n.igmatic1

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  1. Comfortable living?

    n.igmatic1 replied to Kdao's topic in General Nursing

    Egads! I have a house and a kid, and our monthly expenses are shy of 2000.00/mo. That includes all utilities, mortgage, car insurance for a 16 yo boy (and this decidedly not 16 year old momma),...

  2. Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

    n.igmatic1 replied to tara1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    My comment was a response to a previous posters comment about waiting for NCLEX

  3. Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

    n.igmatic1 replied to tara1986's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Nah, the Alabama board posts the results the next day. I took NCLEX on a Saturday, and ABN had my license number posted by 0730 Sunday morning. Don't fall for the PVT foolishness. Good luck to you...

  4. Esme welcome back!!!!

    n.igmatic1 replied to emtb2rn's topic in General Nursing

    Welcome back sweet, wise Esme! I hope for continued healing and strength for you as you recover. You have been

  5. Today, I am thankful for......

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I am thankful that the "hot flash" I thought I was having early in the AM (please Lord, not yet!) was a momentary power outage. And that the power outage was truly momentary. By the time my ceiling...

  6. what form of license to expect

    n.igmatic1 replied to 01khakizz's topic in General Nursing

    I received a certificate within a week of passing NCLEX, followed by my pocket

  7. This week, I learned..... (6/6/15)

    n.igmatic1 replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    That when I attend a family function (directly after working my third night shift in a row) so as to prevent family drama; I become the creator of the aforementioned drama by being snippy with...

  8. Timeline for graduation, NCLEX, and 1st RN Job

    n.igmatic1 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    11/10/14- Interviewed for job 11/14/14- Offered Job 12/11/14- Graduated 12/17/14- Paid for BON application, temp license and NCLEX 12/25/14- Rec'd ATT 12/29/14- Rec'd temp license 1/5-1/7- Hurst...

  9. Always the Instructor's Fault......

    n.igmatic1 replied to MFaf's topic in General Students

    I had a semester like that; with snow and ice canceling classes as well (ice and Southerners are not a good combination). I referred to that semester as the "Winter of my discontent made glorious...

  10. Question about being reallocated

    n.igmatic1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I am looking for some general information about your experiences and/or your facilities policy of reallocating nursing staff. I am a new grad RN (that's about all that's new about this 40...

  11. Thank you Allnurses.com

    n.igmatic1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I found out this morning that I passed NCLEX-RN. I wanted to send out a word of appreciation to all of the members of this site. I lurked around before starting nursing school and then joined. The...

  12. Applying to Jeff State CC night/weekend program

    n.igmatic1 replied to MaleNurse2B's topic in Alabama Nursing

    The instructor to whom you refer generally teaches Med Surg, and the psych component of the other classes. The Dept chair generally teaches 201 and 204 which is Transition into Nursing practice and...

  13. Applying to Jeff State CC night/weekend program

    n.igmatic1 replied to MaleNurse2B's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You guys will be using a different book than the one we had last fall. He really likes it, so he will probably use that one for the lectures. You can pm me if you like-- I'm at work right now and...

  14. Applying to Jeff State CC night/weekend program

    n.igmatic1 replied to MaleNurse2B's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I don't recall anyone crying. He is not as bad as everyone says. He is gruff, but he is knowledgable. Read, don't ask the same questions 6 times in a row, be prepared, and MedSurg should be fine. I...

  15. Graduates of Previous Jeff State-Shelby Campus Cohorts...please advise!

    n.igmatic1 replied to Zoija's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Zoija, I am speaking from the perspective of the NW program regarding dosage calc. 1st Semester, you get an overview of dosage calculations. You then take 3 tests in pharm, each adding to the...

  16. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Bless your hearts! I can't believe I was where you are just one year ago. Start early, don't get behind, don't be afraid to ask questions. Good

  17. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    KEEP a copy of everything for your records too in case fax or email doesn't go

  18. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    You send copies of your insurance, CPR, malpractice and ID payment receipts, and your health/shot record sheet to the executive secretary. I cannot type her name or email addy per the site's TOS, but...

  19. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I have my fundamentals, health assessment, dictionary, and spiral nursing diagnosis books I am willing to sell. I'm keeping my pharm book. If any of you going to Shelby are

  20. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    $118 (approx) per credit hr. It may go up in the Fall. I read an article on tuition increases for the state. Then around $250 for building fees and technology fees Plus books (plan on 200-600...

  21. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Nursing school is a different animal all together. You cannot just memorize lists and facts, though there is some of that (measurement conversions, lab values etc); but you have to take a concept and...

  22. Jeff State Shelby Campus 1st semester nursing

    n.igmatic1 replied to BillieP's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I agree with you wholeheartedly Aubgurl. I think we are in the same cohort actually. My social life is on hold, I have told my boyfriend that unless he is willing to quiz me on NCLEX questions, then...

  23. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Hey everyone. As someone in the night and weekend program, I read these threads and try to relay some info and help allay some anxiety if I can. 1) Vaccines- When you go to orientation there will be...

  24. Jeff State Fall 2013 hopefuls

    n.igmatic1 replied to Katty4982's topic in Alabama Nursing

    Last year I received a phone call from the executive secretary of the dept. I had surgery less than a week previous, but I believe it was June 19? I had been told we wouldn't be contacted until July...

  25. HELP! 1st semester ADN student needs advise

    n.igmatic1 replied to dabeef's topic in General Students

    Hello! First of all, congratulations. Secondly, what you are feeling is completely normal, but don't overly stress about it. There will be plenty to stress over when your program begins! But the fact...