WickedRedRN

WickedRedRN BSN, RN

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  1. Testing 8/24

    WickedRedRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I am down to it, testing on Sunday. I think I am driving myself crazy/sick this week. I just did QT 6 and scored a 62.5% QT 5: 62.7 QT 4: 60.7 QT 3: 60 QT 2: 53.3 QT 1: 64 Diagnostic was...

  2. dispelling NCLEX myths

    WickedRedRN replied to Jamie2887's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for

  3. Testing 8/24

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am glad I am not the only one feeling this way toward the Kaplan! Yes, I am testing in Indy. How about

  4. Testing 8/24

    WickedRedRN replied to WickedRedRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you everyone. I was feeling better but then I just finished QT 7 and got a whopping 58 on it! UGH!!!! I think I am studying myself into stupidity here. I think I am going to be sick....

  5. Nclex Exam On Wednesday-venting

    WickedRedRN replied to PN2B2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax today. I know it's hard, but it's the best thing you can do for you. Get a good night's sleep, good light breakfast and go get 'em! When I took my PN, the first thing I did when they pulled up...

  6. I Passed With 113!!!!!!!!!

    WickedRedRN replied to meow2_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! Congrats!!!!! :balloons:

  7. Wow....

    WickedRedRN replied to meow2_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck, I will be watching for

  8. August2008Support Group!!!

    WickedRedRN replied to Husky_Lover_RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Can I join in here? I just scheduled my test, August 24 at 8AM is my spot. Now that I have an official date, I am more nervous than I have been. I just went through a Kaplan class at work and am...

  9. it is taking me forever to finish the suzanne first plan

    WickedRedRN replied to smartypant's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say take your time, but if you want to work on more, maybe see if you can get a sitter for a few hours to allow you study time? Good Luck, you'll get

  10. Ivy Tech - ASN question

    WickedRedRN replied to Matka's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I had credits from IUK and IUPUI both, and they all transferred in. As far as I know they have to be within the last 10 years, 7 for some of the sciences. Best bet is to talk with someone at the Ivy...

  11. Stop Foreign Nurses

    WickedRedRN replied to StopForeignNurses's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The comment that Kindred is the worst offender? As a Kindred employee in both a LTC and an LTAC, I have to say I have only worked with ONE foreign nurse, and she is awesome. Not to mention, she is...

  12. How are you going to celebrate?

    WickedRedRN replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, the first thing I do will probably collapse on the floor in a puddle of tears and laughter :) A nice night out with the hubster is in order I already promised my friend who has endured LPN and...

  13. Did your GPA change in your RN bridge program compared to your LPN program GPA???

    WickedRedRN replied to bobs201's topic in LPN to RN

    Mine dropped a bit from 4.0 in LPN school to 3.75 in the bridge. Life is busier now, and I worked full time as an LPN while doing the bridge. I told myself going in that B's were okay, the goal was...

  14. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    WickedRedRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have to add, when I was a unit manager in LTC, the policy was the same, no cellphones on your person. However I had been given a cell phone so I would be accessible 24/7. I did point out the irony...

  15. Ever heard of fomites, doc?

    WickedRedRN replied to Scooter321's topic in General Nursing

    Had a guy once on neutropenic precautions, had been undergoing chemo and all that. I go in the room, gloved, masked, gowned. As I am talking to pt, in walks the cardiologist to consult, with NO PPE....

  16. Do you need to carry your personal cell phone while at work?

    WickedRedRN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I still carry mine and we have the same silly rule. My reason is my cell phone is my link to home. I work a lot of agency hours, so I don't always have the facility number to give my family. Even...

  17. RN-MSN or RN-BSN

    WickedRedRN replied to Innurse78's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Indiana Weslyan has an online option for RN-BSN, and I believe also

  18. tuition reimbursement

    WickedRedRN replied to inmale's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Are we talking about tuition reimbursement or loan forgiveness? Most places I have worked will offer some sort of tuition reimbursement, and that even includes nursing homes. However, I am not sure...

  19. Single Mom, Full Time Job, Starting Nursing at Ivy Tech

    WickedRedRN replied to megared22's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I am not a single mom, but I second what newRN09 said. My LPN program was 5 days a week with long hours spent studying. My husband worked 2nd shift to help with transportation and childcare issues....

  20. How much did you get out of clinicals?

    WickedRedRN replied to krazy_coconuts's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    One of the frustrating parts of my clinicals was the never ending list of things we could *NOT* do. One of our instructors would tell us, "you will be taught that by your employers in orientation"...

  21. Alternate status

    WickedRedRN replied to Icaria's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Just want to give you some hope.....I was an alternate for the LPN to ASN program and I was called to join the class 2 weeks after I got the alternate letter. I just graduated from the program in May...

  22. books! books! help with NCLEX books

    WickedRedRN replied to sixela_nobartse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders is my preference. I used it to study with for my PN boards and passed with 85 questions. I just finished my LPN to ASN bridge program and we were required to use another book throughout...

  23. Things you'd like to say to your co-workers, but never would ....

    WickedRedRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    For the love of all things holy...please try to give me a good *accurate* report. Telling me someone is A&O, reg diet and up ad lib is fine, but when I walk in room and find an end stage...

  24. surviving school without study partners

    WickedRedRN replied to Jaxs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, I found I did not need a study group per se. Eventually, I wound up talking with others regarding projects and clearing up points, but I never really had a study group. I found I work better...

  25. Ivy Tech: Dosage Calc. & Medical Terminology

    WickedRedRN replied to stupidcancer's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I took both as filler classes when I was waiting to apply for the PN program. IN hindsight, I could have done without them, but the dosage calc class helped me get over my math anxiety. Not bad...