lizapadgett

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1. About to take the NCLEX for the 2nd time...Help

   lizapadgett replied to xtina8229's topic in NCLEX

   Keep going over the questions and try to figure out why they picked the answer the did. I did think that the second time was harder but I feel that I was better prepared since I went over all of the Kaplan q-bank questions, test trainers, and the di...

2. If you barely pass A&P, should you continue with nursing?

   lizapadgett replied to nobhill's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I was not a straight A student either and had to retake A&P several times. If I would of given up, I would not have graduated in Dec 2009 with my BSN and sat for boards in April and passed. Do not give up you can do it if you really want it.

3. Who pinned you?

   lizapadgett replied to missbutton's topic in New Nurse

   I was not your typical nursing student. I am a single mother of three wonderful children (all under the age of 11) and took care of my disabled mother while completing an accelerated nursing program. My children are the ones who drove me to be the ...

4. On the path to a RN Studies. Is CNA the right choice?

   lizapadgett replied to bmarrero's topic in Pre-Nursing

   I would say that would be a great idea. I was a CNA for about 10 years before returning to school to be an RN. You will have a better understanding of what they do when you become a nurse and have to delegate to them. They seem to understand bette...

5. Looking for a nursing program in Oregon or Washington state without a wait list...

   lizapadgett replied to angieee's topic in General Students

   Hey have you checked out Washington State University. They accept students twice a year. Transfer GPA minimum is 2.8 and there is an interview that you would have to go to in Spokane if you are chosen. There is 3 different locations; Spokane accep...

6. About to take the NCLEX for the 2nd time...Help

   lizapadgett replied to xtina8229's topic in NCLEX

   Hey, just to let you know, I failed the first time and know how it feels. I have a lot on my plate. But keep your chin up. I failed the first of February and then retook it the beginning of April and passed. I also did the Kaplan online, but the ...