2010 replied to 4hope's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think I was in your class!! I also took Mark Klimek's review last weekend. I was really hesitant to spend the money on a review course, but I relented. I am so glad I did. It was worth it to...

  18. I took my NCLEX today,,,,,

    LizBSN2010 replied to kemshara's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats everyone! I'm taking it tomorrow and I'm starting to get a bit nervous. I'm a good student and I feel like I've really been preparing myself well, but there's always that anxiety that looms...

  19. HELP!! mark klimek NCLEX review class search!

    LizBSN2010 replied to KBoo's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I took Mark's class this past weekend in Columbus. I did well in my nursing program and am a good test-taker, but wanted the added confidence (and motivation to study) that a review class could...

  20. accelerated nursing grads

    LizBSN2010 replied to laughoutloud8's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated from a 13-month accelerated program in January. My GPA for my BSN was significantly higher than my GPA for my first undergraduate degree. I think a lot of it has to do with maturity,...

  21. February NCLEX Test Takers....

    LizBSN2010 replied to LuvScrubs2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi All, I received my ATT and scheduled my test for February 22! I'm freaking out! Part of me is excited that it has come to this and part of me is fearful that I'll blow it... I just wanted to post...

  22. Anyone attending Mount Carmel Second Degree Program?

    LizBSN2010 replied to NewDeb07's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I recently graduated from the Second Degree Program at Mount Carmel. It is a great education, but really fast-paced and challenging. The cost is quite high, and because it is a second degree,...