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    How much did you take out in student loans?

    abundantjoy07 replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Nursing

    35k (35,000) That's the total for the loans I took out for my BSN program at a private Christian university. I was in school a total of 6 years getting my degree. Oh woe to
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    New Nurses-Length of Job Search?

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    i didn't work with my gn when it was given because i wanted to prepare for the nclex. now that that's over and i have my rn license i'm trying to get hired somewhere. i'm trying so see what some of...
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    IV Lasix

    abundantjoy07 replied to AussieKylie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with crb...always look up the drug if you are unsure or have questions about it. It's your patient and your responsibility to act in their best interests and to ensure their
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    Unhappy with Liberal Arts Degree

    abundantjoy07 replied to startingoveragain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I would suggest you earn your Associates degree in Nursing (ADN). ADN programs are 2 years and less expensive than the traditional four year degree. You can either become an LVN/LPN or an RN with your...
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    Whites or Colored scrubs?

    abundantjoy07 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Colors are my favorite things to wear because with white scrubs they always look dingy. I can wear whites for a month and then I have to buy new ones because the "old" ones look a mess. I do like the...
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    when to take my first job as a nurse

    abundantjoy07 replied to newlvngrad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's a really long time to wait after graduating. Have you taken your boards yet? If not I'd advise you to do that ASAP. The longer you wait to take the NCLEX the harder it may be for you to test...
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    How soon did it took you to find a job?

    abundantjoy07 replied to azabache21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Usually nursing schools host job fairs early in the spring semester for senior nursing student. Lots of companies will hire new grads. The thing is...they are hiring you with the expectation that you...
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    How soon did it took you to find a job?

    abundantjoy07 replied to azabache21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Got the job in the ER...the same day of my interview. It was nice to be offered the position on the spot. So a week after the NCLEX or 4 days after finding out I passed. Yeah, all that early before...
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    i need help from pipol in houston!

    abundantjoy07 replied to lexielexy's topic in Texas Nursing

    Lamar University too. It's in Beaumont, but if you live on the NE side of town, it can be a quick commute. Houston Baptist University is located in the SW part of town and they offer both ADN and BSN...
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    Pruritis at the movies?

    abundantjoy07 replied to nptobee's topic in General Nursing

    :chuckle *snickers* I needed that laugh. But on a serious note..yes theaters are filthy. Those seats should be made of plastic or something you can just spray and wipe down. You know the cloth seats...
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    Anyone been fired from their first job in less than a year?

    abundantjoy07 replied to Honeybun1206's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As of right now you're still hired. Don't start thinking "it's over" before it is. Maybe you didn't recieve enough precepting and need more time. That's normal because you're still a very new nurse!...
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    Keeping Nursing Textbooks...???

    abundantjoy07 replied to nyclizzo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have kept most of my books from nsg school. I am planning on selling my theories & research books, my leadership & mgt books, mental health, and those pre-nursing books I never got rid of....
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    How soon did it took you to find a job?

    abundantjoy07 replied to azabache21's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, I wanted to Graduate first. Then I decided I wanted to pass the NCLEX first. Now, 2 days after passing the boards, I'm looking. Yes, I waited until the last minute when everyone else was...
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    I Passed With 106 Questions!

    abundantjoy07 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :nuke: wow. i'm an rn! i had 106 questions, mostly pharmacology, priority, interventions for patho processes, and patient education. no calculation questions, which are my favorite things to do. one...
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    I Passed With 106 Questions!

    abundantjoy07 replied to abundantjoy07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! And Jess you'll do wonderful! Pharm questions...I had most over the indications for meds. They were all random meds, respiratory and cardio are some categories I remember. I believe one...
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    hi everyone...im new

    abundantjoy07 replied to candy0524's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Who? Me? If me, then I'm in Texas. If not, then nevermind! I just realized, rereading this post, that not every state has Quick Results like Texas. Then I was thinking, I don't know if every state...
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    Computer Lag????

    abundantjoy07 replied to regglynn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't notice that. I was a little irate when the computer didn't stop at 75 questions (as I was exhausted and ready to go). The only "lag" was when I finished the exam and the survey popped up....
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    Just took NCLEX - RN today!

    abundantjoy07 replied to Vektor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hope you get the great news soon that you are anticipating! 75 questions is nice...well, I mean, it's nicer than having to do 265 questions! I just passed mine on the 18th with 106 questions. I was...
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    hi everyone...im new

    abundantjoy07 replied to candy0524's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    I Passed Finally The Day Is Here.

    abundantjoy07 replied to Life is in Mess's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons: yay!!!
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    After Failing it Mulitple times I FINALLY PASSED

    abundantjoy07 replied to Pinkypriya's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congratulations!!!
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    i need your input... 75 questions??

    abundantjoy07 replied to bettyTX's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, first of all I wish you the best. I know you've already taken it, but it's never too late to wish someone well! I haven't taken mine yet, but the 18th is quickly approaching. I don't know the...
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    How long did nursing school take for you?

    abundantjoy07 replied to sweetiez's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went to college August 2001 right after high school. I was originally not a nursing major. So that set me behind a year. I also did not pass one course which also set me back another year....
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    Has anyone taken the Kaplan Nclex review

    abundantjoy07 replied to keshaRN07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the kaplan review...I take the NCLEX on the 18th... I don't know if the Kaplan really will help or not. It's just questions and test solving skills. My thing is I already had a system set up for...
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    my nclex story

    abundantjoy07 replied to edisonnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for the great post...and congrats x1000 on passing! You must be so estatic! I'm planning on taking mine on the 18th...3 more days...I'll remember your post when I take