javadown2

javadown2 BSN

Med/surg nurse, 9 years experience, 5 as travel

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  1. RN BSN Sweden -> America

    javadown2 replied to MiloBe's topic in Immigration Advice

    Or just find a husband...haha...ok I know I'm not much help, it just sounds really complicated to start working in the US as an immigrant. Good luck to you in your endeavor, my cousin is currently...

  2. Any WGU mentors.

    javadown2 replied to javadown2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for you input, I really don't want to work two jobs anyways, so that isn't a big deal for me. It is for sure on the low end of pay, especially since they require a Masters level degree, but I...

  3. This is becoming boring

    javadown2 replied to Juanito's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree and your right it does seem kinda petty that people complain about having such a great job and the worst part about it is that your "bored". I'm not putting him down either, because I've been...

  4. I want to quit nursing school

    javadown2 replied to 11bmancuso's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had a similar experience (except I didn't feel it would stop me from going to nursing school), when It came to my chemistry class I panicked because I was studying so hard and still couldn't get...

  5. Any WGU mentors.

    javadown2 replied to javadown2's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Thanks for the replies, 55k isn't great but it's a little higher then what little info I've seen (glass door job search said something like 48k). I don't plan on working a second job unless it's an...

  6. Is 28 too old to become a travel nurse?

    javadown2 replied to jchristine89's topic in Travel

  7. This is becoming boring

    javadown2 replied to Juanito's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't know...it's hard to give advice for someone that appears to have already found their greener pasture by doing what you do now. I sometimes complain about my job but then realize from past...

  8. Just finished the MSN/Informatics

    javadown2 replied to featherzRN's topic in Western Governors University

    I'm still blown away that you finished your BSN degree and MSN degree that fast....maybe with all your experience? I just finished my BSN degree in December of 2017...it took me much longer but I...

  9. Any RN-MSN in Informatics students?

    javadown2 replied to BetsyOverlord's topic in Western Governors University

    Wait..you finished your MSN degree from WGU in 2 months? I just finished my RN-BSN this month, I was slow but wasn't in a

  10. Guam, anyone?

    javadown2 replied to MarcyRN's topic in Travel

    Hi, I messaged you...just happened across this topic...Guam sounds very

  11. Help? I regret this career choice?

    javadown2 replied to katie6126's topic in General Students

    Sounds like this person is "trolling" in my opinion. There are other avenues of work in Nursing. Clinics, nursing homes, outpatient surgical centers, opthmologists offices..etc. if your so negative...

  12. for those who work 12 hour shifts, how long is your lunch break?

    javadown2 replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work we have 12.5 hour shifts, you get a .5hr lunch break, you take it when you can. No one has said anything about 15 minute breaks every 4 hours but I'm pretty sure there is a labor law that...

  13. PVT IS DEAD! Don't try the "new" trick

    javadown2 replied to scaredsilly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone will have a different experience with what study sources worked for them. If you study any of them correctly I think most will work. But with this in mind I will say that HURST worked for me,...

  14. Length of the typical orientation...

    javadown2 replied to Nola009's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, I'm starting my first ever RN job this week and they have 8 weeks of training, so it must be the norm for hospitals. Seems like that is par for the course at LTC facilities..a stopping point for...

  15. School Denied accreditation

    javadown2 replied to studentrn1013's topic in General Students

    The ADN school I went through lost their national accreditation my second year, us students felt betrayed and worried about what it really meant to us and our nursing career. The school had many...

  16. Nursing school freakout

    javadown2 replied to lancerswife's topic in General Students

    You've gotten this far...some anxiety is a good think (you will find this out in Psych nursing studies). Just keep doin what you've been doing one day at time. I personally had a difficult time in my...

  17. Age

    javadown2 replied to rewob716's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hey Mike, I'm exactly your age (44) and just finished my nursing school (ADN program) and already got hired for my first RN job directly out of school. I came from working with heavy equipment on...

  18. I Think I am ready. . .

    javadown2 replied to Januar's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congratulations on getting into nursing school and PLEASE keep up the great attitude and never give up. I just finished an ADN program and passed the NCLEX....it was a very stressful and hectic past...

  19. Nurses, do you exercise?

    javadown2 replied to nurseling's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I've always enjoyed working out at the gym to include weight lifting combined with some cardio, but my true love is to go out mountain biking and will try to keep doing it for a long time (started...

  20. How many classes?

    javadown2 replied to Kitkat1212's topic in General Students

    Mine was one class plus a new format of taking Pharmacology and lab of course....was a rough quarter for sure! Good luck in your schooling, study hard but try to balance that with free time to

  21. Aches and pains, oh my!

    javadown2 replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Well...while taking my CNA course before getting into my nursing program I found out I have Hypertension (mild). Teacher says there is usually one person she points out a quarter. I'm working on the...

  22. Nclex Good pop up with 265 Questions

    javadown2 replied to foleyrn2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well lets hope you get the good news, sounds promising! That would be painful to get all 265 questions! Thanks for

  23. Thanks for the help! I passed!

    javadown2 replied to kaitlynrs91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations, not sure how much of a predictor all those Q-tests and other test scores are because I was only averaging 60-70% on all the ones I did from Hurst...I just passed also with 75...

  24. 2nd Attempt Shut off at 75!

    javadown2 replied to YourHero's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good job, I just passed myself (July 31st 2014), I made sure to study Hurst completely before taking the NCLEX...but hey at least you

  25. Carrer switch to nursing

    javadown2 replied to sfelvey's topic in Men in Nursing

    You know what, before joining AN I had never talked to a Nurse that really disliked their job as much as I've read about so many negative comments on AN by disgruntled nurses that are overworked or...