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  1. NCLEX tomorrow

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

  2. Mentor, orientation, or trial by fire?

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

    Were you all new grads? That seems crazy to stick a brand spankin' new nurse with no prior health care experience and expect them to perform as a functioning RN no matter the specialty... Seems very...

  3. ATI Predictor Exam

    zeus&lincoln replied to John24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I personally think you should view ATI as a tool not as a means to not study for boards... Or feel overconfident about your ability to pass boards. With so much weight on one exam (job, livelihood,...

  4. New to the NICU

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

    There really isn't much you can do ahead of time to prepare... You can try to familiarize yourself by learning common neonatal illness as well as "Normal" vital signs. Most NICUs train their RNs in...

  5. Thoughts on designer resumes?

    zeus&lincoln replied to RunawayN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Please do not do this! First of all it is an expense you do not need. Furthermore, I personally think it looks unprofessional. A resume should be clear, easy to read and direct. No fancy fonts or...

  6. What did you do before?

    zeus&lincoln replied to jm0914's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Came to Level III NICU as a new grad... I was a nurse tech (float) at the hospital that I now work at, which may have made me "more

  7. 5th time nclex taker

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

    That could very well be the most ridiculous thing I've ever read. Seriously, you wish you failed boards so you could leave the profession? You do realize you can quit anytime you'd like and treat this...

  8. Took NCLEX today - shut off at 75 with GOOD POP UP!

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

    Congrats nurse!!! Just wanted to point out to other posters reading this thread that having a ton of SATA isn't completely indicative of anything. During my exam a few months back I took 75 q in a...

  9. 5th time nclex taker

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

    I have a few things to say to the PP: 1. I never said that that person wasn't entitled to their own opinions... Of course they are... Just like the rest of us are. 2. I think you made a gigantic...

  10. 5th time nclex taker

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

    As someone who recently took boards and passed and have taken boards in another profession prior to that and passed, I can assure you that these certification exams have little to nothing to do with...

  11. Orientation process

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

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  12. Orientation process

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

    I wholeheartedly agree with Bortaz! It is scary to me that you are "learning better on your own by researching your own problems." To me this is totally NOT okay. As someone in the midst of...

  13. Orientation process

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

    New grad to NICU level 3 here. We have had a zillion GNs through our nicu so our orientation process is extremely systematic- with weekly goals to be met, computer based learning and in services. We...

  14. How to get into acute care: RN to BSN online? Non nursing job in ER?

    zeus&lincoln replied to grayrose's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I whole-heartedly agree with the previous poster. I believe working both at the SNF and in the ED as a scriber are excellent ways to get your foot in the door for acute care. Once people in the ED get...

  15. New Grad Cover Letter help!

    zeus&lincoln replied to BosPediRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't know what hospital system you are applying for but when I recently was hired as a GN, I had to upload my resume and cover letter to the hospital's hiring site. Therefore an individualized...

  16. First time crying during orientation...

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

    First off give yourself a break...6 weeks of orientation isn't that much time to learn how to prioritize things for 6 patients and complete all tasks as a seasoned RN. Take this opportunity (extended...

  17. Saunders or Kaplan?

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

    Don't focus on the stupid scores... Just keep taking questions and understanding the rationales. That is particularly why I don't understand how people don't do a content review... IMO doing a zillion...

  18. Saunders or Kaplan?

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

    If your talking about just purchasing a textbook, I'd go with Saunders. You can get the q trainer for Kaplan for free on the internet and I wasn't overly pleased with their textbook or CD. Saunders...

  19. Post Interview Followup

    zeus&lincoln replied to jes07's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Who did you follow up with? HR or the people that interviewed you. If you haven't, I would email/call the people that directly interviewed you. If they fail to respond, I wouldn't pursue it any...

  20. I want to be a nurse but I am scared of blood!

    zeus&lincoln replied to Renee982's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It IS most certainly possible to get over this feeling. Once you see anything enough times, you become desensitized to it. Things that used to gross me out don't even phase me anymore. Additionally,...

  21. Oh! My feet! What are the best shoes to wear at work??

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

    Crocs mercy style... The ones without the holes! They truly are the ONLY shoe that I can wear that doesn't hurt my back and feet!!! Plus they are dirt cheap and if needed can be easily replaced (less...

  22. Dismissed from FNP program

    zeus&lincoln replied to vanurse1022's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Someone in my nursing school did the same thing in their final practicum... She had a slew of family issues which is why she said she did it, but after the nursing school discovered she forged the...

  23. Best starting point as a new nurse

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

    Your statement about being unable to be a GN on an intensive care unit is completely false. With the proper orientation program for new grads, new grads can be successful in these units. I have just...

  24. Stethoscope for a nursing student

    zeus&lincoln replied to INN_777's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    In my opinion you do not need a fancy stethoscope just yet. The lower end Lippmann will work perfectly during your clinical rotations. I would not splurge until you know what speciality you will be...

  25. Miami New Graduate Nurses

    zeus&lincoln replied to NursesNeedFriendsToo's topic in Florida Nursing

    Sorry I realized you are moving from Orlando to Miami. My entire post was about Orlando