GuineaPigs

GuineaPigs BSN, RN

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  1. Scrub fit - mens

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Hi guys, I'm new to practice and I've been purchasing some scrubs. The two sets I purchased are baggy and loose, but I'm not a fan of baggy clothing. I was recommended Grey's Anatomy scrubs and I...

  2. How long did it take you to take the NCLEX?

    GuineaPigs replied to whatwasithinking75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed my NCLEX-RN 2 weeks ago. Took me about 1.5 hours for 75

  3. Can We Talk Pay?

    GuineaPigs replied to TeamPlayer4's topic in General Nursing

    I've been working as a CNA (new grad) which pays me at 18.34/hr. I'll be hired on as BSN-RN this August and it'll be

  4. 4th time exit hesi

    GuineaPigs replied to bound&determined91's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I used the saunders nclex-rn (purple book) to help me practice for the HESI. It has a large base of online questions that you can choose by topic. Have you examined how you approach each

  5. NCLEX RN with 82 questions

    GuineaPigs replied to gcare's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What types of questions were you given towards the

  6. NCLEX scheduled 7/5 any advice?

    GuineaPigs replied to zimmersdreamer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders NCLEX-RN and ATI review books ABC, Maslow, or ADPIE, but they aren't applicable to every question. Priority questions, think who is most acute. Chronic conditions are considered 'stable'....

  7. I didn't get in!!

    GuineaPigs replied to tbird88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    What program is

  8. Are ASNs worthless?

    GuineaPigs replied to georgiapeach27's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The hospital system I'm working for requires a

  9. Ranking

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all, I understand that the CRNA school rankings are subjective. I'm curious as to why people would give certain schools a lower score and others a higher score? Is it because they feel that their...

  10. Ranking

    GuineaPigs replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What about the school rankings given by Search for Top CRNA Schools in Your Area which they claim to be ranked by actual data and not

  11. Seeking advice from CRNA/SRNA

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all, Long story short, I'm a senior and only realized that I do not want to continue with orthopedics after working as a nursing assistant for over one year on an orthopedic floor. I've spent...

  12. BSN MBA

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    Hi guys, I'm a senior nursing student who is interested in eventually leaving the clinical side of nursing. Though I want to serve one comission with the Army nurse corps and develop leadership...

  13. Seeking advice from CRNA/SRNA

    GuineaPigs replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do, I was wondering if there would be time for me to take courses while working as an ICU

  14. Seeking advice from CRNA/SRNA

    GuineaPigs replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    BSN senior, graduating in the summer of

  15. Can I Survive Off Of Certified Nursing Assistant Salary? Opinions & Stories Please!

    GuineaPigs replied to FuturePedsNurse92's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work as a CNA in a city hospital (due to graduate w/BSN next year) and make 18/hr. I usually do nights, so it's an extra

  16. How come I can't do better?

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I suck at taking med-surg questions, so I've been doing them tirelessly. I use all the prescribed strategies: least invasive first, ABC's, Maslow hierarchy of needs, comparable or alike answers,...

  17. HESI

    GuineaPigs replied to GuineaPigs's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    makes sense and I try to apply it. But it doesnt seem to work with prentice hall questions. I just bought a saunders book and hoping those questions will

  18. HESI

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    I have to pass my HESI with either a 77% or 800 in order to continue in the program. Formally we have 2 tries, first time I scored a 774 (70% conversion score) and the second time I scored a 597 (66%...

  19. Anatomy and Physiology

    GuineaPigs replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well when I study, I use my body to learn it. The problem is my school is on a quarter system so there's a test every 1.5 weeks and each test has two to three chapters of material. What is agitating...

  20. Anatomy and Physiology

    GuineaPigs posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    So I'm ****** off about this class. I study everything and the tests are always out of 60 damn questions. I always somehow manage to get 15 questions wrong. For the past 3 consecutive tests I've...

  21. Anatomy and Physiology

    GuineaPigs replied to GuineaPigs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I did after I read the guide here. I am trying to study everything in the chapter from the textbook. So for my next test, I am just going to study the topics that are emphasized during lecture and...