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  1. Best review for content?

    swansonplace replied to RN_2013_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the online Hurst

  2. Just started Med/Surg but something else came up. Move?

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

    I would stay and get the med surg experience. Does your hospital have the mother/baby area that you can eventually transfer

  3. Best review for content?

    swansonplace replied to RN_2013_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Feuer and

  4. 2nd time test takers

    swansonplace replied to Scrad21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    La Charity for priority questions is a great help. (first 18

  5. Nclex fail 3 times!

    swansonplace replied to c.lizz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is the main issue you are having? The NCLEX can be overwhelming, and there are several schools of thought on how to study. 1. Kaplan - use test taking strategies 2. Learn core content - Hurst,...

  6. Could Single Dad Get in...

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

    When you go to school as an adult you bring your life experiences with you, and it does make it easier. It is a good idea to take classes part-time to get use to the environment, and see how you do...

  7. What is the test they give you when you apply for an RN job?

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

    What do I need to do to get ready for the

  8. How to get back basic nursing skills and knowledge?

    swansonplace replied to dsingson5's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could practice at home. Take a continue ed class for skills, simulation, or clinicals. My schools continuing ed school has these classes that we can take. Some nursing co's that give BLS,EKG...

  9. How do you handle all the reading?

    swansonplace replied to Elizabeth Renee's topic in General Students

    I would study based on the teachers history, how they test, grade, etc. We also had an end of semester ATI exam that was required so I studied nclex material also. I liked the Davis Success books....

  10. What is the test they give you when you apply for an RN job?

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

    Thank

  11. Advice on residency programs needed.

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

    If I can't find a residency program, I may be able to find a med surg certification. Would this be kinda like the same thing? As it is a self study, and we have clinicals where the prof meets and...

  12. Advice on residency programs needed.

    swansonplace posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad, and am interested in a nursing residency program. Can you tell me about your experience with the residency programs? What did you like? What did you not like? Did it help you and...

  13. What is the test they give you when you apply for an RN job?

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

    Thanks.

  14. Considering ASN now and RN-MSN later

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

    Nursing students can work at graduate nurses, cna's after a certain number of classes, internships, externships, some schools will let you challenge the lpn, some have clinics you can work in also, or...

  15. Advice on residency programs needed.

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

    Thanks. How did you find out about it? For me, I really would like a nurse residency

  16. New Grad Interviewing for Fast Food

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

    Think about a graduate nurse position, internship, or externship or a continuing ed clinicals. Maybe med surg

  17. New Grad Interviewing for Fast Food

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

    Apply for anything at some hospitals in your area. This will leave the door open for you to transfer into nursing, and get your feet wet at the same

  18. Other jobs for RN besides direct patient care?

    swansonplace replied to 0.adamantite's topic in Nursing Career

    Social work, Own business related to nursing (BLS, CPR, continuing ed class, CNA classes, IV classes, skills classes) Cardiac surgery machines Medical Salesperson Nursing Tutor Health Education...

  19. Which areas are looking for new grad nurses?

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

    Does anyone else know of any areas that are interested in new

  20. Nursing program wants students to schedule own clinical day because they messed up

    swansonplace replied to Desertrainfury's topic in General Students

    Your same floor may welcome the help on another day, just ask. They are already use to you so I would ask around in the same hospital. Also, I would send a note to the Dean of Nursing, informing her...

  21. Considering ASN now and RN-MSN later

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

    Hello. I completed the associates program after having a Bachelors in another field. I would consider going straight for the Masters Program. While in the program, I would consider challenging the...

  22. How are the people making A's or B's studying?

    swansonplace replied to VAgirl247's topic in General Students

    I took a college success class at my school. It teaches students how to study, and get the most out of study. It made a real difference in how I study and helped me to complete nursing

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

    swansonplace replied to 078207's topic in General Students

    A & P is a lot of work, and important to get down. A real easy book for anatomy is "The anatomy and physiology learning system". In addition, I would go to the lab, and see all of the parts I...

  24. Teacher uses a different textbook for tests

    swansonplace replied to smilemore78's topic in General Students

    Good thing you found out. Perry and Potter has an online part that you can use so you can get a sample of what to expect. If I were I would purchase the Perry and Potter online quizzes and stuff so...

  25. I got a job!!!!

    swansonplace replied to 10yearnurse's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Really awesome. Tell me how you did