MJB2010

MJB2010

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  1. RN Bloodmobile duties

    MJB2010 replied to StarryEyed, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I was a phlebotomist for a bloodmobile during 9/11/2001 for a major national bloodbank. The RNS were "team leaders" and ran the blood drives. They did mostly paperwork checking (had to recheck every...

  2. Non-clinical nursing - What is out there?

    MJB2010 replied to Sarah27's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you like research? Are you interested in Medical Transcription (they pay RNS more) and you can work from home. How about a beauty clinic? Telephone triage in a call center? Corporate Nurse at a...

  3. License by Endorsement in GA, How long did it take?

    MJB2010 replied to quiteone's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am very frustrated by this process. It says 15 days on the website, when I called I was told "sometimes they dont even open the mail for 15 days" and to give it 8 weeks. Meanwhile the job I want...

  4. Exam Cram Table D

    MJB2010 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This section in the back fo the book, "The Most Prescribed Meds in the US" was super helpful. It tells all olf the "Major Concerns" with each med. If you have this book be sure to read it. If you dont...

  5. Select ALl That Apply

    MJB2010 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any advice on these? I cannot seem to get them correct! Any specific book that helped with these? On the actual NCLEX how hard were the

  6. Help! Just found out I failed NCLEX-RN

    MJB2010 replied to fs2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hugs to you! Please do not give up! You made it through nursing school, you can do anything! I would suggest taking a break for a week or two and then getting back to it. I would really suggest...

  7. NCLEX Test Prep Materials

    MJB2010 replied to kwg1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would def suggest buying the books used if you can, I spent a fortune and now I am selling them all online for a fraction of what I paid. Wish I did that! I would also recommend buying only what...

  8. Took NCLEX this morning......

    MJB2010 replied to NS2SBowman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    PVT= Pearson Vue Trick, there are several threads that give isntructions, it is a way to check their website to see if they will let you re-register for the NCLEX, and it seems to be a sneaky way to...

  9. Textbook Question

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    DO you ever use them? Which of your textbooks do you actually still use now that you are a nurse? I am moving clear across the country and can not keep all of these huge books. I would like to sell...

  10. Textbook Question

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in General Nursing

    Cost of textbooks 2 years ago= $1200 as a "had to buy" bundle from my school. Current resale value of all of them, about $210. How depressing is

  11. Freaking Out!

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lol You are a quick test taker too! I was like, I cant be done it is too soon! I keep doing the PVT over & over. I cant stand waiting for5 the actual results. I feel so much better that this test...

  12. Freaking Out!

    MJB2010 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My NCLEX is tomorrow and I am a basket case. I know I need to relax, but I cant! I initially did really well on the ATI we were given in school, was giv en a 96% chance of passing NCLEX on the first...

  13. Think Positive

    MJB2010 replied to Natingale's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I actually DID sleep with it under my pillow! I took the test this AM, so far the PVT gave me the "good" pop up, but I am still awaiting actual results. :) Thanks for the positive vibes, I really...

  14. Freaking Out!

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you! I just did mine this am, 75 questions in 37 minutes. I am not the type to stare at a question, if I dont know I narrow it down and guess and move on. I had 3 SATA and 1 dosage calc....

  15. Took NCLEX this morning......

    MJB2010 replied to NS2SBowman's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it this am too! Good pop up for me! Cross your fingers :) And just for the record, I left the test knowing I failed for sure, I cried the whole way home. If this PVT is right, then I will be...

  16. Freaking Out!

    MJB2010 replied to MJB2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Dont do the ATI the night before! LOL. That is the reason I am so freaked out, I took it last night thinking it would boost my confidence, since I did well ont hem in school too, and I did crappy! I...

  17. Think Positive

    MJB2010 replied to Natingale's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish I could relax! I just cant shake this feeling of complete inadequacy. I am going to do my best, that is all I can do. When are you taking yours? I am going tomorrow! Good

  18. Anyone feel this way...

    MJB2010 replied to coolatta19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hear ya! I feel exactly the same way! The more studying I do, the less I feel like I know! I am a complete mess, If I fail, it will be because I throw up on the computer. All you can do is go in...

  19. So many people passing...post your best advice here!

    MJB2010 replied to sillygooseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks!!!!!

  20. So many people passing...post your best advice here!

    MJB2010 replied to sillygooseRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    for the mneumonic "My STUPID Chicken has TB" please explain the S or "stupid" this isnt on my menumonic. WHat am I missing :)

  21. What is the best prep for 3 weeks before the exam?

    MJB2010 replied to co0okiness's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am focusing on trying to know the "norms" for common labs. Ca, Potassium, Magnesium & Phosperhus, the normal & theraputic leves of anticoagulants. I am really concerned about pharmacology, I...

  22. Random Drug Facts

    MJB2010 replied to soontobeRN2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    With allopurinol you need to increase your fluid intake to 3000ml day Estrogens increase your risk of blood

  23. Advice on Open House

    MJB2010 posted a topic in General Nursing

    What to wear? I am thinking professional, but should I do an all out suit or just business attire? And what should I bring? Copies of my resume? Anything else I should have on hand? It is my first...

  24. Can a hospital make you repay the cost of training you if you quit?

    MJB2010 replied to confusedRN2010's topic in General Nursing

    Did you READ the contract you signed? You should already know the answer. Ask for a copy of what you signed. If you leave, you prob will have to pay. Maybe you can transfer to a diff dept or something...

  25. Suggestions for NCLEX Prep

    MJB2010 replied to littley's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SATA means select all that