Sponges

Sponges specializes in CVICU.

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1. Should I apply now or wait?

   Sponges replied to Sponges's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I applied and got in btw. Thanks

2. Should I apply now or wait?

   Sponges replied to Sponges's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Thanks for replying. I am just nervous I will not be able to "beat out the competition" per say. I mean now and the next few months, lol. I am finishing up the application right now. Will apply to...

3. Should I apply now or wait?

   Sponges posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am planning to apply for Texas Wesleyan this year but don't know if I should wait to improve my stats. I lacked focus during first few years of college. Stats: Overall GPA: 3.4 BSN GPA: 3.38...

4. 2014 Wage Survey For CNAs, Medical Assistants, HHAs, PCTs: Post Here!

   Sponges replied to TheCommuter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

   What is your job title (CNA, medical assistant, medication aide, HHA, PCT, PCA)? Nurse technician (student position) with current hospital; passed board last month. Was a student nurse tech with VA...

5. Revised GRE

   Sponges posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I know the minimum required GRE for most programs, but I was wondering what a competitive GRE would be. I just took my GRE today and am disappointed. I got 148 quant (some programs require >150)...

6. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   Sponges replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location - Midwest Pay rate: $19.88/hr In which area / specialty do you work? ICU (starting in a few weeks as a new grad) What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of...

7. I passed NCLEX with 75. What I did.

   Sponges replied to Sponges's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks Kat! ATI helped me. I thought the predictor was great also. It helped me zone in on my weak areas. I was able to use the focused review option from ati to focus study on my weak subjects. If...

8. NCLEX vs. ATI exams

   Sponges replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just had my nclex official result yesterday. I passed with 75. The predictor was accurate for me. I thought the nclex questions were tougher than ATI d/t a lot more SATA and higher level questions,...

9. I passed NCLEX with 75. What I did.

   Sponges posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi! I took the NCLEX on Dec. 21, 2013, one week after graduation. Today, Dec. 23, 2013, I checked my state BON and found my name and my license posted!!! I had 75 questions. A strange thing though,...

10. Just graduated!!!

    Sponges replied to Sponges's topic in General Students

    Just took my nclex this morning. I only had 75 questions, so either I completely passed or completely failed. Yikes!! I got the good pop up so far, but I am not sure if I checked too early; I checked...

11. Just graduated!!!

    Sponges replied to Sponges's topic in General Students

    I got my ATT November 25th of this year. My school allows for early release of ATT if you at least a b in critical care class, at least 97% on both ati predictor exams (you take them twice: once at...

12. NCLEX vs. ATI exams

    Sponges replied to RunBabyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take my NCLEX next week and should find out. I took ATI predictor twice (once at the beginning of semester and one towards the end). I got 99% predicted probability pass rate on both (raw scores...

13. Just graduated!!!

    Sponges posted a topic in General Students

    I just graduated today!!!! Had my party and will have another one in a bit. I am so excited and it's been a tumultuous journey but it's all worth it. I take my NCLEX next Saturday and start my job in...

14. What is your grading scale?

    Sponges replied to smoup's topic in General Students

    Old: A 93-100 B 84-92 C 75-83 (everything else a fail) New (just got changed this semester). I am happy and ****** since my grades would have been so much better if this started a few...

15. New Grads in the ICU - Summer 2013

    Sponges replied to blueorchid981's topic in Critical Care

    Hi everyone. I currently hold 2 student nurse positions in 2 hospitals in town. One is in SICU. I am finishing up 4th semester and have accepted a full time RN position in CVICU. Very excited and...