Alexander the Great ADN, RN

Alexander the Great has 5 years experience as a ADN, RN and specializes in Cardiac ICU.

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1. First-time ICU preceptor: any tips?

   Alexander the Great replied to coffee&scrubs's topic in Critical

   I'm currently on orientation in an ICU and find some qualities of my preceptor that I like: -let's me critically think on my own and try and figure out what needs to be done first and why. -confirms my questions that I have and provides constructive ...

2. CFCC Fall 2017

   Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

   I did have all A's going into it. However, your PSB scores impact you the most. Make sure you study and prepare at least a month or two in advance before taking the test.

3. CFCC Fall 2017

   Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

   The PSB is fairly difficult in some areas. I would suggest preparing a month or so in advance. I used a black and yellow book that I found on amazon to help prepare for the PSB. I scored very well in all categories including spelling. Just so you're ...

4. How are you/did you study for NCLEX

   Alexander the Great replied to JJL618's topic in NCLEX

   I used primarily NRSNG. I did the practice questions and did the SIMCLEX. I made sure to practice the subjects I was weak in and it helped me pass the NCLEX in 75 questions in just under an hour. Just make sure you don't over study for your test tomo...

5. PCT/CNA during school

   Alexander the Great replied to Liz48's topic in General Students

   I work in a hospital as a patient care tech and only work Saturday and Sunday. I work days from 7a-7p and it has been somewhat of a struggle on weeks where I have clinical for more than one day a week. Ultimately, it sounds like your current job isn'...

6. CFCC Nursing PSB 2018

   Alexander the Great replied to m763's topic in ADN/BSN

   I used the Mometrix study guide and prepped for like a month before taking the exam. I am currently a 1st year ADN student and I believe last year we had a lot of alternates to get in. If they tell you to show up to the orientation I would highly rec...

7. A&P 1

   Alexander the Great replied to Djamesho's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ask a lot of questions from your instructor to ensure you're actually learning the material and comprehending what is being taught. Also, I watched a lot of Khan Academy videos and still do on the subjects that we went over.

8. CFCC Fall 2017

   Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

   I purchased the Mometrix PSB Registered Nurse Study Guide. It helped tremendously. I took about three weeks to study the book and practice the test questions. I did that to where I felt comfortable with the material. Also, during the actual test, I m...

9. How to politely rescind a nursing school acceptance?

   Alexander the Great replied to Nursinghopeful19's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was accepted into my second choice well before my first choice notified me. I accepted my second choice and let them know that I was expecting a notification as to whether or not I was accepted into my first choice. When I received my acceptance le...

10. CFCC Fall 2017

    Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

    I'm not sure. I would imagine we would be told at orientation. Congrats to you as well!

11. What was your GPA before NS?

    Alexander the Great replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing

    H.S. was about a 2.7, college co-requisites was a 4.0, and I start NS this Fall. I was out of school for roughly 5 years before starting back.

12. CFCC Fall 2017

    Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

    That's not a bad point count at all! I would imagine you should have received your letter today. Not sure how far away from Wilmington you are. Best of luck to you.

13. CFCC Fall 2017

    Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

    I'm in! With 372.5 points.

14. CFCC Fall 2017

    Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

    I'm just letting everyone know that I called the counseling office and they let me know that they sent the ADN letters out this morning. We should know sometime today or within the next few days! That's exciting.

15. CFCC Fall 2017

    Alexander the Great replied to Alexander the Great's topic in North Carolina

    I'm hoping to hear something this upcoming week. I will probably call on Monday to see where the process is.