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  1. Which state to take NCLEX?

    oluchika replied to lb_2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think it matters where you take it, but if you plan on working in Tennessee then make sure you apply for your license in that state. Otherwise, you'll have to apply for a license by...

  2. NCLEX Kaplan Practice Scores

    oluchika replied to Inori's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just finished the practice test in the back of the Kaplan book and got a 70% overall. It took me about two days to complete. I realized when I was going back over the rationales, I had quite a few...

  3. When is my ATT coming?! :(

    oluchika replied to Lovemykids125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This happened to me. I was missing a number from my email, so I never got any of their communications. Once I called and spoke with them, I figured it out. I got my letter the same day I gave them the...

  4. When is my ATT coming?! :(

    oluchika replied to Lovemykids125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Google your state's BON to find their website and look there for the number. They are usually good with telling you what is holding up your

  5. CNA's taken off schedule after passing boards?

    oluchika replied to SC APRN's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    My ATT says it is valid from 6/27/2012-12/24/2012, so it might vary from state to

  6. How far would you commute to nursing school?

    oluchika replied to SlaveHeart's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The most I would drive would be an hour. My reason being is because I had to do clinicals at a hospital that was one hour away. Even that one hour drive was hard because we would all be tired on the...

  7. NCLEX - Quick Results

    oluchika replied to nursegrace2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How long does it take in your state for you to be able to see your license number online? I feel like once you have that, you should be good. I've had friends who could view theirs between 1-5 days...

  8. 5 days till i take my nclex...

    oluchika replied to brtknee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck, I take mine Tuesday at 1230p. I'm not feeling ready either but all of the appointment times left for the month are 8am and I have to drive an hour to the testing site. I'm hoping its a sign...

  9. NCLEX Anxiety

    oluchika replied to NICUOH's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is the acronym that you found to help with airborne vs. droplet

  10. Resume help

    oluchika replied to oluchika's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My PICU and NICU experience was just one day in each (alternative experiences). Honestly, I wish i would have had more time there, especially NICU as that is what I want to specialize in. My ICU...

  11. Resume help

    oluchika posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I have been applying to various places and have not gotten any interviews. I'm a new grad with no nursing experience, so I tried to include experiences that I felt were beneficial. I also had my...

  12. Resume help

    oluchika replied to oluchika's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Okay. Here's the new version. Is this better? Problem is that most of the time during our clinicals, we pretty much did the same stuff, were only allowed to do certain tasks, or I was stuck with...

  13. What a coincidence. . .every single student nurse who shadows me. . .

    oluchika replied to thesundowner's topic in General Nursing

    For me, it was the experience of volunteering in the newborn nursery at my local hospital for almost three years that made me decide that I wanted to become a neonatal nurse. I have always loved...

  14. What kind of watch do you wear?

    oluchika replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I just saw the clip on type at OfficeMax today and thought about picking one up. It was around $5 I

  15. What kind of watch do you wear?

    oluchika replied to NellieOlsen's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had both a white rubberized one from wal-mart for $10 and a turquoise one from Target for $12. I got ALOT of compliments from patients or their family members on the turquoise one. The couldn't...

  16. Kaplan tips for second timers

    oluchika replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I attended the event even though this will be my first time taking the exam. They didn't really provide any info that I didn't already know or that my review books hadn't told me. I ended up half-way...

  17. New Grad following up on an application

    oluchika replied to FilledWLove's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    This is what multiple hospitals told me to do yesterday when I called them to get a status update . I still plan on calling them every week or two. One representative gave me more info than the...

  18. Tips for repeat test takers!

    oluchika replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I signed up for all of the free events they are offering before my test date. The first one on Strategies annoyed me because the woman spent the first 10 minutes going over how the screen will look on...

  19. still no new grad RN job here in the Big Island......

    oluchika replied to davitch's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Can you apply for a CNA position after you have passed the

  20. What am I doing wrong? Or am I missing something?

    oluchika replied to AlmosttoRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I agree. Especially for the hospitals that make the size requirements ridiculously small so that you can't upload your resume, or the ones that require you to paste your resume, so you end up having...

  21. Correct order of removing PPE???

    oluchika replied to shar pei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Would you mind elaborating? (The order for each

  22. Correct order of removing PPE???

    oluchika replied to shar pei's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan has it as gloves, googles, mask, gown, wash hands. I remembered it as working your way down when removing and working your way up when putting on (wash hands, gloves, gown, mask, googles). Now...

  23. Can you help me to understand Acid- Base Balances?

    oluchika replied to itk3838's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is the document my professor told us to download on ABGs last semester. I liked it because it breaks down each part.

  24. Job Search: Applying Online for RN Positions

    oluchika replied to dekagirlsRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It's harder to find out who the hiring managers or nurse recruiters are for the larger hospitals. When i called, I was told they don't give out that information or their email. Anyone have any luck...

  25. What are you supposed to do when even GN residencies and internships reject you?

    oluchika replied to citylights89's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I completely understand. I applied for other positions as well and I received rejection letters stating that I am only eligible for their graduate nurse program. But if I can't get hired through a...