Scarlettz

Scarlettz BSN, RN

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  1. What is your dream nursing career

    Scarlettz replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    My dream is to get a job, lol, sad but true. I would love to work on a psychiatric floor or facility. I would also like the night shift, maybe 7 pm to 7 am three times per week. I have a degree in...

  2. Taking care of patient with C.Diff?

    Scarlettz replied to citylights89's topic in General Students

    Isolation precautions get easier with time. I felt like I had an isolation patient every week at one facility I rotated. Mostly MRSA, but I have had two C.Diff patients. I was always safe, but...

  3. Where Do You Study??

    Scarlettz replied to RocketMama2011's topic in General Students

    I need to study on a bed for the most part - either at my parent's house or my boyfriends. I was big on notecards and study sheets, however, and they are very portable. I had a part time job while...

  4. How to answer questions with quotes?

    Scarlettz replied to oztizz184's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oztizzz, general rule of thumb: Do not ask yes/no questions to a patient (it cuts off communication.) The only exception to this is when someone is suicidal. In this instance, it's okay to say...

  5. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    Scarlettz replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    assess&safety, i tried to private message you but your inbox was full. so i will reply to your question here: i read a book called nclex-rn alternate-format questions by lipincott. fast read and...

  6. Just took my NCLEX-RN this morning!

    Scarlettz replied to Ct0706Rn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to you! I also took NCLEX on the same date. I totally agree. It really wasn't as scary as I imagined. Of course there were many questions where I had to just guess. But, I think...

  7. Took NCLEX today shut off at 75 with 22 SATA

    Scarlettz replied to larn2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome Congrats!!! I took mine the day after and I am waiting for my results. I had the same number of questions and also finished at about the same

  8. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    Scarlettz replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Absolutely

  9. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    Scarlettz replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    - kaplan qt 1-7 scores qt 1 63 qt 2 63 qt 3 61 qt 4 59 qt 5 66 qt 6 69 qt 7 65 - kaplan qbank average i've accidently quit a few tests, leaving me with some odd scores of like 6%...

  10. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Scarlettz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my- I felt the same way! I was able to limit most questions down to two and I just had to give it my best

  11. How'd you pass the NCLEX

    Scarlettz replied to rmsm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck to you! I graduated May 17 and took my NCLEX test on 7/6. I wanted to test a bit sooner than this, but I forgot to pay the BON so that pushed me back 1-2 weeks after my desired date. The...

  12. Sooooo disappointed!!! :((((

    Scarlettz replied to Monae2003's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am very sorry to hear that :hug: I have read quite a few stories on here where people have passed on the 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc, try and have done it. Don't give up. Have you been reading all the...

  13. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    Scarlettz replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lol! I am in the same boat right now. I am getting the good pop up but I can't really be fully excited until I know for sure. It's a bit comforting to read posts where it has rung true for many...

  14. Just found out I passed NCLEX.. When will my NY license # be posted?

    Scarlettz replied to lizzie223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! When did you take your exam? I am in PA and I am freaking out over here. I am getting the good pop up but it will be 48 hrs tomorrow for me. PA participates in quick results, but do I need...

  15. NCLEX 2 weeks from today and Kaplan scores are low

    Scarlettz replied to dankat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are doing well! My lowest QT was a 59 and my highest QT was 69. The others fell in between these two scores. My Diagnostic exam was 66 and my Readiness was 68. I have seen people will lower...

  16. Having my exam on this FRIDAY!

    Scarlettz replied to Endless's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS! I took my test today as well. It shut off at 75 and I am getting the good pop up. I just need to see it now, to truly believe

  17. Frustrated with finding job.

    Scarlettz replied to bethanphetamine's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Many hospitals require that you have at least one or two clinical semesters for a PCT job. I think it is great that you are looking early.. I wish I had done this! I started looking for a PCT job in...

  18. So frustrated!

    Scarlettz replied to sdemt's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I am so sorry. I. know how it feels. I am having trouble finding anything health field related. I have been trying to find a tech job for almost a year. I am also an ADN graduate. I had plans to...

  19. NCLEX RN today, shut off 75 q's & the "good popup"

    Scarlettz replied to manzi_fly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I am also doing Kaplan and have been getting in the 60s in the banks and trainers. I really wish I could test Asap! But, the closest date I could get was the 6th. I had a dream that I...

  20. What time do you start clinical?

    Scarlettz replied to SBJustBreathe's topic in General Students

    Almost everything started at 6 45 am. There were a few 2 week rotations that started at either 9 am, or 1

  21. The only skill I don't understand is BLOOD PRESSURE!

    Scarlettz replied to sakiohma's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I never thought blood pressure was going to be such a challenge! But it worried me sick my first couple of semesters. As mentioned, make sure that you have a properly working stethoscope. And as...

  22. 3 week countdown to the NCLEX!

    Scarlettz replied to Ct0706Rn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am also taking my NCLEX on July 6th! I have the Saunders book and enjoy the content. But, I have only read a few chapters thoroughly. I took a Kaplan review course and the instructor recommended us...

  23. How long did it take to get your testing number?

    Scarlettz replied to mitral's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds pretty unorganized. We had a mandatory meeting about 2 weeks before graduation where we filled out the forms. Our nursing director sent out our forms the day of our graduation. Those who paid...

  24. An easy lab value mnemonic that I made up (NCLEX)

    Scarlettz replied to ish84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is neat if it works for you! I like the creativity behind it, but I would still not be able to connect the right numbers to the lab component. Though, I do like making stories out of certain...

  25. Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    Scarlettz replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    What happens when you cannot even find a job as a patient care tech or a dietary aide or a sitter? These jobs are even hard to come by anymore (at least around here.) I have applied to many positions....