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  1. NCLEX RN 2ND RETAKE

    swansonplace replied to RNEshun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used La Charity for Prioritization mostly. I used Davis RN Success for most everything. There were alternative type questions which helped me to practice and get comfortable with these type of...

  2. Plan B for if you Fail/Get Kicked out of Nursing School? I may need help with this.

    swansonplace replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

    It's important when considering careers that ones values are kept in the equation: Job security, work environment, lifestyle, etc. Some career analysis does take this info consideration. There...

  3. Plan B for if you Fail/Get Kicked out of Nursing School? I may need help with this.

    swansonplace replied to Athariel's topic in General Students

    Hey. The first semester is tough. Learning how to communicate effectively with patients is your first step. I believe there is a basic intro communication class that helps people speak better with...

  4. NCLEX RN 2ND RETAKE

    swansonplace replied to RNEshun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The books La Charity, and Davis RN Success helped with prioritization, and

  5. Does hiring slow down during the holidays?

    swansonplace replied to swansonplace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    How do I find out about these

  6. Any suggestions I am a new grad and my nursing loans are due?

    swansonplace posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hello. I am a new grad nurse, and my nursing loans are coming to be due next month. I don't have a job. Any suggestions on what I can do? I finished my ADN, and did great with the NCLEX. I am not...

  7. Is it just me? Or am I studying too much?

    swansonplace replied to 078207's topic in General Students

    Great

  8. NCLEX - Test anxiety

    swansonplace replied to DrHarrietteBarker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks. Any suggestions on finding a job after passing the NCLEX. I could really use the

  9. First application submitted!!!

    swansonplace replied to Kendel.G's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Good Luck. Apply to many

  10. NCLEX-RN - Don't Give Up!

    swansonplace replied to NewYorkNurse88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for the great support. Congrats. Please post as you go through your job

  11. New Grad Interviewing for Fast Food

    swansonplace replied to Neurotic Student's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Remember to stop in and see your doctor. Finding a nursing position can be a lot of stress. An additional support system is really

  12. Anyone who has taken the NCLEX RN after April 1st?

    swansonplace replied to legallybrunette224's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the test last month and passed in 75 questions. I did not find the test questions horribly confusing. I don't remember the exact numbers, but I had 7-10 SATA, SATA on couple of Pharm...

  13. GN, failed nclex once, retaking but having doubts....

    swansonplace replied to bjy26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am a new grad also, and I am nervous about the whole thing. Have you heard of residency programs for nurses. These are programs that bridge students from being nurses to being professional nurses....

  14. Back again after panic attacks

    swansonplace replied to Nurseeverywhere's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I am an older student, and it does make such a difference when I went back. The life skills just saved me. For clinicals, I use to spend so much time getting ready. I purchased some resources that...

  15. Which areas are looking for new grad nurses?

    swansonplace posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a new grad, and am willing to relocate to an area that is in need of a new grad. Does anyone know of any areas that are looking for new grad nurses? I am particularly interested in nursing...

  16. Which areas are looking for new grad nurses?

    swansonplace replied to swansonplace's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you so

  17. I got a job!!!!

    swansonplace replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You may have a better chance with places that have the Keys

  18. I got a job!!!!

    swansonplace replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    It has been ages since I have been home. But, it may be a culture shock for you. People from the island do business in a different manner. It may have changed, but be aware that it may be "old...

  19. NCLEX PN Med Help Please

    swansonplace replied to Angie M's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pharm Illustrated was good. Just new the classification and side

  20. NCLEX PN Med Help Please

    swansonplace replied to Angie M's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.learningshark.com/Nursing/Nursing Homepage/NCLEX-RN_Cramsheet.pdf List of drug classifications. Learn the drug classifications and side effects based on these classifications. If they...

  21. I got a job!!!!

    swansonplace replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Seems really hard! I would try the florida keys. I'm not sure how they will react now, but I grew up there, and it is a different environment. Not to say that the BON rules don't apply, but the...

  22. Failed NCLEX twice, need advice, frustrated and disappointed

    swansonplace replied to KaneE'smommieRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For myself, I combined content and test taking strategies. Getting and understanding the core content first really helps. That's med surg. Have to understand major diseases, side effects, and...

  23. To study or not to study????

    swansonplace replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What scores did you get on your exit exam? For me, mine was 98% chance of passing, and I could have gone without studying. I studied hard though. So If you scored very high on your exit exam I...

  24. Kinda freaking out

    swansonplace replied to Carlo5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your numbers look good high 70s and 80s. A couple of days before I took the NCLEX, I got real nervous. I was not sure if I was ready, etc. My numbers were in the mid 70 across the board. Yes, I...

  25. TWO JOB OFFERS in San Antonio: Methodist or Southwest

    swansonplace replied to SA Girl's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am a new grad also. I would get more information concerning each. for youself. The environment, the goals, the schedule, the statistics for the hospital - on the floor how long do people stay,...