LibbyRN31286

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1. Top 10 Myths of the "MURSE"

   LibbyRN31286 replied to mikethemurse's topic in Nursing Humor

   haha that was good! i enjoy working with male nurses. they bring a very different perspective to the table

2. pct/nurse tech wages

   LibbyRN31286 replied to k_r_ah's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   I can'y believe that CNAs are making 20 an hour in some states! I live in Ky and the most I have ever made as a CNA was 11.00 an hour! and RNs here start out around 21.00.... Hopefully one day I can...

3. Has anyone taken on line course "NSCBN"?

   LibbyRN31286 replied to smith1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Check out hurst review. It is AWESOME! I passed with 75 questions and will recommend this review

4. 2011 RN Grad - Minnesota Fellowships? [OR would be great]

   LibbyRN31286 replied to soarforevermore's topic in First Year After Licensure

   You should start the job search EARLY. Trust me I waited until AFTER I graduated since everyone made it sound sooo easy to get a Nursing job. I would say january or feb 2011 would be early enough...

5. ASN vs. 2nd Degree BSN at Bellarmine/Spalding/Ivy Tech

   LibbyRN31286 replied to AngelBshaw's topic in General Nursing

   I vote ADN first. You can get out quickly with less busy work and then when you are finished there are lots of online BSN programs that you can do while you are working as an RN. This may not be for...

6. has anyone ever ordered from www.uniformdiscount.com

   LibbyRN31286 replied to Polybear's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

   Sounds like people are receiving their order just not in a timely manner. Maybe they are just REALLY unorganized. but that is a scary thought to not receive you stuff. I am looking to order some...

7. What To Do When You Fail The NCLEX-RN

   LibbyRN31286 replied to TrisenRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   If anyone is having trouble passing the NCLEX I just took the Hurst Review online (after failing twice before). It is AMAZING and I highly recommend it to anyone! They have a 98% pass rate and money...

8. In a few years all RNs will be required to have a BSN?

   LibbyRN31286 replied to FutureNurse2B's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   I heard that in KY too. Not sure if it was ever passed but, I believe it was the hospitals discretion. The hospital was chnaging policies and wanted all nurses to have a BSN within 5

9. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   LibbyRN31286 replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Took my boards and had 75 questions and passed and I believe most people I have talked to who have gotten 75 questions passed. Never can tell though. If anyone is looking for a really good nclex...

10. What can I do to build up my resume as a future RN?

    LibbyRN31286 replied to swtchariot's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in nursing school, a local hospital had a "Student Nurse Float Pool". You just had to be a nursing student. I got to pick my own schedule, could work 4, 8 or 12 hour shifts and gained alot...

11. Need Advice About Job Searching.. HELP

    LibbyRN31286 replied to LibbyRN31286's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyone's input. I know it's going to be tough but, I'm hoping that since I am being upfront about it, it will not waste the employers time or my time interviewing prior to knowing my...

12. Need Advice About Job Searching.. HELP

    LibbyRN31286 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello Everyone! I am new to this site and so far I love it. I am also very new to the field of nursing. I am a single mom with a 6 year son and actually just found out I passed my boards yesterday!...