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  1. Things to do while awaiting NCLEX results

    grinnurse replied to prmenrs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I will be in this boat next week so I am thinking of some things that I have wanted to do for a while like: Planting more flowers Cruising to some cemeteries that I haven't been to in a long while...

  2. "Just a number"

    grinnurse replied to ZZTopRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tweety-I think you make some very valid points on this topic and had never really looked at the situation quite this way. My dearest friend took hers yesterday and got all 265 questions as well as 3...

  3. NCLEX Review 3000 CD...

    grinnurse replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Pie- I have been using this for several weeks now and I like it. Although sometimes it asks some of the same questions-which in a way helps b/c I have remembered the answers and why. I also like...

  4. What if I do not have enough time to do 3000 ques. before my exam???

    grinnurse replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't think there would be anyway to get even this many questions done before the test but I am scootin along with them almost everyday. I figured the more of the questions that I do the more...

  5. Here we go!!!!

    grinnurse replied to DCCCRN2Bn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Good Luck and you are in my thoughts as you travel to the big test. Try to relax and take some deep breaths.........................Let us know how it goes, I will be in your shoes next

  6. Nurses Who Shouldn't be Nurses

    grinnurse replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    The class that I just graduated with is just the opposite. There were few in there that I wouldn't want taking care of me :) . When I first began thinking about nursing as a career, I got into the...

  7. Percent on Practice Test vs. Passing NCLEX

    grinnurse replied to shannan67's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would really love to know how and if these are good indicators of preparedness for NCLEX. I am using the NCLEX 3000 question, and some other books that have questions and I can't seem to get above...

  8. Negativity at Nurse's Station is GETTING ON MY NERVES!

    grinnurse replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    Not trying to be rude here just looking for suggestions on handling these situations as a nurse in the future but, what the heck does this post mean? Did I miss something regarding this post?...

  9. Wined & Dined by future employers

    grinnurse replied to fromTeacher2Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    For about 2 mos straight at our school for the seniors, they would have a different hospital come and bring lunch. They would come and bring information along with a bunch of free stuff/gift cards...

  10. Should I break my contract?

    grinnurse replied to Tony35NYC's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Sorry that you are having to deal with this type of situation but totally understand how you must feel. In the contract that you signed, did it state what your exact salary would be and the area...

  11. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    grinnurse replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    This is going to sound really goofy when I say this, but, I declined a position in an area that I really wanted b/c of the uniforms that the nurses had to wear. The RNs had to wear maroon tops and...

  12. Are Your End-of-Life Wishes Clear?

    grinnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting to see how many nurses have their business in order for times such as these. In NS this past semester we had to do our own MPA for a grade. I have always talked about things like these...

  13. Do you learn a lot about yourself in nursing school??

    grinnurse replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    Nursing School changed alot in me too! I had some self esteem issues prior to ns and now I have gained confidence in myself as a person and I know that I am just as intelligent as the next person, I...

  14. I Passed! I'm a Nurse!!!

    grinnurse replied to Aneroo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! Here's the HAPPY DANCE in your honor!! :balloons: :yelclap: :cheers:

  15. Here's a few practice questions!

    grinnurse replied to Pocamom's topic in General Students

    Here's my answers: 38. 2 39. 3 40. 3 41. 3 42.

  16. Taking NCLEX tomorrow..how should I spend the next 24 hours???

    grinnurse replied to newgrad2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, if you haven't memorized lab values that might be a good thing to do but I think 24hs before I take mine, I am going to try to relax some. I purposefully got my test in a city where I would...

  17. I got 75 questions

    grinnurse replied to Aneroo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wondered what had happened to our QOD girl. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it was a good 75 question cut off for you. Keep us posted and we'll do the Happy Dance when we know you have...

  18. new rn - professional liability insurance required???

    grinnurse replied to janetrette's topic in First Year After Licensure

    At least were I will be working it is. I too intend to get it. Making sure I pass boards first :rotfl: There was a pretty good discussion on this topic a couple of weeks ago. Actually I think if...

  19. loan consolidation question...

    grinnurse replied to KEVIN88GT's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat but thankfully with less $. Once I graduated, I immediately started getting advertisements for loan consolidation and I don't know which ones are the best either. They didn't...

  20. Question about Shoes and Fanny Packs

    grinnurse replied to Cowboys_RN's topic in General Students

    I wore a pair of white sketchers for clinical. I bought one pair for the whole program and only wore them for that. I couldn't believe that they lasted the whole program. Definately lucky on your...

  21. Nclex

    grinnurse replied to Cakes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here's what I am studying with: NCLEX Success RN (Zerwekh & Claborn book with CD) Mosby Comprhensive Review (book with CD) Springhouse 3000 Questions (CD) What are you using? Have you been...

  22. Tattoo's on Nurses

    grinnurse replied to gentlemother's topic in General Nursing

    I have 4. The state of Texas on the right ankle, a frog on the left ankle for surviving my first year of NS, a ladybug on the top of my left foot for luck, and a purple heart on my right breast area....

  23. The right to use...

    grinnurse replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think the sisters names that you are referring to are Berman and Berman. They also had a show on Discovery Health Channel on Direct

  24. Nclex

    grinnurse replied to Cakes's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Todd, We are going to PASS!! June 7th will be our lucky day. Some others of us are going to start studying online next week if you want to join. If you want to, start reading the...

  25. Graduation mixed emotions

    grinnurse replied to Kitty-MayRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can meet Monday online in the chat room at about 10:00 am. Anyody else that reads this and wants to join-come on-we'll set up our own little room so everybody knows what we're doing. If ya'll can't...