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  1. Hello everyone! I graduated from a Adult-Gero Primary Care NP program the last week in December. I am scheduled to test in 12 days. I scheduled myself for the AANP but also have the AANC scheduled...
  2. How I passed my NP boards twice!

    Thank you for this!!! I am about to sit for my boards. I did Barkley home study and on his practice tests getting 78-80%, on the APEA i received a 76%, and exam edge 73%. I am going to take the PSI...
  3. Ancc fnp passed june 2017!

    SPFNP17 Do you feel Barkley prepared you well? I am getting 78-80% on his DRTs and APEA 76%. I am scheduled to take the AANP exam in 10 days and freaking out. Did you do any other practice questions...
  4. Pharmacology - Advice

    I used youtube videos based on the USMLE exams. This was VERY helpful when it came to antibiotics. I am a visual learner and like to hear and see it versus reading it. So I took notes off of youtube...
  5. tramaRUs, how do you like cardiology? are you a Primary care NP or Acute care? I am about to accept a position in cardiology as a NP. This is my dream job, just curious your experience. Any...
  6. I am a new nurse with 6 months of experience. I was hired into a contingent (minimum of 16 hours a month to be worked) position (thats all that was available) but working full time hours because I...
  7. New Grad Rn Interview

    I do not think it will be impossible for you to transition down the road, to an employer you may be looked at as a new grad in the sense of experience, but if you switch down the road you will be...
  8. New Nurse-School or Hospital?

    Everyone told me when I graduated to get medical-surgical experience in. Do i think they are wrong? No. But if you think a school nurse is more of your cup of tea by all means go for it, especially...
  9. There are many things you can do as a nurse that does not involve bedside nursing. I agree with everyone, take NCLEX and get your RN because BSN without the RN is not as powerful at all. Look for...
  10. New Grads RN Jobs

    Have you actually started at the new job that you accepted? I would not say anything until you find out if you have been offered the other position. If you are offered to position you really want,...
  11. I do not think the fact that you have a vacation planned should be a problem as long as you state in your interview what dates you would need off for the vacation and why. I would probably even take...
  12. I am Humiliated

    Usually when they say you do not qualify its just for that position. I have had many positions they email saying i was not qualified. Maybe they wanted experience or special certifications that you...
  13. Nursing Certs for New Grads

    I took ACLS my last semester of nursing school and that helped greatly in both of my job positions. I learned a TON and feel much more comfortable in telemetry! Its definitely worth the
  14. Shoes

    I absolutely love my Danskos! I know they are expensive but they are well worth it and since I switched to Danskos I have had no feet or back problems! I also once in a while will wear my asics. They...
  15. Did I really just pass??

    I got 3/4 SATA and my computer shut off at 50 minutes 75 questions... got the good pop up. Never heard of the good pop up being
  16. Testing 4/17/14

    You are ready!!!!! I did hurst and my scores were very similar. I found Hurst to be easier than NCLEX, but Kaplan was much harder, I didn't take HESI or any other review. I think hurst prepares you...
  17. Pearson NCLEX Trick 2014

    I took my NCLEX in February in Michigan and it didn't let me go to the credit card page ( saying I had recently registered and to contact the BON) and 2 days later I found out I passed! I think the...
  18. First off, Keep your head up!!! positive energy gets you half of the way!! I used both Kaplan and Hurst to prepare. I found Hurst MUCH better for core content review. The only thing I liked about...
  19. Your Kaplan scores look great! I just took the test on the 11th and passed! I used Kaplan and hurst reviews to study. i found Kaplans Select all that apply harder than NCLEXs. I think Hurst review...
  20. Pearson Vue trick 2014 -still works!

    I tested 2/11/14 at 8am. Cut off at 75Qs. 30 of them SATA. I was so curious I ended up pulling over to do the Pearson Trick. Got the good pop up! Today I got my quick results and passed!! Trick...