noahsmama

noahsmama

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  1. Am I ready for boards???

    noahsmama replied to grunde27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't do the Kaplan review class, but I thought anything above 60% on their exam is considered to be good? I got 69 on the ATI, and did NCLEX reviews on my own -- I was scoring anywhere from the...

  2. List your crazy interview questions...

    noahsmama replied to rockstar11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It was a *JOKE*, been there, done that. I would never crack a joke like that in a real interview! I happen to think it's a ridiculous question, but if asked it in an interview, I would answer it...

  3. List your crazy interview questions...

    noahsmama replied to rockstar11's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Response: "Oh, I didn't realize your elevators are coin

  4. Can a Nurse have a Tattoo???

    noahsmama replied to futurenurse'15's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There have been multiple threads here on this topic in the past. I recommend using the Search box at the top right and searching on the keyword "tattoo" to find them. The short version is that it...

  5. Men in OB/Peds Nursing....Any thoughts?....

    noahsmama replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Since you mention Peds nursing in your subject line I'll say that when I worked in a peds hospital, there were probably about as many male nurses as there were in the adult med/surg units where I did...

  6. General Chemistry

    noahsmama replied to rystle's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think it's a bad idea to miss a week of class even if it's a 15 week class during the regular session. Schedule your cruise so that you don't need to miss class at all. To do otherwise is, in my...

  7. When to start applying for jobs?

    noahsmama replied to %63theend's topic in General Students

    I agree that it doesn't hurt to start looking now. It is possible (at least in most states, if not all?) to work as a "graduate nurse" before you've passed the NCLEX. You have to have graduated NS...

  8. Keeping track of your CEUs

    noahsmama replied to Robublind's topic in Emergency

    I get a printed certificate for each class I've completed, and I keep them all in a folder in my file

  9. Survey for RN's 50 years old and up-part time or full time?

    noahsmama replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in General Nursing

    If you can afford to work part time, I say go for it! I would work part time in a heart beat if I could afford it. I work 40 hrs/week, but at least my job is not all that physically demanding --...

  10. Whats the percentage of new RNs who "make it" after orientation?

    noahsmama replied to lilybug12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    During my 1.5 years working in a hospital, a total of 10 new nurses (including me) were hired onto the particular unit I worked on. All 10 of us "made it" (i.e. passed our probationary period). There...

  11. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    noahsmama replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    Even if you really do ask "too many" questions (which would be difficult, though perhaps not impossible, for a student to do) it was not appropriate for this nurse to yell at you in front of everyone....

  12. How do nurses practice giving shots?

    noahsmama replied to sakiohma's topic in General Students

    Part of what kept me from becoming a nurse much sooner than I did was the conviction that I could never ever give a shot (excuse me, an injection) to anyone. Then, for medical reasons, I had to learn...

  13. Anyone a nurse as their 2nd career w/ a BS degree from another field?

    noahsmama replied to crissy07's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    As dogfood341 said, not all nursing programs have a "recency" requirement for prereqs. The accelerated BSN program I went to accepted classes that I had taken 20+ years earlier! I was also able to...

  14. How do I send Private Messages.

    noahsmama replied to BlackMurse1's topic in General Nursing

    You don't have to start 15 topics, you just have to post 15 times -- this includes posting to topics started by others. Welcome to

  15. Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    noahsmama replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I left out that I got my BSN through a one year accelerated program (already had a bachelor's in another field). I didn't have to balance school with work because I didn't work during the one year...

  16. Over 40 and Becoming a Nurse....Any Thoughts?...

    noahsmama replied to Wild Irish LPN's topic in General Nursing

    I completed a BSN at 49 and I wasn't the oldest student in my class. It's worked out great for me! Good

  17. What type of nursing can I do now?

    noahsmama replied to Budzmom's topic in General Nursing

    Since you have a BSN, you can also add public health nursing and school nursing to the list of suggestions. Good

  18. "I would help you out with a job if I could.."

    noahsmama replied to littlekaneRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could have smiled at her and said "and if you ever get tired of working weekends and holidays, give me a call and I'll try to help you find a job like mine" :) This statement of yours kind of...

  19. Changed my entire perception of autism

    noahsmama replied to Vespertinas's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Wow. Amazing. Thanks for sharing the

  20. Why do people insist that there is a nursing shortage?

    noahsmama replied to MissNancy's topic in General Students

    From this I can tell that none of your friends or teachers are nurses, especially given that you live in Northern California. The job market for nurses, especially new grads, is abysmal here and has...

  21. Can Volunteer work count as an Work experience?

    noahsmama replied to starghadeer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is exactly what I did when applying for my first nursing job, and I'm quite certain that it helped me get an interview. I had volunteered at the same hospital, and put that down as my most...

  22. In need of a serious butt whoopin I am.

    noahsmama replied to PeepnBiscuitsRN's topic in General Nursing

    What in heavens name is wrong with rating yourself as "excellent" in some areas??? If your manager disagrees they'll tell you, but I see no reason not to rate yourself as "excellent" in the areas...

  23. Will they hold my first career against me?

    noahsmama replied to Curlygirl9195's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I can't imagine that having been in finance would work against you. If anything it might work for you, especially if you ever wanted to go into management. good

  24. Question about weird clinical hours

    noahsmama replied to gc1010's topic in General Students

    Can you call the SNF and ask them when it's ok to come by? When I worked in a hospital, many of the nursing schools that did clinical rotations at our site had nursing students come the day before to...

  25. Is giving meds early common??

    noahsmama replied to Bonnie86's topic in Medical-Surgical

    When I was working in a pediatric hospital, I always contacted the doctor with this question, and would have them write me an order if they wanted me to do anything other than holding all meds while...