NurseDixie

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  1. Kaplan

    NurseDixie replied to kat983's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took a week long Kaplan course and it was worth every cent I paid for it. They help you to find the answer that they are looking for. I graduated in Decemeber, took the review course the next week...

  2. People who have taken the NCLEX r/o please

    NurseDixie replied to jetta1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kaplan NCLEX Review is what I used, plus I took the week long review

  3. I passed ncleX

    NurseDixie replied to gij1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons: So glad to hear you passed!!!

  4. Anyone use NSNA nclex review?

    NurseDixie replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I borrowed the NSNA review book from a friend. I didn't like it. Get a Kaplan nclex review book w/cd, it really

  5. I passed!

    NurseDixie replied to NurseDixie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I finally got my computer back. Wow, has this board changed it's looks or what? It sure looks different to me. I like it though. Thanks everyone for your words of congratulations. The test shut down...

  6. I got my GN permit!

    NurseDixie replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That does make you feel good when you get your permit. I got mine last month. Good luck.

  7. Omg!!!

    NurseDixie replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took my NCLEX today and OMG it was also the hardest test I've ever taken in my life. The computer shut down after 75 questions. I feel so bummed out right now. But I gotta keep trying to think...

  8. I Passed

    NurseDixie replied to JacelRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!:balloons: :balloons: I take mine on Monday!

  9. Yep, another NCLEX post

    NurseDixie replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    nurs2b, I am taking my nclex on the 2nd also. I know how you feel. I keep answering the questions on the disc, I have some of them memorized by now(LOL). I am also using a few books to study from....

  10. Can we talk about something other than NCLEX?

    NurseDixie replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have an interview on 2-3-04. The hospital I applied to has an opening on the telemetry floor and on the med/surg floor. I don't know which I will get, but I'm pretty sure it will be the night...

  11. Can we talk about something other than NCLEX?

    NurseDixie replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Nekhismom, I know how you feel, I waited a long time for my ATT, finally I called the state board of nursing and found that they thought I hadn't paid for my test yet, when I told them that I had paid...

  12. Took NCLEX this morning...shut off at 75..HELP!

    NurseDixie replied to Red251078's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm scheduled to take the NCLEX on 2-2-04, I also took the Kaplan review in Louisville in December. I am continuing to do practice questions. Good luck to everyone and wish me luck on the 2nd. Dixie...

  13. Finally got my temporary permit

    NurseDixie posted a topic in General Nursing

    Got my temporary permit (license) yesterday. I can work on it for 3 months. If I don't pass the NCLEX before the 3 months are up, I will be able to continue working as a tech until I can pass the...

  14. Kaplan vs Mosby

    NurseDixie replied to emily_rn_03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I haven't taken the NCLEX yet, but I have the Kaplan NCLEX book and took the 1 week Kaplan NCLEX review. I've never seen the Mosby's book, so I don't really know about

  15. Wow, I guess it's official!

    NurseDixie replied to mitek's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Way to go Chris!!!! I got my temporary license yesterday, haven't got my ATT to schedule the NCLEX yet...am trying to be patient. I can't wait to start working. My husband was d/c from hospital today,...

  16. Plans for the New Year?

    NurseDixie replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    I'm still waiting for my ATT to schedule the NCLEX. I have not received my temporary license so I cannot start working yet. Hopefully I'll hear something this week. I received my grades from school...

  17. WOOHOO... Time for work

    NurseDixie replied to Ortho_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    WooHoo:eek: So glad to hear that you got your temporary license. I'm still waiting on mine. Congratulations, I hear that when we begin working in a hospital is when we really start learning to be a...

  18. Happy New Year

    NurseDixie replied to barefootlady's topic in General Nursing

    Happy New Year to you too, Barefootlady and all WV nurses. I hope everyone has fun, but stays safe and has a designated

  19. How much studying should I do for NCLEX?

    NurseDixie replied to KimRN03's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated on Dec. 12. I took a Kaplan Review course for the NCLEX. They recommend that you try to go through at least 3000 questions before you take the NCLEX. I do about 100-150 questions a day.

  20. How long does it take?

    NurseDixie replied to moni rn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I mailed my paperwork in before graduation (12-12) and got my receipt of NCLEX registration, not the ATT. I got my grades on 12-21, and they have to get our transcripts before we get the ATT, so I'm...

  21. Medication Errors: What happen to you because of it?

    NurseDixie replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in General Nursing

    You did the right thing by reporting the errors. I don't really see how they could blame you for the IV pump error. As a student I made a few errors, one patient I gave 2 colace, the order stated to...

  22. Federal Nurse Jobs

    NurseDixie replied to DLHRNUSAF's topic in General Nursing

    Are prisons considered 'federal' jobs?There is a new womens prison at Lakin, WV. I know an LPN who works there and makes $12/hr. Also I heard that a lady (RN) in my town travels to Columbus, OH to...

  23. failed again

    NurseDixie replied to bsngrad02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, I just got back from the Kaplan review. Me and a couple friends spent the week in Louisville,KY to take it. I thought it was great, it's true, they just keep giving you questions and explaining...

  24. I didn't pass Med/Surg

    NurseDixie replied to chellet98's topic in General Students

    Michelle, I failed the second semester of the first year (hubby had open heart surg, I missed about 2 weeks of school and couldn't get caught up. I had to wait a year before I could start back to...

  25. I'm finished!!

    NurseDixie replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats to all. I graduated Friday evening. Yea! I don't know yet when I can take the NCLEX. I just glad school is finished. No more care plans, drug sheets,