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    New GRAD Asking someone to Help Me Help Myself

    nycNurse2b replied to ambitiousgal06's topic in New York Nursing

    Let us know some more about you so we can help you better. I'm assuming you are a new grad? Where did you go to school? Did you get an Associates or a BSN? Any other degrees (in other fields)?...
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    Anoyone feel like they are studying the wrong stuff?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My classmate took Nclex yesterday and totally felt like he studied the wrong stuff. FOr example, he spent soooo much time studying OB and Psych and did not get ONE SINGLE question on either topic....
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    For Those Using Saunders ONLY...

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you pass???? And if I just keep doing those questions over and over will I be ok? Does it matter that my scores are really good now because I have done them so many times I recognize the...
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    Anoyone feel like they are studying the wrong stuff?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SPRKLE - - Good luck to you!!! I hope you passed!!!!! Pray for
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    For Those Using Saunders ONLY...

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Vonte - - - harder to passin NY??? I thought the NCLEX was the NCLEX no matter where you take
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    For Those Using Saunders ONLY...

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    MikeyJ Which Kaplan? The book from Amazon does not seem to have many questions. Is the only way to get Kaplan questions thru Q-Bank????
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    For Those Using Saunders ONLY...

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lorodz... Which Kaplan book? The most recent one doesnt seem to have all that many questions. According to Amazon it only has one test in the book and one test on the CD. Is that
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    Anoyone feel like they are studying the wrong stuff?

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    P.S. I should add that *my* mode of study has been doing question after question and making note cards on the ones I get wrong. Good? no Good?
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    Easy way to remember EKG changes with Electrolyte imbalances?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Depressed T wave, prominent U wave......arghhh! Any suggestions?
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    St Barnabas Livingston New Grads

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Wow! thanks for the responses. That is so surprising. Steven - did you choose NYC b/c of the salaries or for other reasons? did you encounter any NYC hospitals that have transit chek or any other...
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    How long did you prepare for the NCLEX?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just curious what most people out there are doing. I've had classmates who gave themselves 3 weeks and classmates who gave themselves 3
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    New Grads Salary in NY City

    nycNurse2b replied to Joyce22's topic in New York Nursing

    Steve....LOL
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    Book for NUR 112 at BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to bon jovi's topic in New York Nursing

    I have no general advice for you - everyone is different - I just wish you the best of luck. If you have specific questions at all, please don't hesitate to
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    Book for NUR 112 at BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to bon jovi's topic in New York Nursing

    Hi there. I just graduated from BMCC and can tell you not to worry too much at all with regard to the editions of that book. In fact, I made it thru the program without ever having purchased that...
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    New Grad: PALS Question

    nycNurse2b replied to nycNurse2b's topic in Pediatric

    Many thanks to all who took the time to respond. I appreciate the input. Based on what I read, i think I will hold off on getting PALS. The advice that it would mean more if I had some peds...
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    New Grad: PALS Question

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Pediatric

    Hi everyone. I'm a new grad applying for PEDS jobs. My question: Should I pay $300 to get PALS certified now to enhance my resume and chances of getting hired? Or is this something that my future...
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    State Your CUNY SCHOOL AND GPA YOU HAD WHEN ACCEPTED INTO NURSING PROGRAM

    nycNurse2b replied to FutureRNelizabeth's topic in New York Nursing

    HI Elizabeth - I had all A's in those courses (therefore a 4.0) and was accepted at BMCC. If that is a school you are considering I would strongly advise getting your 4 A's. They start at 4.0 and...
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    Loan Forgiveness Programs

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Is anyone aware of any hospitals in NJ that have student loan forgiveness as part of their
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    Give it to me hard! -

    nycNurse2b replied to Lurdes777's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely re-take those courses! You need to get A's in them. Do not transfer in anything less than an A. Good
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    Give it to me hard! -

    nycNurse2b replied to Lurdes777's topic in General Nursing

    HI there - Go to BMCC in lower manhattan. All that will be important are the grades that you get in ENG Comp, Math 104 (dosage calculations), Intro to Psych, and A&P I. Register right this...
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    St. Barnabas Livingston - NEW GRADS

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hi all, I know salary issues are sticky ones on these boards.....however.....my tax guy is going to run the numbers for me to help me determine whether or not I will work in NY or NJ. I am in an area...
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    Denver Area Relocation - Nice Areas and RN Pay

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all, I read thru this forum and this topic seems to be a popular one. Although none of the threads address my specific questions so here goes! I have scoured Realtor.com for housing but not being...
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    Hospitals with On-Site Day Care?

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Anyone aware of any? Details? Costs? Many
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    Nursing students in NYC + CUNY: BMCC

    nycNurse2b replied to graceland's topic in New York Nursing

    Mr. Sierra pretty much won't talk to you until you have completed your pre-reqs and are ready to apply. As I am sure you know, you are are required to take 4 pre-req classes: Math 104 (dosage...
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    Hackensack Univ Med Ctr vs. St. Barn Livingston

    nycNurse2b posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    HI there - I wondered if someone could share thoughts on Hackensack University Medical Center and St. Barnabas in Livingston. Good places to work (in general), good place to work for new grad?...