avaloncar

avaloncar BSN, RN

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  1. mount sinai pharm exam!

    avaloncar replied to froggy8's topic in New York Nursing

    Keep us

  2. NICU interview please help.......

    avaloncar replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Oh yeah. Tell us about your experiences. We would love to hear all about your dream

  3. NICU interview please help.......

    avaloncar replied to Encast's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    WOOP WOOP!!!!!! congrats girl! :) So

  4. Please critique my resume

    avaloncar replied to silkysteph's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    To me your resume looks good. The summary could use some work, but I am pretty bad in doing summaries, so google some examples. You should separate education and achievements/awards. I placed my...

  5. Choosing a specialty

    avaloncar replied to 2bRNatasha85's topic in Nursing Career

    Oh man, that is kind of hard to answer. You will have to get rid of some of that shyness. I thought I was shy too but trust me when you walk into that patients room you have to be confident. It is...

  6. Yay! I'm getting pinned!!

    avaloncar replied to BrooklynRN11201's topic in General Students

    WOOP WOOP

  7. South University (BSN) Columbia SC

    avaloncar replied to hposton's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from SU in 2012. It is a great program. SU has a high NCLEX pass rate. I passed NCLEX first try 91 questions. A lot of classmates and people who graduated after me passed with 75...

  8. South University? Yes or No

    avaloncar replied to 1moniqueclarke's topic in School, College Programs

    I graduated from South University in 2012. I enjoyed the program. It is an accelerated program so you will be hitting the ground running. SU is expensive so get ready to take out some loans. The...

  9. Anyone already taken the TEAS Exam

    avaloncar replied to pattimae6's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took the Teas test like 2 years ago. And I have been bad in math ever since I started school as a child, lol. But utilize the ATI Teas book and if you really need help see if you can use a tutor in...

  10. Should I Stay Or Should I Go????

    avaloncar replied to PookaTown's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went through an accelerated program. My job was prn and it was about one weekend a month. The program is hard but if you think you could manage then do it. Maybe write down the pros and cons about...

  11. Afraid to be a CNA!

    avaloncar replied to admiralqueenie's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Working in health care is scary but you will never know what it is like if you don't try. I was a nurse's aide at 17 and I was nervous too. But I was good at it, you learn your role and you will get...

  12. How long did you study before taking NCLEX?

    avaloncar replied to Bouncyball's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally just studied for as long as I needed to. You should know how many reviews you need; I think the book gives a general guideline. I was doing review questions in school; I got pinned...

  13. Taking NCLEX too soon?

    avaloncar replied to GotDrumer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're welcome! Don't forget to come back and tell us about your experience after

  14. Nursing Shoes

    avaloncar replied to MegginJ's topic in General Students

    Nurse mates are comfortable. But the pair I once had made me roll my ankle on numerous occasions and my feet ached like crazy! But that was just one pair out of the many they have. But I swear by...

  15. nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

    avaloncar replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

    My class felt like that. And we had to do patient care mixed with our med administration, dressing changes etc. I knew of some schools who only had the students doing patient care in the first...

  16. Taking NCLEX too soon?

    avaloncar replied to GotDrumer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't reschedule! Listen you will never feel 100% ready. I know of people who take NCLEX a few days after pinning. If you are waiting for that feeling, you will be waiting forever. It is never too...

  17. New Grad Resume help!!!

    avaloncar replied to RNTin07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I totally understand. It's tough out here in NY too. I am constantly changing my résumé too. That's good you are doing that too. Well good luck with the

  18. New Grad Resume help!!!

    avaloncar replied to RNTin07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You can but what will really stand out is any preceptor/capstone experience you had in your senior year. The recruiters know that you have had the regular clinical rotations like every other nursing...

  19. Queensborough Community College Nursing Program, is there hope? English class

    avaloncar replied to Zerkenzy's topic in New York Nursing

    You will get a great opportunity too. Just keep trying. To me, yes your GPA is awesome, but it's all to the good people at QCC

  20. ASBN Programs

    avaloncar replied to BritneyB27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I wish I could help. But google will be your best friend. I know that not every school needs Chem, so they are out there. You have to narrow it down to what state you want to be in too. Good

  21. Will I use my knowledge from prereqs in nursing?

    avaloncar replied to RHill9919's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    ALL. lol You think it won't but then you are sitting in class and go "Ohhhh, I remember this from Micro". And if you took A&P, it is everyday you will apply that

  22. Need help with my RN resume!!

    avaloncar replied to reagajeton's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree with GrnTea, def adding a senior preceptorship experience is a great addition, if you have

  23. RN NCLEX

    avaloncar replied to GODISGOOD15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought I commented on this. But anywho. I think you need to develop a study plan. Make a list of all the topics and see where you are strong and where you are weak. Review your strengths but focus...

  24. Need help with my RN resume!!

    avaloncar replied to reagajeton's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Of course! It is all the experience you have so they would be glad to see what you accomplished in nursing school. I never had experience as a international nurse but I do not think they will...

  25. RN NCLEX

    avaloncar replied to GODISGOOD15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You need to make a list of the topics and figure out where you are weak in and focus on those areas. That is not to say you don't review your stronger areas. Have a test plan. Like what you want to...