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  1. Is it too soon?

    osi2011 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey all! I am currently working at a SNF, have been for about 6 months now. This was the first job offered since I graduated in May '16 and I took it! I know for a fact that this current setting is...

  2. New grad with RN license

    osi2011 replied to mag426's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I completely understand your position as I was in it not too long ago. At one point I got frustrated just sending out applications online as I was not getting no call backs. One day I just selected...

  3. New Hire Help...

    osi2011 replied to Sweetlillove's topic in General Nursing

    I think the reason that they made you sign a contract for volunteering training is in their own best interest (OF WHICH I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH). But, perhaps they are used to having interviewed for...

  4. Got an offer in sub-acute, how to politely decline the offer?

    osi2011 replied to EP10's topic in First Year After Licensure

    "I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity offered to me, however I must regretfully decline the offer".....could be a great starter as you are showing appreciation for taking the chance in hiring...

  5. Should I quit?

    osi2011 replied to michellesee's topic in Nursing Career

    That's a little harsh don't you think. I don't believe that last part was

  6. New Grad: How can I get experience if nobody will give me a chance?

    osi2011 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    OMG! I can't believe people would actually do something like that!!! Why fuzzy pjs?!! Sometimes I wonder if common sense is actually

  7. Passed NCLEX, PVT, UWorld July 12

    osi2011 replied to mel_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh and Congratulations to the both of you

  8. Passed NCLEX, PVT, UWorld July 12

    osi2011 replied to mel_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi mel! I took my NCLEX on Monday as well. What state did you take it in? I am freaking out because I have not seen my name on my BON however I got the good pop up when I did it this morning around...

  9. NCLEX MONDAY HELP! anxious, nervous

    osi2011 replied to letsnurse2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

  10. Announcing PASSED?

    osi2011 replied to zimmersdreamer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    you can search memes of passing the NCLEX and post as your profile pic....there are some creative ones under google

  11. NCLEX MONDAY HELP! anxious, nervous

    osi2011 replied to letsnurse2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! Oh how I wish I can join you in celebrating the good news! I too took the exam yesterday at 8AM, screen shut off at 75 surprisingly because the last few questions I was completely...

  12. Kaplan or U world?

    osi2011 replied to NurseJ16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    UWorld!! Mainly because of their awesome detailed rationales and the questions are not vague and confusing as in Kaplan in my honest

  13. NCLEX MONDAY HELP! anxious, nervous

    osi2011 replied to letsnurse2016's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I completely understand how you feel! I too am taking the exam Monday and I am starting to freak out to the point that I am having GI distress lol!! I mostly used UWorld, RN Nclex Mastery and Kaplan....

  14. venting about scheduling...

    osi2011 replied to zimmersdreamer's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OMG! The same thing happened to me!! I was pretty sure that I scheduled for 6/30th, the night before I wanted to triple check the address of the exam site and on my page it said no appointments...

  15. NCLEX RN

    osi2011 replied to caine143's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking the NCLEX the same day as you (in 10 days), those scores are good based on what I have heard. I am using Kaplan and UWorld, and based on my research on here, UWorld is most similar to the...

  16. isn't acetaminophen tylenol? HELP

    osi2011 replied to arw51693's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, acetaminophen is the generic name for tylenol and it is not considered an NSAID. Aspirin, naproxen, ibuprofen are considered

  17. Uworld percentage

    osi2011 replied to randeepbrar93's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes I must second be99 that your percentage is really good, must be around 84th percentile! Just continue reviewing the rationales and banging out more questions but to make sure you RELAX the day...

  18. Dan clinton nclex prep(boston)

    osi2011 replied to tiny_divaa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    He is really good! I am currently using him and he is amazingly smart and makes the most tough subjects of the NCLEX seem very simple and easy to understand and remember. He goes straight to the point...

  19. Failed NCLEX-RN...What do I do now?

    osi2011 replied to kas0325's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes I second the pp in regards to UWORLD, it is AMAZING! Awesome rationales and questions are really similar to NCLEX from what I heard, I am using it at the current moment and I am learning alot from...

  20. Nclex on June 2016

    osi2011 replied to Benita457's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So sorry you are feeling that way, but before you conclude have you checked your BON website to see if your name appears with license number? Sometimes the PVT is not always accurate and may seem like...

  21. Comparing ATI and Kaplan scores?

    osi2011 replied to aeris99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is the 66% for Kaplan the diagnostic test or average scores of the Qtrainers? If for the diagnostic test I am not sure, but from what is told to us in class that a 65% or better on all Qtrainers is...

  22. Coworker physically abusive to patients

    osi2011 replied to Depressed_RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    If some of those patient population he is directing this behavior towards is the elderly, mentally or physically disabled and even children you are obligated to report such abuse. It is sickening to...

  23. I'm afraid that I will never become a nurse and be stuck with 11k in loans

    osi2011 replied to Keracee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Is it absolutely necessary for you to rent an apartment? I know you would probably prefer to live on your own especially when attending a nursing program which is tough in itself, but you can cut...

  24. My first med error

    osi2011 replied to JosMar93's topic in Nursing Career

    First and foremost, mistakes happen. The good thing about this is that the patient has not been harmed however as previous posters have stated, adhering to the 5 rights is extremely important as well...

  25. Are credits from WGU transferable?

    osi2011 replied to NJ2008's topic in Western Governors University

    Are you currently at WGU? If so how do you like it or are you planning to transfer? I am asking because I am curious about the program and considering applying but would like more information from...