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    Studying for Boards

    scaredsilly replied to liltapper21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am pretty sure that Hurst still offers a one week free trial. Sign up for that, and then decide if you think it would help you based on your own
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    14 year old boy wants to become a nurse(my story)

    scaredsilly replied to futurern_.'s topic in Men in Nursing

    Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing! I've known male nurses who were awesome--In my class, there were several male nursing students, and one of them got the award for the best grades!! Don't...
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    The wait.

    scaredsilly replied to breanna93's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I don't think that most places pay for a drug test and background check until they are pretty sure they know who they
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    nursing school THAT hard?

    scaredsilly replied to happytypingirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, it is hard-as someone else said, partly because of the time restraints. There never seems to be enough time to learn everything you have to learn. Pre-reqs are not 'easier', just different....
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    Anyone care to share what made you fall in love with Nursing career?

    scaredsilly replied to Fall15NYU's topic in General Students

    When I saw that I look totally awesome in scrubs!!!! Ok, I was kidding, no one looks awesome in scrubs! I went into nursing because I had a fascination with medicine, wanted the flexibility of a...
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    Do patients know a "good nurse"?

    scaredsilly replied to NursesRmofun's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It does depend on the patient, especially in the older population, a patient prefers a nurse who will sit and visit and talk about their personal life. I have an elderly family member who gets home...
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    New Grad-Need Advice

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

    A lot of people have been in your situation. You need to take the job that is best for you, the one that will be a best stepping stone for your career. Be professional and honest, and do what is...
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    New grad.

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

    It all depends on where you are and who is hiring. Where I am, only the residency programs will even look at an application prelicensure. You can apply, but don't be surprised if you don't hear
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    Another feeling stupid thread... Need encouragement

    scaredsilly replied to tsm007's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I started on L&D as my first job about 9 months ago and felt the same way. So-first of all, you are NORMAL! We all go through it! This is what you do: 1. Ask questions anytime you are unsure....
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    Failed 2nd attempt an so lost!

    scaredsilly replied to Hannahlu2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Tutor! Try your school for recommendations or look
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    Solutions for Tired, Achy Feet

    scaredsilly replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I found out my insurance will pay for custom orthotics, and it is the best thing I ever did!! I never want to be without
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    What was soonest NCLEX date for you?

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

    Depends on where you are. My class all got ATTs around the 25th-27th of May last year and one of them took the test before June 1st. Most of us chose to have a month to study. There are only two...
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    stuck.

    scaredsilly replied to PrincessZ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As one of the others stated, nursing school courses are HARD, the NCLEX is HARD! If you are not doing well in pre-reqs you need to figure out what the problem is and address it before pursuing...
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    Didn't use the PVT trick or quick results

    scaredsilly replied to Moriah02's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think most people use the quick results if available in their state. The wait is too nerve wracking not to do it. Loads of people don't use the pvt. I did, but when I did it was the older...
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    Having those "two letters" after your name

    scaredsilly replied to rue2235's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You earned it, RN! It is an amazing feeling. I went out to lunch with one of my classmates (we graduated a year ago), she told me that she actually signed her marriage license with RN after her...
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    "I don't want to die"

    scaredsilly replied to anh06005's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    How about "I don't want you to die either--see all these people trying to help you? Everyone here is doing all that they can to prevent that from
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    Win $100! May 2015 Caption Contest

    scaredsilly replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    Shift change! I get to watch that twice a day and it looks like he is breaking his old
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    Ever heard the phrase "We have a lot of people to interview"

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

    Klone, I was told that they had a lot of other people to interview and it would take about 2 weeks to make a decision and let me know. I got the job-and the offer came just shy of 24 hours after the...
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    Nurses have an Attitude Problem

    scaredsilly replied to SunriseDay's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Mavrick, Happy now? You made me google! :-) Jonas Grumby Gosh aren't you and I too young for that
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    scaredsilly replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I see one nursing school in my area stating that they have a 95% job placement track record for new nurses. However, the BON says that they only have an 80% NCLEX pass rate! Simple math--does not...
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    Why are there no nursing jobs available for new grads? What is going on??

    scaredsilly replied to vab229's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You are correct! However this wasn't about competence, it was about a new nurse thinking that old nurses should retire just to give new nurses a chance in the work force. Competent seasoned nurses...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    scaredsilly replied to skigirl470's topic in Colorado Nursing

    The nurse residency programs are very specific about application guidelines and if you step out of what they require you won't likely be considered. However, in the Denver Metro area, the best way to...
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    SHORTAGE OF NURSES

    scaredsilly replied to shermainenevels's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ummm...as noted on another thread DSN only has an 80% NCLEX pass rate, and that means that 20% (or roughly 50 students) of every recent graduating class fail NCLEX. How do you suppose that 95% get...
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    "Don't Work" Isn't An Answer

    scaredsilly replied to mirandaaa's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I did not work when I was in school...All of my classmates who worked as CNAs during school had jobs promised to them before graduation. It only took me 2 months to get a job, but they were two very...
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    The Story of Jahi Continues

    scaredsilly replied to EaglesWings21's topic in Nursing News

    I think I will, thanks! The nurses got slammed so badly in that farce of a lawsuit, I really feel for them. I will be glad when they get to tell their story...in the meantime they deserve all the...