Irock

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  1. I am officially an RN!!!!!!!!!! Whooooo-hooooooo!!!!!!!!

    Irock posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Been checking online about every 3 minutes for almost 48 hours. Quick results for my boards still aren't up, but I got the good pop-up Wednesday. So today on a whim I checked the KSBN license...

  2. Egads! Another one I don't know: What is FT "exempt" vs. "non-exempt?"

    Irock posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just saw a couple of posings at a hospital. The position is full-time "exempt" or full-time "non-exempt" RN positions. WTH does that mean? Aargh! I am learning that I don't know doodly about job...

  3. Is it ok to send resume directly to unit director, and not just online to HR?

    Irock replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Holy crap. I was asking about mailing one in, not parking my @ss in their face on the unit. Thanks to everyone who gave reasonable answers to my question, which is really all I was looking for....

  4. Egads! Another one I don't know: What is FT "exempt" vs. "non-exempt?"

    Irock replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Ooh, thanks! That's good to know!

  5. Is it ok to send resume directly to unit director, and not just online to HR?

    Irock replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Cool, that's what I figured.

  6. Egads! Another one I don't know: What is FT "exempt" vs. "non-exempt?"

    Irock replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Nevermind. I found the answer, and here it is just in case some of you don't know either: "The terms come from a body of legislation called the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA was written...

  7. Resume - should I leave off my lousy work history?

    Irock posted a topic in General Nursing

    I just got my RN license last week. I'm 36 yrs old, and before nursing school, I was a stay-at-home mom for almost 10 years. Before THAT, I was a military wife. My work history from that period was...

  8. What does "WWP" stand for in a job title?

    Irock posted a topic in General Nursing

    I googled it, and can't find anything that makes sense. Can ya help me out, please? What's does this

  9. What does "WWP" stand for in a job title?

    Irock replied to Irock's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!

  10. How can I maximize my learning experience at clinical?

    Irock replied to Spikey9001's topic in General Nursing

    If your nurse isn't really happy about having a student, you may ask your instructor to pair you up with another nurse. In my clinicals, I made it a point to tell my nurse that I would be happy to...

  11. Dumb ? from a new nurse. What does "floating pool" mean?

    Irock replied to Irock's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, everyone! It sounds like it might be fun if I were experienced, but I will wait until I know what I'm doing before I ever try floating. Thanks again!

  12. failed nclex the 3rd time

    Irock replied to godhasaplan's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in KS, and our school required us to take the NCLEX predictor exam through ATI. I don't know if you have them in Nevada, but they do online stuff. We were supposed to pass it with a 90% chance...

  13. Annoyed- Surgical Tech does NOT equal Nurse!

    Irock replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    It IS against the

  14. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    Irock replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed (allegedly - LOL)! I won't believe it 100% til I get my quick results in a day or two, but I'm pretty excited! It is gonna be a long 48 hours til I get the "real" results! I had 75...

  15. Is it true about the poo?

    Irock replied to gaia1214's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yay, C.diff! LOL! Poo is no biggie. It's the enema's for the lower GI bleeds that are so fun. If you like gross stuff, you'll be a great

  16. I have ADHD.Can I be a nurse?

    Irock replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    Not at my school, they don't. I don't want a "C" nurse., honestly. You can get A's and B's with ADHD. One of the best ER nurses out there has ADHD (she's on meds for it). If you think nursing is...

  17. If you are or were a single mother of 2, which program would you choose?

    Irock replied to nvsmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I just graduated from an accelerated AAS program in KS about 1-1/2 wks ago. I take the RN boards this Wed. I tested out of a few classes b/c I had a BA already in something else. During school, I...

  18. Taking NCLEX-RN in 2 days! Can you all give me suggestions

    Irock posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    on how to study? I want to review medications for sure, and didn't know if there were any good websites geared specifically towards medication questions for the NCLEX. I also am looking for any...

  19. Taking NCLEX-RN in 2 days! Can you all give me suggestions

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

    LOL. I realized after I posted that it sounded like I haven't studied yet. I have been studying for weeks, just wanted to see if anyone had any specific suggestions. I probably won't study the...

  20. I graduated today!!!!

    Irock posted a topic in General Nursing

    I never thought I would make it, but I actually finished school today! I made it through the RN program with excellent grades, all while raising 3 kids, getting divorced and losing my home. I have...