chessknightRN

chessknightRN

Member

  • Content

    33

  • Visitors

    2,031

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    0

All Content by chessknightRN

  1. Kaplan or Hurst?

    chessknightRN replied to aodem1119's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've heard many people say that the Lacharity priority and delegation book is pretty good, you may want to check that

  2. Advice for a low GPA student.

    chessknightRN replied to Miewn's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would definitely suggest finishing your current degree before you decide on nursing school, especially since you are a senior. With Nursing being such a competitive field now, chances are it would...

  3. Didn't pass the NCLEX RN due to anxiety

    chessknightRN replied to LSoMagical's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep you are right, it's definitely a lot harder to pass if you don't finish the test. I just took the test and had all 265 questions, it was awful...lol. Hopefully I passed, now I have to wait 48...

  4. NCLEX tomorrow!!

    chessknightRN replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! I take mine tomorrow as well, I don't know how I'm going to fall asleep tonight! Hopefully we will both

  5. Didn't pass the NCLEX RN due to anxiety

    chessknightRN replied to LSoMagical's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From my understanding you can not fail the test by running out of time. They simply take the last 60 questions you answered to determine if you have passed or failed. I know a couple of people who did...

  6. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info jluve, when did you originally get on the waiting list at forest park? I was #104 when I got my letter in Sept. so I hope I'm not too far

  7. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I'll be at that information session too, hopefully we will get more waiting list

  8. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    I emailed Flo Valley to find out, and nope I haven't received another letter from Forest Park yet, I emailed and got no response...what about

  9. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    I'm #24 at Flo Valley so it looks like I'll be there next fall unless I somehow make it into Meramec or FP this

  10. Starting pay new ADN in St. Louis?

    chessknightRN replied to STLCCSTUDENT's topic in General Nursing

    Just wanted to echo the sentiment of getting a job as a tech part-time while in nursing school. I'm currently a tech and I have seen pretty much every single one of my fellow techs who graduated...

  11. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    I got one too from Forest Park and I am

  12. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis

    chessknightRN replied to Katharine's topic in General Nursing

    No problem, I'm sure you'll do fine! I've only been working there for 4 months but I like it and they have great benefits including tuition reimbursement and lots of vacation time...feel free to send...

  13. ?'s about working as a PCA for St. John's Mercy, St. Louis

    chessknightRN replied to Katharine's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, just be ready to answer the standard questions like why do you want to work there, what are your strengths/weaknesses, etc...and you should be fine. I was hired with no experience as were some...

  14. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't heard anything but I am pretty sure the next waiting list letters get mailed out sometime in September after the Fall semester

  15. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you can take your pre-req courses at any of the STLCC campuses regardless of the specific one you want to go to for Nursing

  16. What to expect as a Psych PCA/PCT?

    chessknightRN posted a topic in Psychiatric

    Hi, I'll be starting nursing school soon and recently got a job as a PCA in the Behavioral Health department of a hospital. I was just wondering if anyone was or is currently in the position and knows...

  17. New Grad recently offered a CRC position???????????

    chessknightRN replied to cam_RN's topic in Research

    Hey cam, I was just wondering how your CRC job has been going for you so

  18. FACIAL HAIR during the job search

    chessknightRN replied to 3fins's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a beard and mustache but I shaved it down to where it looked like a 5 o'clock shadow, and didn't have any problems during the interview process. You're going to have to shave it very low anyway...

  19. 1st job offer - psychiatric nursing?

    chessknightRN replied to HeartOfGlass's topic in Nursing Career

    You might want to post this in the Psych specialty forum and you'll probably get more

  20. JOBS?

    chessknightRN replied to STL2008, RN's topic in General Nursing

    If you check the St. Louis County website and the MO state websites they usually have nursing positions available, I would probably try there first, then maybe just going into a community health...

  21. JOBS?

    chessknightRN replied to STL2008, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Have you guys tried St. John's Mercy? I'm pretty sure they are hiring. Also, have you looked at Public Health nursing or any other fields if you don't want to go the nursing home route, or are you...

  22. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Abbs or Tam I was wondering if you got your Forest Park letters in the mail today? I got mine and I'm up to 203 at FP and 218 at Meramec, so it looks like I'll get into Forest Park first since I...

  23. Saint Louis Community College Wait List

    chessknightRN replied to lovetoday's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you like the program, I'm hoping to get in at FP Spring 2012. I went from 343 when I got on the list last October to 238 now, so it seems to be going by

  24. SLU vs. BJC Accelerated BSN Program

    chessknightRN replied to Katie22's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the info and congrats on getting accepted! I'll probably be applying to the area accelerated BSN programs after this semester now that I know that all the pre-reqs don't have to be...

  25. I can't get into any nursing schools!

    chessknightRN replied to b00ger's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can try St. Louis Community College in Saint Louis, MO. They have 3 campuses with Nursing Programs and you have to pass a dosage calculation test with a score of 90%, but no GRE or TEAS. Once you...