April, RN

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  1. Anyone else testing tomorrow 6/29???

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in Massachusetts and we can find out on Sunday as well! I don't think I've ever felt so nervous in my life! Good luck!!!! How are you keeping yourself busy until

  2. It's over!!

    April, RN replied to jillnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    binanlaguna got it right on the money. those examples are exactly what i was talking about. i feel like i got sooo many of those questions! good luck to us

  3. Teaching questions on NCLEX

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i hope you pass too, binanlaguna! thanks for the input! my test stopped at 75, also. i did have some priority questions but i didnt feel like i had soooo many priority questions like everyone says....

  4. It's over!!

    April, RN replied to jillnurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And the waiting begins... I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! It took me about 45 min to answer 75 questions this morning, too. I don't feel all that great about it though. I had some priority...

  5. Anyone else testing tomorrow 6/29???

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm the same way... I can't sleep early! I was hoping that doing a little reviewing would help me get tired. Good

  6. Anyone else testing tomorrow 6/29???

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm half-heartedly reading over some notes in the book I got from my review class. I feel like I've been doing this all along though. I always have good intentions to sit and study, but then I start...

  7. When is your test date?

    April, RN replied to jessi1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good

  8. Who got hired quickly after grad?

    April, RN replied to kjmathews's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Yes, most (if not all?) facilities around here will hire you before graduating and will hold your position until you pass the boards. Massachusetts does do quick results online for NCLEX, so you can...

  9. Who got hired quickly after grad?

    April, RN replied to kjmathews's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Unfortunately, in Massachusetts, you can't work as a grad nurse. You have to be licensed to work as a nurse

  10. New Grad Interview Help

    April, RN replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    good

  11. New Grad RN.... In need of serious help!!

    April, RN replied to Dominicana1's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The USA has plenty of opportunities for nurses, its just that some areas of the country are in more of a need for nurses than others. Unfortunately, there is no shortage of new grad RNs in the Boston...

  12. New Grad Interview Help

    April, RN replied to LisaJanae's topic in General Nursing

    to add a few more to what others posted: what was your most difficult patient while in clinical and how did you handle it? what was your favorite patient/ patient you learned the most from while in...

  13. Filling out name on NCLEX application

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In case anyone else was wondering about this question, I called my BON who instructed me to call Pearson Vue. Pearson Vue told me that middle name is not a concern... its just your first and last...

  14. Filling out name on NCLEX application

    April, RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This may be a silly question but I don't want to make any mistakes! :imbar The NCLEX registration form says to enter your name exactly as it appears on the picture ID you will present at the test...

  15. Filling out name on NCLEX application

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thanks for the input.... i guess i should probably ask an instructor that knows more about this than i do!

  16. Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology Stethoscope?

    April, RN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Does anyone have any experience with the Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology Stethoscope? How does it compare to the Master Cardiology? I will be working on a cardiac step down unit after graduation...

  17. Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology Stethoscope?

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! Thanks for the reply. Kung fu grip, huh? So now that I know of someone who has a Cardiology STC and likes it, I guess I have a harder decision to make than I thought! hahaha Thanks

  18. Here I GO AGAIN !!!!!!

    April, RN replied to lostintrenton's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Good luck to

  19. Littmann Soft Touch Cardiology Stethoscope?

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'm not sure if the Cardiology Soft Touch Chestpiece (STC) is new but I've never seen anyone with one before. I saw it on the Littmann website when I was looking up the Master Cardiology....

  20. Help! I need some advise

    April, RN replied to jetma's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Your pre-reqs should be transferable... its the nursing courses that are harder to transfer. But as caliotter said, people do it all the time and its not impossible! Maybe you could make an appt...

  21. Hiring question

    April, RN replied to janine66's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Actually, many hospitals will offer you a job before graduation so it is good to start your search early! What area of MA are you looking for jobs

  22. Does anyone know anything about St. Elizabeth's in Brighton?

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the help! I'm not from the area and didn't have clinicals in any of the Boston area hospitals so thanks so much for the

  23. Does anyone know anything about St. Elizabeth's in Brighton?

    April, RN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! I was wondering if anyone works at St. Elizabeth's or knows anything about working at this hospital. I see that they have a new graduate RN program and was wondering if anyone had any info!...

  24. Shriners Hospital

    April, RN replied to April, RN's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Wow... yes, that helps a lot! Thank you so much! Shriners has such a good reputation and does so many great things for children and their families. I was surprised that I never hear anything about...

  25. Shriners Hospital

    April, RN posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! Does anyone have any experience or information about working as an RN at Shriners Hospital, particularly the one in Springfield, MA? I am interested in pediatrics, but I never hear anything about...