Pinupnurse76

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1. Repackaging Medications

   Pinupnurse76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I need a bit of help. I am the Director of Health Services that has 7 group homes for IDD/DD individuals. To dispense medications we use a bubble pack system. Medication aides are certified to...

2. Any ID/DD Nurses in Virginia?

   Pinupnurse76 replied to juliezehrn's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   There are, and I am. I work in NOVA. Although I am new to this specialty. My background is Cardiac/Neuro, but I wanted something a little more fulfilling that is less stressful. I do have to note...

3. Just took the NCLEX 2.5 hrs ago...

   Pinupnurse76 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thank you! I used virtual ATI which was provided through South University (the school I attended) and I also used Saunders which had over 5000 test questions. It was a book that I had won in a raffle....

4. Just took the NCLEX 2.5 hrs ago...

   Pinupnurse76 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi all! Just wanted to let you guys know that PVT does work!!! I found out on Friday (8/1) that I passed my boards and I am now an

5. Just took the NCLEX 2.5 hrs ago...

   Pinupnurse76 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks vsnkoolcna. I guess I need confirmation from those who have been through the

6. Just took the NCLEX 2.5 hrs ago...

   Pinupnurse76 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I feel like I did well. The content was slightly difficult. But I felt like I knew the information and if I didnt I went with my gut rather than linger and rationalize what the correct answer was....

7. Just took the NCLEX 2.5 hrs ago...

   Pinupnurse76 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi all, So I just took the NCLEX in VA. I got 75 questions with a lot of SATA's and a few ordered response questions. I am a nervous wreck. VA doesn't allow quick results. I did try the PVue trick...

8. New Grad needs a Job - discouraged

   Pinupnurse76 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I know this may be premature...I graduated less than a week (I know what you're thinking), but I have yet to land an interview anywhere. I have applied for several positions: Inova Fair Oaks -...

9. ATI Live Review

   Pinupnurse76 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Wow MissNursingBee! That is awesome! Thanks for the reply and the suggestions. The strategies she provided us were a bit helpful so far. I do agree with that. Today was day 2 and it was a bit...

10. ATI Live Review

    Pinupnurse76 replied to Pinupnurse76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks JillzyC and thanks for the reply!

11. Pharmacology Shmarmacology!

    Pinupnurse76 replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes! It is very nerve racking!!! How do you like the Virtual ATI? I am going through the Live review and I am not

12. ATI Live Review

    Pinupnurse76 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Today I attended day 1 of 3 days in which my cohort is receiving NCLEX review from an ATI rep. I am not sure how beneficial the review is going to be for me personally. I know that I will get what I...

13. Pharmacology Shmarmacology!

    Pinupnurse76 replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. I am doing ATI NCLEX review as well. I don't know any tricks but I am going to focus on the biggies like Digoxin and touch on the not so common ones like Theophylline. It's a lot of...