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  1. Discrimination, discrimination.. Tell me what you think.

    FocusRN replied to MaravillosaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay. I live in Louisiana, and have spent much time in Texas. I am black, and I can tell you without a shadow of a doubt there are still plenty of racists in both of our states. I say this not because...

  2. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    FocusRN replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    The same way I feel about DLS' (Doctor of liberal arts) introducing themselves as Dr. so and so; if that is the title you earned through education USE

  3. Another rant regarding MA's and Nurses

    FocusRN replied to samirish's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto for

  4. LOST Accreditation

    FocusRN replied to d419's topic in General Students

    I honestly wouldn't give up my spot in a BON approved nursing program just because they lost NLN accreditation. NLN and CCNE still is VOLUNTARY, and be aware that colleges can and WILL still either...

  5. Has anyone recently taken the exam?

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

    They changed the message but it still works the same. I took it 11/1, got the NEW good pop us 11/1, name on state board site 11/4, name on Nursys

  6. New Grads: Lets take action together!!

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

    I think the OPs point is not all hospitals are NOT hiring, so there is demand for RNs, but most hospitals are not hiring New Grads. And honestly it irks my nerves. All of the sudden with a down...

  7. Discrimination, discrimination.. Tell me what you think.

    FocusRN replied to MaravillosaRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, I don't know about you situation, maybe, but maybe not. BUT what I can say as a woman of color, is that it happens. It has happened to me. It used to be everyone "playing the race card", in...

  8. Taking Nclex the day after Halloween!!

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

    CONGRATS you two. My name also popped up on the BON website

  9. Haven't been on this board in a while BUT...

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I just had to stop by and tell my fellow EC alum, and current students that I have FINALLY been able to change my username from Dream_Nurse2b to DreamNurseRN!!!!! I took the NCLEX today, and passed...

  10. Been out of school for years, need to pass boards, HELP.

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

    Do Hurst, she gives some common sense strategies through the course (online). And borrow the Kaplan Nclex-PN strategies book from the library. It is thin but really all that you need. And lastly try...

  11. Haven't been on this board in a while BUT...

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks again everyone. It means so much to finally be in the ranks with all of you who were enrolled when I was, that reached this milestone before me! Whatever you do, don't give up. At times I...

  12. Haven't been on this board in a while BUT...

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thank you everyone. It feels GREAT (in my Tony the Tiger

  13. Taking Nclex the day after Halloween!!

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

    I took it today also, and the PVT says that I passed, not really the test I studied for but, hey. I only had 4 SATA (pretty easy), a bunch of questions on meds that I have never heard of, and some...

  14. RN school graduation gift to self? What did you promise yourself?

    FocusRN replied to OnaTrek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got myself a Littmann Cardiology III, as a graduation gift. After I have my license in hand and a job, I am losing some serious weight, the family is going on a real vacation, and the kids will get...

  15. Need advice PLEASE

    FocusRN replied to HA_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    If you can work ,you can work. We've had this discussion on here before. Keep it to yourself until YOU are ready to tell them, especially in this economy. Honestly the only time an employer needs to...

  16. Hopefull yet again to become a nurse

    FocusRN replied to Hopefull nurse's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    I don't know about those programs but have you looked into any of the only second bachelor's accelerated programs? From what I understand you have local clinical. Here is the oldest off the top of my...

  17. How did you Study Saunders for NCLEX-RN?

    FocusRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, I have taken the PN nclex, and honestly it was easy, between all of the SATA questions, which I guess I did well on because I passed with 75 questions. Now, I am awaiting my ATT to take the RN...

  18. Damn..flunked my nclex for the 2nd time

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

    I'm sorry about your not passing. Honestly I took the NCLEX PN after doing the Hurst review, and I would say that it is not a waste of money. It teaches you content that some may not have learned in...

  19. I'm tired of working 4 X 12's

    FocusRN replied to stevethenurse's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, you also need to look at the federal labor laws also. In your situation, no matter if you look at Cali's or the Fed's, you should be getting paid 8 hours of OT per week/ 16 per pay period (if...

  20. The easier the questions are, the more likely you failed?

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

    So I posted late.

  21. The easier the questions are, the more likely you failed?

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

    If your test has been delivered successfully and are not on hold, the trick works, period. The way I see it, is you already took the test, so it is what it is. Torture yourself if you want but it's...

  22. There's an app for that!!! Nclex!

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

    This is true but, I have had access to questions from just about major NCLEX prep preparer out there, and they all have errors. Some few, some many; some obvious and some not, but they all have them...

  23. Relocating to Raleigh,NC ***Need Info on Jobs, School, & Homes***

    FocusRN posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Were are thinking about moving next year. I would like some info on employment and income for a New Grad RN, in hospital staff positions, but also LTC, LTAC, Home Care, and Dialysis. Also I have very...

  24. Question for Those that Took the NCLEX-PN

    FocusRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, just a question, and I am NOT asking anyone to give me the test content, I am asking a GENERAL question. So for those that have taken the Nclex-PN, I was reading some literature yesterday about...

  25. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

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

    If it says "Delivery Successful", before you do the trick, and you get the good pop up, you passed.