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  1. New grad wages in Utah

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know there are already topics on this but the old thread is old so I thought I would throw this out there so there is an updated thread. Anywho, I was just speaking to a new grad nurse who recently...

  2. New grad wages in Utah

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry, I never replied. But $22.51 is what the entry rate is now for Intermountain. I have friends who work for University of Utah and I was told they start their new grads at $22.75. However in...

  3. I got the good pop up! I hope it still works right!

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I took my NCLEX today! I went in praying like crazy I would get the minimum amount then after it went past the minimum of 75 I started to panic. I got up and took a break and got myself...

  4. I got the good pop up! I hope it still works right!

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

    Well,I don't think I did it too soon. I just looked on the board of nursing website for my state and I passed! So yes it did work. Woo

  5. NCLEX-RN!!!! Testing next week, HELP!!

    ShineyNickelRN replied to klc626's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed my NCLEX and all I did was Hurst Review. I loved Hurst and felt it really prepared me well for the NCLEX. However, I have numerous friends that have done Saunders, then did the practice...

  6. NCLEX befuddled

    ShineyNickelRN replied to Ruadh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It took me all the way to the credit card page, I put in my card number and I had to hit submit. At that point it gave me the pop up saying "Our records indicate you recently scheduled this exam....

  7. NCLEX befuddled

    ShineyNickelRN replied to Ruadh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took mine today and got 150. I was totally hoping and praying for 75 and once it hit 76 I had to get up and take a break because I started to panic. I just told myself if it is still going then I am...

  8. NCLEX befuddled

    ShineyNickelRN replied to Ruadh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know if it helps but I am hearing of more and more people these days getting the full 265! Even people from my class that got all A's in nursing school got 265. But, most of my friends that...

  9. New grad wages in Utah

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I definitely got my question answered. I graduated on Dec 12th but already got offered a job at IMC before I even graduated. So, yes until you are licensed they start you out at $19.92 an hour,...

  10. Help! Need tips for not burning out while taking a test.

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in General Students

    I need some help from my fellow nursing students here. I am in my final semester of nursing school and I am really having trouble while taking my exams. I start out my exams ready and energized but...

  11. Fall 2012 new nursing students roll call!!!

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    I will graduate in December 2014. I am very excited that I will be done

  12. First semester of Nursing School almost over and everything has gone wrong.

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in General Students

    Does anyone have any advice for me? So my first semester of nursing school is about over and it has been crazy. School for the most part has been okay, lots to do but I have enjoyed it. So, here is...

  13. First semester of Nursing School almost over and everything has gone wrong.

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    I just came across this post I did a while back and I am just amazed at the kindness of the people on here. Thank you everyone for the kind words. I did read them back then but re-reading them now...

  14. New grad wages in Utah

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info ICUman. And I work at IMC, I love it there so hopefully I will get a job once I am an

  15. New grad wages in Utah

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, that is what I was thinking. It still is horribly low but it is a lot more than I am making now as a CNA through

  16. 3rd day on the floor. still being trained. i have questions?

    ShineyNickelRN replied to DavidSquire's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am sure by now you know if some of the basic things to do for your job. If you are still being trained by a mentor ask them to let you do some of the stuff you do know by yourself. That will help...

  17. CNA Help!!!

    ShineyNickelRN replied to COMPLEXBeautyy's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    You'll do great. I did the CNA program and worked full time and it was just fine. The program is super easy. Good

  18. Can I stretch my shoes? If so how?

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair of Laundau nursing shoes and they seem okay except the collar is a little tight and that is the only thing about the shoes that hurt. I cannot take them back. I don't know what the...

  19. Do I need a cover letter when applying for CNA jobs?

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello, I am looking for advice. I am looking for a CNA/PCT job in my state. I have a updated resume however, do I need a cover letter to go with the resume? Is it necessary? Can anyone give me advice?...

  20. Some of the things you hear as a student..

    ShineyNickelRN replied to jasilady's topic in General Students

    What I had a good laugh about recently is that my family thinks just because I am in Nursing School I know everything. I have to keep reminding them that I am in first semester and just starting out....

  21. HELP-Pharmacology

    ShineyNickelRN replied to Bridges003's topic in General Students

    Well, so far what has been helping for me is that I bought the Davis Drug Guide for Nurses. It came with a cd that has some wonderful helpful tools. It has a thing called med deck where you can look...

  22. A few thoughts on Nursing School.

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in General Students

    A few thoughts or maybe warning for anyone getting ready for Nursing School. 1. You will not sleep until the nursing program is over. 2. You will have anywhere from one to two tests per week...

  23. A few thoughts on Nursing School.

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    Have you ever thought that maybe some people do need to hear this too? I have reasons for feeling the way I do about nursing school. I am not a brainiac, I have to work hard to learn the material. I...

  24. A few thoughts on Nursing School.

    ShineyNickelRN replied to ShineyNickelRN's topic in General Students

    Wow! There are some seriously hateful people here. I in NO WAY intended to scare people out of nursing school with my post. Those were just MY feelings and I had no cruel intentions by posting this....

  25. Work schedule while in nursing school.

    ShineyNickelRN posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! So, I am curious as to what your work schedule is while in nursing school. I don't need full details. I am mainly curious to see what shift at work you prefer while going to nursing...