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  1. Anyone excited about your RN life ahead?

    I felt exactly the same way you did before I started working in August. The money alone isn't worth the responsibility, and doesn't make up for the stress. I thought for sure it would.. seeing as I'm making double what I've ever made, and I only w...
  2. NCLEX 265 questions and passed

    I passed!!
  3. Finished with 265... Is that bad?

    I went up to 265 today too! I felt good getting close to that 75, sure that it would shut off but it never did.
  4. That is my hope also. I felt so good up to the 75 and was sure it was going to shut off for me, I was getting a lot of select all. I couldn't believe when I came to the break how many questions I'd done. I've never even heard of half the stuff tha...
  5. NCLEX 265 questions and passed

    I went 265 today. The next two days are going to be torture.
  6. I went 265 questions. I feel like I knew nothing.. So many meds I've never heard of :'(
  7. I know, I know! I'll be sure to try and fit in a trashy movie today for good measure :) Good luck everyone, I'll be praying for us tonight!
  8. I'm also taking NCLEX 7/16! I am still doing practice questions today.. I just can't help myself. I've done over 6000 in the past 6 months so they don't even phase me anymore..! I feel ready, but still have the thought in the back of my mind "WHAT...
  9. Starting nursing school in 20 days..

    Thank you everyone! :) Espically for the study websites that will be helpful. My program is in Pittsburgh, PA.
  10. Any advice, tips, or anything I should invest in? I start a diploma program September 3rd straight through for 22 mos. I have anatomy, micro, and 2 entry level nursing courses first semester. I know its going to be way intense. Just a background I'...
  11. I have a friend here in PA that got a $20,000 sign on bonus in 2010 for a 3 year commitment right out of a 4 year bsn program.
  12. Can I become a Nurse Practioner?

  13. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

    I applied to Citizens in New Ken which is affiliated but it was my last choice.
  14. Lpn programs near pittsburgh?

    Lenape in Ford City has a full time and part time program
  15. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

    Yinzer I would apply to Shadyside asap I don't believe they do transfers.
  16. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    Wow that is awesome good for you!! :) I'm hoping I'll be okay, I'm a go with the flow kinda gal. Thanks so much for the info!!! :)
  17. St Margaret SON Feb 2011 start?

    Congrats tmow! How did you feel about your instructors at St. Margaret? Is it a supportive learning environment or are you kind of on your own? I'm starting this fall and I am excited and terrified all at once..
  18. Can I become a Nurse Practioner?

    Sorry, it was late and I wasn't very clear. What I was trying to get across is that it doesn't matter how well he does his job.. he would still pose too much of a liability for those reasons in my eyes. I agree that it is sad situation and people ab...
  19. Rant: sick of MAs

    In my area I've noticed quite a few unwed mothers are MAs (girls I went to school with). They get to go to those 9 month programs for free because of their "situation". Good for them if they do take the opportunity.. although programs like that stri...
  20. Can I become a Nurse Practioner?

    He could steal drugs at the office and sell them for money etc. Anything illegal of that sort and then bluedevil would suffer the loss bc its his practice. After working at a bank for 4+ years its amazing what people will do when they are hurting fo...
  21. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

    Oh my goodness.. you'll be fine I'm sure! I got finger printed today that was interesting to say the least LOL
  22. Words of Encouragement

    I'm in trouble! lol
  23. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

  24. UPMC Mercy School of Nursing -Class of '15

    I haven't gotten anything at all in the mail since I've been accepted! I'm anxiously awaiting to see what the next step is.. I had to call them a few times so I could find out if that nutrition transferred which it will thank god so now all I have to...