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    Will Indiana show an active RN license number if I failed NCLEX

    NICU Guy replied to Tj221's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LOL. If you have a license number and it says active license, you passed. Do not waste your money on quick results, you went directly to the source and it says you are a licensed RN in
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    Acceptance rates for nursing schools?

    NICU Guy replied to Barbiegirl1229's topic in General Students

    Every school from community colleges to major universities have different acceptance thresholds each semester. A school may have accepted a student with a 3.12 GPA one semester and the next semester...
  3. NICU Guy

    Overturning a grade is it possible?

    NICU Guy replied to Misscruella's topic in General Students

    If this is a nursing core class, you need a C to pass the class. If you currently have an F, what is your grievance that your grade should be changed from an F to a C? What does their policy state...
  4. NICU Guy

    Online vs. In person for BSN pre-reqs

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

    You would need to check with the school. Many schools require both a lecture and an in-person lab
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    ABSN-still in undergrad, low GPA

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

    If the degree will have no value, why spend the money to continue when you can work on pre-reqs for nursing instead? Most ABSN programs have a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement to apply. 3.0 is the bare...
  6. NICU Guy

    New Grad RN: Flex, Part-Time, Per Diem?

    NICU Guy replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As a new nurse you need full time orientation to teach you how to be a nurse on that unit. Per diem positions are for experienced nurses that can fully function from day one on the
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    I was fired from my first nursing job after 3 weeks

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

    Although we have heard one side of the story, it sounds like you din't fit into their club. At the three week point you still have the "deer in the headlights" look and should not be expected to...
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    preceptor waiting room

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

    You need to document every contact you make. I would email the clinical instructor daily. If there is an issue of you not getting your clinical hours in by the end of the semester you have proof that...
  9. NICU Guy

    Nursing Scrubs Policy Question

    NICU Guy replied to nursesaba's topic in General Nursing

    Our hospital system has strict color coding for each job title (nurse, tech, therapist, housekeeping). Nurses must wear Galaxy Blue scrubs. Children's Hospital employees may wear child theme scrub...
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    NCLEX: expectation to pass

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

    Yes, the test questions are random. If you fail the test, you should study your weak areas for the next test, but you also need to refresh your memory on areas that you are not weak. Just because you...
  11. NICU Guy

    College just changed to point

    NICU Guy replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would call the school for clarification. Do they mean that you can only repeat one of the required science courses (Anatomy, Physiology, Micro) or does it include Chemistry since it is a pre-req for...
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    College just changed to point

    NICU Guy replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Chemistry is not a repeat, you withdrew from the class. Repeating a class means you failed and retook the class for a better grade. Withdrawing means you did not complete the class, thus the W instead...
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    1 hour drive to school

    NICU Guy replied to Eliza321's topic in General Students

    You need to first check with the other schools to see if you are eligible to apply since you have already been dismissed from a nursing
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    College just changed to point

    NICU Guy replied to guest1129128's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can only repeat One of the required science classes, so Anatomy was your one
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    Classism in the Hospital-MD vs. RN

    NICU Guy replied to paramedic-RN's topic in General Nursing

    On my unit, Drs. are commonly referred to by their first name. Most of the time when doctors call me they identify themselves by their first name. Nurses are referred to by their first name. I have...
  16. NICU Guy

    Interested in pursuing a career in the NICU

    NICU Guy replied to arichards488's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    NRP and STABLE are the only two certifications that would be available to you, but there is no real value in you having them before getting hired since all new hires go through NRP in their first few...
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    NCLEX: expectation to pass

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

    Each NCLEX test is random. The computer does not know if this is your first attempt or 10th attempt. It start out with a random question above the pass line and depending on your answer, gives you a...
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    Still Waiting to Hear After Interview

    NICU Guy replied to cin808's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Send an email to the hiring manager asking for an update. I interviewed for a job and it has been 2 months. The hiring manager had some medical issues and was out for 4 weeks. I called her last week...
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    New Grad RN Resume Advice Needed!

    NICU Guy replied to _Cecilia_'s topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I would leave it as it is, it is a quality resume. It highlights all the important info that you want to tell them. I agree with llg, make the second page your clinicals or create a clinicals page and...
  20. NICU Guy

    I Feel Like A Failure But I Want to Succeed! Advice Needed Pls (in TX)

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

    You can find out what the school uses to rank students for admission, if the emphasis is on science GPA or pre-req GPA work on retaking those classes for a higher grade. If they use your cumulative...
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    I Feel Like A Failure But I Want to Succeed! Advice Needed Pls (in TX)

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

    I am just advising that a fast paced program requires you to be able to comprehend the material quickly because they move through the material at a rapid pace. Only you can determine your...
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    I Feel Like A Failure But I Want to Succeed! Advice Needed Pls (in TX)

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

    ABSN programs are just as competitive as traditional programs (less spots per class). Your first degree GPA needs to be competitive and you said that you had a 3.18 and now it is lower. In addition,...
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    Nicu residencies

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

    Getting into the NICU as a new grad may be difficult, but can be done. You need to set yourself up to be the best candidate. Ideally, if your school offers Capstone placements, get a NICU placement. I...
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    Advice needed about changing majors... I feel like I've made a mistake

    NICU Guy replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    My vote is also for you to finish your Accounting degree. If you had 2 yrs to go, then stop and pursue Nursing, but with 1 semester to go, you never know when it might come in
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    Avoid These Nursing School Application Mistakes

    NICU Guy replied to J.Adderton's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    "Nursing programs are turning away high numbers of qualified applicants, despite a critical nursing shortage. " It is my understanding that there is not a nursing shortage, but an experienced nursing...