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    Pearson Vue Trick NCLEX RN 2017 265 Questions Wisconsin

    Extra Pickles replied to lischka11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only mention this because submitting a card with an incorrect expiration date sometimes results in a "card declined" message NOT because the person failed but because the card itself was invalid,...
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    What are some of the most ridiculous requests you have heard?

    Extra Pickles replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    That sounds nice. At the hospital where this happened there was no possibility of someone having that kind of time on our unit, if we had a PCT with time to be a social director we were overstaffed...
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    Switching to night shift... A good choice?

    Extra Pickles replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    Can't tell you how jealous I am of you right now! I don't work nights anymore, but did for years. Med-surg nights, floating to ICU or Ed. But mostly med-surg. And although it was a different pace at...
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    Switching to night shift... A good choice?

    Extra Pickles replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    Try nights. Make yourself a schedule, a plan for sleep and study and life. Protect your sleep time with a fury. Don't over commit yourself. Know your limits, but give it a try. You have come up with...
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    Recruiting RNs - Nurse Surveyors

    Extra Pickles replied to RN Recruiter AGS's topic in General Nursing

    Ha! once I would have agreed with you. but now my paid time off has more value than it did when I was younger and was all about the Premium pay and Bonuses. When I found I was tired more often and...
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    Low GPA ... Direct Entry NP?

    Extra Pickles replied to futureNPVT's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are direct entry MSN programs, having limited or no clinical experience doesn't automatically exclude you from admission. However, what DOES likely limit your chances of admission is your GPA....
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    Additional Certifications

    Extra Pickles replied to AKrn24's topic in General Nursing

    Not really. You'll be required to have BLS and probably ACLS, which is about all a new grad is eligible to get. And PALS, if you think you might work in pediatrics. Certifications that matter are...
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    Help?!

    Extra Pickles replied to Desireekayy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There isn't a "best book", as there are differences depending on what you need, what kind of learner you are. Some people are great with sitting down with a book and a pencil and highlighter. Others...
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    Why aren't CNAs/PCTs qualified for Unit Clerk/Medical office jobs?

    Extra Pickles replied to jss1985's topic in General Students

    What AJJ means by Degree Inflation is there are many people who have higher degrees who are applying for the same jobs as your wife. She means that even basic clerical jobs that traditionally only...
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    Is it legal to mandate casual and per diem workers in NYS

    Extra Pickles replied to Makaulasue's topic in General Nursing

    LOL autocorrect with voice texting will be the death of me! but I suspect you knew that I meant Nurses not Horses, right? ;-) yes, from my LTC days it was always an issue when the weather turned bad...
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    New grad RN moving to Hawaii

    Extra Pickles replied to annagrn's topic in General Nursing

    I hate to assume, but I guess I AM assuming that you scoped out the employment prospects, housing options and all that before you planned to move there? What do you know so far about your
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    Switching to night shift... A good choice?

    Extra Pickles replied to jss1985's topic in General Nursing

    All your reasons for switching are personal ones so it's not much use to have strangers tell you that it's a good or bad choice. Some people do very well on nightshift, they like the pace and the...
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    Recruiting RNs - Nurse Surveyors

    Extra Pickles replied to RN Recruiter AGS's topic in General Nursing

    I'd ask if it was a Union shop. Also whether the PTO was fixed or negotiable; after being in one job for a while and building up seniority you can't just offer similar benefits and pay unless someone...
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    Voluntary surrender

    Extra Pickles replied to thatonenurse14's topic in General Nursing

    I think the message is clear from these responses that since no one can promise you that your nursing license won't be suspended or revoked in whatever state you want to work in you had better get in...
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    My hair is dyed.. Job interview

    Extra Pickles replied to mallerina87's topic in General Nursing

    hey mallerina, have you had your interview yet? What did you do and how did it
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    Joining national guard

    Extra Pickles replied to Ashtimus Prime's topic in Government, Military

    I remember you asking about this on another thread but I'm pretty sure you were told that you need to have a Bachelor degree in nursing before you can get a military spot, and someone else just told...
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    Dealing with faeces?

    Extra Pickles replied to ToastaHands's topic in General Students

    Poop Happens :-) No reason to get worried and think about ditching nursing because of this. NO ONE loves stool, and most have had the Gag Face at one point or another. Some people swear by a dab of...
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    Slow and clumsy...Can I pass nursing school?

    Extra Pickles replied to nsm1639's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I noticed something in this post and made me curious. You seem to be saying that you have no medical background at all, but most lay people, those who have had no nursing classes, wouldn't know the...
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    Can I shadow my parents?

    Extra Pickles replied to EoHeal's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Check with your guidance counselor on what options you might have that don't put you in the situation of shadowing your own parents, maybe your school has a program you can enroll in. You can also...
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    Slow and clumsy...Can I pass nursing school?

    Extra Pickles replied to nsm1639's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    nsm you have just laid out a recipe for disaster. Like the previous poster I am not saying this to be mean. I personally think that anyone who follows this up with "Sure you can do it put your mind...
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    How hard is it to find a Mon-Friday day time job as an RN out of school? In Seattle, WA

    Extra Pickles replied to Cruisin1313's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ok Cruisin I think it is fair to say that you have now had a lot of good input from people who work in offices, hospitals, new grads and experienced nurses. Do you have a decision made? Any thoughts...
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    what is the legal term of this matter?

    Extra Pickles replied to esolmayor's topic in General Nursing

    Esolmayor are you in the United States or another
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    Go Fund Me for Co-workers?

    Extra Pickles replied to Emergent's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Anyone ever hear the quote "A fool and his money are soon parted"? That's really all anyone is talking about here. True times of need, charity absolutely required, everyone understands those. Go Fund...
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    Help?!

    Extra Pickles replied to Desireekayy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is not the kind of exam where everyone gets the same test and therefore can tell you what to study. Everything you learned in nursing school is fair game and should be expected to be on your...
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    Pearson Vue Trick NCLEX RN 2017 265 Questions Wisconsin

    Extra Pickles replied to lischka11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! Just remember that it's a game that you gamble with $200 every time you play. Glad you passed so you can stop offering to pay $200