NCLEX_CareBear

Hello all! I'm writing the NCLEX-RN in a little bit more than one week time (Nov. 1). I'm so worried and nervous. I was wondering if anyone could share with me their test taking experience. Things like: how many questions did you get? were there alot...

I graduated on May 30, 2008 and was able to take the AANP FNP certification exam shortly after that. I took (and passed) the exam on Aug. 20, 2008. I'm still waiting for my official result. I called AANP every day or so and the lady I spoke with said...

FYI: You NEED to go through CGFNS (http://www.cgfns.org/) too if you didn't get your nursing education in the U.S. i.e. you attended nursing school in Canada. Yes, this is the case even if you have a RN license from another state.

All this waiting sucks! I applied at the end of April and I'm still waiting for my license...I have my RN license from MA and I thought it would be a sample transfer. Oh boy...what I ever wrong!?!?! It turns about I needed to go through CGFNS because...

AANP wanted to verify their clinical hours and placements...my friends had to send them copies of their clinical logs. What a pain! I live in MA.

I took (and passed) the FNP certification exam last Wed. (8/20) via AANP. Everything went smoothly. Although I heard a few of my friends in the ANP track got audited. Yes. Normal values are available. I found the exam pretty straight forward. 150 que...

Pls share any starting salary in the Buffalo area. THX!

Which NP certification exam did you write? ANCC or AANP? Which review books/ tools did you find it most helpful in preparing for the NP certification exam? I am a FNP student. Getting a little anxious re: the certification exam which I plan to write...

I believe they still offer the program for new grads. I have two newly licensed nurses coming to my unit soon. I think hospitals do prefer nurses with experience...It takes alot (time and energy) to train a new nurse.

Hi! I did the new grad program at BWH almost 3 years ago...I'm still working there now. I LOVE IT THERE! I remembered as a new grad I was really worried about the orientation program. How long is it? Are other nurses supportive? I work on a general m...

Thank you for responding to my post! I'm not sure whether to take the AANP or AANC. It's not like one test is "easier" than the other, right? Were the Fitzgerald's exam review tapes helpful? I'm thinking of buying that too instead of taking the cour...

Hi! Any recommendations on dermatology resources (i.e. books, websites, PDA programs, etc)? I'm looking for something as a reference. Thank you! CareBear : )

Hi, I currently is using Katzung: Basic and Clinical PHarmacology. It's a great resource with lots of in-depth info. Nicely organized. I heard many med students use this book as well.

Hospitals in the Boston area ARE hiring. Have you tried Brigham & Women's Hospital? MGH? Beth Israel? Check out hospitals websites. Keep your eyes open for hospital open house advertisement in newspapers or websites. Bring lots of copies of your ...

Hi! I am a licensed RN in MA. I got my license in Nov. 2004. After going through some of my junk/ papers, I learned that my license expires at the end of February. What should I do? This is my first license renewal. Pls help!!! CareBear

You are a new grad right? And you've only got 12 days of orientation?!?! I would definitely talk to your nurse manager or your nurse educator if you guys have one. At the hospital where I work, even experienced nurses have more than 12 days of orient...

HI! I'm in the process of applying for grad school (MSN/ FNP) for Fall 2006. For those who are in such program, what is it like? Is it like nursing school? I know each school is different, what's your like? I'm applying to Boston College and UMASS -...

I look forward of going back to school...I know...I'm such a geek. =) I graduated almost 2 years ago...I don't think I ver got used to the working world. I've only been an RN (meg-surg RN) for a little over a year. I'm worried how I'll compare to my...

Thank you everyone for their replies! I look forward to grad school!!! CareBear : )

Thanks for replying guys! Thanks for all the suggestions! I need to have 3 references. One from supervisor if I'm employed...which I am. One academic reference. Another one either from a co-worker or academic or community involvement related. I'm get...

Hi all! I've been out of school for almost two years now. I'm planning to back to school in the Fall for my MSN/ FNP. I need an academic reference. I wasn't all that involve in college and don't really know any professors well. What should I do? Any ...

I work on a GI med/surg (mostly surgical) floor. We have 16 patients on the unit. Rarely an empty bed. On days and evenings, we have 4 nurses and 2 PCAs (Personal Care Assistances). On nights, it's 3 nurses and 1 PCA. I feel like we are WAY understaf...

I would like to know too. Anyone have any ideas what the ballpark GRE score needed for NP/ MS programs? THX! CareBear : )

Hi! Anyone currently attending a NP/ MSN program in the Boston area? How are you liking it? Was it what you expected? Approx. what's the min. GRE and GPA score? Please give me any advice re: your school and program. THX!

Hi! For those who are in graduate school or are studying for the GRE, which study guide(s) did you use in preparation for the GRE? Would you recommend this book to others? I graduated May 04'. I'm currently a RN on an intermediate surgurical unit. I...