Joe N635DC

Joe N635DC

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  1. Passed Nclex-RN, License not issued yet, frustrated...

    Joe N635DC posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i took and passed the nclex-rn this weekend in pa at a local testing center but still no license so far. i know what they tell you, it could take 4-6 weeks to get the actual license in the mail. i...

  2. Tips for nursing school success

    Joe N635DC posted a topic in General Students

    hey everyone, i am bringing this post over from another area of the board from when someone asked me some tips for success while working through a nursing program. i thought that this post might be...

  3. 8s vs 12s; night shift or day shift?

    Joe N635DC replied to wish_me_luck's topic in First Year After Licensure

    3-11 is such a garbage shift. Honestly if your gonna F up my day by making me come in at 3 you might as well make it 11a and get the punishment over in 3 days so I can actually have 4 useful full days...

  4. Student Clickers?

    Joe N635DC replied to arbor-vitae's topic in General Students

    Our school used these but they were handed out each class, not purchased. Each student had a clicker with our name on it. The computer knows exactly who everyones clicker is and can keep statistics on...

  5. Tips for nursing school success

    Joe N635DC replied to Joe N635DC's topic in General Students

    That nervous excited feeling you are experienceing comes with the territory. It's great being a nurse though so when it gets tough dont let it get you

  6. Tips for nursing school success

    Joe N635DC replied to Joe N635DC's topic in General Students

    Good luck to everyone starting this fall semester. Study hard, keep focused and git r

  7. Tips for nursing school success

    Joe N635DC replied to Joe N635DC's topic in General Students

    Good luck to everyone who is starting (or already has started) thier program this fall. Remember hard work and determination make it

  8. Another Philadelphia thread: RN hiring and degree requirements

    Joe N635DC replied to anotherone's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Wow,

  9. CNA job scam? Please help

    Joe N635DC replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    And while we are at it. Why is a lady who need this kind of care on vacation being kept in a hotel and cared for by an unknown

  10. Grateful for male nurses!!

    Joe N635DC replied to studentnurse96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    sometimes i get the vibe that the staff inthe hospital don't like us guys around, someone comes through like this. it'sgood to know that there are people out there that appreciate what you do....

  11. CNA job scam? Please help

    Joe N635DC replied to magalipastor60's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    How this scam works is as follows. -They give you a (bad) check -You deposit it -The bank initally clears the check and you withdrawl money -You "deduct" "your pay" and forward the balance to the...

  12. Do I need 2 stethoscopes?

    Joe N635DC replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I keep 2 around. I have my original cheepy from way back in my EMS days when I just started out. I keep that one in the car now in case I come across something and can help out. As for my good one. I...

  13. Nervous about NCLEX... ADVISE PLEASE

    Joe N635DC replied to mmel025's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To prepare we used ATI in our program. The school had the ATI crew come in and do a 3 day live review with us. In addition I used the Saunders 5th comp review and the lacharity book. For a frame of...

  14. Need some input, NCLEX next Tuesday 7/31/12

    Joe N635DC replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    She takes it in about a week though. In my last week I was hitting 200-400 questions a

  15. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Joe N635DC replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes,

  16. Passed Nclex-RN, License not issued yet, frustrated...

    Joe N635DC replied to Joe N635DC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    as it were the noisy gear gets the grease.my follow-ups with the bon yielded results and it got issued today. about 8 hours after having a license i have a job offer for a summer camp. man that is...

  17. Passed Nclex-RN, License not issued yet, frustrated...

    Joe N635DC replied to Joe N635DC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope it does come through soon so I can move forward and hopefully get some work. Anyone else have any experiences with it taking a while (for whatever reason) to get everything through and a...

  18. Quick Results

    Joe N635DC replied to Anne36's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on passing this monster

  19. ISO Nursing College MD/VA/DC area

    Joe N635DC replied to ql279's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would recommend looking up your local state board of nursing to see a list of approved programs in the state you are seeking education in and then go from

  20. Need some input, NCLEX next Tuesday 7/31/12

    Joe N635DC replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dont focus so much on the "wall of text" or "get as many questions done as quickly as I can" studying methods. That wont really help you the way you think it will. Instead do questions and understand...

  21. Need some input, NCLEX next Tuesday 7/31/12

    Joe N635DC replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One more thing. SATA questions are a mean animal, and you will see them. They are a love / hate relationship, we hate them because they are hard but by the same token we love seeing them show up...

  22. Feeling like a looser. May need to push test date back :(

    Joe N635DC replied to shar pei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    first off, i understand how you are feeling. when i was preparing for my exam i had some of the same feelings. i can't decide for you but this is what i think. if you feel you are not ready to test...

  23. Need some input, NCLEX next Tuesday 7/31/12

    Joe N635DC replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do a quick review of each area of practice with special emphasis on your weak areas. Also it would not be a bad Idea to review meds and labs as these are things that can be touched on with just about...

  24. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Joe N635DC replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In retrospect i am not sure if that makes me a "sucker" or just a student with wrecked nerves that couldnt take waiting

  25. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Joe N635DC replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have been getting the good pop up and was waiting to see the license on the PA BON but it didnt show yet so I finally broke down and paid the 8 bucks. That being said I passed but I still feel kind...