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

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

    Wow, Maeva! $40/hr? Man. I was just hired and feeling pretty thrilled about $24.80/hr. Central WI, though, so a nice house is about

  2. Taking NCLEX RN June 8!!!

    wannabHishands replied to shopaholic42488's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    GOOD LUCK! (I have read here that the questions are more like Kaplan...

  3. TOOK NCLEX TODAY!

    wannabHishands replied to jab_we_met2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, they offer testing on Saturdays, too? I am glad to hear this, in case I don't get my ATT in time to test before I start orientation on the floor(!)... I think it's M-F all day in the beginning,...

  4. Job helps for us new grads!

    wannabHishands replied to Dublin37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Against the advice of my professor, I printed my resume on very light/almost gray pink granite resume paper. EVERYONE who looked at my resume outside of school said that they liked the color, it said...

  5. NEED HELP!

    wannabHishands replied to cameronmpear's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think it depends on two things: 1. the market you are applying in. if there aren't any jobs, there aren't any jobs, period. no BSN will help in that situation. 2. the education and past experiences...

  6. Is it really THAT bad?

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

    I also wonder if this board (which I'll keep reading, btw) is skewed a little as well. When people pass, they seem to generally say, "I passed!", then move on. When they don't pass, however, they...

  7. how accurately does KAPLAN predict success?

    wannabHishands replied to nursingmeatball's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Soon2Be, I heard the same thing. I think if you are scoring in the 60s and 70s, you are doing great! Keep it

  8. NCLEX Question Style (Saunders vs. Kaplan)

    wannabHishands replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've heard just the opposite from some of you; that Saunders is far easier than the NCLEX, and that Kaplan will help you more... btw, you should not expect to get 100% on Kaplan, I think 60-70 is...

  9. Got the unofficial result... I failed :(

    wannabHishands replied to JbreezyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got the NCLEX Review 4000 from Borders, it was $50. No, I couldn't afford it either, but neither can I afford another $200 to test again, or the almost $10,000 I'll lose no being allowed to work as...

  10. When to start studying for NCLEX

    wannabHishands replied to pedsfreak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two things: You'll never understand any of it now anyway (if you do, you don't need to attend nursing school), trust me... and you'll forget it if you start too soon. I started at the beginning of...

  11. I want to wait for my ATT before scheduling Kaplan...

    wannabHishands replied to twentysomething's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also, if you do take Kaplan, there are assignments, tests, and a LARGE review book to read cover-to-cover BEFORE the class begins... Add that to the 1000s of questions in the Qbank to complete after...

  12. Graduate Nurse starting salary? All feedbacks welcome!

    wannabHishands replied to Pugwawa's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I consider myself blessed then, as central WI is paying 24.80 for new grads. Only 100, 000 in our area, so cost of living isn't TOO high... 27.55 after diffs for nights on

  13. GPA

    wannabHishands replied to Lisa1980's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am surprised to hear that they are even asking, but I think LunahRN is right. I have TWO degrees, both baccalaureate, previous teaching experience, a 3.95 GPA, and I didn't even want healthcare...

  14. what kaplan online course do you take?

    wannabHishands replied to deertime's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking the Live Online Comprehensive class now as well. In the month of June it is also $50 off... It includes the live class, video reviews, the qbank, the question trainers, a text, and...

  15. 3rd attempt to take the NCLEX RN........

    wannabHishands replied to hopefulrn_tobe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our instructors wouldn't tell us what happens if you fail 3 times... you mentioned that your eligibility expires... is that state specific? You said you are averaging 50-65%. Is that Kaplan?...

  16. Took NCLEX today. Crazy!

    wannabHishands replied to JustinTJ's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh, that is awful! You did everything you could to be relaxed, and then BAM! Have you thought about ER or trauma nursing? Sounds like you are great in a

  17. Anyone else going crazy waiting for ATT

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

    I had all of mine in by the beginning of April, too, but our SON hasn't even begun to send verification yet. I think a lot has to do with the size of your school and how many others they have to...

  18. took Nclex 3.22 & 265 questions

    wannabHishands replied to Dream32's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did you take the Kaplan class, or just read the book? I read the strategy book, and it helped some, but I am taking the class now, and hope that the 3000+ questions will help me more... Good luck, we...

  19. Kaplan/Exam Cram & Saunders

    wannabHishands replied to Steph26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good question! I have read here that Saunders is good for content, but not at the level you need to be able to answer. Exam Cram and Kaplan seem to be the best. I, too, am doing all three, and...

  20. Took the Kaplan diagnostic exam.. I've got 72.78%.. is this bad?

    wannabHishands replied to jtanga's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was just going to come here and ask the same question. I got a 70.56, and I was thrilled. I was pretty sure I remembered that Kaplan suggested you get to 60-70% to be ready to test. Yay!!!! No, I...

  21. Class of 2010!! let's hear you!

    wannabHishands replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated on May 22 with my BSN, first job interview on the 24th, and was called today to schedule the pre-employment drug screening for tomorrow! Enrolled in Kaplan today, and waiting for the ATT to...

  22. nursing job question

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

    I completely agree! I was offered a job today... I know that I only got the interview because I knew someone in finance, someone on the floor, someone in the pharmacy, and about ten doctors in the...

  23. Admitting a med error on Facebook??!!

    wannabHishands replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wow! I am one such "oldest person in the graduating class", and I would NEVER do this! In our town, at least 5 people lost their jobs last semester for talking about work on FB, and one student was...