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  1. Dealing with rude people when applying for positions

    schnookimz replied to RNdynamic's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm on your side OP. I think it was rude. You aren't an outside candidate. You are an internal applicant looking for constructive criticism to improve yourself. Isn't it the job of a good workplace...

  2. How do people fail the NCLEX ?

    schnookimz replied to mhy12784's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To me, it seems like some of the failures are the result of way too much studying. This test checks to see if you are ready to become a safe year 1 nurse. You do not need the same knowledge base as a...

  3. Interview Coming Up - Some Help Needed!

    schnookimz replied to SilkyKRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Don't you hate that????? If they say they're going to call then why can't they just call!!! I had a call from HR two weeks ago to tell me that they'd call me within a week to schedule an interview...

  4. Has anyone used a loan to pay for western govenors?

    schnookimz posted a topic in Western Governors University

    Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has used a loan or worked with western govenors to organize payment? What was the experience like? Was the school helpful? Do they even have a financial aid office?...

  5. Has anyone used a loan to pay for western govenors?

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    I had no idea there were payment plans!!!!! Thank you!!! That should take care of it! I don't qualify for FAFSA aid because I have a previous BA degree and so FAFSA won't help with the BSN, only the...

  6. Has anyone used a loan to pay for western govenors?

    schnookimz replied to schnookimz's topic in Western Governors University

    I should mention that I did apply for private student loans and was declined due to not having a

  7. New Grads in Chicago

    schnookimz replied to chipmunkRN's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Not great. I have applied to over 130 jobs and have only had one serious call back which resulted in them wanting someone with a lot more experience. I have been an LPN for 1 year and a nurses aide...

  8. Thought I would have a job by now. Getting depressed

    schnookimz replied to SWRNUSA's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I also graduated in May and nothing yet. I have applied to over 100 nursing positions---many of them designed for a nurse with no experience. I had one phone interview and one "we will call you to...

  9. 2013 new grads with license??

    schnookimz replied to Malko16's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Will the new grads share where they were able to find jobs? I've applied to over 100 and had one phone interview, but no luck so

  10. Going to school while working full time?

    schnookimz replied to Walnutt's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I worked full time and went to school as well. They will tell you it can't be done, but it's possible. In my experience, I had no choice of what section to register for with my nursing classes so I...

  11. Pt. belongings in the ER

    schnookimz replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    We inventory every single patient item and then the patient or family member and a staff member sign the inventory. If something from that inventory ends up missing, the hospital is responsible for...

  12. How do I answer "Why did you leave your last job?"

    schnookimz replied to Peppermint_RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think it's obvious to just say you are a nurse now and left because you want a nursing job. The boss issue should never come up. Anyone could easily list ten reasons why you'd not want to work in...

  13. Question about evaluation

    schnookimz posted a topic in Western Governors University

    I am attempting to begin WGU in August for my RN-MSN in leadership and management. I was under the impression that first I work on the BSN classes and then continue on to the MSN classes. Right? I...

  14. Thinking of rescheduling my exam

    schnookimz replied to angel_20's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really wouldn't focus on uncommon lab values. The test focuses on what a new first year nurse should know. The material is broad and basic. They aren't going to focus is on obscure lab

  15. EKG strips on NCLEX

    schnookimz replied to 2bNdNurse84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had three strips. Didn't have a clue what the answer was for any of them, but I

  16. RN to MSN--did you do it? how was it?

    schnookimz replied to anashenwrath's topic in Western Governors University

    Anashenwrath--yes working with an associates. Like you, I also hold a non nursing bachelors

  17. RN to MSN--did you do it? how was it?

    schnookimz replied to anashenwrath's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm hoping to get started with WGU next month and can confirm that you do need to be employed as an RN to begin

  18. My story...

    schnookimz replied to popeye131's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    The pay is not decent and I personally don't believe it ever becomes a liveable wage--not around here anyway. Consider becoming an LPN? It's shorter than the RN

  19. Took NCLEX yesterday nervous wreck

    schnookimz replied to Lynn52's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep we all felt that way, but relax. You passed. No one has ever had the PVT be wrong in terms of thinking you passed and then actually

  20. Nclex today June 26th

    schnookimz replied to ashleyrosesf's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  21. Curious...how many 'survivors' at the end?

    schnookimz replied to Kittythestudentnurse's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    RN program. Started with 28 and finished with

  22. NCLEX wisconsin

    schnookimz replied to Hthrune's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I signed up the day I got my ATT and tested 2 days

  23. What do you take to clinicals?

    schnookimz replied to i♥words's topic in General Students

    I second the not putting the steth on your neck. The tubing of my littman completely discolored from the oil of my skin, this happened to many other people I know as well. Unless your tubing is black...

  24. PVT trick

    schnookimz replied to Scrad21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It says something like "our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your member board for further

  25. NCLEX wisconsin

    schnookimz replied to Hthrune's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It was fine. I passed with 75 questions. Just so you know, it is a national exam so you can read everyone's reviews of the test, not just people from Wisconson. I didn't do much studying. I did about...