NurseThis21

NurseThis21 BSN, RN

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  1. Do you recommend anatomy and physiology to be taken alone?

    NurseThis21 replied to copyandpaste's topic in General Students

    I honestly think you should give it a try (i.e. taking the course load you mentioned) because this will give you a glimpse into what you will be facing in nursing school. You'll always have a few...

  2. Questions from a New Grad

    NurseThis21 replied to mb20and151's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi There! I will practically have no guidance for you whatsoever since I'm starting out as a Psychiatric Nurse (which is amazing!), but I'll try my best! I think that it's best to say you will start...

  3. Failed NCLEX, feeling awful. Any advice?

    NurseThis21 replied to myt154's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! I personally didn't have to take NCLEX again, but from what I've read so far in various forums, it's a consensus that you should try and do the following: 1. Start from scratch and act as...

  4. peds

    NurseThis21 replied to 918runnr's topic in General Students

    http://libtc.utmb.edu/nclexrn3500/mainMenu.do;jsessionid=E6928F806D5DBAAE657528E35606B099 I believe this is the newest link for NCLEX 3500. It works best with Internet Explorer, but if you don't have...

  5. Getting nervous about the NCLEX

    NurseThis21 replied to blessednurse87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're doing just fine! Now's the time to just practice questions for the next two weeks and get yourself in NCLEX mode. Also, practice some relaxation techniques so that you can be calm for the test....

  6. NEED HELP ASAP

    NurseThis21 replied to amontalvo84's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Perhaps you can go to this forum and look at all the information they have about the NCLEX and the study techniques they used. It also has info about what types of review books and the best and so on....

  7. Becoming a Nurse?

    NurseThis21 replied to porsche060's topic in General Students

    Hi There! I'll try to answer your questions in the best way that I can... How hard is it to get a position at a hospital in NYC? --I just got a job where I live (Chicago) and I honestly think that...

  8. No Confidence

    NurseThis21 replied to tlstackh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Honey, you've just graduated! Don't assume that you're gonna be superwoman within a few short weeks! It takes years for everyone to feel comfortable and if you already feel "comfortable" at the end of...

  9. starting over after failing fundamentals

    NurseThis21 replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    Hi There! It totally makes sense and we're only human so it's even more difficult to see others progress as you take an alternate route. However, don't let that fog up your concentration. Once you...

  10. I am concerned about my nclex results !!!!!!

    NurseThis21 replied to Evefox1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Perhaps you could reset your password? That seemed to work for other users who got that

  11. I know I'm screwed...but can anyone help me?

    NurseThis21 replied to thecall's topic in General Students

    I've always believed that everything happens for a reason and this confirms my beliefs even more so. It seems as if this "year-long wait" for community college entry is exactly the amount of time you...

  12. I am concerned about my nclex results !!!!!!

    NurseThis21 replied to Evefox1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    try this, the pearson-vue trick and see if it works for you! here are the exact steps to see if you passed or failed the nclex exam on the pearson vue web site: 1) go to http://www.vue.com/nclex. 2)...

  13. How much time is needed before NCLEX???

    NurseThis21 replied to belle923's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    how much time, you ask? :: deep movie voice :: 90 million years!!! no, but really, i think the average amount of time people spend prepping for the test is about 5-7 weeks, give or take a few. if...

  14. Looking Ahead- Certifications to Pursue While Job Hunting?

    NurseThis21 replied to hiddencatRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi There! I think just getting BLS, PALS, and ACLS is just fine for a new grad. You won't need the other certifications until you actually get experience or even need it. No need to spend money on a...

  15. Will There Be More Jobs in 2010?

    NurseThis21 replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's true that not having a job after graduating seems daunting, but honestly, even the healthcare industry is just another fish in the economic food chain. Nothing is guaranteed and sometimes it's...

  16. HELP!!!!!!!!

    NurseThis21 replied to almostarn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi There! I'm not really sure if a nursing program will blatantly say "Hey! We'll accept any GPA! From 0.99 to 3.99! Everyone's welcome!" That would be nice for everyone but schools typically want...

  17. Getting the "Back to School Itch"

    NurseThis21 replied to HeatherISU's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi There! I think it's totally doable for you to get into a Grad School. Granted, you may have to work a little harder than most to sell yourself to said school, but if you're passionate about about...

  18. Exam Cram or Hurst Review??

    NurseThis21 replied to learae08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi There! Here's my take on the two books and who it's either beneficial (or not beneficial) to: Exam Cram: Mostly for the reviewer who has a good content base, but would like to go over each system a...

  19. How important is your g.p.a

    NurseThis21 replied to shynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Where I am (Chicago), most of the hospitals could care less about your GPA. They just want to know if you passed NCLEX and have a license. However, since the economy is in the toilet and about to get...

  20. How much information do u really retain

    NurseThis21 replied to shynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :spnngwlcm: To AllNurses! Let me tell ya, that nurse was right! Our education is based on "cram everything they can into our little heads, sit back, and watch it all explode!". I seriously haven't the...

  21. should i wait to apply for jobs?

    NurseThis21 replied to JessLugo86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi there and congrats on passing the NCLEX! Woot! I'd suggest you apply as soon as you can. There's no telling what the job market will be like in October and if you wait that late then you'll be...

  22. I'm SUPER NERVOUS & need HELP with the NCLEX-PN!

    NurseThis21 replied to krysty787's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi There! There is absolutely no need to stress at this point. You should focus on telling yourself positive messages on how you will succeed and pass this exam...because you can! :wink2: I studied...

  23. Side effects of Drugs in exam! HELP Please!

    NurseThis21 replied to RNindmaking's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi There! I'm just speaking on the few things I remembered from studying for the test. Most of the answer choices with regards to med administration involves the patient taking medication with food;...

  24. Question for New Grads without jobs...

    NurseThis21 replied to fmoore723's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi There! I'm also currently looking for a RN positions and for some reason, they expect us to be superwoman/man and for our work experience to include a million years in an acute care setting...Say...

  25. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    NurseThis21 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you have to wait for the status to change from "ready for delivery" to "DELIVERY SUCCESSFUL". That's the only way you can get a correct synopsis of the trick. And don't worry about the questions. I...