NICU Guy BSN, RN

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  1. NICU Guy

    I'm nervous to take the next step

    NICU Guy replied to Mandy110609's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It is more like 4 yrs total 2 yrs for pre-reqs and 2 yrs BSN, graduate and get job in
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    Best Resource for Pharmacology

    NICU Guy replied to RubberDuckieLove's topic in General Students

    http://www.amazon.com/Mosbys-Pharmacology-Memory-NoteCards-Mnemonic/dp/0323078001 Mosby's Pharmacology Memory Notecards This helped me a lot in Pharm and the Pharm
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    Job Offer Questions - New Grad

    NICU Guy replied to TraumaRN316's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Trauma ICU. No contract. You lose the $8000 sign on bonus, but with the $2/hr increase you would make that up in 2 yrs not including the weekend
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    I Want to be an RN, PLEASE HELP!!

    NICU Guy replied to possiblenurse8's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Since you already have a bachelors degree, you should look into an accelerated BSN (also called 2nd degree BSN). It is for students with a BS in a non-nursing field. Most programs are 12-18 months...
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    Bachelors Degree very low gpa advice

    NICU Guy replied to cb22's topic in Nursing Career

    You are going to need to talk to the schools that you want to apply to and find out what they use to determine their acceptance. If they use pre-reqs, then you need to retake those classes to boost...
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    How To Find The Best Stethoscope For Nursing Student

    NICU Guy replied to lanada's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    From the link in your article to your website "Stethoscopeforsale.net is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affillate advertising program designed to provide a means for...
  7. NICU Guy

    How do I figure out my overall score?

    NICU Guy replied to Reese2012's topic in General Students

    If you say that you anticipate to only 50% of the points on homework then you need a 97.47% on the final Each test is worth 15% of your grade (.75/5) and homework is 25% 79.4* .15= 11.91 72*.15= 10.8...
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    Advice..should I stilll take my final?

    NICU Guy replied to kringkring5144's topic in General Students

    So you are taking 3 classes and didn't pass clinical in one class, but are wondering about taking finals in the other two? Yes definitely take the finals in the other two. Are you allowed one...
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    Pearson Vue Trick 2014

    NICU Guy replied to Soontobern3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    it is posted daily in the NCLEX
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    Should I challenge the CNA exam or Apply as a Student Nurse?

    NICU Guy replied to Stacilator's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I would go to the nurse recruiters for the local hospitals and ask them about getting a student intern (most have a different job code for nursing students) and ask about availability. Now is the best...
  11. NICU Guy

    Finals week

    NICU Guy replied to NurseGirl525's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    finals were done
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    When is the latest time that I should take TEAS?

    NICU Guy replied to txsky SRNA's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    I took my TEAS at the school I applied to. The results pop up on my computer and hers (proctor for the school) as soon as I finished. There was no
  13. NICU Guy

    A bit concerned about my age beginning nursing school...

    NICU Guy replied to mical's topic in General Students

    Here are several threads to put your mind at ease that you are not the only student over 25 https://allnurses.com/pre-nursing-student/too-late-become-853714.html#post7508760...
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    Horrible Clinical Instructor!! WHAT SHOULD I DO?

    NICU Guy replied to yywsu2014's topic in General Students

    If you fail to get hired by a hospital because of the color of your shirt or kneeling to take a BP, then you shouldn't want to work there anyway. If that is all she has to complain about then you...
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    Taking Nclex for the third time......need help...

    NICU Guy replied to RotsenBananas's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is the NCLEX pass rate for your school? Did you take any Comprehensive NCLEX predictor test prior to graduation? what was your result? You shouldn't have to study for the NCLEX, your school...
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    The TEAS Test, why does it make or break?

    NICU Guy replied to Folkeye's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Most require a minimum score to apply. The lower limit is usually not that high (low to mid 60s). If you can't get the minimum, you really need to do some remedial studying before even thinking of...
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    When is the latest time that I should take TEAS?

    NICU Guy replied to txsky SRNA's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    By June or July because if you decide to take it over, there may be a wait period to take it a second time (not sure, I only took it once). You might want to call the school and ATI to see if there...
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    NICU Interview coming up, need advice!

    NICU Guy replied to JessRNBSN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Research as much as possible about the role of a NICU nurse, typical reasons why the neonates are in the NICU (feeders, growers, etc). The more you are educated about the job, the more they will know...
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    Passed by 1 question!

    NICU Guy replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    Next semester ask your instructors if they allow audio recording of the lecture. If they do then go to wal-mart and buy a digital voice recorder (or use your smart phone). You will notice when you...
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    Paper Topic

    NICU Guy replied to nursinggirl11's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Newborn infants given adult strength Heparin because pharmacy stocked the wrong dosage in the Pyxis in both Indiana and California about 7 yrs
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    Any med centers that are not critical of time-off marijuana consumption?

    NICU Guy replied to Fluidified's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I love this topic. I think that every new grad should use recreational marijuana. That would put a stop to the nursing unemployment issue. There will be plenty of nursing positions available to me...
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    TEAS V Exam Score

    NICU Guy replied to katnurse1125's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    You need to look at results from ATI testing which includes TEAS as just a number. We take ATI tests in our program and a Level 3 (highest) lower limit on a test are around 72.5 and Level 2 (passing)...
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    Taking NCLEX at over 50

    NICU Guy replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What does age have to do with the ability to pass NCLEX? I am 47 and will be 48 when I take NCLEX. I do not feel that I am at a disadvantage as compared to others in my cohort that are 20 yrs...
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    What was your most difficult ATI or HESI exam?

    NICU Guy replied to AOx1's topic in General Students

    so far Med/surg since there was so much info that could be tested on Easiest was peds by far. We are taking the 2010 ATI tests because all of them were not available at the start of the program, but a...
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    Dreams can come true

    NICU Guy replied to brenda1234's topic in Nurses Rock

    The quote you are referring to is Field of Dreams with Kevin Costner. The quote is "If you build it, they will come." Build the baseball field and the baseball players and fans will come. The quote...