rubato ASN, RN

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    New Grad/Hate My Job/Life is Miserable!

    rubato replied to Ruby Vee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you. I am a new grad and feel pretty useless most days. Glad to know it will get
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    Love my first two weeks

    rubato posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have just finished my first two weeks of orientation. I love my job!!!! I feel so supported by the other nurses, and like I made the right choice. I hope it continues for my entire orientation. Just...
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    I hate cancer

    rubato replied to mmc51264's topic in General Nursing

    OP, I'm so sorry you are going through this. You are correct, cancer does suck! I am 2 weeks into my new grad job on an oncology unit and have already seen so much pain and suffering. My husband...
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    New Grad Oncology

    rubato replied to MVARJU's topic in Oncology

    New grad hired to oncology before graduation. I got the job because I worked as an aide for 6 months
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    New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

    rubato replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated May 2014 NCLEX May 2014 Hired at hospital in oncology unit in March of 2014 before I even graduated. I live in Kansas City. A lot of my classmates found jobs, but not all. Most of them had...
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    Select All That Apply

    rubato replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    I just took the NCLEX and there were a ton of SATA. I had two that I only picked one answer for. Seemed odd to do it, but the other answers just didn't fit. I also had a ton where I picked all but...
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    NCLEX May 27th! Prayers Please!

    rubato replied to laKrugRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I think I passed. At least, I got the pop up saying so. It will be official in a couple of days. Woo hoo! Everyone
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    NCLEX May 27th! Prayers Please!

    rubato replied to laKrugRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be joining the 3 of you on Tuesday. I have used Kaplan and ATI, and just want to get it over with! Prayers and thoughts for all of us!
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    I failed my ATI "Predictor"

    rubato replied to madison14's topic in General Students

    The OP stated that she got the 84% on her 2nd attempt. Sorry they are coming down so hard on you guys, but it will make you stronger when you take the test that really matters, the
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    I'm finally a graduate nurse

    rubato replied to Tinkx RN's topic in General Students

    Congratulations.
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    The FINAL final

    rubato replied to mynismrh's topic in General Students

    Good luck. You can do it! Mine is at 8 and I will be done when you start. I need a 55 to pass. This is it, and we will be done by
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    IM A GN

    rubato replied to momtojosh's topic in General Students

    Congratulations! I graduate on Wednesday and can't wait either. I was hoping to get the boards taken by Memorial Day week, because I don't want to wait. Good
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    ATI vs NCLEX

    rubato posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For those of you who used ATI in school, how did it compare to the NCLEX? I took the comprehensive predictor and it said I had a 97% chance of passing NCLEX on the first try. The ATI exam seemed a...
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    ATI vs NCLEX

    rubato replied to rubato's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess it's a good thing that I'm taking the Kaplan course the week after graduation. I've been unhappy with ATI, and figured Kaplan would be money well
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    Stupid classmate tricks

    rubato replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    How about the one that asks stupid questions that were already covered in the chapter we were supposed to read before lecture. It is always the same woman and she wastes at least 5 minutes of every...
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    RN Comprehensive Predictor 2013

    rubato replied to carolina_mom's topic in General Students

    I took mine and got a 97% chance. I'll take it. I would really like to go take the NCLEX tomorrow, but have that pesky final and graduation to get through
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    What are you doing summer break?

    rubato replied to missmollie's topic in General Students

    Starting my new RN job (yah me) and taking my last 3 classes before I begin the BSN bridge in
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    ATI testing

    rubato replied to chitwndeva's topic in General Students

    I did the tutorial, final exam and it did help a
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    ATI testing

    rubato replied to chitwndeva's topic in General Students

    Just got home from taking all three proctored exams. The percentage levels necessary to get a level 3 are crazy this semester. But, they were pretty
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    Specialist

    rubato replied to Besh's topic in General Students

    I am going straight into oncology, because it's what I wanted from the very beginning. I went into school wanting it, had my first rotation there, got a CNA job there, and now have an RN job there....
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    ATI testing

    rubato replied to chitwndeva's topic in General Students

    What type of trouble are you having? I'm taking my final, proctored ATIs tomorrow and will done with ATI forever!!!! Can't
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    Positive, non-debate thread on healing and health-building naturally

    rubato replied to Emergent's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I eat paleo. Basically, only grass fed, natural meats and eggs, organic fruits and veggies, and some seeds, nuts and oils. I have cut out dairy, all processed food, sugars of all kinds, beans,...
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    And...Done: allnurses gave me a smack down

    rubato replied to Stephalump's topic in General Students

    But, GrnTea, we have to keep coming over here to give advice to the new students. We are their "old
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    Nasty virus and upcoming NICU rotation!

    rubato replied to tsm007's topic in General Students

    It does feel silly, but don't worry. Better to be safe (for them) than sorry. I just explained it the first time I walked into each of their rooms. They kind of laughed, and we got on with our
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    Your Interview Outfits

    rubato replied to RonnieDita's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Gotta agree with everyone else, jeggings (or any form fitting pant) is just too casual. I wore a suit to my first interview and slacks, heels, a blouse and a cardigan-type cover up to my follow up...