jdl1982

jdl1982 has 2 years experience.

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1. Considering move to HH, unsure if I have enough experience

   jdl1982 replied to jdl1982's topic in Home Health

   Farawyn, Ive been charge before, At my facility charge doesnt do much more than lead the scramble when admissions are coming in and making the assignment honestly. I havent precepted anyone either,...

2. Considering move to HH, unsure if I have enough experience

   jdl1982 posted a topic in Home Health

   Hey everyone, last time I was here it was during the lead up to and just after the NCLEX. Since then I have 9 months sub acute experience and 1 year LTACH experience under my belt, I would have about...

3. Deer in Headlights. Tips to increase Medpass Speed

   jdl1982 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hey guys, So I got my first job in an LTC/Subacute facility. Preparing to learn the things I wanted to learn (I want to be a LTC/sub acute nurse, hospital work doesnt appeal to me). This facility...

4. NCLEX help

   jdl1982 replied to emm2225's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I cannot Agree more with this. I found that you cant really.. "study" for the Nclex. It was totally unlike any of the questions I did. What I CAN say is that you need to do more questions, and read...

5. NCLEX Prep Programs/Books

   jdl1982 replied to INN_777's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   "1. Kaplan is expensive - is it worth? Is it really the best program out there? 2. Hurst - less expensive but relatively new. Has anybody done it with success (or not)? 3. Any other programs? 4. Is a...

6. Kaplan or Hurst?

   jdl1982 replied to aodem1119's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hurst is good for brushing up on fundamentals. Kaplan is about the baseline Nclex level for the questions I had. NCBSNs questions are hard. About the level of the harder questions on Nclex if not...

7. New Grads: how long did it take you to find a job, or how long have you been ...

   jdl1982 replied to kieran07's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Western MA Graduated ADN May 20 Sat Nclex July 7 Started Job hunt July 21st. Applied to 10 LTC/Sub acutes (Its what I want) Took 1st job offer July 24th. 1st Day orientation 7/31. Still getting call...

8. That ominous CC page...

   jdl1982 replied to sodonewaiting's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Kaplan/NCBSN. The kaplan book at barnes and nobles was like 50$, NCBSN 3 week 50$. Nclex 3500 was good (and free), but I really felt that it was NCBSN and Kaplan that helped me pass it. the NCBSN...

9. haven't got ATT

   jdl1982 replied to badgirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Right now they are all horribly backlogged. It took me almost 3 weeks to get my ATT. If you are really concerned give them a call. I think NY uses PCS (professional credentialing services) If not then...

10. Good pop up but not on BON

    jdl1982 replied to NursingIsACalling's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just be patient, In Mass I took the NClex on 7/7/14. Got good pop up, then got pass on unofficial results, and pass on the website a few days after my unofficial results. However no License on the...

11. Kaplan harder than NCLEX? side question, ATI --

    jdl1982 replied to pikachus's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    *MY* Nclex was between kaplan and NCBSN. The harder questions were pretty much just like NCBSNs, the kind that you have a mild headache when you finish lol. ATI was substantially easier I felt....

12. have to take the NCLEX a SECOND time. My story and looking for some tips and advice!

    jdl1982 replied to ascott614's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Nclex was nasty for me, but it was even nastier for one of my classmates. They can pull questions from all topics, and he got bombarded with Holistic medicine questions. Like really obscure stuff....

13. Good pop up, but, haven't heard anything

    jdl1982 replied to LiveFree17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know the first 24 hrs after the boards is hard as anything lol. But Do the quick results option, its usually available 48 hrs after you finished your exam, if your state participates in it. As for...

14. Nclex 2014

    jdl1982 replied to ToneRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the PVT worked for me on July 7th of this year, it also worked for 5 of the classmates I kept in touch with. So far i've heard its accurate in most cases, cept for that 1 out of a 100 you know? Best...

15. RN new grad finding jobs in NYC

    jdl1982 replied to kailayoung's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hiya, I just graduated too and am in the job hunting boat. What I've been doing is Craigslist, Careerbuilder, Monster and indeed.com. I also get dressed up and hand deliver a coverletter (unique to...