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  1. Waiting for NCLEX-PN results

    pugmama posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hey there. it sounds like i'm not the only one who has felt this way. . . i took the nclex-pn yesterday (tuesday am) and walked out feeling not so good. computer shut off at 85 questions. i did my...

  2. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's a great song, Carolina! My thoughts are with you as you wait for the results. I know it's a crappy feeling. . . maybe you can watch a hilarious movie today?! Seemed to help

  3. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    pugmama replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 questions 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? test review course offered by my son books: saunder's nclex-rn...

  4. Heeeeellllppp

    pugmama replied to freakedout08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Welcome to that rite of passage that is waiting for NCLEX results. I know exactly how you

  5. How many got SELECT ALL THAT APPLY QUESTION? pass or fail?

    pugmama replied to happifrise's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    5-6 sata questions and passed with 75 questions. my tip--practice practice practice. do the practice

  6. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Looks like the CD helped me----- I

  7. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

    pugmama replied to allthingsbright's topic in First Year After Licensure

    2 minutes ago, I read: ACTIVE in the column next to RN. Glory Glory

  8. How do you know if you are ready to take the NCLEX

    pugmama replied to Becksalmost's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe I should put it this way--if you feel like you might be a complete basketcase, or you have such anxiety that you won't be able to think, reschedule it. We all know what the sympathetic nervous...

  9. Took NCLEX today, computer shut off at 75Q

    pugmama replied to Calzonan RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This whole waiting game SUCKS. I am on pins and needles as I wait. I can't be happy until I see "active" next to my name on the BON website. I keep checking it, hoping something has changed....

  10. How do you know if you are ready to take the NCLEX

    pugmama replied to Becksalmost's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I haven't received my results yet, but the computer shut off at 75 and I know I got a lot of questions right. . . I agreet that practicing questions is vital to your success. Be comfortable...

  11. How competitive is it to get into a nursing school?

    pugmama replied to sunnyday1's topic in Washington Nursing

    I can tell you that if you have your prerequisites complete, the wait shouldn't be too long. All I know for sure, is that Everett CC does not use a wait list. Many people who apply don't actually have...

  12. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    pugmama replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard a rumor about that months ago, and chose not to believe the rumor-monger. I'm glad I did, because you are right. I took the LPN exam so I could work during the summer before my last quarter...

  13. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    pugmama replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the test this AM. The CD I made for the ride there definitely helped lessen the anxiety. I also brought my iPod and had to pull it out in the waiting room at the test center--the anxiety level...

  14. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just bought this song on iTunes. Love it!!! Thanks for the suggestion! It's the last song on the CD. If we get to the testing center before "Just Fine", I will fast forward so we can shake out...

  15. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i love this thread!!! i'm making a "road to nclex" cd right now, and thought i'd see if anyone on here did the same thing. i was looking for more songs to add. my nclex playlist (so far): brandi...

  16. I got a request for an interview!

    pugmama replied to Maudy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Believe in yourself, and it will shine through! I am a new grad who interviewed at 2 hospitals, both jobs are in specialty units--NICU and L&D. I was offered both jobs! *Dress well--while you...

  17. Funny/happy NICU moments needed

    pugmama replied to 2curlygirls's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I have really enjoyed reading this thread. It makes me realize that choosing to accept a position in the NICU is the right choice for me.

  18. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    pugmama replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. I take the exam on Wednesday. NCLEX-RN. I have been studying lots and doing lots of questions. I am so going to conquer this test! BTW--sorry to hear that some of you didn't...

  19. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

    pugmama replied to allthingsbright's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to the new RNs. I will be joining you after I take the exam on Wednesday. I have reviewed and have dones 1000s of questions. I am still doing questions today and Monday. Tuesday is my day...

  20. How competitive is it to get into a nursing school?

    pugmama replied to sunnyday1's topic in Washington Nursing

    Don't forget about the community colleges! They usually accept every quarter and are well-known for putting great nurses out into the world! Everett CC, Shoreline CC, Mt. Vernon's CC, Bellevue,...

  21. Help! Any advice for out-of-state new grad applying for jobs at UW?

    pugmama replied to Flesty's topic in Washington Nursing

    Be persistent. Apply online. Make sure the resume/cover letter you upload looks good--no blatant errors, professinal looking. Call HR--speak with the nurse recruiter--tell her/him that you've...

  22. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    pugmama replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    christinen--i was just going to post regarding pp notes. great minds think alike. :) teachers--pp notes are not as riveting as you think they are. just because you used a crazy font and bright colors...

  23. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    pugmama replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I figured out what I'll be doing the day before my NCLEX-RN exam. I'm going to have a marathon of NBC's The Office. The show is hilarious. It feels so great to laugh! I have all 3 seasons on DVD,...

  24. Nursing notes what to keep or discard

    pugmama replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in General Nursing

    I just typed in "burning notes" into the search field, and found this thread. Interesting to see all the different perspectives. Why did I type that in, you ask? Well, I have just gone through 6...

  25. Gpa 2.73

    pugmama replied to 2bNurseNik's topic in General Students

    If nursing is what you want to do, don't give up. You may be able to retake the courses you didn't do so well in. First of all, you need to work on your study skills. Is there a learning center at...