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  1. Notified of call before being on call

    oluchika replied to rlgiv's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, I guess the new manager has the same interpretation that most of us are used to. Idk, glad they're clarifying it for everyone so this misunderstanding doesn't happen

  2. Notified of call before being on call

    oluchika replied to rlgiv's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with others. I don't know how long you've been in nursing but typically when you are hired, they should have explained to you what time they start placing calls for flexing/call shifts. When...

  3. Can a healthy newborn go 24 hours without a feeding?

    oluchika replied to BSNbeauty's topic in Ob/Gyn

    This is what my hospital

  4. Best hospitals for working postpartum or mother baby

    oluchika posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm thinking about moving the the D.C area within the next 6 months or so. I have family in the area and loved it when I visited earlier this year. I have 4 years experience, 1.5 yrs in...

  5. Middle of the semester and I can't pay

    oluchika replied to Julip's topic in General Students

    $18,000/semester for a nursing degree? Are you saying this private school was the ONLY place you could get into? I just feel like that's alot. When you applied did you know the cost and did you have a...

  6. Financing second degree BSN

    oluchika replied to dalik1's topic in General Students

    Are you in nursing school yet? The only time I qualified was after I was already in a

  7. Middle of the semester and I can't pay

    oluchika replied to Julip's topic in General Students

    Did you know how much the school cost before applying? Why did you not accept the federal loan offer without having an alternative option? Even though they did not cover everything it would have been...

  8. Best hospitals for working postpartum or mother baby

    oluchika replied to oluchika's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much for this info. I agree that I would like to try and balance safety, cost and being close to things to do in my spare time. I have a car so if I had to commute I would be okay with...

  9. Travel nurse specialty postpartum

    oluchika posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, So I am looking into travel nursing, if possible doing postpartum (mothers only). Does anyone have any experience doing this or think it is possible? Most of the positions I see are for...

  10. Help determining target salary

    oluchika posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello! I'm a RN thinking about moving to the D.C area and working in postpartum or mother/baby. I've been a nurse for 4 years (1.5 years step down/intermediate care and 2.5 working postpartum). I'm...

  11. Help determining target salary

    oluchika replied to oluchika's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the suggestion. I make between $30-$34 currently with night shift diff factored in at my current hospital, so I would definitely need it to be more than that for me to be able to afford to...

  12. Dallas: Best hospitals for working postpartum or mother baby

    oluchika posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi, I'm a 29 year old female thinking about moving the the Dallas area within the next 6 months or so. I have family in Tyler and am wanting to move to a bigger city for more things to do when I'm...

  13. C/s incision dressing removal

    oluchika replied to GabesMommy2014's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Our facility is the

  14. My anger

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

    For some, their last name gives a

  15. New vs used books vs renting

    oluchika replied to Kimynurse's topic in General Students

    I always bought my books used online unless I couldn't find it anywhere cheaper than my bookstore. I always bought like new/new if the price was right. If I ended up buying it from the bookstore, I...

  16. Took The NCLEX today!

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

    I took all 265 questions and passed, so don't let what other said about you probably not passing discourage you

  17. Surprised by nclex

    oluchika replied to bubblejet50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is true. People try to study content on the basis that it MIGHT be covered on the exam, and I feel that it's just wasting time. Same with people trying to study certain medications. I feel that...

  18. NCLEX-RN - 265 questions - PVT

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

    Thanks for the help you provided with the pharm notes. I added to my file of reference materials on my computer that I plan on keeping for

  19. Surprised by nclex

    oluchika replied to bubblejet50's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my opinion, I feel that the NCLEX was easier than the HESI. That's probably due to me using Kaplan's review book, so I was sort of familiar with the format of the questions, even though they...

  20. Tired, broke, and frustrated

    oluchika replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    I was lucky enough to have a part time job where my employer would allow me to schedule my work hours around my classes and clinical schedule each semester. Granted, its a very small practice where I...

  21. 8/8/12...NCLEX good POP up!!!

    oluchika replied to chris1309's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SATA: Select All That

  22. Portfolio

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

    Majority of places you apply to only accept applications online. Most have a section where you can upload additional documents like certifications, resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc. That is...

  23. Nclex on Wednesday!

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

    Congrats on the pop up! I had the same feelings as you during the test. Once I got to around 160, I pretty much knew I was going to have to take the whole test. But at the same time, I remembered that...

  24. NCLEX-RN - 265 questions - PVT

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

    Because when you get it, at first you are ecstatic, and then soon after doubt starts to creep in and you think that you might be that one person that it ends up being a false positive for, lol. That's...

  25. NCLEX-RN - 265 questions - PVT

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

    I too took the the NCLEX today with 265 questions and took almost the full 6 hours. I also got this pop up so I am hoping that I passed as