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    Places/states where new nurse grad is not saturated?

    scaredsilly replied to Water Lilly's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    There is a lot of new grads anywhere that has a nursing school (or several nursing schools). Small towns seem to be new grad friendly and there are quite a few posters on AN that say new grads are...
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    Kaplan Trainer Scores - Nclex in 3 weeks!

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

    That is a truly awesome score!! You may just be ready after all. I think that's something like a 99% chance of passing
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    Kaplan Trainer Scores - Nclex in 3 weeks!

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

    Take the readiness test and see if you can get closer to 60%. You can call Kaplan and get the diagnostic unlocked to take it again as well. My scores were about 5% higher than yours and my...
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    Is the BSN worth it?

    scaredsilly replied to NurseCalamity's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    You cannot get a specialty license right out of school. You need a "general" nurse education to get your license. As others have said many hospitals are hiring BSNs only. So make a decision on...
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    Would you rather... ?

    scaredsilly replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in General Students

    My school required all of them except English before nursing
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    What to focus on-labs

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

    Tough question. There is a question bank of over 3000 that NCLEX pulls from and every test is different. Some people get one or two lab value questions, some get a bucket full. So no one's...
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    Moving back to Denver with 1 yr NICU Exp.

    scaredsilly replied to UCAFblue's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Awesome! I forgot about
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    People who have taken NCLEX, I have a question...

    scaredsilly replied to lth1123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    THIS!!!!!
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    In need of advice

    scaredsilly replied to Britt252009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some states mandate a remedial class after 3 failures. In my opinion, ALL states should have that mandate. You are obviously somehow unprepared. All of these nurses have given you excellent...
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    Uccs or Regis

    scaredsilly replied to mabelgaines's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't know much about UCCS-you may want to check their NCLEX pass rates. Regis is an awesome school. If you start the 4 year program and your GPA stays high enough, you are automatically in the...
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    Moving back to Denver with 1 yr NICU Exp.

    scaredsilly replied to UCAFblue's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Most hospitals want one year experience and you have that, so it shouldn't be too hard. I know last year, Swedish hired a lot of new grads, it is probably the most new grad friendly hospital in the...
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    Answer on what is your weakness is my answer ok?

    scaredsilly replied to jamesethan's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    THIS!! Then explain what you are doing to overcome it. I think all new nurses struggle with time management, I do for sure and that is my answer on interviews. Whatever you said though, be sure...
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    NCLEX Date June 22!

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

    As I started to read rationales, I noted my weak spots and used Saunders for where I was weak. I don't think Kaplan's content is as good, but that's just my opinion. When I started, my diagnostic...
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    NCLEX Date June 22!

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

    I studied for 5 weeks. I used Kaplan for test taking strategy, Saunders for content, the 35 page study guide that is circulating here, the one week free trial of Hurst, and pharm flash cards (Amazon...
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    Did the PVT trick and paid the 200

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

    THIS!!! No need totake another NCLEX! No need to work as LPN (because they get paid less and you won't get RN experience). You are an RN in all 50 states, you just need to do as RNsRWe said and...
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    Why can't i get a job???? US RN

    scaredsilly replied to MKIVSupraRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    As other posters state, 3 weeks and 20 applications is nothing. It took me a little over 2 months and probably closer to 400 applications. I got lucky, a spot became open where I did my practicum...
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    Kaplan Q bank question

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

    Ahh,...I bought the entire Kaplan package, perhaps that's why I had the trainers and you didn't. They are a series of tests (7 I think) that are supposed to mimic the NCLEX. There is also a...
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    Kaplan Q bank question

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

    Awesome scores. I passed with lower scores than that. Are you doing the Q trainers as
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    Half of the class fails

    scaredsilly replied to kblas's topic in General Students

    Over half of my class failed out of the pre reqs. 80 out of 140 failed
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    When to apply for first job

    scaredsilly replied to nursinglove15's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nurse residency programs frequently hire pre licensed nurses contigent on passing your boards. Most hospitals want a license before they hire. It doesn't hurt to get your feelers out there, but...
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    I took the nclex today now I'm extremely anxious

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

    We are all nurses, therefore we have all "been there, done that" I passed first time with all 265, but I have friends and classmates who have passed at 75 and every number in between and a few...
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    Took NCLEX Test May 15th..Got all 265 Questions

    scaredsilly replied to lionsfan22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    QUick results take 48 hours, not 48 business hours. You should be able to get them
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    Random Valuable NCLEX Facts :)

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

    Bump. Because it's that time of year
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    Health One vs Centura

    scaredsilly replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado Nursing

    That would explain it. I went to see the NM, bypassed the online application and just used the online as a search for
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    To pay for hurst... or not?

    scaredsilly replied to I'm Leah's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nothing works for everyone. I suggest sign up for the one week free trial of Hurst, go over it, see ifit addresses your needs then decide. As for ATI, not a lot of faith in it personally, but people...