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    Graduated for almost a year. Can't find a job. I'm worried

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

    The Commuter is right, but I would add-network! Your friends and classmates got jobs, so hit them up on social media and ask if there are openings on their unit and if so, could they get a good word...
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    Health One vs Centura

    scaredsilly replied to Nurse216's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Klone-I didn't have to take the test, how long ago did you apply? I had to take it for DH and St Jos, not for
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    Facts about answering 265 Q's

    scaredsilly replied to SteveVBall05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I started coming on AN shortly before I took (and passed) my nclex. In that time, I have gotten to know quite a few nurses, we all have strengths and weaknesses. RNsRWe in my opinion is the 100%...
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    Trying to Pass Nclex RN after 4 yrs

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

    Your school may be able to recommend a remedial course, that would be the first place I would look. If not, contact the nurse that runs
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    Lost & Confused/Frustrated

    scaredsilly replied to SteveVBall05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say that what you need is help. Not everyone can do it alone. You apparently have taken it multiple times and haven't figured out what is going wrong, so I suggest hiring a nclex tutor to...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    scaredsilly replied to skigirl470's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I don't think that they necessarily prefer Colorado students, although UCH is associated with UCs nursing program so they may be more likely to offer a spot to a nurse who graduated there. They seem...
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    NCLEX RN tommorrow

    scaredsilly replied to NurseP1988's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Most of us feel like we failed and knew nothing at all on that test. I started studying again the day after mine because I was so sure I failed! But I passed! Don't sit around rethinking the...
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    is this expensive for a BSN?

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

    THe price is awesome and the 100% pass rate would make it a good deal no matter if it was double that! Quick question though-you said you were a prenursing student. Does that mean you have some...
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times

    scaredsilly replied to January0002's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed nursing school, so find your confidence, because you wouldn't have graduated if you weren't good at what you are doing! BUT-you did all these review courses and failed x3...that means you...
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    NCLEX Before Graduation

    scaredsilly replied to MedicalPartisan's topic in General Students

    As other PPs state, you MUST complete your program, have your transcripts to prove you completed it and have your degree confirmed. Is graduation at your school merely a ceremony? If they will confer...
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    Family Planning

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

    I didn't answer the poll because I think situations vary. Think about daycare. Personally I hate the thought of putting my kids (when I have them-soon) in a daycare facility. I work 3 12s, hubby...
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    Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    scaredsilly replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Two biggest irritations are "It's not my patient" and stink. If you are having down time and a call light goes off...and the nurse is in with another patient, go see what you can do to help! It...
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    Standing Out with My Resume - HELP!

    scaredsilly replied to "Just" a nurse's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The PPs on here are correct, never include a photo. No one wants to be accused of discrimination, and if resumes all had photos they would be subject to those accusations. As for social media, scrub...
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    New Grad working in a non-new grad job. What to expect?

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

    Not sure about where you are located, but where I am there are 3 residency programs and they are all close to impossible to get into, so most of my class got "regular" RN jobs. If you are at a...
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    Nurse Residency Programs

    scaredsilly replied to skigirl470's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have heard great things about both Children's and UC residency programs, but they are extremely competitive. Last spring 1000 applicants for 30 spots at UC and they only took candidates who worked...
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    First Day on my own!

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

    I hope your day went well! let us know, please! We have ALL gone through this, and we are all scared when it's our turn! Remember the nurses that trained you will still be there! You are not...
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    Husband doesn't understand... advice?

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

    When we got together, we were asked a lot "Why do so many nurses marry cops?" I think that this is why! The stresses are not the same, but both jobs are extremely stressful, both deal with long...
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    New Grad in Postpartum

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

    I got my dream job in L&D shortly after grad. Close enough? Answering by the numbe: 1. I bought a pocket sized book on OB from amazon. OB/GYN & Peds Notes: Nurse's Clinical Pocket Guide...
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    Locker with food

    scaredsilly replied to SF489's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are allowed to, but in my opinion it is dangerous to do it alone. Make sure an attendant goes with you to watch and make sure you don't do anything wrong so there is no question that you didn't...
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    Quick results : Pass

    scaredsilly replied to Mike0121's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ummm-if you passed NCLEX, why do you need a refresher course? On
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    Quick results : Pass

    scaredsilly replied to Mike0121's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes! Quick results are official, you passed the test! Congratulations!! The BON is your state will most likely issue you a license soon. Some BONs are faster than others, mine only took a day...
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    Freaking out nclex rn 4/18

    scaredsilly replied to SteveVBall05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First of all, it is a myth that you have to get the final question correct or that it needs to be above the passing line. Do you really thing that out of 265, the results would be based on one...
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    New Grads, Bitterness, and Maybe A Real "Nursing Shortage."

    scaredsilly replied to Trinitas2010RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I think that certain parts of the country will still hire diploma nurses, but in many areas they will not. That may be a large part of the issue for you. I would be bitter about any school that...
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    Took nclex 3x and still a no go help.

    scaredsilly replied to Nynurse25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    OP, you said "I don't know what I'm doing wrong". That's what's wrong! Stop trying to do this by yourself. Enroll in a remedial class or hire a NCLEX tutor that can help you figure out what you...
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    Nurse to Pt Ratios in CO?

    scaredsilly replied to vduck42's topic in Colorado Nursing

    On Denver Health's website, they advertise up to 40$ for experienced nurses, otherwise exactly what ThatGuy said. I agree that there is no union presence (that I can see) and ICU is 1 to 2 patients...