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  1. ATI comp predictor!!! HELP!!!!

    babyrnhlw replied to Ginam13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I don't have experience with ATI. But I had a similar experience with HESI. I was supposed to graduate May 2015. But I couldn't pass the HESI Exit Exam after 3 attempts. It took 2 more until I was...

  2. The day before D-Day!

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

    Good

  3. The day before D-Day!

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

    Thanks! I used Hurst for content, their practice exams, and the many resource documents they offer. I found the Kaplan Trainer questions on quizlet and did those. Also found some questions on quizlet...

  4. The day before D-Day!

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

    How is everyone after the test? Mine shut off at 75, took about an hour and 15 minutes. At first I felt confident. Then unsure bc I wasn't positive about my last answer. So I googled and I'm pretty...

  5. Sticky situation help!

    babyrnhlw replied to freespirit2's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    Well, as I am not a nurse yet and take my NCLEX tomorrow, I can only say what I have learned from studying... And that is to talk to her first. Then the next steps would be to follow the chain of...

  6. How to improve my clinical performance?

    babyrnhlw replied to jmlxy's topic in General Students

    If you have a pre-clinical where you go and find out your patient, make sure you research any and everything about that patient's conditions so you'll be prepared to care for them. Thorough research...

  7. How I went from Failing NCLEX-RN in 75 questions to Passing in 75 Thanks to Hurst!!!!

    babyrnhlw replied to KrystalTate's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I take my NCLEX Thursday. I did Hurst and hoping it's enough to

  8. Your Uniform....

    babyrnhlw replied to Nurse24abc's topic in School

    I would probably wear scrubs if I was a school nurse and if it was up to me. It's way easier and you don't run the risk of messing up nice clothes. The only time I've ever seen a school nurse wear...

  9. Failed my First Attempt, Completely Lost

    babyrnhlw replied to cctaylor88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Also. As the previous poster said, I have heard wonderful things about

  10. Need advice: career pathway

    babyrnhlw replied to regerterb's topic in General Nursing

    I am not one that believes in just taking whatever job you're offered. But I understand that some people need a job ASAP. I believe in going for what you feel your passion is. You might end up...

  11. New grad, severe anxiety and depression

    babyrnhlw replied to setsuna92's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You said that everyone says it's normal to feel this way in the first year. But I don't think that's true hun. It's normal to feel uneasy and nervous at this stage in your life and career. But panic...

  12. LSU RN to BSN Spring 2016

    babyrnhlw replied to budderflize's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Nope but I did the BSN program at OLOL and graduated in July. Just wanted to say LSU is definitely the way to go :) or Southeastern. Or Southern. Just not OLOL. They have a great name and great plans...

  13. Switching Specialties- Psych to Medical

    babyrnhlw replied to RG-RN2014's topic in General Nursing

    Any certs will definitely make you more desirable as an applicant. And although a lot of people don't realize it, psych is everywhere. Every unit. Every specialty. It has potential to give you a one...

  14. Be better prepared to negotiate salary!! Let's do a Salary Survey!!

    babyrnhlw replied to casemixRN's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    I don't have a nursing job as of yet buuuut this has always been a subject that interested me. I've heard most people don't negotiate salary for whatever reasons (for me it'd be because I avoid...

  15. Failed my First Attempt, Completely Lost

    babyrnhlw replied to cctaylor88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I have gathered, Kaplan helps more with questions/strategies and Hurst helps more with content. I did the Hurst Review, not Kaplan, and I am scheduled for the NCLEX this Thursday:nailbiting:...

  16. New Grad Resume Help for L&D

    babyrnhlw posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi all! So I'm a new member but long time lurker. I just got my bachelor's degree July 30 and am so stoked! I've been applying to all women and children related units within a 60 mile radius because I...

  17. VA switching to Cerner?

    babyrnhlw replied to OUxPhys's topic in Government, Military

    I am a very slow learner with computer and charting stuff but Cerner seems the most user-friendly to me.

  18. L&D and NICU Shadow Shift

    babyrnhlw posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'll give a little back story real quick :) L&D is my dream but I have had a horribly difficult time getting in. So in addition to applying to L&D, I've applied to just about every unit in...

  19. ADVICE

    babyrnhlw replied to Moniyfer's topic in General Nursing

    I have never done this. I just graduated in July actually and have been trying to get my first RN job in women services. I too am interested in travel nursing though. If you do that, you'll have to...

  20. I did something bad and I'm scared

    babyrnhlw replied to babyrnhlw's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh okay thank you all! I just felt so guilty! Thanks for everyone being on my side :) Now I can

  21. I did something bad and I'm scared

    babyrnhlw posted a topic in General Nursing

    Please don't yell at me because I feel guilty. So I live in a certain city. And I had a nurse recruiter from a city that's an hour away contact me about an interview. I told him I wasn't interested...

  22. Advice on NCLEX prep?

    babyrnhlw replied to clwall61's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have heard good stuff about Saunders prep while you're in school. I have heard bad things about Kaplan. But I will always always always suggest Hurst Review once your get near the end of graduation....

  23. Starting Med Surg in 2 Weeks

    babyrnhlw replied to mnw9412's topic in General Students

    Michael Linares videos on youtube are FIYAAAA my friend. And as far as networking, find a nurse you click with and try to stick with her. Do impressive things. And if you can talk to the nurse...

  24. IV starts

    babyrnhlw replied to tinybbynurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definitely something that comes with practice. And it definitely depends on who the patient is... I am a new grad and just got my first opportunity to stick in my last semester. I managed to get it...

  25. New OB Nurse! Confused about certs

    babyrnhlw replied to Obnurse828's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Can't help with your question but congrats! I am trying so hard to get into any unit in OB. You're lucky Any tips that helped you to stand out despite your being a new