RNSuzq1

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  1. I didn't think I'd be one of the worriers

    RNSuzq1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, Must confess, I didn't think I'd be one of the people spending the 48 hours worrying, but now I am. I was more nervous before taking the exam today than actually taking it. The exam was in the...

  2. shut off at 75, types of ques..

    RNSuzq1 replied to NICU2006's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eric, Funny thing, I don't think the answers to some of the questions I got would be in my textbooks. I had tons of very unique priority questions with lots of variables that required "critical...

  3. A hint about the number of questions

    RNSuzq1 replied to RNSuzq1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kelly, I was supposed to go to Newport News - checked the other night and they had an opening in Greenville (much closer) - so I went there. So, have you heard something by

  4. Question about NCLEX study guides

    RNSuzq1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Everyone, I've noticed that almost everyone in the posts has mentioned Saunders and Kaplan and wondering if anyone has used the NSNA (National Student Nurses Assoc.) NCLEX Book? This is the book...

  5. NCLEX Tip guaranteed to help!

    RNSuzq1 replied to KnarfKS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Knarf, CTFD - Very Good Advice. We had a few people in class like the woman you described - they shook and freaked out before every test. During our final exam last month, one classmate sobbed...

  6. Nursing Homes Without Nurses???

    RNSuzq1 replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    LPN, I responded to Vicky's original post last month about the NCBON's decision to allow med techs. I recently graduated from an RN Program and all of the points you discussed in your post were ones...

  7. Psyching yourself up for the NCLEX

    RNSuzq1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi All, After reading all these posts about most people leaving the Exam thinking they failed, I'm starting to panic. I graduated in May and went to a week long review course the following week, but...

  8. How many don't make it out?

    RNSuzq1 replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    Hi Anxious, My RN class started with about 42 people, we lost classmates each semester after finals and last summer gained a group of LPN transition students and a few students who had failed out the...

  9. Patients Families & Friends

    RNSuzq1 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi All, I've belonged to the Student Nurse Forum for the last 2 years and since I graduated in May - I guess I've "Graduated" to this Forum... and hope some of my fellow "New Nurses" can give me some...

  10. So how long did you study before taking the NCLEX?

    RNSuzq1 replied to IvoryLena's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi All, My Class graduated on May 19th and I've only heard about one person in class that's received thier ATT (not sure what the hold up is). I've heard that once you get the ATT, it can take...

  11. help me...help me...o crap the NCLEX!

    RNSuzq1 replied to pikevillenursing21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Pike, I guess most of us are in the same boat - wondering if we're doing all we can to pass the Boards. We finished school on the 8th but haven't received our ATT's yet - heard it takes a few...

  12. Med-Surg ATI

    RNSuzq1 replied to NorCalMel's topic in General Students

    Hi, I took the ATI Med/Surg a few weeks ago. They had given us the study guide for it (800 pages). I read over it, but most in class said they never opened it. A girl in class laughed at me for...

  13. I graduated from nursing school, and I feel depress.

    RNSuzq1 replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Students

    Hi Animaniacs, I was so glad to read your post, it let me know I'm not the only one feeling this way. We finished school last Monday and I went back to my CNA job on Wed., but felt totally lost and...

  14. What do ya'll know about Cary?

    RNSuzq1 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Yeepers, Your post cracked me up. Pleasantville on steroids really sums it up... I didn't know they painted the manhole covers green, that's pretty funny. There was a big debate last year about...

  15. Medication Aides: Public Hearing May 19th

    RNSuzq1 replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Vicky, I was almost afraid I was way off base with my opinion, glad to hear you feel the same way. I'm graduating this Friday on the 19th, so I can't show up for the hearing, but would if I could....

  16. NCBON views on visible tattoos

    RNSuzq1 replied to mamaof7's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Mama, Like everyone said - call your school to make sure, but I really don't think a little tree frog on your hand is a big deal - some patients might get a kick out of it. A few girls in my class...

  17. Medication Aides: Public Hearing May 19th

    RNSuzq1 replied to VickyRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Vicky, I'd love to know your thoughts about this. I just finished an RN Program and several months ago one of our Instructors wanted to know what our class thought about the possibility of being...

  18. Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    RNSuzq1 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Tollerern, You guessed right - I'm in Clayton - the new Cary. I've been going to school in Wilson for the last few years - quite a haul from here, so one good thing about Clayton is that I'll...

  19. Lower cost of living in NC? Whaddya mean? :>)

    RNSuzq1 replied to NICU_Nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi NICU Nurse, I live in NC and like Tweety said - when people talk about the lower cost of living here, they mean lower than prices up North. I grew up in Boston and it is cheaper to live down here,...

  20. ECPI versus Wake Tech, DTCC, Wilson, or Barton

    RNSuzq1 replied to Princess74's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Anna, I saw your post about Wilson Tech. I actually just finished their RN Program today and will Graduate on the 19th. I live in Johnston Co., so I wanted to go to either Wake Tech or JCC...

  21. Does nursing school go by fast?

    RNSuzq1 replied to FNPhopeful's topic in General Students

    Hi Hopeful, Yes and No... 2 Years isn't a long time, but with all that you have to accomplish in those 2 years, there are many times that you feel like it will never end. We're now done with...

  22. Graduation Countdown!!!

    RNSuzq1 replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    We finished Classes yesterday :biggringi Our last test is Monday, then an ATI Comprehensive Exam, and the "Final" Final Exam. We have a little over a week off after that - then Graduation/Pinning on...

  23. open visitation in critical care units

    RNSuzq1 replied to grits's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Grits, Thanks for your post - yours is the first I've seen discussing this issue. I'm a student nurse in NC - graduating in May and during our times in Clinicals was "shocked" at the number of...

  24. Tell me about Research Triangle

    RNSuzq1 replied to Fraggle's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi Fraggle and Lynn, I spent a couple of years working at the National Naval Medical Ctr. outside DC before we moved here to NC 18 years ago (my husbands home State). I loved the DC area, so much to...

  25. where in north carolina?

    RNSuzq1 replied to paula77720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi to all the Canadians interested in moving to NC. Itvixen - you asked about "night life and culture" - We have 3 children so my "night club days" are long, long gone, but if that's what you're...