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  1. How do you rate the HURTS REVIEW

    zeus&lincoln replied to trymybest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Of course nothing is set in stone...however, having talked to many nurses and through pursuing this website, the general consensus has been shoot for an 85/125 for Hurst (which Hurst also tells you...

  2. How do you rate the HURTS REVIEW

    zeus&lincoln replied to trymybest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "They"say 65% or higher on Kaplan is passing for

  3. How do you rate the HURTS REVIEW

    zeus&lincoln replied to trymybest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I treated it (studying) as a full time job; woke up at 8, took 45-1 hour for lunch and decompression time and resumed until 6-7pm. Had dinner, watched a tv show or 2, and got a good night's rest to be...

  4. How do you rate the HURTS REVIEW

    zeus&lincoln replied to trymybest's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied for NCLEX for three weeks (all in for three weeks, no going out, cheat days, etc.). I passed in 75... Here's how I did it. 1. Went to a university that really taught us how to critically...

  5. POLL: nurse-to-patient ratio

    zeus&lincoln replied to j0yegan's topic in General Nursing

    You all do photo in MIU? That is wonderful. In my hospital we (NICU) get all bili babies. That would lessen our load so much if our MIU was able to take bili kiddos. NICU level 3- 1-2 babies...

  6. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    zeus&lincoln replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

  7. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    zeus&lincoln replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The amount of federal loans one can acquire is based on a monetary threshold or cap-- therefore, if you didn't take any loans out for your first degree or you haven't reached that allowance, you will...

  8. Accelerated BSN, how much did it cost you

    zeus&lincoln replied to Sophiamez's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    On a separate note, to everyone that did the ABSN - what makes it work going into even more debt to become an RN when I can go to a community college and be an RN without paying a penny in the same...

  9. Changing careerS

    zeus&lincoln replied to iTyrizzle87's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Former teacher turned nurse. Best decision I've made for

  10. New Grad. Want to work in the ICU

    zeus&lincoln replied to msubtt's topic in Critical Care

    It is possible to get into the icu as a GN. I am living proof of that and am almost off orientation in a level 3 NICU (my dream unit). I had some tech experience and completed my preceptorship in a...

  11. New to ER qsts about orienting

    zeus&lincoln replied to %63theend's topic in Emergency

  12. Crying babies

    zeus&lincoln replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The description you provided of that baby sounds like a lot of our NAS (drug w/d) babies on the unit. They do tend to be "extremely fussy." It sounds like you are doing all the "right" things. It is...

  13. Is using quizlet to study NCLEX questions cheating?

    zeus&lincoln replied to GabrielstudentRN's topic in General Students

  14. Is using quizlet to study NCLEX questions cheating?

    zeus&lincoln replied to GabrielstudentRN's topic in General Students

    I am fully aware that that is excepted practice (permission being granted to these institutions to use these materials). However, it seems like if you are trying to teach someone to furnish their own...

  15. Is using quizlet to study NCLEX questions cheating?

    zeus&lincoln replied to GabrielstudentRN's topic in General Students

    Does anyone else find it odd that the CON is trying to kick this person out of school for using copy written material when the profs are doing the same? Shouldn't professors be held to the same...

  16. Unrealistic nursing students

    zeus&lincoln replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    No, I failed to see how the OP pointed that out. They assumed that the second career changers who expressed interest in pursing alternative forms of nursing thought they'd be able to get those jobs...

  17. Unrealistic nursing students

    zeus&lincoln replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

  18. Getting ready for Nclex

    zeus&lincoln replied to DixieGrace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated, then took a week long cruise (brought my books to review, but it never happened), got home from the cruise on Monday and took the Hurst review three day seminar on Tuesday, Wednesday and...

  19. Unrealistic nursing students

    zeus&lincoln replied to dnsonthego's topic in General Nursing

    Some of the statements in this thread make my blood boil. I am a second degree nurse (formerly a teacher), who had a very successful career prior to deciding to go back to nursing school. I repeat,...

  20. How many pairs of scrubs should I purchase initially?

    zeus&lincoln replied to loveoutloud's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Some people, myself included are scrub hoarders... Therefore it is difficult to pinpoint an exact number. Don't you have to wear your school uniform during practicum? ... I wouldn't overdo it with...

  21. Applying for FNP too soon?

    zeus&lincoln replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Gotcha, that makes much more sense! I was thinking that I've never heard of that before hence the need for clarification.

  22. Applying for FNP too soon?

    zeus&lincoln replied to stickit34's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Boston FNP- are you suggesting that it takes on average 5 years to get an FNP position or am I misreading your post? Thanks ahead of time for

  23. Where do you work and do you like it.

    zeus&lincoln replied to DixieGrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

    New grad starting off in NICU (been on orientation for a couple of months)... I worked as a float nurse tech during NS and was an educator before that (which my nurse educator on NICU seemed to like...

  24. Good clinical experiences vs. Bad clinical experiences

    zeus&lincoln replied to chanandler's topic in General Students

    Personally I don't think clinicals did a stellar job of making me into a nurse. Hear me out... Functioning in a student role (and not being at the clinical site for the whole shift until practicum of...

  25. Mentor, orientation, or trial by fire?

    zeus&lincoln replied to RunawayN's topic in General Nursing

    I think having CNA experience gets you exposed much more than clinicals did to all things nursing related, but I in no way feel that it should be used in lieu of a thorough orientation. CNA or NT...