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  1. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Shagce1 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    My app still

  2. WILTW 7/24: Serving up specials

    Shagce1 replied to LadyFree28's topic in General Nursing

    I have been an RN for six weeks. Have worked 3 1/2 weeks on the floor. I learned that I can handle 5 patients; assessments, med pass, wound care, documentation with minimal assistance from my...

  3. Very confused at this point!

    Shagce1 replied to wisconsin89's topic in General Students

    Financial aid. Scholarships. Work another six months to a year at corrections and try to save up some money. Cut out anything miscellaneous out of your budget you don't need or can get for cheaper....

  4. Post-Orientation Doubts

    Shagce1 replied to Fancychicken's topic in General Students

    I don't see how study groups can be an expectation. If groups form and you can/want to participate--more power to you. I personally didn't participate in the study groups that my cohort put together....

  5. How do you saline-lock? / What is saline-locking?

    Shagce1 replied to 757RN's topic in Patient Medications

    The OP may very well know how to do this and doesn't realize it. Is it possible he/she learned it as different terminology? Not all clinical rotations give the same opportunities. I actually had very...

  6. Bathing for elderly

    Shagce1 replied to Junebabybugg's topic in General Nursing

    The assisted living I worked at was twice per week. Although the residents had the right to refuse. It was our job to try and compromise with them. For example, asking if a different time would be...

  7. What to expect in taking the NCLEX for the first time?

    Shagce1 replied to Kenneth H.'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    First go in feeling uncertain about your ability to pass the test. Next, feel like your being checked into a high security event. Then start taking the test and second guess yourself on even the...

  8. HELP!! Other Options

    Shagce1 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    My program was a petition process. Not based on gpa. Just completion of pre reqs and space in program. Although the students that finished successfully were the ones who scored highest on pre reqs and...

  9. HELP!! Other Options

    Shagce1 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    Have you considered community college for associate degree? Some don't require a minimum gpa. Just a completion of pre-req's. There may be a waiting list to get in, but then you could work on your...

  10. I moved up my NCLEX date to a week earlier!! Am I ready??

    Shagce1 replied to enfermera17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Oh my gosh. How do you focus 8 hours/ day? Take a break. Your test is Tuesday. You can do this. Top of your class? Highest exit exam score? Breathe. Enjoy the

  11. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wisconsin. I didn't have to do anything special. There was an option to pay for quick results after 48 hours, but got results before

  12. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I received an email from the licensing

  13. New job Monday!

    Shagce1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I graduated a month ago. Passed nclex this week. Start my first nursing job on Monday. Excited and terrified at the same time. Any advice or words of encouragement would be welcome. Thanks in

  14. Best Jobs for Nursing Students while in School

    Shagce1 replied to Mimi01's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have your CNA certification? That could work in a hospital or nursing home. Or how about a caregiver in assisted living CBRF? They are always looking for

  15. Nclex exam scheduled!

    Shagce1 replied to Shagce1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed. Thanks for asking🙂. Think posted on another thread. 75 questions. Tons of SATA. Thought for sure I failed. So relieved it is all

  16. Nclex exam scheduled!

    Shagce1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Graduated last week. ATT received yesterday. Scheduled nclex for early June. Yikes !! This is real...was feeling pretty relaxed until I hit submit to schedule. Now I am a nervous wreck. I have...

  17. Nclex exam scheduled!

    Shagce1 replied to Shagce1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think every state is different. I am in Wisconsin. I graduated on a Wednesday and think I had my ATT the following Friday. Was able to schedule about 3 weeks after that. It must be frustrating...

  18. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yay!! Me too. Found out this morning. What a

  19. June NCLEX takers

    Shagce1 replied to jess4923's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ditto. Everyone says it's normal. But it sure feels

  20. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Morning.

  21. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also swore I'd never do the Pearson vue trick, but now I am pretty tempted. The wait is killing me. Others in my cohort got results same day, within 6 hours of

  22. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So your saying more likely to pass at 75 than

  23. Panicking big time. Shut off at 75 & tons of SATA.

    Shagce1 replied to lyllea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Omg. Same boat. Tested this morning. Had 20-25 SATA. Felt like I knew nothing. Sick to my stomach waiting for results....I don't have any answers, but know your not

  24. A&P Prep?

    Shagce1 replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't start now. Wait for the class to start. Just keep up on the work. A and p is mostly memorization. Flash cards and frequent review of models will be your friend. Don't kill your summer worrying...

  25. Taking NCLEX tomorrow

    Shagce1 replied to AshesRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So, how did it go for