DragonflyLady17

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  1. Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    DragonflyLady17 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    ♪♫ in my ♥- you don't love your work? do you even least bit like it? Being a nurse comes with character- not everyone's cup of tea and if you don't like it and is just in it for the money.......

  2. Interview tips for Ortho/trauma RN

    DragonflyLady17 replied to shubh's topic in Orthopedic

    Yes I have an interview as a ortho trauma nurse too. I love the position just thinking about it. I am sure it will ask specific questions unlike a med surg interview. But I have no idea. Any help will...

  3. Number One Pet Peeve in Nursing School: Future "Paycheck Nurses"

    DragonflyLady17 replied to joshmiller2010's topic in General Students

    Umm lets all be honest here....we are all people person and love nursing..but it can tire you out....and at at the same time we all know if the pay wasn't stable enough for us to have a family life-...

  4. US RN looking into working in Australia in 2013

    DragonflyLady17 replied to agathi24's topic in International Nursing

    Yeah I am from the US and was wondering with tax cuts and all how much money do you have in savings left over? Curious if I made the transition over there. We have a lot of tax cuts over here,...

  5. Australia or New Zealand?

    DragonflyLady17 replied to star17's topic in Australia, New Zealand

    Yeah I would love to move to Australia or NZ one day. I am thinking how much savings do you have? I am from the US and life can be stressful here but from what I have seen from the forums we get paid...

  6. My NCLEX-RN review scores

    DragonflyLady17 replied to applepie2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I cannot wait for it to be over and start my life... yes we will prosper... God will not fail us. Just a matter of time. Oh I decided to listen to the kaplan class lectures on my weakest parts like...

  7. My NCLEX-RN review scores

    DragonflyLady17 replied to applepie2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In Pearson question Exam cram book- they dont focus much on first/most/priority/safety...more general straight forward questions- you either know it or don't. Shorter in length too. Kaplan focuses...

  8. My NCLEX-RN review scores

    DragonflyLady17 replied to applepie2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Somehow I did worse on my Qtrainer 5 than 4. Am taking my qtrainer 6 now. 200 questions is soo

  9. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    DragonflyLady17 replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    1 page is

  10. Tip for Addison's vs Cushing's

    DragonflyLady17 replied to bippityboo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Easy way- Addison's "too little salt, sugar and sex hormones" Cushing "too much sugar salt and sex hormones." Also know NA and K always opposite. So where too little salt is is where you have too much...

  11. study checklist for passing NCLEX-RN

    DragonflyLady17 replied to RNmeee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In relation to assigning patient care to an RN that's pool or from a different floor. I find it confusing because when I did choose the most stable- the answer was wrong because they said that should...

  12. Taking My Nclex Tommorow Morning!!

    DragonflyLady17 replied to LvnOnTheRise949's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take breaks, do errands or watch tv. Try not to sit for more than 3hrs max at a time. Umm I would say around 5 hrs a day I have been doing NCLEX prep- watching videos, looking at question...

  13. Average Scores on Kaplan Question Trainers and Qbank and Passed NCLEX 1/18/2013

    DragonflyLady17 replied to anh_thule's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for your input. Yeah I am not used to getting Kaplan scores around the 60s. I feel like I am failing, but I heard they are harder than the NCLEX and I am going to keep doing more questions...

  14. Taking My Nclex Tommorow Morning!!

    DragonflyLady17 replied to LvnOnTheRise949's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For 2 wks they say do 150 a day. and all Q trainer. But I have been behind on my qbank ?. I try and do like 25 at a time when I can. If you have 3 weeks, just follow the syllabus they gave for 3 weeks...

  15. Taking My Nclex Tommorow Morning!!

    DragonflyLady17 replied to LvnOnTheRise949's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After my kaplan class- I gave myself 2 weeks to study. I cannot study for more than that. I will loose motivation. When is your

  16. My NCLEX-RN review scores

    DragonflyLady17 replied to applepie2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    marjaroa did you take the nclex already? I have pearson exam cram book also. The questions seem simple compared to kaplan but alot of new nursing concepts I have not come across or new med names. Do...

  17. I am officially a licensed RN!!! YAY!

    DragonflyLady17 replied to mondee619's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah I was about to ask the same thing. I had kaplan class and our instructor was great. Right now I am listening to the Kaplan online classroom tutorial. I only took notes for the med section. Others...

  18. Taking My Nclex Tommorow Morning!!

    DragonflyLady17 replied to LvnOnTheRise949's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG I am nervous too. I have been studying for a week. My exam is next thurs. I cannot wait for it to be over. They say you can check with your state board website and see if your name is there. Ours...

  19. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    DragonflyLady17 replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I submitted a letter of intent on the program I chose and about why I chose Vanderbilt. I would write one or kinda tweak your cover letter to make it seem like a letter of intent. Either way submit it...

  20. What is the difference between CT scan And MRI

    DragonflyLady17 replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Well there was a scenario on which they give you answer choices of various diseases and say an MRI is best suitable for. Thanks for the

  21. What is the difference between CT scan And MRI

    DragonflyLady17 replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks I needed this- as I am studying for NCLEX! and my kaplan books did not say anything specific about it. Good luck to all nurses out there. It is a wonderful

  22. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    DragonflyLady17 replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes one from dean or your advisor. A separate one from instructor. I sent to more than one instructor because you never know who is going to fill out by when. That way the one that replies the...

  23. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    DragonflyLady17 replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Yes the second part is due by

  24. Vanderbilt Nurse Residency 2014

    DragonflyLady17 replied to ama3t's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Hi everyone. I just submitted my second part of the application. Hope I hear back soon. Anyone know how soon after you submit your application materials you hear back? This sounds like a great...

  25. Texas Children's Hospital: Graduate Nurse Program 2014

    DragonflyLady17 replied to VintageSwagger's topic in Texas Nursing

    My job submission says its inactive? Does that mean I am no longer considered? I applied back in November. Also anyone work there currently? Will like more details about Children's Medical because I...