paacollins

paacollins

Chiropractic assistant, CNA in LTC, RN

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  1. Finally passed on my 8th time.

    paacollins replied to kt2100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. I cannot imagine the relief you must feel. I only took it once and it stressed me to the max. I cannot imagine taking it 8 times. Thank God you did it this time and you don't have...

  2. Best NCLEX Books

    paacollins replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Suzanne's plan, which suggested only using Saunders. I used the book and did tons of practice questions from the CD. I passed the NCLEX-RN the first time last Thursday. I've heard others say...

  3. Long time after High School

    paacollins replied to lmsparks's topic in General Nursing

    I quit school in 10th grade so I was 16. Went back at 25 and took my GED and my ACT (SAT basically). Started college the next day. I earned my AS at 27. I went back at 34 and earned my BS and only...

  4. Isn't it slander to spread rumors about a teacher?

    paacollins replied to tcroc's topic in General Students

    If you say stuff about someone then it is slander and if you write stuff about them it is libel. These students are acting very childish and obviously don't know the facts of the situation. If the...

  5. New grad burnt out

    paacollins replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    Kinda makes you wonder why she left huh? Hope things work out for you soon. I think it will be way less stressful when you work as a "regular" RN. You can focus on learning the job you have the...

  6. Fospropofol

    paacollins replied to Cindy-san's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've never heard of it. We used a lot of propofol when I was precepting in day surgery. Am I correct in assuming Fospropofol/Lusedra is a newer prototype of

  7. New grad burnt out

    paacollins replied to smilealot's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that 4 months of experience is no where near enough to be doing charge. That is placing way too much stress on you. I would politely tell the nurse manager that you feel this is too much to...

  8. Saunders Comprehensive NCLEX Cd Rom

    paacollins replied to sophie<3's topic in General Students

    Oh I agree; that CD is a must have. It has over 4000 questions with rationales. I went thru the chapters and did all the questions in the book but the CD is great for just plopping down in front of...

  9. I passed NCLEX on the 1st try !!!! I'm officially and R.N.

    paacollins replied to CandyGyrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations. I passed mine last Thursday. Doesn't it feel

  10. Is A&P really the hardest of them all?

    paacollins replied to shye22's topic in General Students

    I really didn't find A and P all that difficult but I loved the content so that helped. There was a lot to learn but it was enjoyable. Microbiology wasn't difficult either but it was my favorite of...

  11. How did you know LTC was right for you?

    paacollins replied to PAERRN20's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I hear the "kill your career thing too". What people mean is you will rarely use some skills working in LTC that you would utilize daily if you work in ICU, ED, etc. You don't start a lot of IVs in...

  12. Interview today and I am not qualified...help

    paacollins replied to bsunurse23's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps they are looking for someone with a good attitude that they can train. You have nothing to lose so go for it. Please let us know how it turns

  13. For LVNs or ADN grads...did you major in something diff for your Bachelors? ...

    paacollins replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BS in computer information systems/business administration and an ADN in nursing. I hope to go back next year to work in my masters in public health. I really have no interest in an MSN....

  14. Was positive I failed but..........

    paacollins posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX-RN on Thursday, Dec 3rd and I was positive I had failed. I felt like nothing I had studied was on the test and that I had guessed at over half the questions. I decided (if I did...

  15. NLCEX-style Qs, website for those that are newbies to the nursing program

    paacollins replied to caffeineRx's topic in General Nursing

    I took a year of medical terminology while doing my pre-reqs and it really helped me pick words apart. If you can get your hands on a med term book it might help. As for looking into NCLEX stuff, my...

  16. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

    paacollins replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX on Thursday and I can't say if you will have any questions like I did but there were tons of infection control and priority and delegation questions. I've heard others say this...

  17. Very Discouraged

    paacollins replied to GAstudentNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the EXACT same way you did. I had studied my butt off and really felt prepared. I guessed at the majority of the dang questions; most of them didn't pertain to what I had studied; forget...

  18. dating in nursing school

    paacollins replied to brokenroads27's topic in General Students

    I separated from my husband during my first semester of nursing school. I later started dating someone else. The new relationship (he has issues) and the financial strains of being on my own almost...

  19. how to bounce back after failing nclex:

    paacollins replied to Hope2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A good friend of mine told me this week that "a dream delayed does not mean denied." That is an absolutely wonderful quote. I went to nursing school after getting a BS in CIS and watching all the...

  20. Pay Rates in NC

    paacollins replied to NurseBanana's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The cost of living isn't always that wonderful in small towns in NC either. I live near Mount Airy (Mayberry) and a few years ago it was given the "All American City" award. Property prices and...

  21. How many kids are actually getting vaccinated?

    paacollins replied to itsmejuli's topic in Disaster Preparation

    Our school recently offered free seasonal flu shots and I was amazed at home many didn't take advantage. I hope many of them had already gotten the shots at their own Peds but....... H1N1 isn't...

  22. New grads working in settings OTHER than hospitals/LTC/Rehab?

    paacollins replied to edogs334's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm about 45 minutes NW of Winston-Salem, NC. The company is located in Winston but I'm hoping I can get home jobs a bit closer to home. Plus my mother is almost 91 and my kids are in school so I'd...

  23. how to bounce back after failing nclex:

    paacollins replied to Hope2017's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX yesterday and I really don't feel well about it. I will be disappointed (ok devastated lol) if I failed it but I plan to buy a Kaplan book (used Saunders the first time) and study for...

  24. Does it seem like EVERYONE is trying to be a nurse?

    paacollins replied to mrs.tt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As for the those who expressed concerns as to why people want to be a nurse.......... WHO CARES and what business is it of yours, mine, or anyone else? I'd like to respond to this quote. When you...

  25. New grads working in settings OTHER than hospitals/LTC/Rehab?

    paacollins replied to edogs334's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I recently spoke to a homehealth agency that does mostly Peds patients as well. They had an ad thru the state employment agency saying "new grads welcome". Well, I called to be sure and they were...