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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. 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

  4. 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....

  5. 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...

  6. 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?

  7. 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...

  8. Interview this Friday at Virtua-Mt. Holly

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm interviewing at Virtua Memorial

  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...

  16. Rankings for Nursing Schools?

    alexillytom posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am almost finished the second of four semesters in my ADN program. A couple of weeks ago an instructor told us that we were attending the top ranked nursing school in the country. My question is,...

  17. Rankings for Nursing Schools?

    alexillytom replied to alexillytom's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks VickyRN and SFlorida, I attend a community college and I am having a lot of difficulty finding any lists that rank ADN programs. I guess it shouldn't matter now since I have already started my...

  18. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    alexillytom replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    Marie, your friend's attitude is very funny. He should talk to my black male friends who date white women because they say, the black women they've dated were self-centered, gold-diggers, who were...

  19. Job Discrimination...despite nursing shortage

    alexillytom replied to OliveVinesRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just want to chime in and say that this is a very enlightened and respectful discussion about a highly inflammatory subject. It's just so sad that it still needs to be

  20. DH dying-need prayers

    alexillytom replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    You and your family are in my

  21. RN's vs. Students @ clinicals

    alexillytom replied to NJNursing's topic in General Students

    I'm also in NJ and I am extremely grateful that I haven't had any horror stories r/t my clinical experiences and the RNs. For the most part they have all been very helpful. Sure, we encountered one...

  22. Has coffee taken over?

    alexillytom replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    Is it on sale this week? Ooh great! I'm at Target all of the time but I've never seen a $5 coffee maker. I'll run over there after work.

  23. Has coffee taken over?

    alexillytom replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee is most definitely nectar from the gods! Can you believe that my coffee maker broke midway through the semester. Being the poor student that I am, I couldn't afford to replace it. I guess I...

  24. The Verdict Is In!!

    alexillytom replied to Jen2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! :balloons:

  25. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    alexillytom replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    My baby is fine. He's five years old now and he is such a