alexillytom

alexillytom has 6 years experience and specializes in Infectious Disease.

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1. What's a good pharmacology review for the NCLEX?

   alexillytom replied to kirish34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If you took the Kaplan course, in the back of the book, there is a chapter on pharmacology. It has classifications, common drugs, side effects, and nursing considerations. It made studying drugs...

2. I failed my NCLEX, any suggestions!?

   alexillytom replied to LUsciouslyLU's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Honestly, I thought the Kaplan questions were much easier than the actual NCLEX examination. However, I did find them to be very useful. I made sure to review every rationale whether I got the...

3. No GN law, does it turn you off jersey?

   alexillytom replied to Dattebayo's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I graduated in May but had three job offers by the beginning of April. One of the positions wanted me to start right away as a nurse extern then move into a GN position directly after graduation....

4. I'm a nurse!!!!

   alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone!!! I'm taking a semester off so I can learn as much as possible about my new position. After that, I'm going back to school to earn my BSN. It feels so good to be able to call...

5. I'm a nurse!!!!

   alexillytom posted a topic in General Nursing

   I wanted to share the good news. I found out I passed boards yesterday. I am officially a registered nurse!!! Yay

6. Interview this Friday at Virtua-Mt. Holly

   alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Thanks for the info. I am doing my clinical rotation there and for the most part, on my assigned unit, the nurses seem relatively happy. Starting in June, the starting pay for new nurses is...

7. Interview this Friday at Virtua-Mt. Holly

   alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I'm interviewing at Virtua Memorial

8. Interview this Friday at Virtua-Mt. Holly

   alexillytom posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

   Good morning all, I'm interviewing this Friday at Virtua-Mt. Holly. Would anyone know the starting pay for a new grad? How are the benefits?

9. Burlington County College?

   alexillytom replied to bnb0627's topic in New Jersey Nursing

   I will be graduating from BCC in May. There is no waiting list to get into BCC. You have to keep reapplying until you get in. I was accepted into the nursing program on my second try. Generally...

10. The Circumcision Discussion

    alexillytom replied to jmspeach's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Kudos to you Sharon! If the research is there that proves this may be a viable way to decrease the spread of AIDS in any country, it deserves further investigation. My cousin died from this horrible...

11. What did nursing school do to you?

    alexillytom replied to samaletta's topic in General Nursing

    Negatives: 1. WEIGHT GAIN 2. Majorly upped my stress level 3. Huge, huge drop in income ---> negative effect on my credit rating 4. Total lack of interest in sex. (who has the time?) 5. Loss of...

12. How hard is it to get into NJ nursing schools (waiting lists??)

    alexillytom replied to rbytsdy's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Unless they've changed their policy since I was admitted, I'm pretty sure Burlington County College doesn't have a waiting list. You have to fill out an intent to enroll form by a set deadline. If...

13. Did you lose weight?

    alexillytom replied to H2O Sprite's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I gained over 20 pounds stressing about getting accepted into nursing school and then trying to be the best nursing student I could be. I studied constantly, ate the wrong foods at odd hours,...

14. any other students trying to lose weight?

    alexillytom replied to allthingsbright's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Count me in too!!! I have gained about 30 pounds since I started school about 3 years ago. I am also an alumni of WW. I first joined about 15 years ago and lost over 30 pounds. I wore between a...

15. Dealing with Uncaring Professors

    alexillytom replied to NiceNurse2b19's topic in General Nursing

    This past semester had to be the absolute worst for me. I had the instructor from you know where. From day one, she just didn't like me. Initially, I was really thrown by her behavior. My...