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  1. Just finished NCLEX

    LETRN replied to Starfish1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm glad to hear that it's like HESI...I did pretty well on the exit and take NCLEX this Thursday. Good luck to

  2. Confident...is that weird?

    LETRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I take my NCLEX-RN on Thursday and I literally feel like I couldnt' be more prepared. I did very well on the HESI exit, and I've been doing tons of questions each day since as well as studying the...

  3. Choosing a speciality for my senior practicum

    LETRN replied to Missy BSN's topic in General Students

    If you're not leaning one way or the other, can you just have your professor put you somewhere? That sounds weird, but when I did my senior practicum I had requested cardiac and was placed on a...

  4. Is Phlebotomy taught in Nursing school?

    LETRN replied to amanda1266's topic in General Students

    They were not taught in my program because it was through a hospital-affiliated college where only Lab did blood draws. It's kind of bit me in the butt now, though because I'm currently working in...

  5. Dansko Shoes are killing my feet!!!

    LETRN replied to Carianne's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I bought a pair after graduation and wore them around the house for a few days before wearing them on a 12 hour shift. I wanted to saw my feet off at the ankles at the end of the day and was afraid...

  6. School favoring its own grads?

    LETRN replied to JeanettePNP's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to a hospital affiliated college that definitely did not favor its own grads...they hired from all over the state, out of state, and even from the competitor hospital across

  7. CNA experience

    LETRN replied to seek4hope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is definitely helpful and will definitely give you an edge when it comes to finding a job when you graduate. I worked as a PCA (CNA) for three years prior to graduating with my BSN, and I have had...

  8. The 1st check as an rn....yay!!! Or nay!!

    LETRN replied to Serrano2886's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's what they're paying in my area too (SW MO). $0.50 differential for BSN, $3ish for nights, and $4 for opting out of benefits, and $.65 in previous raises at my old job puts me at...

  9. Took My NCLEX today...

    LETRN replied to nursetobe28's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Select All That

  10. Where are all of the "experienced nurses hiding?"

    LETRN replied to SWS RN's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new grad, so I don't have the same viewpoint as a lot of nurses that have commented...but even if I were more experienced I would gladly read 100 of the posts like you described versus the type...

  11. Advice needed

    LETRN replied to jenn8500's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't sit for NCLEX-RN until June 17th, but I did take a seated HESI review course and I will tell you that I have benefited more from the Thompson review book that I purchased then I did from the...

  12. Anyone else going crazy waiting for ATT

    LETRN replied to jenn8500's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, about an hour after I posted earlier I checked my email and got my ATT I scheduled it for June

  13. Anyone else going crazy waiting for ATT

    LETRN replied to jenn8500's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hear you! I graduated May 14th and still nothin' What makes it doubly irritating is that other grads from different schools in my area received theirs over a week ago...which means my school is...

  14. nursing job question

    LETRN replied to seek4hope's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The best advice I can give you is to get a job in the system in which you think you may want to work. That is one of the top ways to ensure that you will have a position. My other piece of advice is...

  15. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    LETRN replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    Baccalaureate-educated nurses get theory courses. Fluff courses, if you will. Do I think they are fluff? Yeah, but I have a BA in English, so I like fluff! It comes with the liberal arts territory....

  16. Is putting 'BSN' on badge snobbish?

    LETRN replied to funmom's topic in General Nursing

    Dude, I spent an extra 2.5 years in school and an extra $20K getting my BSN...darn skippy I put it on my badge. If that threatens another nurse or makes them feel belittled in some way, that's their...

  17. Requesting status change...good idea?!?! help!!

    LETRN replied to Starfish1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have the option of forgoing benefits while staying FT? In my system we can opt out of benefits for 25% more pay and remain FT. I've chosen to do this because my husband's insurance is...

  18. Can anyone give me an idea of how much financial aid I can receive?

    LETRN replied to leslie27's topic in General Nursing

    I can't give you specifics for your situation (obviously ) but I can give you a look at what my financial aid package was in school. I didn't work, am married, and had 2 kids. Our yearly income was...

  19. Nervous about starting school.

    LETRN replied to justchill's topic in General Students

    I wasn't referring to people that struggle, just those that struggle and feel the need to post and share their stories about how nursing school is on the same level of difficulty as quantum physics....

  20. How mych did you $pend to become a Registered Nurse?

    LETRN replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    When I began nursing school in 2006 the only options in town were two private colleges and a public university with a waiting list of over 200. I chose a private college associated with a hospital in...

  21. Nervous about starting school.

    LETRN replied to justchill's topic in General Students

    This probably isn't all that constructive, but it's all I've got Whatever you do, do not listen or read the nursing school horror stories that so many are fond of telling. I have found in my 4.5...

  22. New grad starting in Emergency department next week! ahhh advice?

    LETRN replied to mandababy0326's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No advice, but I'll be reading your post for some :) I just graduated as well and start in the ED on June 1st. We have a 22 week internship/orientation, so I know I'll be well prepared, but I'm...

  23. A question to new Nursing school grads who were able to find a job.

    LETRN replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated this past Friday with my BSN and had a job by the middle of April. I start June

  24. How did everyone do this semester?

    LETRN replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Pretty darn good! I graduated on Friday with a 3.6 cumulative GPA and managed to get a 1015 on the HESI. All that's left is to kick some NCLEX booty, and I'm

  25. Can you work and go to nursing school?

    LETRN replied to Spikey74's topic in General Students

    I had two kids under the age of 2 when I began my nursing classes in 2006, and based on what I went through I wouldn't recommend it if you have kids and you can get by without working. That said,...