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TCN has an forum online that can connect you with other students and find valuable information on what others found to be helpful. I took the A&P exam yesterday and found that the Excelsior online tests were very helpful. I also signed up for M...

No matter who I talk to, everyone has different opinions on shoes. I realize that everyone's comfort varies and different shoes fit people differently. So...what is your shoe of choice and why? Also, what color shoe do you usually wear? Me..I wear Da...

Hopefully you will have news this week. I think it is promising that your computer shut off at 85. Stay positive and soon....you will be sharing the good news with all of your loved ones. Good luck!

I did use this as my last course of study prior to taking nclex. I found it to be helpful in studying and found it to be worth the money. I decided to use it after speaking to a newly licensed LVN who told me it was the only material she purchased ...

I did my IV Certification at Facets of Nursing in South San Francisco. It was a two day course and the only way I was able to get out of being poked by other students, or poking other students for that matter, was to bring my "patient". My husband ...

Don't be discouraged. This is a good opportunity to review the exam material and gain a better understanding of it. Take this opportunity to study and review, as though you were reviewing for the nclex.

From what I have heard, each exam is different. I did take it one time, but my classmates who had to repeat the exam did tell me the exams were different each time. Good luck!

It was $70 for livescan, although you may check with your local police department for the current fees. $75 goes in with your initial application, which the school will usually have to send it. It is then $200 for pearson vue testing center and an ...

That is exactly what I did....dropped the kids to school and then off to Sacramento. There was one other person in the office when I got there, so it was no wait at all. The license you will get is just a piece of paper stating you passed all requ...

Congratulations on passing NCLEX! I am so excited for you and wish you luck with your new job :) I am not sure it matters how you pay, but I paid with cash. I happened to forget my check book and instead of turning home, I stopped at an ATM. It too...

You have achieved a lot at this point and you should remember that when you are applying for jobs. Finding a job out of school can be challenging. I went through this last year when I was looking for my first nursing job. I sent out over 30 applic...

That would annoy me too. You should be respected as well as respectful. I would have a word with the secretary because I really believe that people will continue to treat us in such a way if we allow it. You don't have to be nasty. In a very kind...

Hi walking in faith, I am a mom of two. When I went back to school, I had a 2 and 4 year old. When I entered LVN school, they were 4 & 6. I managed to complete nearly 70 units at CC and graduate from LVN school. The big thing is to set your ...

I also used this site as my final study tool, however I did not find any of the questions to be similar. I will say that I did find the review to be very helpful, especially the tips on how to analyze and answer the questions. It is a great resour...

When I received my letter of passing from the board in the mail, I drove to Sacramento the next business day and came home with a license. This license stated that I had passed all educational and exam requirements, and was awaiting a permanent lice...

Thank you for the info. I am not quite ready to take the exam, but will keep this in mind for when I register.

Where can I take the excelsior practice exams? Does anyone have the link? Thanks! Currently studying A&P with TCN study guide..then onto micro.

Good luck with the interviews. I know how exciting and stressful it is waiting, but time will fly! My new job is going great and I love it. It is a huge transistion working FT, but so far so good! Thanks for asking. Looking forward to hearing you...

HeartJulz....I am sure you did great. One of my classmates passed with 86! I hope the wait is not too long until you get your results. Make sure and let me know!

I agree with Commuter. Wait until you have passed the exam and have a license in your hand. You are probably going to want to spend good time this summer studying for the NCLEX. If you want to get a jump start, it might be a good idea to prepare ...

I would suggest brushing up on calculations. I did have to do several at one interview. It is a good idea to practice answers to some questions. As with nclex, remember safety is important. I would not wear scrubs to an interview, but that might ...

I really don't believe big means fail because my friend got a big envelope and passed. I got a small envelope and passed.

Oh my goodness, what a horrible tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss and for your friend's family. I know how difficult this is for you and how hard it is for you to compose yourself and face the challenges that are ahead of you. I really feel you ...

Oh gosh...no...1-2 per year is all that I can handle :) Yes, it is very depressed right now. In fact, I had a listing just expire recently. It was the first time ever that I did an open house and only had something like 5 people come. Yes, I rea...

I could have wrote this myself a few years ago. As a mother of two and the primary care giver for my children, I had to jump through some serious hoops to make it work. Somehow, it all did work out and come together. My school had an evening progra...