Denham0607

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1. Salary to expect as a new grad nurse

   Denham0607 replied to ashfost's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new grad and live in Atlanta. Most hospitals pay between 18.50-24 $ an hour. Of course the northeastern US and California pay more because of the cost of living. Only one hospital offered a sign on and some paid loans.

2. Did You Get A Sign On Bonus?

   Denham0607 replied to TLC RN's topic in New Nurse

   I live about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. My classmates are dispersed all around Atlanta from rural to downtown. No body was offering sign on bonuses for new grads. Except on hospital, which no one wanted to work for. In fact, many hospitals st...

3. What shift was your first job?

   Denham0607 replied to jaylynn67's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new grad and am fortunate to have recieved a day shift. I am working 7a-7p on a cardiac unit. For the most part my friends all went to specialty areas and of course are not able to get the desired areas. ER is either 11a-11p or 3p-3a at bes...

4. Let's introduce ourselves...

   Denham0607 replied to pedi-RN's topic in New Nurse

   I am a new grad in Georgia. Graduated in May and passed my boards on July 14 I started my orientation to a Cardiac unit two shifts ago and so far so good. I feel slightly awkward growing a relationship with my preceptor only because it is in the b...

5. Saturday test takers - when do you find out your results? Tues or Wed

   Denham0607 replied to celle507's topic in NCLEX

   You should find out Monday exactly 48 hours from the end of your exam. My friend did and she took it in Atlanta. :)

6. Can I apply for license in other state and retake NCLEX earlier?

   Denham0607 replied to atlanta's topic in NCLEX

   Atlanta does take part in a 45 day waiting period. It is relatively new and probably unnessasary. Good luck and keep us posted. Denham

7. Delegating care and responsibility

   Denham0607 replied to Woman_in_love's topic in NCLEX

   Just a reminder. The RN cant delegate assessment, nursing judgement, or education. This will help you when answering your questions. They delegate tasks that have expected outcomes and standard procedures.

8. Am I ready?

   Denham0607 replied to ohiomom's topic in NCLEX

   I took Kaplan and scored 60's and low 70's on their tests. I would suggest to you to purchase Saunders Q and A. It is worth it. Those tests were in my situation the truest form to the actual test. There is about 3000 questions and a comprehensive...

9. Passed!!!

   Denham0607 posted a topic in NCLEX

   I wanted to tell everyone that the agonizing wait is over!!! Thank you for your support. My advice to those that are waiting is DONT LOOK UP ANSWERS. I did it in 75 questions and I truely felt horrible about it. GOOD LUCK to those that are waiting...

10. studying for NCLEX, how long?

    Denham0607 replied to nurseabc123's topic in NCLEX

    I studyed for a solid month for the test. I worked maybe 5 days inbetween, but even then i did at least two hours after work. I took a Kaplan prep class and used Saunders which was great. I studyed about 6 total hours a day spread out and I took m...

11. Freeeeeeeeeaking out!

    Denham0607 replied to NursieChrysie's topic in NCLEX

    Hello, i took the test on the 14th and am more nervous now than before the freakin thing. I got 75 questions and felt as though some questions were managable and others were educated guesses between two not so wonderful choices. I am absolutely ter...

12. the "herbs" on NCLEX?

    Denham0607 replied to atlanta's topic in NCLEX

    I took the NCLEX yesterday and i had three questions. One was about the use of garlic with blood thinners, another was about black cohosh and hot flashes, and the last was about ginko. Good luck.

13. Taking The Nclex-rn Tomorrow 7/15

    Denham0607 replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX

    I took mine today and i think we had the same crappy test

14. Taking The Nclex-rn Tomorrow 7/15

    Denham0607 replied to mye614's topic in NCLEX

    Hello, i took the NCLEX today and who knows how i did. I received 75 questions and felt confident when i left the building. However as the hours are ticking by, i keep doubting my choices and the whole day is like a blur. I would give you this adv...