chris21sn

chris21sn BSN, RN

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  1. Your FAVORITE job

    chris21sn replied to chacha82's topic in General Nursing

    Not exactly a job -- haven't fell in love with any of my two jobs yet. But I did shadow in the cardiac cath - and fell in love. Thought I was going to pursue it, until I found my path of crna :) haha...

  2. Having issues with being a "babyfaced" nurse.

    chris21sn replied to Ash2016's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I say you should take it for a compliment! You're going to miss being called young when you're older. I'm 23, But because of my Asian genes/my parents genes (my mom looks 40 when she's in...

  3. BSN or Biology

    chris21sn replied to allie127's topic in General Nursing

    How about do the biology degree, if it doesn't work out - do an accelerated nursing degree (it's usually one year) and then become a crna. Crna (certified registered nurse anesthetist) route is quite...

  4. Failing the NCLEX to passing in 75 questions - my story

    chris21sn replied to RNthatlifts's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's great that Uworld worked for you! Personally, I felt Uworld had one of the worst rationales I've ever seen. It's very...content based in my opinion, and doesn't look like the test at all? I was...

  5. MSN Education vs. NP

    chris21sn replied to drsrn's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I know this one isn't an option but how about crna school? :) If that definitely isn't on your plate, I suggest NP. I believe there is more room for growth - both individually and career wise with...

  6. How Picky Should I be with My First Job?!

    chris21sn replied to ps1992's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    If it's about skills, and not about really needing to pay the bills as soon as possible, I would say to try to be a bit picky about where you get your first training. The best type of place would be a...

  7. What is your dream unit?

    chris21sn replied to guest769224's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to work at a huge SICU, specifically nights at a magnet hospital with a huge diff pay ❤️. And no mandatory weekends. And then of course continue on with my crna route.......

  8. Leaving first job, did you have a pay increase?

    chris21sn replied to Nurse3242's topic in General Nursing

    Didn't leave my job yet, but I have been looking. One offered me a 5 dollar increase from 36.50 to 41.50. ❤️❗️ Only 8 month of experience at that. Also, at a high acuity, magnet...

  9. Pearson Vue Trick

    chris21sn replied to Loveyourself14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! My story is actually very similar to yours surprisingly! Lol. I did my NCLEX last year. I finished with 75 questions and also under an hour. When I came out of the test I even thought...

  10. Failed NCLEX RN on first try

    chris21sn replied to alliswell07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've looked at Uworld and felt the explanations were terrible. I've never recommended Uworld, I don't like it at all. Kaplan helped me pass 1st try, 75 questions, under an hour! Take my advice and use...

  11. What specialty would a nurse recommend for a new grad?

    chris21sn replied to PGHNurse412's topic in General Nursing

    Start telemetry if you can. You use critical thinking, are forced to quickly learn. You're able at that point to jump anywhere - ER, ICU, OR, private clinics, even speciality areas like maternity and...

  12. How is everyone's first year going?

    chris21sn replied to Purple_roses's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Probably by the sixth or seventh month! And thank you so

  13. How I passed NCLEX first try, 75 questions

    chris21sn posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1.) Questions. My school expected us to complete at least 10,000 questions by the end of our 4 year program. I did anywhere near around 12,000 to 13,000 questions from a combination of sources, which...

  14. Help with passing nclex

    chris21sn replied to Ladydee14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally I've seen some of the Saunders questions, they aren't very good nclex questions -- a bit on the easy side and very content based. Kaplan is my go-too. I passed 75 questions, first try,...

  15. Failed NCLEX RN on first try

    chris21sn replied to alliswell07's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally I believe you should trying looking at Kaplan. It helped me pass 75 questions, under an hour with flying colors. Have you ever done a Kaplan Qbank

  16. Is being a CNA a really hard job?

    chris21sn replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    If you can help it, try to get another job. I was able to get a job straight out of school (an ICU position at that) without any medical experience (not even work experience lol). And considering your...

  17. Adn or bsn ? Need help choosing!!

    chris21sn replied to RN_OneDay's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Do yourself a favor and just get bsn! You'll save yourself time in the future! There might be a chance that people might not hire you because you only has an associates, but there won't ever be a time...

  18. How is everyone's first year going?

    chris21sn replied to Purple_roses's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm eight months in and never thought I'd be in the recovery phase but here I am. Still a little unstable on my feet, but much better. I know that I'm a good nurse and I know I do the best for my...

  19. New grads & CNA experience

    chris21sn replied to lalopop86's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Personally, I didn't work as an cna or in any medical background (for that matter) before landing my job. It didn't take long either after passing my nclex - I got an ICU job about 2 months after...

  20. I Love Night Shift

    chris21sn replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

    Nights are the best #3 tho XD

  21. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    chris21sn replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? BSN 2. what state do you live in? NJ 3. what is your job title? RN 4. how much do you make an hour? 36.50/hr + 46.50/hr per diem job 5. how much do you make a year? not...

  22. How much do you make 2016

    chris21sn replied to soon2bnurse5's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Delete

  23. To the nurse who was belittling and condescending to me today

    chris21sn replied to Wherearethelandmarks's topic in General Nursing

    Listen, sometimes you got to learn to not let it get to you. You will be much happier in the long run. Every night I have work I encounter such attitudes at least 10 times or more a day. I have two...

  24. Scores higher on UWorld than Kaplan. Should I drop one?

    chris21sn replied to flourish03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mostly mid 60s to high 60s! Almost never got 70s, and I believe I did get high 50s on one qbank! :) good

  25. Scores higher on UWorld than Kaplan. Should I drop one?

    chris21sn replied to flourish03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Personally, out of the two I believe Kaplan is by far the more superior of the two. Because of Kaplan, I was able to pass flying colors - 75 questions within an hour. Kaplan is great for the critical...