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    When did you take your NCLEX?

    tokyoROSE replied to MadpeysRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You've already waited 3 months, do it asap. I also graduated in December and took my boards in February. I was upset that my school's registrar took so long to submit their end of the paperwork. I...
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    Just need to vent

    tokyoROSE replied to mikala3's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sorry that happened to you. I am on a new grad job hunt myself and I know what rejection feels like. However, I do agree with Meriwhen. There are many reasons why they hired someone else for the...
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    Entering your preferred starting salary...what to do?

    tokyoROSE replied to katia0203's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I always put down
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    Tuition Reimbursement to get a BSN &Continuing Education question!

    tokyoROSE replied to ShaynaSmart's topic in General Students

    I second outrunningzombies. In fact, hospitals in my area require BSN's and even then, there's 250 applicants for 25
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    Do you recommend LaCharity?

    tokyoROSE replied to Mazee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought this book because it was so hyped up on here. Yes, the prioritization questions were nice but you can find those questions on any NCLEX review book. If I could have done it again, I would not...
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    Best use of the dry erase board you get

    tokyoROSE replied to blinky's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I always write down the lab values and therapeutic levels for important drugs (phenytoin, lithium, etc). I thought I was going to do some major brain dump, but that is all I wrote down. Passed NCLEX...
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    Salary offered seems too low

    tokyoROSE replied to sahayes's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is low, even compared to my area, which has a low cost of living and therefore lower wages. However, like JMomBaby said, it is better than no job at
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    Getting all emotional about my nclex

    tokyoROSE replied to ohcomeon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Goodluck! And to alleviate any of your fears, I thought NCLEX was easier than my med/surg tests. It was exactly like the exit HESI
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    Any Feb 2012 NCLEX takers

    tokyoROSE replied to 2bnurseforce1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking mine Feb 14th (yes, Valentine's day!). I have been using Saunders Comprehensive Review and LaCharity. I may do some Saunders Q&A if I have time. I'm confident that I will be ready, my...
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    Night before NCLEX TIPS Final tips for Success

    tokyoROSE replied to 86711lh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is odd to hear everyone say to not study the night before. I wish I could relax, but I have studied until the very last minute for all of my exams through my undergrad. Since that has been my...
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    Has anyone ever seen a surgery?

    tokyoROSE replied to kdbean530's topic in General Students

    I loved watching surgeries. The three I saw was a thyroidectomy, a total hip replacement, and C section. The hip replacement was just crazy. All the hammering, drilling, etc. on a 90 year old patient....
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    Still waiting to schedule NCLEX

    tokyoROSE replied to smvtx23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am four weeks out and am still waiting for ATT. It is so frustrating. Just let me test
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    Do YOU enjoy nursing school?

    tokyoROSE replied to tammy_zeidan09's topic in General Students

    It is not impossible. It just isn't a walk in the park. I made nursing school my number one priority and studied hard. For that, I graduated magna cum laude. While I did relatively well, I did not...
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    The best hairstyle for female student

    tokyoROSE replied to Raewynv's topic in General Students

    That is crazy! I've never had any problems with my long hair pulled up in a ponytail, even when it does touch the collar of my shirt. I don't know what I would do in that situation. I love having long...
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    Gloves or not for IV meds?

    tokyoROSE replied to Shibby3's topic in General Students

    No, I don't wear gloves when giving IV meds. There is no need, but it doesn't hurt to wear them either if you are in the habit of that. I haven't been to a facility that requires gloving with IV
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    I'm In! But Can I Afford It?!?

    tokyoROSE replied to zoemorg's topic in General Students

    If funding is a problem and having a prior bankruptcy, WHY WHY WHY are you wanting to go to an expensive, private school? Go to a community college or public state university even if you have to wait-...
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    1 week to go!!!!!!!

    tokyoROSE replied to exit96's topic in General Students

    I still don't believe it myself. I have no classes or finals left, just a couple of minor assignments to wrap up. Four years ago, I was a naive 17 year old and being a nurse was just a dream. My my,...
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    failed my clinical rotation? very worried..

    tokyoROSE replied to mursetudent25's topic in General Students

    The phone thing is never appropriate, ever. I would sympathize with you on the studying because I have done that in the past (most people in my group did the same), we all received warnings, and I...
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    HESI Exit exam. It's not even my time to take it and I'm so scared!

    tokyoROSE replied to glenlorie's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I just took my Exit HESI yesterday and the questions were very... random. Random as in drugs and diseases that I've never heard of. I felt like I was guessing on at least half of the questions. After...
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    RN program missing pharmacology!!!!!

    tokyoROSE replied to sewinnett's topic in General Students

    They could incorporate it into med/surg perhaps? And I'll second the notion that going to an unaccredited school is...questionable. How can you put your future on "we are in the process of getting...
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    Dayshifters - do you take a breakfast break as soon as you get to work?

    tokyoROSE replied to Snugglibumkins's topic in General Nursing

    I have witnessed this phenomenon on a L&D floor. The nurse I was with took her sweet time to eat breakfast at the nurse's station. We did not assess a patient until 800. Contrast that to the floor...
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    Nursing schools without a certain GPA requirement for admission?

    tokyoROSE replied to preparing4thefuture's topic in General Students

    2.5-3.0 GPA for admission? It is 3.5 and up around here. I suppose you can look into for-profit colleges that do not care too much about GPA as long as you are willing to dish out the
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    has anyone ever missed/skipped clinical?

    tokyoROSE replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    I don't see how you can skip the first day of clinicals. The first day tends to be orientation- something you do not want to miss. It is a big hassle. I remember hearing about a student who missed...
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    Class smart vs. clinic smart

    tokyoROSE replied to rock&run's topic in General Students

    Building confidence takes time. Remember, we are students and still learning. Don't feel bad if you don't know something, just keep asking questions. Don't be so hard on yourself. It was only until my...
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    Day in the life of a nursing student?

    tokyoROSE replied to Looking_ahead's topic in General Students

    I am in my final semester of a BSN program. It is a breeze. :) Wednesday - 3 classes, start time is 8:30, ends 4:30. It is a long day. I tend to do my homework on my laptop during these lectures....