gisela75

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1. No nursing experience how do I compete with the others???

   gisela75 replied to B. Nicole's topic in New Nurse

   Look for internships in your area, hospitals do them several times a year.

2. Found job in tampa area!!

   gisela75 replied to gisela75's topic in New Nurse

   Thanx Jen...

3. Found job in tampa area!!

   gisela75 posted a topic in New Nurse

   OK, my fellow new grad I just landed a job at Pediatric Services Of America (PSA). I know it's been tough and hope this info helps some of you, They do hire New Grads and love them because they are not tainted by routine and are eager to learn. Look ...

4. Can a no-job RN work as a CNA??

   gisela75 replied to jpt's topic in New Nurse

   I am also a new grad, passed nclex in Dec. 09 and still nothing. But, I just got a call from a recruiter that works for Pediatric Services of America (PSA). Look them up they are all over the states and are hiring new grads and will train. I am very ...

5. Taking the nclex-rn exam for the 3rd time on oct.2

   gisela75 replied to jc999's topic in NCLEX

   Murphy, meds. memorize by classification and nuemonics. Cushings use the u in the word to remeber evreything goes up. And in Addisons, the D for down. Both salt and sugar. Hyper and hypo just remeber wat the thyroid does, it controls Temp, BP, metabo...

6. painful moment !!

   gisela75 replied to ladyD123's topic in NCLEX

   Dont give up.. it will happen for you, I just took my boards for the 5th time and found out I finally passed. Their were many times when I doubted my ability and doubted all the hard work. But it will pay off. Put God first and ask for his guidance. ...

7. OXYGEN OR MORPHINE?

   gisela75 replied to ittybittynurse's topic in NCLEX

   Also remember administerng oxygen first will help with ischemia .

8. OXYGEN OR MORPHINE?

   gisela75 replied to ittybittynurse's topic in NCLEX

   I think you need to look at the stem of the question, also ABC, airway always takes priority. Hope this helps.

9. Taking NCLEX 3rd time, Help with Kaplan, Please.

   gisela75 replied to AugustBoy's topic in NCLEX

   Hey August, I will help in whatever I can, I am usually syudying all morning til about 1pm eastern time. I also love this site as you can see I really don't post much but your situation really touched me. I recommend you look up some mnemonics to hel...

10. Taking NCLEX 3rd time, Help with Kaplan, Please.

    gisela75 replied to AugustBoy's topic in NCLEX

    Hi, I read your post and totally relate. I graduated in 2001 and recently took an intense review with clinicals and all. It was amazing and I recommend you do the same. You have to recall all that info that has been dormant for a long time. I live in...

11. NCLEX for the 3rd time Thursday

    gisela75 replied to MackNJacks mom's topic in NCLEX

    CONGRATS!!! I JUST SIGNED UP HERE AND BEGAN READING YOUR MESSAGES AND IT REALLY GIVES ME HOPE. I AM ALSO A MOM OF 4 AND I GRADUATED IN 2001 HAVE TAKEN MY BOARDS 2X WITH NO SUCCESS, I REACHED 265 EACG TIME BUT NO LUCK. THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INSPIRATIO...

12. Graduate in 4years ago, Never took the Test need help how to take EXAM

    gisela75 replied to kjcboys's topic in NCLEX

    HI, I ALSO FAILED MY BOARDS 2X I HAVE TAKEN THE KAPLAN REVIEW AND HAVE COUNTLESS BOOKS AND CDS TO STUDY FROM. EACH TIME I HAVE TAKEN THE ENTIRE TEST AND HAVE GOTTEN NEAR PASSING ON EACH ITEM. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE TEST WAS IN DEC 2003. I HAVE F...