Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

Darkstar1485 has 4 years experience as a BSN, CNA, LPN, RN and specializes in Geriatric and Mental Heath.

Latest Activity

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   New grad RN cant find job. HELP

   Darkstar1485 replied to jasRNLTC's topic in New York Nursing

   I've noticed that places are dying to hire new grads for psych. I know it my not be majority favorite, but it will get your foot in the door and your bills paid. Who knows, you might like it.
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   New York Presbyterian Interview

   Darkstar1485 posted a topic in New York Nursing

   Hello everyone!!! I moved from NYC to FL 6 years ago and now im ready to go back. I have an interview coming up for a psych RN and I don't want to low ball myself. I've been in FL for a while and...
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   Psych Nurse Expectations

   Darkstar1485 replied to FuturePsychN's topic in Psychiatric

   I agree with the above post. Having exceptional communication skills is KEY. Having the ability to keep your cool when a patient begins to escalate can be the difference between life and death. You...
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   Please help, I need advice on a new career!

   Darkstar1485 replied to Viking Bridge Burner's topic in Nursing Career

   Don't let age stop you. Nursing isn't easy, but if you put your kind to it, you will succeed. I'm not good at math and science either, and I graduated with a 3.6. Nursing school is not: What is the...
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   You Know You're a Psych Nurse When . . . .

   Darkstar1485 replied to motor_mouth's topic in Psychiatric

   you reach for your keys whenever you approach a door You look at homeless people and try to diagnose them You can de-escalate a situation in the snap of a finger You memorized the best now orders You...
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   Forcing patients to attend groups?

   Darkstar1485 replied to femaleRN's topic in Psychiatric

   We encourage patients to to to group but we don't force them. We don't have to force them simply because during group time bedroom doors are locked and the TV is turned off. I would go to group as...
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   2017 Nurse Salary

   Darkstar1485 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Happy New Year!!!! Let's start 2017 with some brand spankin new Salary stats!!! Thank you in advance!!! Location: Northeast Florida Experience: BSN RN 07/2015, LPN 12/2014 and CNA 08/2011...
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   Lied to in Interview

   Darkstar1485 replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

   Consider yourself lucky. I didn't find out I was lied to until I was 3 months in. My job manipulates pay periods and days off so they don't have to pay OT. I have worked 10 8 HR shifts with ONE day...
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   Halifax Health (Daytona Beach) - Need Info please!

   Darkstar1485 replied to NiftyNurse7209's topic in Florida Nursing

   The pay is terrible. $15 per hour for an "RN Intern" and a few bucks more when the internship is complete. The benefits are really good though.... that's why nurses stay. I believe they have a...
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    Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    Darkstar1485 replied to Mandy,GN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just found out this morning that I passed on the BON site. So, The PVT worked for me I'm really sorry that you didn't
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    Super Nervous for NCLEX-PN

    Darkstar1485 replied to cleyva8's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know your pain. I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday. I decided to challenge it. Maybe its because I'm a BSN student, but i found the test to be difficult, but that could be relative. I have SOOOO many...
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    Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    Darkstar1485 replied to Mandy,GN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should check again in 24 hours. I feel your pain. I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday, and I was a nervous wreck when it was over. I sat in my car for an hour. Good
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    BSN Student looking for LPN jobs.. Don't ask, don't tell?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks so much for the
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    BSN Student looking for LPN jobs.. Don't ask, don't tell?

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I'm looking for LPN jobs in the state of Florida. I just challenged the NCLEX-PN. I'm tired of being a CNA. The pay is awful and I'm struggling. The problem is that I'm going to school for my BSN and...
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    NCLEX-PN.. Scared to death.

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got my ATT letter this morning. I had the choice of taking the test 12/20 or 1/5. I chose 12/20 bc I want to get it over with... Now I'm scared to death. I'm a BSN student in Florida PNEQ...