Ambition13 MSN, RN

Ambition13 has 25 years experience as a MSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg, Telemetry, Mom Baby, Hospice, Rehab, LTC.

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   So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

   Ambition13 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Wound care, IM injections, patient and family education, and discharge teaching. I love to educate patients and talk to them about their disease process, life, and current events, lol. Unfortunately at times due to our hectic shift, we nurses don't h...
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   Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

   Ambition13 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Darn it! I was a month too late. But the assessment was ok.
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   Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

   Ambition13 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Yaaay! I'm a June 1st start also. I know the feeling. I feel nervous and excited too.
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   May 1st Start Date WGU

   Ambition13 replied to CNRN_Cali's topic in Western Governors

   That's awesome featherzRN!! You are definitely a legend around here for completing the program in that record's time ! I would be ectastic to complete it in 9 months!
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   Western Governors University (WGU) Intake Interview

   Ambition13 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Yes they do. They accepted my DSST Lifespan Development course I took way back in 2008. ?
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   May 1st Start Date WGU

   Ambition13 replied to CNRN_Cali's topic in Western Governors

   I'm right behind you guys, June 1st start date ! So excited and nervous. I agree with featherzRN, join the RN to BSN group on Facebook they are awesome. I've been a member since Jan. (a silent lurker) and they are very helpful and welcoming of new st...
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   Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

   Ambition13 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Thanks for the info TheCommuter, RN!! I will check it out. My problem also is math retention. I just took Stats this past fall and forgot 80% of the info already! If I don't use it, I'll lose it...thank God I got an A. Hopefully you will get your May...
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   Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

   Ambition13 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Thanks for the heads up CNRN_Cali! I will make an appt with my doctor asap to have that info signed off as well. Its good to see a few of us Cali nurses starting around the same time! :)
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   Western Governors University (WGU) Readiness Assessment

   Ambition13 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Western Governors

   Hey Cali nurses! I'm hopefully starting the program June 1st (I'm from Northern Cal).Transcripts are in, just dreading the readiness assessment, I have math phobia!
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    Unrealistic expectations of nurses.

    Ambition13 replied to Can'tdragmeaway's topic in Activism

    Great post and unfortunately it's true. I've been a nurse for a total of 14 years as an LVN and recently an RN. I've seen the changes in nursing. Nursing is definitely a noble profession and I love it. I just can't imagine doing anything else. I love...
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    New NCLEX 2013 - California

    Ambition13 replied to KDiLRN's topic in NCLEX

    Good luck to you! You will do fine. I'm from Cali, my name and license number appeared on the BRN website 2 days after my exam. Actual license in mail 10 days later, RN certificate in mail 18 days later. :) Congrats also for landing a job in CA...aw...
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    Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    Ambition13 replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks GrnTea!
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    NCLEX Tips - One I Never Knew

    Ambition13 replied to futurebsn2b's topic in NCLEX

    Yes. I took the NCLEX with the earplugs and it was VERY helpful.
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    Pearson says... Pearson vue trick not accurate

    Ambition13 replied to kcmd's topic in NCLEX

    Well, I believe in the PVT also. Considering I'm from Cali which doesn't participate in the quick results, it was a no brainer. But there's nothing like that confirmation of seeing your name and license number on the BRN website.
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    My nclex and Kaplan! Dont stress too much on scores.

    Ambition13 replied to tibgurl's topic in NCLEX

    Well said, totally agree!