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  1. What was the amount of your 1st paycheck as a nurse?

    brina posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I will graduate on December 16th, and I absolutely can't wait!! My cousin graduated in May, and she called me screaming about her $4000 + 1st paycheck. This included some sort of bonus, but...

  2. Hesi Exit Test

    brina replied to CSLee3's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I need any infomation on the hesi exit exam if anyone has taken it. We have to have a 950 or better in order to get our degree and take state boards and have 3 shots at taking the test. Most other...

  3. Did You Pass NCLEX without taking a Review Course?

    brina posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! I will be graduating from a BSN program in about 3 weeks!!! December 16th!! I am considering NOT taking the Hurst Review or the Sylvia Rayfield course, and instead studying on my own. Has...

  4. Noting Physicians orders

    brina replied to RN1964's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I work in the Pediatric ICU and the nurse who initially fills the order is the one who notes it. Finally a 24 hour chart review is done on all orders for the past 24 hrs by the nite nurses anytime...

  5. I Paaasssed!!! Thank You God!!

    brina posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's officially OVER..... I passed the NCLEX. After a week of waiting for the results, I just found out tonight. Thanks to everyone for the prayers, warm wishes and supportive, kind words....

  6. I just found out I failed at 75

    brina replied to alambert603's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so sorry that you didn't pass. I know that the news had to be absolutely devastating. Take your moment (or two) to mourn and grieve, but then you must DEFINITELY move on. This is by no means...

  7. waiting is killing me slowly

    brina replied to raingel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Raingel. I know exactly how you feel. I took my NCLEX on March 1st too, and my state also does not subscribe to the quick results. So i was having to check my state BON website daily. I waited...

  8. I Paaasssed!!! Thank You God!!

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

    THANK YOU EVERYBODY!!!! I yelled it, did everyone hear it? This place is like my family. I barely told my hubby and mommy before I jumped on the computer to tell you guys!! lol To everyone who is...

  9. What if you got the last question wrong??

    brina posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey everybody. Just got through with the NCLEX..... Let me say this 1st. I graduated Dec. 16th, of '05, and I live in Louisiana. Well, because of Hurricain Katrina, all paperwork that goes through...

  10. What if you got the last question wrong??

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

    Thanks Pitbullgirl, and to everyone else that has replied. Exactly one week later and I am STILL waiting for the results. I have been told by former classmates that have taken the test that our state...

  11. Just finished NCLEX...

    brina replied to ArmyKitten's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!! I am soo happy for you. I can imagine how happy you must be that it is FINALLY all over. I pray that i will be in your position soon. Again a big congrats!!

  12. What if you got the last question wrong??

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

    Hello Zarina and ArmyKitten..... Yep, this waiting game SUCKS!! We just have so much riding on the results, and its so hard to concentrate on anything else because my future is so up in the air! Its...

  13. What if you got the last question wrong??

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

    Thanks you guys for your words of encouragement. I know that God did not bring me this far to leave me, but if I failed I failed because I did not help myself. I truly did not do everything that I...

  14. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    brina replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    RNA = RN Applicant This is what my title is until I take (and pass) the NCLEX. You work as an RN with RN pay and privileges, but you're just an

  15. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    brina replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    My biggest pet-peeve after reading a lot of these posts, is how it seems to be okay and accepted to make vast generalizations about BSN students or BSN prepared nurses! It has really teed me off time...

  16. Picu Nurses Please Help Me !!!!

    brina posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello! I have written before about my having an opportunity to precept in the PICU this fall, but......... I would like to ask the PICU nurses if they would pleeeeeeze give me a detailed description...

  17. Am I doomed to never becoming a RN?

    brina replied to salsaking's topic in General Nursing

    Hello Salsaking. By being a nursing student you are entitled to tons of loans, programs, and grants. These vary in the amount of money you receive, but you can DEFINITELY live off of them. I am...

  18. Recommendations for New Grad in PICU

    brina posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hi everybody. I will start working in the PICU as a RN in January. I wanted to know if any you recommended any books..... or recommend ANYTHING for a new graduate nurse in the PICU. There are a...

  19. Did You Pass NCLEX without taking a Review Course?

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

    Thank you everyone for your replies. I feel alot better now, about opting out of the review course. I had to hurry and make a decision because my money is due on Dec.1st.... so time was running out....

  20. Stress associated with PACU or NICU

    brina replied to Apple437's topic in PACU

    All of the hospitals in my area will not hire new graduates in the PACU. You have to have at least 2 yrs experience in the ER or critical care before you work in the PACU. All of the hospitals...

  21. After Graduation

    brina replied to Nathalie's topic in General Nursing

    After graduation, you need to get at least a year of floor experience. After that... the possibilities are endless. You can very well become a charge nurse or move into management positions, etc....

  22. Do you know what you want to do?

    brina replied to leo_bsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Leo! I'm sorry that you are not sure what area you want to pursue after graduation. I too will be a BSN graduate next month!! I never really had a rotation through school that made me say "yes,...

  23. This article insults nursing as a lower skilled job

    brina replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think that the article was insulting. I think that it was very truthful. The fact is, there are not many fields where you can make $20 + an hour without a college degree. College degree...

  24. What Should I Do? Please stop me from making a mistake!

    brina posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok, this is the deal. I am precepting in the PICU. I have talked to the nurse manager and she seems as if she is going to hire me. BUT.... she has yet to bring me the papers or make a formal offer....

  25. taking students, precepting

    brina replied to Agnus's topic in General Nursing

    Well... I think that it is much better for you to recognize this about yourself, and not put the students or yourself in the situation of having to precept. I don't think there is nothing worse (for...