CiaMia

CiaMia BSN, MSN, DNP, RN, APRN, NP

Neuro/NSGY, critical care, med/stroke/tele

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  1. Fall 2016 MCPHS applicants

    CiaMia replied to Tammy2016's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I had one employer and one academic :-) and I worked in direct care/human

  2. Passed NCLEX-RN with 76 q's and my 2nd try!

    CiaMia replied to akb0220's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually, whether the last question is above or below the passing standard and whether your response to is would put you above or below the passing standard is exactly how the test is determined to be...

  3. NCLEX RN 1/13/2016

    CiaMia replied to hb93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you get all 265 questions, the last question ("final ability estimate" -- remember, NCLEX is all about how the questions are rated in terms of difficulty and whether they are above or below passing...

  4. PVT 2016

    CiaMia replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you!!!! Telling people they can definitively know they have passed based on a work-around that may or may not have any link whatsoever to the actual status of the results -- just no. It sucks...

  5. Finding Work as a New Grad

    CiaMia replied to frible001's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I precepted at Winchester and had an awesome experience! Really want to apply for the new grad positions there, but the ONE instruction they have in the postings is "NO REALLY, PASS NCLEX FIRST"......

  6. Had no faith in passing NCLEX, but did

    CiaMia replied to Chelseajeansanford's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! Also how on EARTH did you get your ATT so quickly.!? haha... finished Dec 16 and still waiting, can't even see available dates

  7. Passed NCLEX second Time!

    CiaMia replied to AmberCain's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS! (PM'd you about the study

  8. Have BA. Get RN diploma then BSN?

    CiaMia replied to Dice1024's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Not necessarily; make sure you look into what the wait times are - a lot of CC programs in my area have a long wait time because they are popular, and have really quite high academic standards again...

  9. What age did you complete your BSN or ASN?

    CiaMia replied to mee9mee9's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    BSc in Psychology @ 21 Worked for 7 years in non-profit programming for folks with developmental disabilities/BI etc. (A)BSN @ 29 hoping to start PMHNP ASAP

  10. Hesi Math...does the calculator affect your score?

    CiaMia replied to nerdy student's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Do you mean using the built-in calculator on the side of the page? No, it shouldn't affect your score. It is available every question, even non-math questions. Make sure you are REALLY reading their...

  11. Pass California NCLEX-RN in 60 Questions

    CiaMia replied to 2mint's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Select All That Apply

  12. Are these good pre-NCLEX scores?

    CiaMia replied to Beffers81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh wow that's quite a trek! I have one about 30 minutes away, and a few more all within 90 minutes... my goal is to schedule sometime between 1/13-1/20... not sure how realistic that is at this but we...

  13. Are these good pre-NCLEX scores?

    CiaMia replied to Beffers81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    no, no, haha - my brain is totally fried and I didn't even register that that's what it would work out to be! I'm still waiting on my ATT but my state outsources for the credentialing piece and they...

  14. Are these good pre-NCLEX scores?

    CiaMia replied to Beffers81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL fair point!!! see how the rest

  15. Are these good pre-NCLEX scores?

    CiaMia replied to Beffers81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Where are you finding 67% for HURST? My HURST review book (Dec 2015 live review) says "a median score [for all 6 Q-Reviews] of 84/125 is common among students who pass first time. If you are not...

  16. College Grad Nursing school Options

    CiaMia replied to kamododragon's topic in General Students

    There is no shortage. Where I live, new graduate nurses have an AWFUL time getting jobs in any kind of acute care setting. We do not say there is a shortage. Just look above at how many people are...

  17. Pass California NCLEX-RN in 60 Questions

    CiaMia replied to 2mint's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay now I'm crazy curious too LOL! xo, anxiously awaiting her

  18. Pass California NCLEX-RN in 60 Questions

    CiaMia replied to 2mint's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay now I'm crazy curious too LOL! xo, anxiously awaiting her

  19. Got the BSN, now on to the NCLEX

    CiaMia replied to LDAthleteNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck y'all! Just finished too (961 on exit HESI but my parents were in town for pinning so I literally did NOT study, just sat through our HURST review..!). Still waiting for my ATT and our...

  20. Accelerated BSN MCPHS- Worcester Spring 2015

    CiaMia replied to Loots's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That is AWESOME! Remediation is definitely not the end of the world (and hey, you can do awesome on a HESI and not pass the class -- or even get a 4.0 for the class and have to remediate..!), but...

  21. Accelerated BSN MCPHS- Worcester Spring 2015

    CiaMia replied to Loots's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Nope, she's referring to the accelerated program! we have HESI exams both at entrance (start of the program) and then specialized exit HESI exams that go along with each class that count as your...

  22. Accelerated BSN MCPHS- Worcester Spring 2015

    CiaMia replied to Loots's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hey Tech-RN, there's a lot of info above (and I posted links to where I'd posted even more :) ) about the program in general. Essentially, the model is front-loading: 1st semester is all didactic and...

  23. Fall 2016 MCPHS applicants

    CiaMia replied to Tammy2016's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I think I applied officially in May or so; it took about 2 months to hear back because my undergrad degree is from the UK so it had to go through equivalency testing as well as all the usual...

  24. Fall 2016 MCPHS applicants

    CiaMia replied to Tammy2016's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    ahh, okay, so the 32-month program, not the 16-month post-bacc ABSN :-) no idea about overall admission stats to that program I'm afraid! I do know when I went for an info day, they said they only...

  25. Fall 2016 MCPHS applicants

    CiaMia replied to Tammy2016's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Just re-read your OP and still a bit confused... you have a degree? Or no..? for the ABSN, it's specifically post-baccalaureate and you must have a degree and all prerequisites completed. That...