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  1. for those who passed with 75, how long did it took you to take the test?

    grandpaj replied to Spr2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    About 45 minutes of actual testing for 75q once I got into the testing room. Seemed to take forever to actually get in there with all the verifications and pat-down

  2. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    Dividing your total loan amount by your income will give you a number that can be expressed as a percentage. For example, if you make 40k per year and have 80k in student loans, you could say yours...

  3. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    Cad09, do you mind sharing your facility score and loan/income percentage? I'm hoping the credit check is a step in the right direction for all of

  4. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    Credit Karma didn't specify, just listed the Dept of Heal(th) as a government

  5. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I got a notice yesterday that my credit report had an inquiry from" Dept of Heal." Fingers

  6. Anyone live in a picky state?

    grandpaj replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If it's a problem, there are multiple schools in the KC area. The University of Central MO in Warrensburg is about 45 minutes east of KC and has a good MSN program so I've heard. I applied for the...

  7. Anyone live in a picky state?

    grandpaj replied to rnkaytee's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    What school isn't recognized in Washington? Seems a little odd unless the school is having issues with accreditation or is a diploma

  8. University of Central Missouri

    grandpaj replied to RebeNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    For anyone who is currently attending - did you have any trouble working a 36 hr/3 day workweek? I'm a bit worried about the time commitment, although I'm fully aware it's a part time

  9. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    12,000 applications? I think last year there were less than half that

  10. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    It's my understanding that as long as your loans aren't in default, you'll qualify to receive the loan repayment. I couldn't find anything to indicate otherwise in the application booklet or

  11. University of Central Missouri

    grandpaj replied to RebeNurse's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I'm in the process of applying for Spring 2015. I haven't been able to find any information about acceptance rates for the FNP track thus

  12. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's your total loan amount / salary (base rate without shift differentials,

  13. NELRP 2014

    grandpaj replied to buffny85's topic in General Nursing

    I finished my application in late January. Crossing my fingers I completed the application correctly! My facility score is a 17 and my ratio is over 200%. Anyone who applied last year have any...

  14. NELRP 2013 - Who else applied?

    grandpaj replied to mschyckrn's topic in General Nursing

    What's the highest possible HPSA score? I'm looking to apply next year and I think my facility is a

  15. Dealing with the sad parts

    grandpaj replied to danceyrun's topic in Oncology

    I started in oncology about a year and a half ago (six months as an aide, thirteen as a nurse), and the overwhelming feeling of sadness gets better. I think one just learns to cope with time. Having...

  16. Patients are always requesting not to have this nurse.

    grandpaj replied to Emma_H's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Patients FREQUENTLY complain about the same two day shift nurses in particular to me and ask not to have them again. It gets old to follow those people and have to hear about it every time you go in...

  17. Unit Secretaries

    grandpaj replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Our unit would be LOST without our evening secretary. She checks expiration dates on everything, temperatures on required refrigerated items, orders supplies, keeps our charts in line since half of...

  18. Am I stupid for not doing the ABSN?

    grandpaj replied to ruby1989's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I chose not to enroll in an ABSN program because the traditional BSN program (which was 5 semesters once my prerequisites were finished due to my BA) allowed me to work while I went to school. I had...

  19. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    grandpaj replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I think I've finally found a stethoscope the residents won't

  20. Do potential employers owe you an explaination?

    grandpaj replied to Marshall1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    How hard is it to send a form letter saying another applicant was chosen? I feel that's the most courteous way to handle applicants that weren't chosen, especially those that might have

  21. Grumpy Co workers make it so bad, I might just leave

    grandpaj replied to SheRN12's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I've yet to work anywhere (even before my nursing days) where shift workers didn't complain excessively about the opposite shifts and their

  22. Cry for help: I don't think I can do this.

    grandpaj replied to -MissTake-'s topic in General Students

    First, get the heck away from whatever facility your clinical rotations are in. Not all hospitals and coworkers are like that. Sure, you'll have nasty, burnt-out people everywhere you go. The...

  23. How do you handle pointed questions from patients about your religious beliefs?

    grandpaj posted a topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I've been a nurse just under a year, all of it in oncology, where I worked as an aide prior to becoming an RN. I'm not a religious person - I'm an agnostic with athiest-leaning tendencies. I love my...

  24. Nurse - Patient ratio?

    grandpaj replied to Swellz's topic in Oncology

    Our ratio after recent staffing changes (need more pts to qualify for the same number of nurses now), is 6-7:1 on nights. On days I think they have 3-4:1

  25. Are you a nurse with "alternative" spiritual beliefs?

    grandpaj replied to GadgetRN71's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    I'm an agnostic, living in an area of the country where there is a church on just about every street corner. I routinely get asked by patients if I'm a Christian, if I share their faith, if I "know...