SamMo

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1. Not working during nursing school?

   SamMo replied to Infofreak411's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Nursing is my second degree, second career. I saved up for nursing school expenses while taking prereqs because I knew I could no longer work full time and go to nursing school due to conflicting...

2. Should I wait to have a baby?

   SamMo replied to AHobbs's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I say do not wait, you have no idea how long it may take you to conceive. Nursing school will always be there. I would start the program this semester. If you are not working too I think pregnancy and...

3. Passed NCLEX-RN in 75 Questions

   SamMo replied to klc626's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I passed!

4. Passed NCLEX-RN in 75 Questions

   SamMo replied to klc626's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Congrats klc626! I took mine yesterday and it cut off at 75 questions as well. I felt terrible because my questions seemed really hard. I used Kaplan, ATI, Saunders Q&A, ncsbn to review. I did the...

5. New Grad Nurse -LTC Blues

   SamMo replied to newgradnurse1's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Look for another nursing job ASAP. I'm sure there is something you love about nursing or you wouldn't have made it through nursing school. That said, if you still feel that way after a year or two in...

6. Best unit to start for new grad?

   SamMo replied to SamMo's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Tomorrow is the day I will let them know. I am going with the progressive care unit and asking for a longer orientation. My former clinical instructor said to approach the director after the fact to...

7. If I speak, I am condemned. If I stay silent...

   SamMo replied to TU RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hello TU RN, I know this is an old thread but I am a new grad considering taking a PCU job and it is a 1:4 ratio. May I ask how long your orientation

8. Best unit to start for new grad?

   SamMo replied to SamMo's topic in First Year After Licensure

   What do you think a reasonable time to orient would be for a new grad? Especially PCU or ICU? I have a peer who received a job in ICU and her orientation is only 8 weeks, different hospitals,...

9. Best unit to start for new grad?

   SamMo replied to SamMo's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I think that is a great idea to shadow first. Both told me patient ratios are strict so I shouldn't go over. I believe the PCU is straight to the floor with preceptor. The med/surg director said she...

10. Best unit to start for new grad?

    SamMo replied to SamMo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree, the orientation time for PCU is what concerns me most about that position. I'm scared that would not be

11. Best unit to start for new grad?

    SamMo posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello all, I have been a long time reader of allnurses but this is my first ever post. I just graduated nursing school earlier this month and I have been blessed with two opportunities already. I...