FocusRN

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1. HELPPPPP !!!!!Failed nclex twice, last chance next

   FocusRN replied to Jaylen123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   It really depends on why you failed. Think back to most of your questions where they content, prioritization/delegation, critical thinking? If nothing really sticks out, are you a bad test taker? I...

2. Concerns about WGU

   FocusRN replied to BJB6's topic in Western Governors University

   Exactly. Most nurses wish ASN or Diploma nurses often find difficulty getting non acute positions. I also don't work in acute care, as I feel that I better serve in QI, management, and education (I've...

3. Wgu bsn start date 11/1/15

   FocusRN replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

   They just got my last transcript. How long did your transcript eval

4. Wgu bsn start date 11/1/15

   FocusRN replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

   How many CU's are you required to

5. Wgu bsn start date 11/1/15

   FocusRN replied to BrittanyMcGheeCole's topic in Western Governors University

   I'm hoping to start on November 1st. Have you gotten everything

6. Suspended WGU enrollments

   FocusRN replied to WandaRN2BSN's topic in Western Governors University

   I spoke to the BON, and according to the person that I spoke to, it has nothing to do with the WGU-NC curriculum plans, nor any clinical components. The UNCGA requires that all distance universities...

7. What are other facilities doing for clinical orientation?

   FocusRN replied to UTVOL3's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I actually left my last position because of the manager (crazy) although I really wanted to like her, and the company (cheap, cared nothing about patient care, and dangerous), oh and the administrator...

8. Hourly wage with "normal" hours (South)

   FocusRN replied to oldeddieboy's topic in General Nursing

   Hilarious!!!... And

9. Offered RN Sup Position. Please Weigh in.

   FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   180 views and no one has any input for

10. Offered RN Sup Position. Please Weigh in.

    FocusRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay I have been working at this facility for two months. My first post graduation job. I graduate a year ago. Now I have had two of the RN Sups tell me that I am doing really well, considering I got...

11. Old "NEW" Grad starting in LTC this week! Tips Please!!

    FocusRN posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I am starting 7-3 and 3-11 on the weekends after orientation. Some weekends it will only be 3-11. Please tell me what I need to know, and what to prepare myself for. What I should bring to work, time...

12. Changed my entire perception of autism

    FocusRN replied to Vespertinas's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    Beautiful. This validates what I have always known. Too many people use "Autism" and "Mental Retardation" interchangeably, and I have always said that this is not true. Maybe now people can open...

13. Move out of CA?

    FocusRN replied to starghadeer's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The new grad situation is similar everywhere, just some places a tinch better than others. Personally almost 1 year after I graduated have finally decided to get up and move out of state. I have been...

14. Discouraged Nurse Graduate

    FocusRN replied to ahilt24's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Honestly as a now OLD "New Grad" (May 2011) who is still unemployed and moving out of state in search for work, you need to drop the NICU, and take a job, any Nursing job you can get. Now is really...

15. LVN & DUI

    FocusRN replied to ms.painmed's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Yeah I vote for contacting an attorney. I don't drink. I never understood it, alcohol is nasty. Why subject yourself to drinking something so gross, even the fruity flavors? Anyway. I would also call...