SkeesB

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1. What tips would you give a new RN

   SkeesB posted a topic in General Nursing

   What tips would you give to a new RN? What are some things (tips/advice) that you wish you were given when you first started?

2. Any advice for a new RN

   SkeesB posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently graduated in December and I have had a couple of interviews recently. I was curious if any seasoned RNs out there would have any hints and/or advice for me regarding starting my career as a new RN. Thanks in advance!

3. When I Was a New Grad . . .

   SkeesB replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

   I recently graduated in December and am eagerly looking for a job. Do you have any advice for me when I start my journey as a new RN?

4. Will long term care experience be the experience enought to get into a hospital

   SkeesB posted a topic in General Nursing

   What are your thoughts... New grad and no experience. A lot of job postings are looking for experience, if I were able to get into a LTC facility, would that be the type of experience the hospitals are looking for?

5. Prior CNA Experience Survey - Nurses Needed for Statistics Class Research

   SkeesB replied to jtboz's topic in General Students

   1. What is your age? 30 2. How long have you been a nurse? Just graduated in December, looking for a job 3. Did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? No 4. If yes to #3, how long did you work as a CNA before becoming a nurse? 5. If no to #3, do ...

6. Help, Need some advise about Job Hunting!

   SkeesB posted a topic in General Nursing

   I recently graduated in December and passed my NCLEX the end of February:yeah:. I decided that I was going to concentrate on studying for boards before I would search for a job. Now I have been searching for a job (Central Wisconsin) for two months...

7. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

   SkeesB replied to roze's topic in NCLEX

   So does anyone have the Prioritization, Delegation and Assignment Book by LaCharity? I really think that this book will be beneficial. There are a lot of priority, delegating and assignment questions on the NCLEX. This book is a great resource whe...

8. NCLEx-RN study buddy testing MARCH 2010

   SkeesB replied to roze's topic in NCLEX

   Good luck to all the March NCLEX takers! I was wondering, do any of you have the Prioritization and Delegation book by LaCharity? That is an amazing book. It is all prioritizing and delegating questions with great rationales. I was anal and did o...

9. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

   SkeesB replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I agree with another person whom posted. Is there another school close to you with the option of ADN. I went to a school where you could opt out of the ADN program after a year and then take your LPN. Whatever school you are attending is crazy. Y...

10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SkeesB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    MONSKIE Take a deep breath. I believe in the pop up. I just did it last week, about 30 times. You should be proud of yourself for retaking the exam, it shows that you are really striving toward your dream. Taking the NCLEX does not determine if y...

11. I need a lot of help, failed out of nursing school

    SkeesB replied to MakeMeABird's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    First off, no respect JohnnyDoGood, but you are doing no good. Anyway... You have to believe in yourself. If this is a dream...then do not let anything get in your way. I am thirty years old and have two children. I just recieved my results and am...

12. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SkeesB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    TO THE TWO LADIES WITH THE HUSBANDS' NAMES KEVIN!! CONGRATS! WE ARE NOW RNs!

13. Select All That Apply (SATA)

    SkeesB replied to racknroll's topic in NCLEX

    I just took my NCLEX on Friday, with an "unofficial pass" on Sunday. I had a total of 75 q's and I swear that I had about 25-30 SATA's. Some of them were pretty easy, others were a little mind boggling. I chose the ones that I knew were correct. ...

14. Anxiety r/t Nclex AEB Insomnia!

    SkeesB replied to racknroll's topic in NCLEX

    I am not sure that I have ever met anyone that feels 100% ready. Although I am sure that there is. I took my NCLEX last week Friday. Up until then I can honestly say that I did about 5000+ questions. I consistently ranged in the high sixties, ver...

15. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    SkeesB replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX

    Pearson Vue trick worked for me. I got my "unofficial" results this morning with a pass. I will post again. Right now I am going to take my kids sledding, hand out with the hubby, play barbie dolls and video games. I just want to hang with the fa...