mom2michael

mom2michael MSN, RN, NP

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  1. NCLEX today in MA.....nervous

    mom2michael replied to pkin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ITsurvior06 If you state participates in the quick results, you will have your results 48 hours after you have tested. It's done by computer so it doesn't matter if it falls on a Saturday or...

  2. Charting do's and don'ts

    mom2michael replied to willdgate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We were not taught charting in NS because every facility does it differently, some chart by exception, some don't and some chart with computers and some don't. What I ended up doing was spending...

  3. Nclex Registration Via Pearsonvue

    mom2michael replied to onduty23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't get mine for 3-4 days, nor did most of the people in my class - also all my email from them goes to my junk mail - so keep an eye on that

  4. PLEASE RESPOND w/opinions re: readiness for NCLEX on 1/09

    mom2michael replied to pookie120's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck tomorrow!!!! You'll do great - I just know you

  5. Saunders test results?

    mom2michael replied to Achoo!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This has been the hardest thing for me to let go of since I started studying - I want the % to tell me I'm doing something right. However the NCLEX people, they just want you to get more right than...

  6. harder nclex test april 1st 2007?

    mom2michael replied to nurse1717's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can't remember the exact % harder the test is supposed to be, but Suzanne posted it once and it was like this insane, tiny small number and as she pointed out, it would NOT make a bit of difference...

  7. Just took NCLEX-PN

    mom2michael replied to butterfly26pn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought PearsonVue didn't post the results on the weekend but someone corrected me once and said they were a 24/7 thing (it's done via a computer)....so you might want to keep checking. It should...

  8. RN nclex

    mom2michael replied to weld010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school paid for ERI, thought it was horrible they just read to us and offered us no good ideas or helpful hints for the NCLEX. Then I took Hurst because my employer paid for it and I love it and I...

  9. How Many Practice Questions Did You Do?

    mom2michael replied to Sheri257's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Adult learners have to know why to everything in order to retain it for longer periods of time.....therefore I agree....you can do 5000 questions before you take the NCLEX but if you didn't do those...

  10. Help me!

    mom2michael replied to SJTR's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!!!!! :balloons: :balloons: :balloons:

  11. Can they switch your unit after hire date?

    mom2michael replied to Medic2RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As far as changing your job....where I work, while you are a new grad in orientation, everything and anything is possible because they cover themselves the very first day when you sign the agreement...

  12. Authorization to test

    mom2michael replied to Achoo!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated Dec. 16th, got my ATT on Dec. 21st and there were spots avail. to test as soon as Dec.

  13. how do i max my income as new grad

    mom2michael replied to focker-male nurse's topic in General Nursing

    My starting wage was only semi nego. I BEGGED to get another 1% added for my 2 years of experience as a tech - after much begging, pleading and throwing myself on the floor (joke), they gave it to...

  14. What would you do if.....

    mom2michael replied to EmerNurse's topic in General Nursing

    According to my Quick Facts on Legal Nursing book, each state has it's own statue called the Good Sam Act which provides some form of personal immunity for actions or omissions of medical care by a...

  15. Predicting chances of passing by comparing scores on your practice tests

    mom2michael replied to Vich's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've been told, if you get more right than wrong when studying, you should be happy. If you want to ensure you are doing well - get more right than wrong plus a couple "extra" for a padding. I've...

  16. NClex questions

    mom2michael replied to bjssk's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am allowed to work as a GN from the date of graduation, for 90 days. During that 90 days I HAVE TO take my NCLEX or I loose my GN status. I was hired at the same pay rate of an RN with 1 year of...

  17. The reality of HESI scores and who takes them

    mom2michael replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    We did the HESI at the end of our 3rd semester and I scored an 1100 but in all fairness, that test was made for our program and tested strictly the knowledge we had gained in 3 semesters of our...

  18. NCLEX REVIEWS.... Do they really help?

    mom2michael replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took Hurst and I do not feel it was a waste of time or money. I feel it really help me put everything together in one nice, neat package. It was a great review over my last 2 years of

  19. How does your facility handle low census?

    mom2michael replied to RunningWithScissors's topic in General Nursing

    Usually you get floated to another floor. You can sometimes offer to stay on the floor as a tech if the techs are short handed. If you are simply not needed in the facility, then you are called off...

  20. Which NCLEX review books are worth the $$?

    mom2michael replied to Joydancer23's topic in General Nursing

    We were required to purchase the mini Lippincott review books - they were good for information and had about 300 each, decent review questions. I also found the Straight A's questions and a whole...

  21. 30 Day notice for resignation??

    mom2michael replied to ctyler98's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work professional positions (RN's, LPN's, Drs., etc....) are required to give at least 30 days notice, if you fail to do so, you will not be hired again for this facility. Considering they...

  22. New Grad: 2 FT Jobs?

    mom2michael replied to Pachinko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I think everything is complex for a new grad.....around here where I live, most of the good LTC's that are new grad supportive are ran by previous grads of my program. I think that makes a huge...

  23. ID check at Testing Center

    mom2michael replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've called and checked on this already - it's OK - they only care about your first and last name matching on your DL vs. your NCLEX

  24. New Grad: 2 FT Jobs?

    mom2michael replied to Pachinko's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Several of us in our graduating class are working PRN at LTC's to cover vacation, call in's,

  25. What was your favorite/most memorable graduation present you received/gave?

    mom2michael replied to GeminiTwinRN's topic in General Nursing

    I got a GPS system (TomTom) from my husband so I could always find my way home after a hard day at work (this was a combined gift with Christmas and our 10 year anniversary). From my son I got a...