Shirley Shin

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1. NELRP 2011

   Shirley Shin replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

   That's is fantastic

2. Nclex RN June 2011 lets study together.

   Shirley Shin replied to Gold2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I agree with you completely, it did not do much for me when it came down to it. When you did the Nursing Exell, did you study anything before that??? For instance, you did Kaplan in 2009 and then...

3. First RN job & it's pay

   Shirley Shin replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Home care, $60 to open the case, $45 per visit. And it is great because you are on your own time

4. First RN job & it's pay

   Shirley Shin replied to Stephen.Stevens's topic in First Year After Licensure

   i heard that it all depends on which state you reside in and what facility you work at. plus i think it determines, or im pretty sure it matters if it's union or not. If it's union they must pay the...

5. Sycamore Learning 4 Nurses & Paramount Nurse-Ed

   Shirley Shin replied to 2bprecious's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i attneded sycamore nurses. honestly, i almost quit after the first day i was so frustrated. i was so overwhelmed by the topic covered in class,math. i just could not get it even if my life depended...

6. It has been 4 years... not so sure anymore

   Shirley Shin replied to schmeken's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I took the NCLEX 3 times and just passed on my 4th attempt. I had a steady diet of 7 hours of sleep per night, 3 healthy meals per day, exercise, prayer and meditation, and a very effective review...

7. What's your nursing kryptonite?

   Shirley Shin replied to ktliz's topic in General Nursing

   Senior male patients who don't know how to close their legs while wearing their hospital

8. The "New" NCLEX for PN's, is it really harder?

   Shirley Shin replied to Jakobsnurse1281's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   It is harder. I took the NCLEX for the 4th time after the new exam was implemented a few months ago. And in comparison to the older test, there are a lot more "Choose all that apply" questions on my...

9. OMG I PASSED 2nd time - I hope this will help others

   Shirley Shin replied to Emerlindo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Wow, what an inspirational

10. I need 25 people to answer the following question....

    Shirley Shin replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    Anyone who says B should quit now. People's lives are at

11. Why does anyone go into nursing?

    Shirley Shin replied to guineapiglover2011's topic in General Students

    It is very rare to find another occupation where you matter as much to someone's life. A great nurse can make it a lot more tolerable in bad situations. A bad nurse can make an easy one

12. NELRP 2011

    Shirley Shin replied to nurse79's topic in General Students

    Sorry Winnie, but your calculations are a bit off, check again and it would be 110,000/ and your current base salary multiply that by 100. Now see what you

13. CNA to LPN to BSN to MSN , Whew!

    Shirley Shin replied to MedNurse2k's topic in LPN to RN

    A friend of mine took the same steps that you are about to do, because she could not work so she worked her way up through first taking CNA, then and an advanced nursing assistant, now she's...

14. Sept 2010 Roll call LPN Programs!!!

    Shirley Shin replied to Mo620's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Ah, wished I saw this thread earlier hehehe Hello fellow students! I just finished in September 27th for a 16 month LVN program at CCC in Los Angeles, CA. Very happy I'm done. I bet you all are happy...

15. not physically strong enough to be a CNA...

    Shirley Shin replied to mar12011's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Isn't it true that a prerequisite to get into any LVN or RN program now requires a CNA degree? I have a few friends interested but not liking to the fact that they may have to take a CNA course,...