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stephie_love

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  1. straight A student, but positive i failed!

    stephie_love replied to cayenne06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you are fine. the harder the questions (i.e. 35% SATA), the better. everyone thinks they fail it...and most don't :)

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

    stephie_love replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, it works. you passed.

  3. Need some advice. I hate my job!

    stephie_love replied to MommyMmf's topic in General Nursing

    ScottE! Positive words, my friend. Let's boost this girl up! We all know that life can suck sometimes, but why not make the best of it Here's the deal. Nursing is a great field to be in because...

  4. Unsafe Staffing

    stephie_love replied to BriRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If I were in your shoes, I know I'd feel the same way. As a new grad (and scared to death I wouldn't have more than one offer!) I had accepted one position this summer - and sure enough, a week later...

  5. new grad bad interview

    stephie_love replied to rn_yogi's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I think they try to throw you off base with questions. If you have the perfect answer for everything, then why are you in nursing and not sitting on a pedestal somewhere? :) It's okay...

  6. Trying to help a classmate that has NCLEX fail round 2

    stephie_love replied to ChinupBSNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Doesn't Kaplan have a guarantee of sorts if you don't pass? Perhaps it was only because we took the class through school, but they offered 1-on-1 tutoring if you did not pass the first time....

  7. freaking out about taking the nclex

    stephie_love replied to tlovedolphin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ...also, remember that if you do get more than 75 questions, it does not mean you failed. I know PLENTY of people (very smart ones, mind you) that ended up with 200+ and passed. I also know someone...

  8. New grad woes: cannot get hired as a RN. Advice?

    stephie_love replied to nutrexercus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree...network. It is not what you know...it is who you know. I graduated with a BSN in May and had 3 job offers waiting, all due to connections. Also, I live in a very saturated area...not many...

  9. What do L&D nurses do during delivery?

    stephie_love replied to futurenurse3109`'s topic in Ob/Gyn

    I am an L&D new grad, and aside from caring for mom, one of us will take on the role of 'baby nurse.' As a baby nurse, we assess the baby, measure and weigh, give vitamin K and erythromycin, foot...

  10. Just got hired and heard that Zoloft can come up as a Benzo on drug test?

    stephie_love replied to sweetnlow4's topic in General Nursing

    Ambien will not bother your test. I take it regularly and it didn't show up on mine. If you have a script, there is no problem. They are looking for what I call the 'heavy hitter' drugs and in large...

  11. 3p-11p shift...need a little pick-me-up!

    stephie_love posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Good evening, all! :) So after orienting on my unit, I will be going to the 3-11 shift. I need a little boost here...all I keep hearing from nurses on my unit is how bad 3-11 sucks, and how my...

  12. 3p-11p shift...need a little pick-me-up!

    stephie_love replied to stephie_love's topic in Nursing Career

    Thank you for the kind words, everyone! I will definitely try to attack this change with a positive attitude!

  13. Loans, loans and more loans

    stephie_love replied to Jennyfour's topic in General Nursing

    So....I am an nurse (with $50k in loans). And I am marrying a doctor!!!!!! :) :) (who has $250k in loans). Make you feel better? Teehee. We all have loans, that's life these days. You'll make it...

  14. Is Becoming a Pediatric Nurse Difficult??

    stephie_love replied to Bassaboy's topic in General Nursing

    Can you work at a pediatric hospital as a student nurse assistant? Make connections with your peds classroom and clinical instructors...that can be key in getting into specialty positions in nursing...

  15. New RN

    stephie_love replied to NENE RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :hpygrp::hpygrp::hpygrp: congrats! you can breathe now...it's a great

  16. When to Start Applying for Jobs?

    stephie_love replied to starmickey03's topic in General Nursing

    I started applying in March before I graduated in May. My patience was tested, as I didn't hear back from anyone until the first week in July...but when it rained, it poured! I had 3 interviews and...

  17. Thank you...

    stephie_love replied to Mommy&RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks to my preceptor who has taken me under her wing and has been teaching me the ropes on our L&D unit. Because of you, I will undoubtedly develop into a top notch nurse!

  18. Job interview tomorrow...will my clothes make or break me?

    stephie_love replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, and btw...I wore a professional-looking dress for one interview (it's one piece, but has a grey pencil skirt and black blouse combo - if that makes sense!), and to the others I wore black slacks...

  19. Job interview tomorrow...will my clothes make or break me?

    stephie_love replied to purple_nomad's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't wear a blazer to any of my 3 interviews, and I received job offers at all 3 (btw, all prestigious Chicago hospitals). As long as you don't look like a shlub, and your personality shines...

  20. Attention Neonatal and L/D nurses

    stephie_love replied to ashleytrillo's topic in General Nursing

    I just started in L&D myself, and I am a new grad. Although I don't have any good advice for you yet...don't let anyone tell you what you can and cannot handle! If it is your dream job, go for...

  21. Theme music

    stephie_love replied to LegzRN's topic in General Nursing

    I work in L&D

  22. New Grad RN First Job OR or Med/Surg Oncology

    stephie_love replied to chadkRN's topic in General Nursing

    I was in this same predicament...VA new grad program or L&D new grad. It was hard to give up the bigger salary and benefits at the VA, but when it came down to it, I went with my heart :)...

  23. Are new grads...

    stephie_love replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    I live in the extremely-saturated IL job market. Graduated in May with a BSN...had been applying for jobs since at least March, and was of the mind to take whatever I could get. In the end had my...

  24. Old Nursing Books

    stephie_love replied to newbienurse2011's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sold most on Amazon...I kept med/surg and OB (because it was an older version!). I figure you can always look any information that you would need up

  25. PLEASE HELP!!!!! Accelerated BSN vs ADN (cost difference)

    stephie_love replied to melanyblame's topic in General Students

    Wait a second...in NYC new grads make $75K to start