RedShoeNurse

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1. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

   RedShoeNurse replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

   This is just my little corner of the world - First, I need to say, I live in NY, make no where *near* 70k (have been nursing for 3 years.) I chose to go to a private school so I didnt have to wait...

2. Why'd y'all choose the Nursing field? =)

   RedShoeNurse replied to varg's topic in General Nursing

   Hi there!! Well, when I was a child I spent a majority of my time in a local Childrens Hospital. I had major heart defects that required open heart surgery and continuous monitoring. All of the...

3. This website scared the hebejeebes out of me

   RedShoeNurse replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

   hello there! i was so scared when i took my nclex years ago. i came here for support, too! i took the test and walked out the building and was immediately ill in the parking lot! (in retrospect it...

4. Did you catch a disease while working as a nurse?

   RedShoeNurse replied to bronzemint23's topic in General Nursing

   First of all, I have to say that I am a hand hygeine PPE stickler - but I *did* contract MRSA this past year that warranted an operation as well as IV Vanco, packing - the works! A few weeks back I...

5. Can you take food to the NCLEX?

   RedShoeNurse replied to Jo Dirt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi Mama! We had to empty our pockets and take our jewelery off before. They told us no food or drink during the test. I could safely tell you that they will not allow you to eat in the testing...

6. Passed NCLEX with an interesting twist...

   RedShoeNurse posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi Everyone! I have been a 'silent' member/lurker for a while. I wanted to share my NCLEX experience. I took the test this Monday 4/3. I had prepared quite diligently for the test. I purchased...

7. i passed with 75 with prayer

   RedShoeNurse replied to MiMi72's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi MiMi! Congratulations on your awesome accomplishment!!!:balloons: Could you send a little prayer my way? Im taking the boards on 4/3/06 and would love a 'helping hand'. Take care and again,...

8. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/14

   RedShoeNurse replied to SkateBetty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   CONGRATULATIONS SKATEBETTY!!!!!!! We are all so proud of you!!!!! :biggringi :biggringi :balloons: :smiley_aa Thank you SO MUCH for all of your tips and PLEASE feel free to grace us with your...

9. Electrolytes

   RedShoeNurse replied to inkbh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Do you have the normal values memorized? Thats a really great place to start -- then we can focus on what happens when they arent

10. I Didn"t Pass!

    RedShoeNurse replied to studentnurse74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! First of all, I am so sorry to hear that you did not pass this time. Take away from this what you have learned and build upon it to pass the next time. Secondly, I want to preface by...

11. I Am An Rn!!!!!!!

    RedShoeNurse replied to spejsa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is great news!!!!!

12. NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/14

    RedShoeNurse replied to SkateBetty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The *BEST* of luck to you. I have been following your tips silently for days now and they have really helped me. Let us know how it goes... youre truly

13. Took Nclex RN today.....:(

    RedShoeNurse replied to nosillaj82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Youre in my thoughts and prayers. I draw my inspiration through all of

14. Working and Studying for NCLEX

    RedShoeNurse replied to TristateRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone! I, personally, started my new job after two weeks 'off' from graduation. I am orienting as a new oncology nurse, work a second job at a bank, have a young son *and* manage to study for...

15. Please help - How do I get an NCLEX RN test date? Im so confused..

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

    Hi STN2003, congrats on your recent graduation and upcoming board date! How exciting for you!!! May I ask you this? When I go on the Pearson vue website and attempt to sign up, it is asking me to pay...