LifesAJourney

LifesAJourney

Med/Surg, Float Pool, MICU, CTICU

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  1. should i reschedule

    LifesAJourney replied to mariah09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I never used exam cram, so I can't comment on that. My school did however, utilized ATI. I score a 98% predictablity and passed with 75. Just make sure you know your content, brush up on weak areas,...

  2. I'm getting so confused

    LifesAJourney replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    Per protocol, anytime we have a rhythm change, I alert the nurse and print a strip. An ekg usually follows to dependent on the order. Occassional PACs or PVCs are nothing to call the physician about....

  3. I'm getting so confused

    LifesAJourney replied to raindrop's topic in Cardiac

    Whenever I have monitor duties, the preferred lead they want patients in is V1. Unless, the patient has an inferior MI or atrial dysrhytmias. Then, they want us to put the patient in lead II. To be...

  4. Can some share their readiness score before nclex

    LifesAJourney replied to FLndn84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my opinion, 60% is within range. Did your school participate in utilizing ATI? The predictor score is pretty accurate. However, that doesn't mean one should kick back and relax. If anything, the...

  5. First code the day before my 1 year amd can't stop thinking about it.

    LifesAJourney replied to tugirl12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE. I REPEAT, YOU ARE NOT A FAILURE!!!!!!! You can take this experience as a learning lesson and grow from it :) I am a new nurse myself, so take what I say with a grain of salt...

  6. Does anyone else plan to stay in bedside?

    LifesAJourney replied to BSNbeauty's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad nurse, but haven't started working as a nurse yet. At this point, I'm okay with either options. I have a goal to become an ACNP and specialize in Cardiology. However, I'm in noooo rush....

  7. Can some share their readiness score before nclex

    LifesAJourney replied to FLndn84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't take the Kaplan course, but I did purchase a Kaplan book on Amazon and it came with a CD. I score a 67%. Not sure how close it correlates to the actual Kaplan course though. However, I've...

  8. Fastest time to receive license!

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

    Kansas! I'm guessing it must of been a slow day in the office for them to post it so

  9. Fastest time to receive license!

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

    I would of been a wreck waiting that long lol. I was prepared to wait 48 hours. However, I kept reading facebook post of people who took their exam in the morning and saw their name online by that...

  10. Working 5 12's for the 1st year as a new grad..is this a good idea?

    LifesAJourney replied to bella201's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As a new grad myself, my concern for you is burnout/fatigue. It takes time to efficiently develop your skills and trust your instinct without hesitation. Also, as new grad, you'll probably be doing...

  11. most of my nursing class failed NCLEX

    LifesAJourney replied to exhaustedstudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you know the nclex passing rate of your school before attending? I believe our is between 95-98%. I only know of two people who did not pass. Everybody else has passed or have not taken the exam...

  12. Fastest time to receive license!

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

    Wow, lol. I'm gonna say Bloomgirl118 has this in the

  13. Going to CVICU!

    LifesAJourney replied to hbshearer, rn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Fox_RuN I love you for what you posted lol! I agree with everything listed. I will be transferring to our CTICU as a new grad with previous critical care experiences. I also did my senior practicum...

  14. Does your family REALLY understand?

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

    Just wanted to let you know I passed

  15. Does your family REALLY understand?

    LifesAJourney posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just need to vent. Maybe I'm just overreacting, and if so let me know! I'm just frustrated with my family. I shouldn't be because they have supported this new grad through a lot. However, I am...

  16. Common nicknames for hospital items.

    LifesAJourney replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    Can't believe it's almost been a year since I made this thread! Love it! I've enjoy reading all your

  17. Passed my NCLEX with 75 questions on first try: My Advice and Thoughts.

    LifesAJourney replied to pknurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Use saunders for content/refresher. Once you are comfortable with content, do questions from PDA and Kaplan. These will be for application purposes.Reviewing rationle is a must! I didn't do the kaplan...

  18. Best books for nclex please?

    LifesAJourney replied to RedVet1999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I totally understand! Good

  19. Best books for nclex please?

    LifesAJourney replied to RedVet1999's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunders 5th edition and read it cover to cover. I think the kaplan book I used was that book you mention. I did questions from the CD and just did the questions and exam from the book. I...

  20. what specialties do new grads typically start out in?

    LifesAJourney replied to mee9mee9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anywhere that has openings and willing to hire new grads! I myself got hired into our CTICU during my senior practicum. My classmates got hired into the ER, Peds, various ICUs or Med/surg before...

  21. ATT and NCLEX - GNs

    LifesAJourney replied to arnwest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good job you guys! I personally like ATI and will be using it to supplement my prep materials for

  22. What specialties tend to hire the most new grads?

    LifesAJourney replied to CGlover09's topic in General Students

    Some of my classmates and I got hired into the ER, Peds, ICU (NICU, CCU, CTICU, NEURO, etc) or Med/surg before graduation. A few of us already work in the hospital as techs/cnas which helps. However,...

  23. ATT and NCLEX - GNs

    LifesAJourney replied to arnwest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My program requires us to take an exam to determine predictability via ATI Comprehensive exam at the end of my final semester. You have to score a certain percentage of predictability to be eligible...

  24. Nursing Student worried about job placement

    LifesAJourney replied to eacue's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Depends on the job market in your area, but you can be proactive about it! If possible, try getting a job in either the icu or float pool to gain exposure into the critical care world. Build up your...

  25. A & P final grades are in, what's urs

    LifesAJourney replied to cee cee g's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Back when I took A&P (2010), I had a 108% before the lab grade and final calculated in. My school has plus/minus system. Anything over a 100 was still an