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    Tips For LPNs Going For Their RN Degree

    imhorsemackerel replied to SaltySarcasticSally's topic in LPN to RN

    Well Suffolk County Community College on Long Island has an LPN-RN bridge program. You don't need pre-requisite classes, but you do need to take the TEAS test and do well. They changed their format...
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    What classes should I take to be a rn

    imhorsemackerel replied to Diazmaria311's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Usually the requirements for nursing programs are on the school's website. Sometimes it might take some digging. It would depend on the school. If anything, you can also call or email schools that are...
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    NCLEX PN @85!

    imhorsemackerel replied to xyfy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I passed the NCLEX-PN with an 85, too! Can I add one more thing? Just because the questions are getting easier, it doesn't mean you're failing! Take each question at a time. Breathe. Focus...
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    Inexperience LVN Needs advice

    imhorsemackerel replied to donisbac1's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Have you tried Indeed.com? Some facilities don't appear to be actively hiring at the moment in my area, so I would print my resume, type a cover letter, and bring it there. I would then ask if I could...
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    When I went to the info seminar, they said they changed the whole process so the majority of the weight is on the TEAS because it is a standardized test. Professors vary in their teaching. Some...
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    Please look at my post on page 16 #205. I go into detail about how to calculate the mess of a rubric. You also might want to nibble on some brain food as it's quite lengthy. But to answer this...
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    Going back to school at 35 should I retake any classes?

    imhorsemackerel replied to CarpeDiem35's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    This. Also, I don't think that retaking Anatomy and Physiology, math, etc. will help on the TEAS test. I feel it would be a waste of money to retake classes for the TEAS. If you got a C+ and the...
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    How difficult are Intro to Bio and Intermediate Algebra?

    imhorsemackerel replied to Skippy97's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Community colleges can have difficult classes. Sure you might have that professor who teaches as a side-job, but there are other professors who make you work for your grade. I've had a couple of...
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    Stonybrook Language Pre-req

    imhorsemackerel replied to Kerryberry's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, you'll have to take a year's worth of foreign language classes. If those are the only classes you need, you might be out of luck. You should call the department and ask them or attend an info...
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    Tell me why an LVN/LPN is a "real nurse"

    imhorsemackerel replied to PrettyNerd's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I'm sure I will get the same question as I am now an LPN and job hunting. And I'm sure I will go with my awkward laugh, turn, and exit stage left
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    2 years out of Nursing School. Failed 3 times Help!

    imhorsemackerel replied to Jewelzzz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would try an NCLEX review class. I know you're going for RN and not LPN, but when I was studying for the LPN, I used UWorld. I've read many people going for RN have also tried it. It was about $85...
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    My nclex 2017 experience

    imhorsemackerel replied to Lapishsunsmile's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took mine for LPN. I'm hoping to get into the RN program for the spring. We will see! But my experience was a bit crazy. April 21 graduation. April 24 payment was sent. May 17 got ATT. I...
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    NCLEX LPN/LVN Exam - C.A 2016

    imhorsemackerel replied to ReeltoRealNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, that's the good pop up. Congrats! I actually changed the CVC code and the expiration date when I did mine. I think each code and date was always different when I
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    Graduated in 2012 and passed nclex pn

    imhorsemackerel replied to xoalyssaxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! That wait for the unofficial results was so dreadful. I could not focus at all, and I was taking an online class. At least you will be moving on, and have the chance to start this...
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    Help with passing nclex

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

    I definitely recommend UWorld. Even though I only took the PN exam, the rationales are golden and don't say something like, "C is the answer because it is the answer." Sometimes they provide pictures,...
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    Is being a CNA a really hard job?

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

    My mom and two of my aunts used to work together as CNAs. One of my aunts hurt her back a few weeks into the job, and she quit. My other aunt left because she didn't want to do the actual work, and...
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    HELP!!!! Cannot understand Pharmacology

    imhorsemackerel replied to bordlemaya's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I've worked in a doctor's office for several years, so a lot of the medications were already familiar. It was just a matter of connecting the name with all of the other information. What really helped...
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    Tattoos

    imhorsemackerel replied to ThatChickOmi's topic in General Students

    My school allowed students to wear navy blue or white cardigans with their scrubs. Definitely check with
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    Accuracy of Pearson Vue Trick

    imhorsemackerel replied to rariel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I know the wait is pretty dreadful. I had an online class I was taking, and I couldn't even focus until I got my unofficial
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    Failed nclex pn twice ... need advice!

    imhorsemackerel replied to Jordanneyoung's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow. Lucky! It took me a little bit more than 3 weeks to get the ATT. I graduated in April and initially scheduled for the NCLEX June 19. Found out I didn't confirm my appointment, so they told me I...
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    So if anyone is applying for the LPN-RN program a decision will be made between the end of September and the beginning of
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    Passed NCLEX in 75 Questions: My Experience

    imhorsemackerel replied to baylakeanna's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school uses ATI, but I bought a month subscription to UWorld and it was amazing and so much better. The rationales were so valuable. It was like $80 for 30 days, but definitely worth it! Maybe...
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    Summer 2017 Chat

    imhorsemackerel replied to ItsThatJenGirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Finally finished my Biomedical Ethics class. Now I'm on to study and CLEP US
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    Suffolk County Community College 2017 Applicants

    imhorsemackerel replied to Murman's topic in School, College Programs

    When I emailed the director of admissions, she said the nursing first program is only offered to full time fall students. She didn't really answer my questions fully, so who knows if there's more to...
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    Failed my Nclex-pn 5x with 85 question

    imhorsemackerel replied to Mystery_gurl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you contacted the school you went to? Explain you graduated from their program and ask if they offer refresher courses or know of any places that do. Otherwise you'll have to google