ChrissybRN

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  1. Looking for a RN Refresher course near Philadelphia,PA...help??

    ChrissybRN posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everyone! Long story short I graduated in may 2009 and due to some personal experiences I did not pass my boards till June 2011. I have been looking for my first RN job since June. I have my BLS...

  2. PSA Healthcare interview...advice???

    ChrissybRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi i am a new RN and have my very first interview. I am from Pennsylvania and was reffered to the PSA Healthcare through a family friend. At first the PSA did not want me because I have no...

  3. would you prefer monday-friday 3-11pm or the weekend shift??

    ChrissybRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am going to interview with a short stay unit at a LTC facility and the recruiter tells me that there are 3 shifts available...3-11pm monday-friday saturday sunday 7a-7p or 7p-7a I dont have any...

  4. graduated 2 yrs ago and just now entering nursing. HELP!!!

    ChrissybRN replied to moriahjoy's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am sort of in the same position as you. I graduated with my ASN in may 2009 I finally passed my boards June 2011 ( had alot of personal things going on after graduation then it took me 4 times to...

  5. New grads...are alot of you starting out in LTC??

    ChrissybRN posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi new grads, I am a new nurse and have been looking for jobs for months now. I finally landed an interview w a LTC facility. Although it's not my first choice I will work wherever to gain some...

  6. So tired of filling out the same application

    ChrissybRN replied to checker1981's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am curious as what do you say when you call hr?? Sounds like a dumb question but I feel like a bother when I call. Looking for a job is so stressful. I feel lost and am sooo sick of filling out...

  7. Bachelors in Business to ADN

    ChrissybRN replied to olsengirl's topic in General Students

    I have an associates in nursing and a bachelors in business. I can't even get a nursing job let alone a nurse management job. I suggest getting your BSN just to be able to get a RN job. Good

  8. ASN or ADN??????

    ChrissybRN replied to O.Nato's topic in General Nursing

    Both are an associates degree in nursing and YES you can take the nclex-RN. I just did. Some schools only are diplomas in nursing and you can take the nclex-RN. I suggest you try to get your BSN. Most...

  9. Need study help for repeat nclex-rn taker

    ChrissybRN replied to SJI10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed the nclex on my 4th time. Saunders worked for me. It helped me alot because it went over content...which I needed. Keep practicing questions and don't give up. Good

  10. Sub-Acute or Hospital

    ChrissybRN replied to chrelyne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm in the same position as you in Philadelphia, pa. I say take the job. You will get experience and can continue to look for a hospital position. It's not the greatest but it's experience and that's...

  11. white underwear under white scrub bottoms?

    ChrissybRN replied to ashleymarie23's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Your School is dumb. You can see white under white. Flesh colored you can't see under white. So I guess they want your patients to see your underwear. If its such a problem then why would they choose...

  12. Why won't anyone hire new graduate nurses??!!?!?

    ChrissybRN replied to samae23's topic in General Nursing

    i also can't find a job. its rough. I dont know about you but relocating is not an option for me. In my mind thats absolutely ridiculous. All everyone is looking for is EXPERIENCE. How the hell can we...

  13. Took the NCLEX-RN 4 times... FINALLY got the GOOD POP UP! Here's what I did...

    ChrissybRN replied to eboog20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Great story. It took me 2 years And finally passed on my 4th time too!!!! Congrats to us

  14. Is it true? BS + RN does not = BSN?

    ChrissybRN replied to Cathylady's topic in General Nursing

    I have a BS in another field. I went to an accelerated nursing school in which I received an assosiates of science in nursing (ASN). I do not have a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN). Even though...

  15. Graduated 2yrs ago, haven't taken nclex, how to be marketable..

    ChrissybRN replied to redsky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i am sort of in the same postion as you. I also graduated 2 years ago but have just recently passed the NCLEX. I took the NCLEX 4 times in the last 2 years. I had alot of trouble with the test...

  16. Nclex RN exam Dillema!help badly needed

    ChrissybRN replied to nurserain01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed my nclex on the 4th time. I used the Saunders book and questions this time. I felt I needed the review. Def keep doing questions and review whAt u need to. I had and hear that many...

  17. Nursing job market

    ChrissybRN replied to want2banrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I see no improvement. It's horrible. I just want to start my

  18. New RN's...do you have a job ?

    ChrissybRN replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nope. No jobs

  19. Another worried student about the NCLEX- RN

    ChrissybRN replied to i0see's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't reschedule. Just go for it. If you fail then try try again! Took me 4 times to pass. Good

  20. How I Passed NCLEX-RN

    ChrissybRN replied to Callisonanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!

  21. what to do next? failed NCLEX-RN on Friday :( HELP!!

    ChrissybRN replied to Reese0608's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey i failed my NCLEX RN 3 times and I finally passed on the 4th time last week. It has been 2 years since i graduated. First of all: DO NOT Give Up!! This last time I used the Saunders book. It has...

  22. Took the Nclex this am

    ChrissybRN replied to MSNMPHPhdNMD's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thats awesome!! i hope the good pop up works. It worked for me last

  23. Credit check along with background? *****??

    ChrissybRN replied to choc0late's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    i have no clue if this will affect your job. I really hope not. My credit is not good at all. One of the reasons im so excited to start my Career is to finally fix my credit. Nursing is my 2nd degree...

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

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

    I just took my NCLEX-RN on 6/6/11 This was my fourth time taking it and i am so relieved I PASSED!!!! the Trick worked for me i got the good pop up. I didnt want to get my hopes up with the trick but...

  25. I failed 3 times...help! anyone use nclex-rn 4000??

    ChrissybRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I graduated nursing school may 2009. i have failed the nclex rn 3 times. i am currently taking kaplans Q-bank online. I was also thinking about buying the book nclen-rn 4000. has anyone ever used...