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  1. Help...Taken NCLEX 3 times

    KEVIN88GT replied to ktd2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    my fiance has also taken it 3x and failed (found out today on thanksgiving morning) we need help....I dont know what do do.... here is the link to my original post...

  2. I'm so ANGRY!!!

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thats the thing...we really worked on any test anxiety that she might have had the first and second time...she went into the 3rd exam with a solid head...yes she did have a lot on her shoulders but...

  3. Help, new nurse, suffering from Heel Pain.

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad that just got a job as an ER nurse in NYC. I'm suffering from bad heel pain and have been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. Can ANYONE who might have the same problem or know someone...

  4. Help, new nurse, suffering from Heel Pain.

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    how severe was your case...how long did you have it...can you describe exactly the symptoms you had? Did you take a vacation by staying off your feet or it just WENT

  5. need help picking health insurance at new job...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    just got a new job and they are offering me the following insurances (i'm single and am trying to pick one that doesnt take out too much..or anything out of my pay check) here are my options....(also...

  6. Help, new nurse, suffering from Heel Pain.

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    forgot to mention that I'm on my 2nd podiatrist and 2nd pair of custom orthotics (first pair was 100 bucks...this pair is $400) with no help at all.....I wear really comfortable New Balance sneakers...

  7. So I got hired as a new grand RN at a local hospital ER

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    so I got hired at a local ED...they told me what the salary is and all but I was too embarassed to ask if they pay starting the first day I show up for orientation....they told me the orientation will...

  8. So I got hired as a new grand RN at a local hospital ER

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    cool..thanks for the quick response guys/girls....I dont know If i'll work at this hospital (Coney Island Hospital part of the HHC corp in NYC) because they offered me 10k less than another hospital...

  9. Failed the NCLEX... some questions

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    So im bummed out because i failed the nclex... I had all of the 265 questions... After 100 i knew iw as doomed and just knew that this exam wasnt going anywhere. My question is how long do i have to...

  10. Failed the NCLEX... some questions

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    I actually used the saunders comprehensive reivew cd (as per your and other's reccomendation a few months back) from which I did about 1200 questions. I also used the NCLEX3000 CD and did about...

  11. Failed the NCLEX... some questions

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the responce...I searched all over the new york state board of nursing website and did not find the time

  12. Failed the NCLEX... some questions

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    I'll contact the state board tomorrow regarding the waiting time before retaking the exam....but does anyone know regarding if I can still get a job as a GN? Am I obligated to tell them that I have...

  13. loan consolidation question...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Students

    it's time for me to consolidate my loans...I have a crapload of federal loans and about 20k in private loans from Teri. Can someone reccomend a bank that is good to deal with with loan consolidation....

  14. loan consolidation question...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Students

    You dont have to repay the loans untill you get out of school (and even then you get a 6 month grace period). I dont see the reason to do it while you are in

  15. loan consolidation question...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Students

    I'[m going to consolidate all my federal loans with ACS. I also have about 13k in private loans from TERI. Those I'll consolidate when I have a job because not too many companies consolodate private...

  16. How much do NY nurses make?

    KEVIN88GT replied to Michele G.'s topic in New York Nursing

    be that as it may...I couldnt live in upstate NY even for FREE. I've lived out on long island for a year and on any given day you could of told me I was in Eastern Europe I wouldnt have known a...

  17. How much do NY nurses make?

    KEVIN88GT replied to Michele G.'s topic in New York Nursing

    just for refference. In Sheepsheadbay brooklyn (which is considered a very good area) a 2 bedroom will run you 1100-1300 bucks. It will be a 40 minute commute into the

  18. How much do NY nurses make?

    KEVIN88GT replied to Michele G.'s topic in New York Nursing

    you can afford it...but WHY? Why overpay an extra 300-400 dollars a month to live in the city when you can live in Queens or Brooklyn for much less. Put that money in your pocket and save it and...

  19. Cover letter help.

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the help...I'll utilize some of what you wrote in my own

  20. Cover letter help.

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    Done with my resume finally. Now I need a cover letter to go along with it. Can someone tell me what should be included in one or hook me up with a generic version that I can alter to my needs. I'm...

  21. Which NCLEX review book to get...

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    so far I'm between KAPLAN NCLEX review made incredibly easy Mosby's NCLEX review What helped you pass the NCLEX...i'm due to take boards in june/july and need to start studying....I want a book that...

  22. Which NCLEX review book to get...

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok so looks like I'll be getting the Saunders Comprehensive review...which is this one http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/isbnInquiry.asp?userid=Mg3bLWKBSi&isbn=0721603475&itm=1 now...

  23. Nurse managers and Recruiters critique my resume.

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Looking for some professional oppinion from people that actually look at these things. If you are a staff nurse or other I welcome your input as well. I only ask that you state your position when you...

  24. finished my last final in nursing school..

    KEVIN88GT posted a topic in General Nursing

    after 6 days (6+hours each day) of studying me and my g/f took our final med surge II exam. Needless to say I've never been this stressed EVER. Funny how 2 years of your life can hang on one exam (if...

  25. finished my last final in nursing school..

    KEVIN88GT replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Nursing

    thanks guys...I also proposed to my g/f at the restaurant..then had a horse and carriage waiting outside....I planned it all WHILE studying for the final....we had a great time tonight....