Darkstar1485 BSN, CNA, LPN, RN

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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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    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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    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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    Florida Hospitals (how much do CNA's get paid hourly?)

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I just got my CNA FL license. I was really excited about my achievement, until I started looking for jobs... the pay is deplorable!!! 8.00-9.00 an hour? I could work at a fast food joint at those...
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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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    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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    There's nothing worse than a FAT nurse!

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in General Students

    Ok, I'm sure that title made you want to throw up in your mouth. I don't blame you. I felt the same way when my physician said it to ME. In January, I decided to take control my life and lose...
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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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    Hesi Pediatrics V2

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I am really proud of myself. I just passed the Hesi Peds exam with a 950 on the first try. I took the practice and got a 1002. The first one was WAY easier. Let me tell you.. THAT V2 TEST WAS...
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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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    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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    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...
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    Applying to NP school before graduation

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hello everyone! I am a Senior BSN student researching Grad programs. I would like to get into a Women's Health NP program, or a Midwifery program. I see the deadlines for Fall 2015 are before I...
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    Applying to NP school before graduation

    Darkstar1485 replied to Darkstar1485's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I do plan to work while in in NP
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    2 more weeks!!! Any last advice??

    Darkstar1485 replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in General Students

    First of all, RELAX. I was the same way before I started, and Now I'm about to start my senior year. So much info will be thrown at you, but take it all in stride. I will be scary and nerve racking at...
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    Can you apply to grad school Before taking the NCLEX-RN?

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    moved to
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    Does anyone actually read all the reading assignments?

    Darkstar1485 replied to vettechtoRN's topic in General Students

    I never read textbooks. I can't. I get bored easily. I do practice question ALL THE TIME. I read the rationales, ans whatever I don't know, I look up. I has worked for me, and I have done well on my...
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    I have a stalker at work.

    Darkstar1485 posted a topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I'm at work right now and I have to say, GOD, THANK-YOU FOR ALL NURSES! What a great place to vent and ask questions! Anyway,There is a CNA from another unit who keeps coming to my unit. She drops...
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    can i do this (is this for me)?

    Darkstar1485 replied to Nursing_Student'15's topic in General Students

    i was scared and unsure when i first started nursing school. its so overwhelming and stressful, but i promise you, it will get better. It's about repetition. meds, assessment.. etc. of course, you...