strawberryluv BSN, RN

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    I used Kaplan and didn't pass NCLEX on 1st try

    strawberryluv replied to angelctz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry you failed. Get your money-back from Kaplan if you can. I suggest studying from 3 solid sources that hit different areas: 1 source for prioritization and delegation questions (Prioritization,...
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    No Longer RN2B....NCLEX PASSED

    strawberryluv replied to 2013rn2BScorpio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!
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    Why did you want to be a nurse?

    strawberryluv replied to cantgowrongwithjwong's topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to be a nurse because I wanted to do something that was interesting and at the same time challenged me daily. I don't like routine things and love the variety of the nursing world. What I am...
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    Finally passed nclex (sept.2015)

    strawberryluv replied to hopefulxx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! NCLEX-RN is scary but you slain the beast. Welcome to nursing
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    How I passed NCLEX

    strawberryluv replied to Faithhope46's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Now onwards to the nursing world where NCLEX is just a joke test far from reality of
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    Complete surprise, in a good way, LTC experience so far

    strawberryluv replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work long-term care. I am going to shift 7 of a 10-day orientation period. I am thankful that they are giving me more time to get used to being a nurse. I really like my coworkers and the...
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    Ready to start preparing for my NCLEX

    strawberryluv replied to frankyeli's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recommend Hurst Review Services - NCLEX Review Course Paid $279 for the course and passed the NCLEX on the first try! The lecture videos are fun and will open your eyes to the patho of diseases you...
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    New Grad in LTC

    strawberryluv replied to theviolinist's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I feel the same way. My first day, I felt so overwhelmed with learning how to do all the paperwork. I never even seen paper charting or worked with paper charting in nursing school. Long-term care is...
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    Need help deciding between 2 job offers

    strawberryluv replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    It really depends on you but for me, I would not be able to tolerate a long commute. When I was a certified nursing assistant, I had to drive for 45 mins to my job at a long term care facility and...
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    What's a fair salary for a NEW RN GRAD?

    strawberryluv replied to ArmyTwin's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    New grad nurse just got hired in a LTC facility. Was offered $27.52/hour and I didn't negotiate. I think its what is the norm around here. I was told that my facility pays $1 more than most nursing...
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    NJ starting rn salary..

    strawberryluv replied to filipinathomasiannur's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I'm a new grad with 0 experience and got hired at a long-term care facility for $27.52/hour. I think that is really low considering I have a bachelor's degree. I regret not negotiating since hospitals...
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    Landed my first job- a success story!

    strawberryluv replied to RookieRoo's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Congratulations!!! You must have took NCLEX right away. I wish I had taken NCLEX right away so I wouldn't feel like this job search is futile since everyone probably got hired in June or July :[. I...
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    Free Nursing Continuing Education Programs - 100+ contact hours

    strawberryluv replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for this! I will use
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    New grads Need Not Apply

    strawberryluv replied to elisiah's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad I've widened my search for a new grad position to nursing homes. I have received 2 job offers from two nursing homes and have one more interview to go to and that is for a hospital this...
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    Oh the Anxiety!

    strawberryluv replied to PapaBearRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Job interviews are stressful to me only for the ones I care about. For now, I have two job offers in long-term care so I am OK. It's the one med-surg RN position in a hospital that I am sweating...
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    Kaplan scores are not improving

    strawberryluv replied to biglala's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you're performing in the 40's in these exams, I would consider rescheduling your exam and remediating more on the content. Get out your Saunders or Mosby's or whatever review book you have and...
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    strawberryluv replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 2015 Passed NCLEX July 16, 2015 Received RN license# August 8, 2015 2 interviews in LTC, 2 job offers 1 interview pending with NJ hospital for August
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    How long did it take you to land your first job?

    strawberryluv replied to Sessa RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Put in 23 applications since July 29th, 2015. Learned I passed NCLEX: July 16th, 2015 Received RN license# from NJ: August 8th, 2015 Got 2 interviews at nursing homes. 1 interview was with the...
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    Bad start in nursing/poor job history

    strawberryluv replied to tsm007's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Damn, this is making me scared. This is why I am holding off on my two job offers in nursing homes until I interview with the hospital interview I have in 8 days. It seems nursing homes really do you...
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    NCLEX Blues

    strawberryluv replied to Bratton_LVN04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You definitely passed. It worked for me.
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    Attention New Nurses in LTC. Night shift is where it's at.

    strawberryluv replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I've been really divided with trying to decide whether or not to start out at night shift or stay on for evening shift. My mind tells me that night shift is slower and so good for getting my feet wet...
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    quickest way to get physical license

    strawberryluv replied to HfRn84's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Yeah, my license is online too and I require a paper license for interview. I have no idea why...I called the NJ BON and the customer rep said that it takes 10 business days from the license # posting...
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    Multiple Job Offers-Help!

    strawberryluv replied to nikki91's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would take the post-partum job. Everyone who joins a specialty starts a clean slate and have minimal knowledge anyway so why can't it be
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    NCBSN Review Questions

    strawberryluv replied to kh1990's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It sounds like you're on the right track. I have seen people pass with lower scores than yours. Make sure you remediate on the material you get
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    NCLEX RN mastery vs NCLEX

    strawberryluv replied to katebate223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RN mastery app questions are difficult in their own way. The app covers a lot of content. It is probably good to study that exclusively if you want to. I would say they are comparable in difficulty to...