irish_rainbow

irish_rainbow BSN, MSN, DNP, NP

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  1. CNS! Is this a Dying Specialty!?

    irish_rainbow replied to Visuals's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks so much for your replies. Everyone here has been so nice and given really good information and feedback. I did a Google search and found a chart that kind of breaks down the differences...

  2. CNS! Is this a Dying Specialty!?

    irish_rainbow replied to Visuals's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Hello, I found this thread when I searched for NP vs. CNS. I have to say that you guys have brought up some really awesome points and I'm so glad that I am able to learn from and communicate with...

  3. Giving Nursing Students a Taste of NICU

    irish_rainbow replied to SteveNNP's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I totally agree with your post. I had 1 clinical day in the NICU... didn't learn much of anything that I can truly remember. However, I really liked the unit, so I applied for a student nursing job...

  4. Funny Names

    irish_rainbow replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I can't even spell them, but I remember there were a lot of W's... but pronounced: Y'zavion and Y'zaviona We also had a Jack

  5. Looking for the PERFECT ink pen ;)

    irish_rainbow replied to nkochrn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love the Paper Mate Design pens... they come in a 0.7 mm fine point, but still write fairly dark. I love these especially when I'm doing my initial shift assessment charting and filling in my...

  6. Failed NCLEX-RN - need help indentifying weaknesses

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

    I did pass the 2nd time. If you go to my profile you can see all my posts and read my post about my experience taking the test and how I studied. Good

  7. Passed NCLEX-RN on August 31, 2010

    irish_rainbow posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, I posted about a month and a half ago about my first NCLEX-RN attempt and how I failed. Well, I retook the exam on Tuesday and found out this morning that I passed! If you have not read...

  8. 2 things..

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

    Yay! I just read your earlier post and was hoping that you'd find out soon that you passed. :)

  9. Should you take a break?

    irish_rainbow replied to Sprocket_Rox's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, if you didn't take any breaks at all and you got all 265 questions you would have about 1.35 minutes per question. Let's say you took a break every 50 questions, that would be about 5 breaks....

  10. Just received Nclex report

    irish_rainbow replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! I failed my first attempt June 25th and I am retesting August 31st, so I am taking about 8 weeks to study for my 2nd attempt, as well. Many people say that it is best to test soon after...

  11. Took Nclex this morning...

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

    I really hope that you pass, Jbreezy! I feel like our first attempts at NCLEX are a lot alike... I got all 265 questions and only took the 2 scheduled breaks. I've been studying pretty hard... I've...

  12. Failed NCLEX-RN - need help indentifying weaknesses

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

    I know what you mean, SDtoKY. During my first attempt, the only breaks I took were the two scheduled ones given by the computer. I was very stubborn and kept thinking "This thing has to end soon. I...

  13. Failed NCLEX-RN - need help indentifying weaknesses

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

    SDtoKY Maybe you studied too hard for your 2nd attempt? I know that sounds crazy and the test is so hard, saying that someone studied too hard sounds insane. But maybe you burned yourself out on all...

  14. Free Kaplan ebooks on iBookstore for iphone/ipod/ipad

    irish_rainbow replied to leaveittogodRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! I have an iPhone and tried this, it works. There a lot of books, too. I downloaded the NCLEX-RN book and I think I will download the GRE and MAT books for later on when I decide to go back for...

  15. Studying isn't going so well :(

    irish_rainbow replied to BNE103's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't get so down about your scores on the practice tests. The practice questions are meant to help you learn what you don't have knowledge about. The test scores and reviews are deceiving at times,...

  16. retake tomorrow!

    irish_rainbow replied to suns's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pedsnurze, we are taking it on the same day. We can do this... I just keep telling myself that over and over. We passed nursing school... I mean no one ever mentioned that most nursing schools have a...

  17. First attempt at the NCLEX... not so hot...

    irish_rainbow replied to ev40901's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would suggest using your local library if you want to save some money. Check to see what NCLEX-RN review books are in their catalog. Also, if you wanted you could ask for books they don't have via...

  18. Am I ready to test again?!?!?!

    irish_rainbow replied to lisa.4's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We are in the exact same situation, lisa.4. I took my NCLEX June 25th, failed and am retaking it August 31st. I took Hurst the first time, but got off track because I focused too much on the predictor...

  19. Good things DO COME to those who wait!!!!

    irish_rainbow replied to aag1031's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!! I went back and read your previous post. I will taking the exam for the 2nd time as well in about 2 weeks. I was wondering... what resources did you use and study? I've been using...

  20. Taking the NCLEX and need to vent.

    irish_rainbow replied to picklee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I totally feel you on this one. I failed my first attempt June 25th and I thought my life was over. I was so frustrated... I'm still a tiny bit, but the stages of grieving have helped a lot. I...

  21. retake tomorrow!

    irish_rainbow replied to suns's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree!!! The harder it felt, the better you were probably doing. You only get into those difficult analysis (oh my word I've never heard of any of this stuff before) questions when you are getting...

  22. NCLEX-A grade would be nice!

    irish_rainbow replied to zillionthnewgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I could see wanting a "grade" if you failed... above, near, and below passing isn't all that descriptive. Most potential employers will look at your GPA if you put it on your resume, but it's not just...

  23. Will be taking the Nclex for the second time

    irish_rainbow replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Hurst Review to prepare for my first NCLEX-RN attempt. The book is a really good content review and resource. However, do not do what I did... I thought that the 6 Hurst practice tests that...

  24. Will be taking the Nclex for the second time

    irish_rainbow replied to Tinkerbell04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This sounds like my first attempt, too. I got 265 questions and was near passing on all standards except reduction of risk potential which was above passing. I'm taking mine for the 2nd time on Aug....

  25. Failed NCLEX-RN - need help indentifying weaknesses

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

    Just thought I'd give an update. I've currently done 3,517 practice questions with a total average of 71%. Since NCLEX is graded so crazy, the average part really doesn't mean much... other than to...