Imafloat BSN, RN

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    Liability/malpractice insurance?

    Imafloat replied to dansamy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I buy my insurance from NSO for $49/year. Carrying your own insurance is a MUST. The hospital is not going to cover you if you get
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    Just took Nclex Pn- YIPES!!

    Imafloat replied to htibs1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    How to get a job in NICU as a new grad!

    Imafloat replied to allison7363's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    There are a couple of girls I graduated with who want to work in the NICU but weren't able to get jobs there. This NICU is at a Children's Hospital so they took nursing positions at the hospital on...
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    What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    Imafloat replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse I find nothing offensive in this thread. I think it is helpful. Do new nurses who contemplate drive you all crazy? I worry that I take everything too seriously. I need to think things...
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    What are the chances of getting into L&D?

    Imafloat replied to *Bethany*'s topic in Nursing Career

    Where I live some of my classmates were able to do a L&D internship. Everyone who got the L&D jobs did their senior practicum there. One girl is working mother baby, during her interview she...
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    Describe it.

    Imafloat replied to mandirocker's topic in General Nursing

    I am about to start my first job at the NICU I did my senior practicum at. When I tell people I am a nurse and am going to work in the NICU, I take a breath so I can tell them of the wonders of the...
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    Predicting chances of passing by comparing scores on your practice tests

    Imafloat replied to Vich's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was told if you made above 70 on Kaplan you would be
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    Questions for new nurses about school.

    Imafloat replied to emotional_she's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I first started back to school I was terrified. I was 36 years old and I didn't think I was smart enough. I was so depressed my first month, I just didn't see how I was going to survive...
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    Canadian Nurse... wrote the NCLEX

    Imafloat replied to silly1982's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck to you! I had a lot of prioritizing too and I passed. It seemed like my content was everywhere. Let us know either
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    question about which drug names to study

    Imafloat replied to xyzzy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the NCLEX on Dec 8, 2006 and both the generic and trade name were given on all drug
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    Wow! Graduated, got ATT, got a job.....

    Imafloat replied to dansamy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to you! Same here! got pinned 12/14, received ATT 12/16, start my new job in the NICU on 1/8 and I too have kids so days was best for me. I am exited about my dream job as well but nervous...
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    NCLEX-PN Uhhh!

    Imafloat replied to steph2039's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    Passed With 75!

    Imafloat replied to trendz80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Lashawn! I had a lot of select all that apply but not as many as you. Did you get two in a row at times? When that happened I wanted to walk out of the test and never look back. Instead I...
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    NCLEX-PN Uhhh!

    Imafloat replied to steph2039's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your test sounds similar to mine and I passed. I took RN so I had 75 questions. At one point I had 2 check all that apply in a row, it took everything I had to not stand up and walk out of that room...
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    question about which drug names to study

    Imafloat replied to xyzzy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The exam gives you both names so as long as she knows one she will be
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    Need advise

    Imafloat replied to ISM's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ISM, don't give up until you get your results. Believe in yourself! You have gotten some great advice on this thread, be sure to come back and post your results either way. You and Leilah both sound...
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    Passed NCLEX.....now transitioning from student to NURSE...

    Imafloat replied to pink2blue1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good luck and congratulations on getting your license number! It sounds like things have all worked out for you, I think being nervous is
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    Wow! Graduated, got ATT, got a job.....

    Imafloat replied to dansamy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!! Isn't it amazing that it is all over with? I still can't fully relax because I feel like I am on Christmas break and school is starting back up next week. It will feel odd to drive...
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    Just took Nclex Pn- YIPES!!

    Imafloat replied to htibs1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Listen to Eric! Let us know how it goes for
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    NCLEX preparation...

    Imafloat replied to dansamy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think how long to prepare is individual. How were your study habits during school? Do you feel you retained the information you learned? Did your instructors test you with NCLEX type questions?...
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    Please Help

    Imafloat replied to bnehls's topic in General Nursing

    I suggest you call the local nursing programs in your area, and see what type of program they have to offer. See who has a waiting list, see who goes to school through the summer, whose program is...
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    Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

    Imafloat replied to TLC RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I live in the midwest and there are 2 big hospital networks here. The first one offers a 10K loan repayment bonus for 2 years and the other system offers 11k loan repayment bonus for 3 years. I am...
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    NCLEX Book...which one?

    Imafloat replied to Andolicious's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Saunder's Comprehensive Review for content and found the Kaplan RN 2007 Strategies book to be helpful for test taking
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    Yay! I PASSED the NCLEX-RN!!!

    Imafloat replied to RN5406's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations and Merry
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    how long do you prepare?

    Imafloat replied to momathoner09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I prepared about 2 weeks for the NCLEX. I do feel that everyone is individual and the preparation time will vary greatly from person to person. I wish I had used Saunders Comprehensive Review and...