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  1. Need study help for repeat nclex-rn taker

    ajt575s replied to SJI10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the Davis Q& A book and highly recommend it! The questions are very tough, and it includes a lot of alternative format questions that were very helpful! The questions were so similar to the...

  2. No experience! what to put on my resume???

    ajt575s replied to NayD_RN's topic in General Nursing

    You can put a section with your clinical experiences. I did this and tailored the clinical experiences I put on there to whatever job/area I was applying for (example: I put my psych rotations on...

  3. To be or not to be a psych nurse

    ajt575s replied to marcnaslipknot's topic in Psychiatric

    gnursjr2: How did you get into travel psych nursing? I'm very interested in doing that some day down the

  4. Army Nursing

    ajt575s replied to ajt575s's topic in Government, Military

    Thanks for your help, guys! I appreciate

  5. Army Nursing

    ajt575s posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm interested in joining the army as a mental health nurse in about a year. I am burdened with student loan debt, and the Army offers a very good repayment option, plus excellent...

  6. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    ajt575s replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    I saw somebody call an ambulance for a "sore throat" once. It was post-nasal drip, I believe, not even strep throat or anything like that. I've also seen people come in for menstrual cramps, "thick"...

  7. Psych Nurses

    ajt575s replied to sameyjaney's topic in Psychiatric

    Thank you so much! I've worked as an aide in oncology before, and I have nothing but respect for oncology nurses as

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

    ajt575s replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick worked for me! I got the good pop-up and just found out yesterday that I

  9. Private Loan Debt Stressed Out New Grad! HELP!

    ajt575s replied to LovelyRain's topic in General Nursing

    Can you consolidate the private loans? That's the best route to take to give yourself a smaller monthly payment, plus the consolidation process generally puts loans in forbearance and buys you a...

  10. Anything you would do differently if you were starting nursing school again?

    ajt575s replied to linzjane88's topic in General Students

    I would get the Saunders NCLEX review book and use it to study for my med-surg exams. Also use it to go over strategy for answering the questions. I did this for med-surg II and got an A after...

  11. Worst Interview......so far

    ajt575s replied to LoveMyBugs's topic in General Nursing

    What a jerk! I wouldn't want to work for him anyway. He's done you a favor by not hiring you, so you won't have to put up with him! Hopefully, the next interview will be the job for you! Good

  12. Therapeutic Communication

    ajt575s replied to ajt575s's topic in Psychiatric

    Thanks so much! I feel so completely clueless right now and just hope I don't embarrass myself. It's very reassuring to hear that you're doing so

  13. Night shift sleep schedule

    ajt575s replied to DreamyEyes's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a sleep mask, and it helps a TON, as does black-out curtains and Benadryl. I usually go to sleep about an hour or so after I get home, then get up at 5:00 or

  14. Honest opinions needed

    ajt575s replied to CareRx's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I think you'd be smart to stay in engineering. I've known people with engineering degrees who are doing very well for themselves, and I think you won't have a problem putting food on the...

  15. What should I do?

    ajt575s replied to FutureNurseKaturah's topic in General Nursing

    I went straight for the BSN (which I just finished a few days ago--yay!), and I think that would be the best route, also. You can take classes at the CC as prerequisites and then transfer to a BSN...

  16. Honest opinions needed

    ajt575s replied to CareRx's topic in General Nursing

    I think you should try job shadowing at a local hospital to get a better feel for what it's like being a nurse. Try a med-surg unit, since it will give you a good overall picture of nursing. It is a...

  17. How is New RN Job market Looking?

    ajt575s replied to pat8585's topic in First Year After Licensure

    OP: It seems to depend on the area you live in. In Missouri, it doesn't seem to be too bad; most of my graduating classmates have found jobs already. I've noticed that the ones who live in more rural...

  18. Does GPA Matter?

    ajt575s replied to Nurse McDreamy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    GPA doesn't seem to matter in my area. Though some of the main employers around here asked for transcripts, many of my classmates with lower GPA's got jobs, while many with higher GPA's did not. The...

  19. Advice!

    ajt575s replied to tsv1567's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with the other posters. Take the job in the ER. It will give you the experience you need to get a job later back home. It's best to get that year of RN experience in that all of the employers...

  20. New Grad: OR interview advice?

    ajt575s posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hello! I am graduating with my BSN in May 2011, and I am incredibly excited because I have an interview for a wonderful OR new grad position. The training is for 9 months, and I'm very excited about...

  21. First RN job application advice needed

    ajt575s replied to Scooter321's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Answering "no" to the licensing question will not be a dealbreaker. I've been answering "no" on that question all semester, and I got several interviews and actually (finally) landed a job last week,...

  22. About to graduate with no hospital employment experience

    ajt575s replied to AJPV's topic in General Nursing

    I strongly suggest continuing to look for a tech position or an internship if you can. Several of my classmates who were techs were hired directly onto their floors, and those who have worked as techs...

  23. Anyone take the HESI?

    ajt575s replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Okay, I was thinking exit HESI as well.

  24. Anyone take the HESI?

    ajt575s replied to geekgolightly's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I took the HESI for the first time a week ago and (thankfully) passed with flying colors. Our school doesn't let you graduate unless you can pass the HESI, so, needless to say, this was very...

  25. New Grad: OR interview advice?

    ajt575s replied to ajt575s's topic in Operating Room

    Yes, I spent two clinical days in the OR and really enjoyed it! I went through the interview last Friday and feel like it went really well! I find out about whether I got the job or not on Monday. I...