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  1. reality shock

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thanks Grinnurse. That is true what you said about having more than one preceptor, I am realizing that as I worked with someone else last night and things went really really smooth and I felt like I...

  2. If you took Kaplan and then took the NCLEX...

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just to add to this wonderful saga--I found out from the person kicked out of class that this instructor actually contacted the school from which we graduated to see if the student was argumentative...

  3. NCLEX Prep Courses - Comparisons ???

    MIA-RN1 replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking Kaplan right now and its a total waste of time. All we do is questions, one at a time. She gives a couple good points now and then but all in all, its a waste. The instructor unfortunately...

  4. Condition H

    MIA-RN1 replied to LaNorteBellaRN's topic in General Nursing

    we watched the videotape of the mother's speech and it was very moving. I don't know that we have the actual Condition H policy in place but it was presented to us to remind us that we have a...

  5. If you took Kaplan and then took the NCLEX...

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh yes, when the class is over (there are two more sessions) I plan to talk to the DOE, as do others in the class. I am just worried that I will have my butt on the line if I say anything before its...

  6. Jury Duty during nursing school

    MIA-RN1 replied to capribry's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe its different in different states. Im in NY and when they called, they wanted me for duty the week of finals! I got it deferred for six months, which is what they allow on a one-time only basis....

  7. I'm considering being a nurse- some concerns..

    MIA-RN1 replied to enerjazed's topic in Nursing Career

    I say go for it. If you decide as you go thru the program that its not for you, then you will at least be able to make that decision with a clear mind. I wanted to be 'a nurse in theory' for years...

  8. If you took Kaplan and then took the NCLEX...

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes she is an RN. But I agree she is not a very good teacher. I am glad that I didn't pay for this class out of my own

  9. How long is orientation for new grads on your unit?

    MIA-RN1 replied to mitchsmom's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I started June 5, as a new grad, with a one-week generic classroom orientation and then on the floor w/ a preceptor til mid-August. Plus a once-a week NCLEX review class and a couple days w/ the Nurse...

  10. If you took Kaplan and then took the NCLEX...

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am getting anywhere from 65 - 70+ on the tests online and the woman teaching the course (a nurse) said that we need 70 - 75% to be able to pass NCLEX. Many of us took other predictors (I took ATI)...

  11. Croc shoes Worth it? Or forget it??

    MIA-RN1 replied to RNSacht's topic in General Nursing

    I just bought a pair of "Anywear" croc type shoes and they are soft and like walking on air. I have a pair of $10 croc knock-offs from KMart and they are too hard on my feet for work but I wear them...

  12. Chemistry?! Pls help

    MIA-RN1 replied to lostinparadise's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took Chem 100 which was basically high school chem, because it was required to have just high-school level chemistry for my program. I hated it, barely passed. I am not one for equations etc. I got...

  13. Which review should I take?

    MIA-RN1 replied to jmarcu1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am taking Kaplan and it is the biggest waste of my time. If I weren't being paid to be there, I would so not go. All we do is go around the class, individually answering questions. Which means that...

  14. Newborn Nursery!

    MIA-RN1 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Today I was in the NBN from 7a - 3:30pm. Oh my goodness. I have never worked so hard in my life and have never been so frustrated with myself before! I am used to doing things right more often than...

  15. Newborn Nursery!

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    What is

  16. How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

    MIA-RN1 replied to manurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That is so cool that you can do that! It sounds more straightforward to get a bachelor's degree that

  17. accepting job that wasn't #1 choice

    MIA-RN1 replied to DZcarrie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Can't hurt to make a follow-up phone call, to express your thanks again for the interveiw and your enthusiasm at being

  18. How long does it take to get ATT for NCLEX

    MIA-RN1 replied to manurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I got my ATT in two weeks online. What do you mean that you put ADN when getting a BSN? Do you represent that you were still finishing the semester when you applied? I thought you had to put the...

  19. Celebratory Tattoo?

    MIA-RN1 replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Do you know of anywhere online I can look at designs? I know what I want but I can't draw it and was hoping to find it and print

  20. Sleeeeeping Aides

    MIA-RN1 replied to CoolHandLu's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I take the occasional benadryl when I can't sleep, but I do not have to sleep during the days. ALso, I have heard of valerian root being good for sleep but I don't know the side efects. I know that...

  21. Celebratory Tattoo?

    MIA-RN1 replied to ortess1971's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After I pass my boards on July 24th I am going to get a tattoo that says NURSE in script and have ivy winding around it. I am thinking I will also have the kanji for Reiki next to it, since I am a...

  22. What's In Your Pocket?

    MIA-RN1 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right shirt pocket: a couple black pens, alcohol wipes, usually some change for the pop machine, chapstick. I also find other little things in here--gloves, sometimes IV caps etc. Left shirt pocket:...

  23. How soon did they call?

    MIA-RN1 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I always follow up sending in my resume with a phone call, or more likely, I call them before I send my

  24. References from old jobs...??

    MIA-RN1 replied to INtoFL_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe one from your job of 3 years, one personal reference from someone not related to you and another from someone in a professional organization with you, or volunteer, or church or

  25. Newborn Nursery!

    MIA-RN1 replied to MIA-RN1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ya know, I don't know why I haven't tried that. It seems that would be easier. I wonder why none of the nurses have told me otherwise---the three I"ve worked with have always said "Cleanest to...