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  1. RN since 2012, little work experience, new state - need advice please

    kk83 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated from a CC in May 2012, got my first job and worked at a hospital 90 miles away for 3 months before I couldn't keep up. The drive alone could take 3 hours in snowy weather and it just...

  2. RN since 2012, little work experience, new state - need advice please

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in Nursing Career

    Bumping in case someone happens to have any advice

  3. Looking for Career Advice

    kk83 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Hi all! I graduated in May 2012 and landed my first job at an awesome hospital. I was there 4 months and unfortunately had a health issue that prevented me to make the drive (60 miles each way), so I...

  4. How long did it take you as a new grad to feel "ok" at a new job?

    kk83 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I started a job as an RN on a Cardiac Stepdown Unit about 5 weeks ago (3 on the floor). It is a very high energy and fast paced job and I find it difficult to learn everything/keep up/ and be as...

  5. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    kk83 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the one that said "Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your Member Board for further assistance. Another registration cannot be made at this

  6. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    kk83 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ah I am so nervous! Sat this morning for my NCLEX - RN. Got 75 questions (no idea how many SATA, but there were some), one math and a whole bunch more that I felt I had no idea about. I really walked...

  7. Starting a new job.. advice?

    kk83 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi there! I am starting a job as a Graduate Nurse next week (with plans to take my NCLEX in about 2 after that). I'm getting more nervous and excited as the days go by. Any tips, tricks, advice would...

  8. Please Recommend Your Favorite NCLEX study books

    kk83 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I purchased the Pearson NCLEX-RN Exam Prep but it seems to have gotten mixed reviews and some purchasers have said the questions are too easy. Does anyone have that book and like it? I am just now...

  9. FREE Kaplan practice test today 6-27-12

    kk83 replied to kwhitedz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm scheduled to take my NCLEX on the 21st of next month and got a 62%. I wish it was higher but it wasn't far off from the 65% they wanted. Considering that was my first practice test or studying...

  10. FREE Kaplan practice test today 6-27-12

    kk83 replied to kwhitedz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yikes I skipped right by the terms and conditions. I didn't put in any payment information seeing as how it was free, so hopefully I didn't miss anything important. I'm signed up and just waiting for...

  11. Had an interview, but didn't get any contact info from my interviewer!

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so so much. I am going to give HR a call tomorrow and start there. I thought about just asking the HR contact who called me in, but don't want to look bad especially since I don't even have...

  12. Had an interview, but didn't get any contact info from my interviewer!

    kk83 posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all - this is my second interview and I want to send a thank you email to the person who interviewed me. I was confused though because the person who called me to come in was not the person who...

  13. Posting your Exam Grades on Facebook

    kk83 replied to Kateoh82's topic in General Students

    I do it if I got an amazing grade. As more and more people from nursing school are adding onto my facebook, I tend to do it less - but it's hard sometimes when I just want to shout it out that I got...

  14. Will get ADN at a comm. college hinder your chance of getting a good job!?

    kk83 replied to AmberLeigh000's topic in General Students

    I also think it depends on location. I live in an area where the community college is the only local school within an hour and a half for an RN program. We were told years ago it was easier for people...

  15. Totally Mortified - Super High Blood Pressure @ Nursing Physical

    kk83 posted a topic in General Students

    I am so totally embarrassed right now! For the past few years, I get high blood pressure readings when at doctor's offices nearly every time. If I'm in the hospital - it gets even worse because I'm so...

  16. Struggling with test taking this semester

    kk83 posted a topic in General Students

    We've moved into med/surge this semester and I'm really struggling with my exams. I've gotten a 75 and a 79 and the minimum to keep in the program is a 75% average on the 5 tests before anything else...

  17. Ugh

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    Seriously thank you guys so much! It makes me feel better to realize it wasn't the end of the world. I guess I'm just that type A person who over analyzes everything and I still can't figure out what...

  18. Ugh

    kk83 posted a topic in General Students

    So I just got done w/a maternity class and we were all waiting in line to give our "fake" IM injections with real needles. I had just drawn my "med" up and went to turn the needle and it popped out...

  19. Ugh

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    Thank you guys so

  20. Ugh

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    Thank you seasoned - that makes me feel better. It really does. The instructor was gracious about it, but I saw her nervousness as the syringe flew out of my hand (understandably). Ack - this semester...

  21. Ugh

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    It just blows my mind because it was one of those freak things that hasn't ever happened and probably never will again. But of course, it had to happen in front of everyone. I sort of doubt anyone...

  22. How do you guys carry your stuff at Clincal?

    kk83 posted a topic in General Students

    We aren't allowed to bring anything to clinicals that we can't really tote around in our scrubs. It's kind of tough w/everything we use though! I don't bring my car to school (I share w/my husband) -...

  23. Netbooks for NS?

    kk83 posted a topic in General Students

    Hey guys, I searched through but couldn't find many threads on this. We have computer labs all over campus, but I do my best note taking when typing. I have a 17.6 laptop that is massive and used as a...

  24. Netbooks for NS?

    kk83 replied to kk83's topic in General Students

    I ended up getting one and I like it so far. The only problem is the up arrow key is getting popped in and out of the track - an obvious flaw with this particular one they gave me. To exchange it, I...

  25. Lunch?

    kk83 replied to Mom/Nurse2b's topic in General Students

    I either eat in the cafeteria or in the lounge or classroom during break w/other students or by myself depending on the day. Last semester I didn't do so great, I'd skip breakfast - bring a protein...