Sheri257

Sheri257

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  1. How to review?

    Sheri257 replied to dtp995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To me Kaplan was totally worth the cost. The exam wasn't anything like Saunders but it was very much like Kaplan. I saw content on the exam that I only got from Kaplan, not Saunders. Quite frankly, if...

  2. Secure Unit in Hospital

    Sheri257 replied to Barkow's topic in Correctional

    I did a clinical rotation at a county hospital where they had a prison ward on a med surg floor. The area was isolated and there were two deputies standing guard. In the secured unit the inmates...

  3. Should I be afraid of April 1, 2007, help please SOS

    Sheri257 replied to dollface99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Funny ... I didn't see any fill in the blank questions on the NCLEX. Didn't hear of anybody getting fill in the blanks either.

  4. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    Sheri257 replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    While I agree with a lot that's been said here, I think taking a "nerve pill" during the inquiry probably made the situation a lot worse. It sounds like she took this pill right in front of the...

  5. Should I be afraid of April 1, 2007, help please SOS

    Sheri257 replied to dollface99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you're worried about the April 1 changes but feel you need more time ... look for cancellations on the Pearson website. I too was scheduled several weeks in advance but, at my testing site at...

  6. sick of ADN vs BSN! like most of us have a choice anyway!

    Sheri257 replied to okie2's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree with everything you're saying ... it really is an exercise in ego because, in reality, there's often not much teamwork and non-judgement in nursing. All you have to do is read this board to...

  7. Med error could cost my job? Need help!

    Sheri257 replied to dmwRNpa's topic in General Nursing

    I can certainly understand how anybody could have made this mistake. But it sounds like you took a "nerve pill" while the manager was with you waiting for your mom to pick you up? It seems like...

  8. Taking My NCLEX-RN on Tuesday! Any advice??!?!?

    Sheri257 replied to luvmypuggles's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think it's smart not to study the day before the exam. I was so oversaturated that I had to clear my head beforehand. I went into it realizing I wasn't going to know everything and that it would be...

  9. How many times did you take the NCLEX before you passed?

    Sheri257 replied to blackberry4eva's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. I took a lot of time with the first 75 questions because I wanted to shut down at 75. I do not do well with super long tests ... I just start to space out. Anyway: passed the first time at...

  10. How hard is the NCLEX???

    Sheri257 replied to ksauce20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know that some people swear by NCSBN but I've also heard comments like this. On the surface, it would make sense that it would be helpful since they write the exam but ... I just didn't trust it....

  11. Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    Sheri257 replied to sistrmoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! :smiley_aa How do you spell relief? RN

  12. Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    Sheri257 replied to sistrmoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure taking it right away works for some people but, I can say that the only person I know of who hasn't passed in our class took it early and didn't do any prep for the exam. And he was one of...

  13. Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    Sheri257 replied to sistrmoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks

  14. CA/ State Prison RN job question

    Sheri257 replied to mixyplixy's topic in Correctional

    This is where the $7045 a month starting pay is mentioned: http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/CareerOpportunities/HR/OPS/Exams/Medical_Care_Exams/HC_Bulletins/RegNurseCF-O-C.pdf However, if you work for some of...

  15. Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    Sheri257 replied to sistrmoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!

  16. Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    Sheri257 replied to sistrmoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After an agonizing week long wait when most of my classmates got their results earlier than I did ... I just found out I passed at 75. I'm so relieved. I guess there was a problem with my transcripts...

  17. New LPN moving to CA (Concerned!)

    Sheri257 replied to Specialk79's topic in California Nursing

    If you're an LVN, you may not have to wait to get in. At my CC (and I believe others) you could take the LVN challenge exams, which are basically the first and second semester final exams, to skip the...

  18. Rampant Racisim in Hospitals!!

    Sheri257 replied to goodkittie395's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well ... I'm going to be honest with you. My future employer does pay extra for learning Spanish and I am willing to do that. But, I'm also interested in pursuing my bachelor's and master's for better...

  19. Question California Nurses

    Sheri257 replied to NURSEEXTERN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know about when they mail the result but, a lot of this depends on which evaluator you get. That's the person who processes the file. The results aren't posted on the website until they have...

  20. higher pay for BSN grads?

    Sheri257 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I see your point but, I couldn't find much data on it. The only thing I could find was a Canadian study that says it didn't make much of a difference. Salaries have not increased for recent...

  21. higher pay for BSN grads?

    Sheri257 replied to evans_c1's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    This would be true in theory but, not necessarily in reality. OT's for example required a bachelor's until this year where they now require a master's yet ... they only make $2K on average more than...

  22. Chronic COPD'er, 1 lung, 02 @ 6L/min. What would you do?

    Sheri257 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, I thought people were also addressing the medic's assessment ... i.e. raising the possibility that the medic did use their skills and may have had a completely different assessment than the...

  23. paramedics in the ER

    Sheri257 replied to blufoxtrot's topic in Emergency

    I thought EMT's/paramedics in California could only work as unlicensed assistive personnel in ER's. However, this article says there is an exception for rural areas....

  24. BSN vs. ADN income disparity

    Sheri257 replied to romie's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. A certain kind of degree doesn't always translate into higher pay. There's too many other factors involved like unions, supply and demand, local markets, etc. RN's nationwide make $57K a...

  25. How hard is the NCLEX???

    Sheri257 replied to ksauce20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The way I look at is this. You know how every semester you have new teachers and you have to adjust to their different testing style? Well ... to me at least ... the NCLEX is like that. That's what...