RunnerRN2015

RunnerRN2015 ASN, RN

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  1. Anyone currently using NCSBN for their NCLEX RN review?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to cp11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got ahold of the test bank questions and used those along with ATI and Lippincott. I didn't "study" for NCLEX; I did 75-150 practice questions a day for about 2 weeks prior to the test. Passed in...

  2. How many job interviews before you get your first nursing job?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to celtickimba's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    1 application. 1 interview with my first choice. Back up interview with my 2nd choice just in case. 1 job offer from my first choice. Canceled 2nd interview.

  3. UNCW RN-BSN program

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The only reason I was denied admission was the English class. I need 2; I only have 1. Supposedly you have to have BOTH English classes before being admitted, even though there are other classes (like...

  4. UNCW RN-BSN program

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    After a phone call, I found out it wasn't because of grades. ..it was because I need another English class. Why couldn't the letter have said

  5. Might get kicked out today!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RNDREAMER4's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Our NS syringes aren't locked up. Neither are the bags. In school we were taught to always carry a few syringes (still wrapped) in our pockets just in case we needed them to flush IVs, clean a wound,...

  6. UNCW RN-BSN program

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I was denied admission based on my academic record. ***** I graduated with my ASN with a GPA of 3.7 and my community college pre-req GPA was 4.0. My high school GPA wasn't great but it was THIRTY...

  7. I think I failed Nclex in 75 questions

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RN_Dreams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not true. You can fail with 75

  8. I think I failed Nclex in 75 questions

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RN_Dreams's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's the good pop up! And after 24 hours, it's pretty close to 100% reliable. Have you tried it again

  9. UNCW RN-BSN program

    RunnerRN2015 replied to RunnerRN2015's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thanks for the feedback. I'm waiting for one more transcript to be received so I can have everything audited to see what will transfer. Congratulations on being so close to finishing! (And good luck...

  10. PASSED the NCLEX first time with 75 questions!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to NN, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed in 75 questions and only "studied" for 2 weeks. By studying, I mean I did 75-150 practice questions a day. That's it. My school pays for the 3 day ATI class so I took that. I didn't do a...

  11. Taking Patients down to the Morgue

    RunnerRN2015 replied to cd365c's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I work in the ER and we always take deceased patients to the

  12. Carolinas College of Health Sciences for second degree?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to TuesdayMorning's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    The majority of students sign up for the Loan Forgiveness. It used to be called the 80/20 plan because it covered 80% of tuition but now that tuition has gone up, they make it a flat $10,000. Every...

  13. Is it normal to not graduate "on time"?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to greenbean14's topic in General Students

    My cohort had students as young as 19 and as old as late 40s. No one stuck

  14. Preserving your marriage while being a good student?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to blaundee's topic in General Students

    ^^THIS^^. We've been married almost 25 years; I just graduated in December. We both knew it would be a rough 2 years for me (type A overachiever so working my ass off for a high GPA was the only way I...

  15. Carolinas College of Health Sciences for second degree?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to TuesdayMorning's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I graduated from CCHS. YES, we DO have student housing although there are only a few houses (2-3 bedrooms) and I've heard it may be discontinued. You can get $10,000 in "free money" by using the loan...

  16. Carolinas HealthCare System- NA I vs. Healthcare Technician

    RunnerRN2015 replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    In 2.5 years as an HCT on the floor, I've only needed a stethoscope maybe 4 or 5 times. You can borrow one from one of the nurses or use a disposable one. Not sure if other floors use them more often,...

  17. Carolinas HealthCare System- NA I vs. Healthcare Technician

    RunnerRN2015 replied to PlayaChickRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Congrats! I worked PRN during school so my hours were really flexible. Some weeks I didn't work at all, other weeks I'd work Friday after a test or one day during the weekend. I didn't do nights. Once...

  18. I'm going out on a limb here...

    RunnerRN2015 replied to jnnkknnj13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you search for NCLEX groups on Facebook, you'll find TONS of files posted in the various groups. I didn't buy any of my review material because it was all posted in these groups: NCSBN, Kaplan,...

  19. What did you give up to be in nursing school?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to negatron's topic in General Students

    I didn't have to give up anything. I'm in my late 40s, kids are grown, and hubby earns a fabulous salary. I retired from my former career (20 years) and went back to school a couple of years ago....

  20. What Nursing Shoes Do You Wear?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to JessYasDeRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I love my

  21. Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Godsfavorforeve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Love

  22. Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Godsfavorforeve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1) I think failing 5 times is a huge red flag that needs to be addressed. 2) I work for a magnet hospital. As a new grad. With "only" my

  23. Failed 5th time is there God I can't study anymore!!!!!!!!

    RunnerRN2015 replied to Godsfavorforeve's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No flame from me. I agree 100%. If someone can't show minimum competency 5 times, there's a

  24. Want To start A Petition-Any advice?

    RunnerRN2015 replied to BettyUK's topic in General Nursing

    I had 2 c-sections in the early 90s. Both arms were strapped to the table both times and I'm so glad they were! I get terrible shakes with any anesthesia. I had an epidural so I could be awake during...

  25. Operation Theator.... clinical posting....

    RunnerRN2015 replied to 2bNurse_kinjal's topic in General Nursing

    Our main role was to observe but we were allowed to do anything we could do in clinical, i.e. insert foleys, etc. We also had a short writing assignment to turn in after the