777RN

777RN BSN, RN

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  1. I just want to use my skills!

    777RN replied to anashenwrath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    mhasan77 is correct about the high turnover rates, in general, at LTCs/SNFs. I would attribute that, in part, to most nurses wanting to work in acute care and leaving LTC as soon as the opportunity...

  2. I just want to use my skills!

    777RN replied to anashenwrath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You're welcome! Good

  3. I just want to use my skills!

    777RN replied to anashenwrath's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello! We have similar backgrounds. I am also a new grad ADN with a previous bachelor's and professional background (in IT and publishing). I graduated at the end of April and passed the NCLEX at...

  4. Nursing school still makes me nervous

    777RN replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I never felt "comfortable" in nursing school, from which I graduated in April of this year. I never felt "safe." Till the last day of clinicals, there was always this impending sense of doom and...

  5. Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    777RN replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    OP, have you considered LTC? Most nursing homes, at least in my state, will hire new grad

  6. Online RN-MSN Programs with Non-nursing Bachelor's

    777RN replied to 777RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi! Sorry for the late reply. Eastern Michigan University allows ADNs with a non-nursing bachelor's into their master's program after a few bridge

  7. LTC/SNF/hospice assignments for travel nurses?

    777RN replied to 777RN's topic in Travel

    Thanks again for your reply,

  8. LTC/SNF/hospice assignments for travel nurses?

    777RN posted a topic in Travel

    Hello! Just wondering if LTC, SNF, or hospice assignments are available for travel nurses, as opposed to acute care/hospitals? Thanks in

  9. purpose of PhD in nursing??

    777RN replied to l33tnewb11's topic in Post Graduate Students

    llg: Thank you very much for this thoughtful reply. (Incidentally, I have read and enjoyed many of your insightful posts throughout AllNurses.com.) Your thoughts confirm what I suspected. Thanks...

  10. purpose of PhD in nursing??

    777RN replied to l33tnewb11's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I've been reading this thread with interest and am writing to ask for clarification from those more knowledgeable. While I absolutely see the value of nursing research, as nurses are the frontline of...

  11. LTC/SNF/hospice assignments for travel nurses?

    777RN replied to 777RN's topic in Travel

    Thanks for your reply! Can you tell me anything about the availability and length of such assignments, requirements (certifications, BSN, etc.), and salary range for such positions?

  12. New grad RN jobs in Michigan

    777RN replied to newgrad0812's topic in Michigan Nursing

    It seems that LTC is an area many new grads overlook, but LTC facilities almost always want RNs, experienced or not. Certainly, the experience is different from hospitals, but there's still a lot to...

  13. MI Dental Hygienist Turning Nurse...the right decision?

    777RN replied to nerdymama's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hi nerdymama! Congrats on getting into the OCC nursing program! I just graduated from there in April 2013 and passed my NCLEX-RN last week. Brace yourself for the journey that is nursing school! The...

  14. Failed NCLEX

    777RN replied to bsn3332's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! If I were to use only one resource to prepare for the NCLEX it would be NCSBN's learningext.com. A friend of mine used it as her sole resource. I used it along with the Kaplan book for strategies...

  15. Help!! I'm shut out of the NCLEX exam!

    777RN replied to NurseCookie2013's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Hi NurseCookie2013! My heart goes out to you in this very difficult, gut-wrenching situation. One option that might be available to you, aside from the Excelsior program, is to obtain LPN licensure...

  16. Some feelings on Kaplan online classroom (or Kaplan questions in general)

    777RN replied to kintuh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I passed the NCLEX-RN last week. Although I did not pay for the Kaplan live or online review class, I did purchase the Kaplan 2013-2014 book, which came with a CD and access to Kaplan's online...

  17. Post NCLEX failure nerves

    777RN replied to hinml's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! For what it's worth, the instructors at my school strongly suggested that we tell NO ONE our NCLEX dates. I took their advice to heart, didn't tell a single soul (not even my husband), and...

  18. Warning about Ohio University and CLEP exams

    777RN replied to UGADawgs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    For what it's worth, CLEP does not have a microbiology exam; however, there is an Excelsior exam for

  19. How to become an anesthetist after you already have a masters?

    777RN replied to mmcnabb3's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi! There are post-master's certificates in nursing anesthesia. Just Google "post master's certificate nurse anesthesia." In my state, Michigan, Oakland University has such a program. Good

  20. PrepU's NCLEX-RN 10,000 vs Delmar's NCLEX-RN Review with CAT Logic vs NCSBN

    777RN replied to 777RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much for replying, ScottE,RN! I already have NCLEX 4000, and it certainly would be nice not to spend any additional money. However, I think NCLEX 10,000 makes use of computerized adaptive...

  21. Accelerated on line RN program available in Detroit area?

    777RN replied to malibu55's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hello! I believe the ABSN at Oakland University makes use of online theory classes. Similarly, Northern Michigan College in Traverse City offers an ADN with an online theory component. In any case,...

  22. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Successfully completed Peds yesterday. On to Med-Surg

  23. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Thanks occ2012! Yes, I'll clear my

  24. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Awesome! Congrats, brodygirl! That's the way to do it! :) As you've now discovered, succeeding in nursing school is as much a psychological battle as it is an academic one, if not more so. Keep...

  25. OCC - for Fall 2012 or Jan 2012 prospective students!

    777RN replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in Michigan Nursing

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