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    Nclex-pn. Please help.

    hlfpnt replied to oldgrad's topic in General Nursing

    Also, check out the NCLEX area of the student forums on this site...look for a thread called "The first tip of my new study guide" by moderator suzanne4, it is a "stickey" at the top of the forum. She...
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    I Finally Passed!!!!!

    hlfpnt replied to jen05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!!!!
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    ECG books-which is the best?

    hlfpnt replied to jhawk07's topic in General Students

    saunders nursing survival guide: ecg's & the heart, 2nd ed., chernecky...pretty good book, very easy to read. i also found some really good web sites in the cardiac forum of
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    What can I expect?

    hlfpnt replied to Carla25's topic in General Students

    First of all, don't be nervous...everybody there is in the same boat you are. I know...easier said than done! Take it one week at a time...looking too far ahead can be overwhelming. Get a large...
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    What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    hlfpnt replied to straba's topic in General Students

    St. Johns River Community College, Orange Park Campus, Florida (100% first time pass rate for NCLEX ) Going into semester 5 of 5...will graduate ASN this August...more than ready to have college...
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    ERI World NCLEX Review Is it worth the time?

    hlfpnt replied to bunnyinsv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school has used the ERI remediation & CAP testing throughout the entire nursing program. At the end of each course we've been required to do the review & take a post-test...it's pass or...
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    One step closer

    hlfpnt replied to Pixiesmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Go with your
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    I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    hlfpnt replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Pixiesmom, Absolutely!!! She's the best kid a mom could ask for! She is my pride & joy! I wouldn't be where I'm at without
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    I'm 42 and I'm new here !!

    hlfpnt replied to Rine's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, Rine! Welcome to allnurses! I'm a late bloomer, too! Since '82, I have given 3 attempts at my prereqs for nursing school & something in life always came up & I had to give up my...
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    I Finally Passed!!!! Whooopieee!!!!

    hlfpnt replied to nate2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to you!!! :smiley_aa You deserve to go & do something nice for
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    Omg I Am A Nurse!!!!!!

    hlfpnt replied to Fairlythere's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!!! Take yourself out &
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    15 Years after H.S. Graduation

    hlfpnt replied to Fun2's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I've been keeping up with your posts & visited your home page...CONGRATS TO YOU !!!! I know how the waiting feels, I waited 21 years for my chance at nursing school. I have one more semester to go...
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    For the eyes of the "older" pre-nursing students only!

    hlfpnt replied to stpauligirl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    JFK was shot the month before I was born so I don't remember that, but I do remember Viet Nam. I also remember when the Cougar was a sports car (my Dad had a '68 3 speed w/a Boss 302 engine). Lol I...
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    Eating your young

    hlfpnt replied to abq rn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    To tookewlandy: Personally, I think you should enter your program prepared to learn & get all you can out of it. Don't pass up any opportunities to learn. Nursing school is what you choose to make...
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    Eating your young

    hlfpnt replied to abq rn's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    This is just my 2 cents & probably not worth much more than that, but I've not found any "horror" in my instructors. Some are a little bit more pickier than others, but not anything I can't...
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    Medical Assisting

    hlfpnt replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Being a fellow MA, I have to agree with LorraineCNA. I find this reference to my title somewhat offensive. Do you, foxyhill21, not agree that it takes everyone of us in the medical field to be a team...
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    Medical Assisting

    hlfpnt replied to ddianneepooh's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I agree the MA is not merely a medical office assistant. I have been a Registered Medical Assistant for 8 years, and like yourself am proud of that fact. I also worked very hard for my certification...
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    How many of you work at a doctor's office?

    hlfpnt replied to ShockerGirl's topic in General Nursing

    The atmosphere depends alot on the doc. you work for. Some are awsome and some are ! If you get in an office with a good doc. that appreciates the staff it's great. If not, you'll go to work in tears...
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    Just finished NCLEX...

    hlfpnt replied to ArmyKitten's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS TO YOU Armykitten,
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    Online NClex Review Courses

    hlfpnt replied to pendragon1980's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    here's a couple you can look into. i've done my fair share of research on both. my sister did the hurst after being out school for over a year and passed nclex on her first try. i have a scholarship...
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    Confused Student Needs Advice!! FCCJ/UNF

    hlfpnt replied to Nedix9's topic in General Students

    I'm in SJRCC's program, too...will graduate this August. If you do decide to go for the ASN vs. the BSN you might as well try applying at both FCCJ & SJRCC. Just be sure to compare the pre-reqs of...
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    NCLEX Tip of the Day 2/14

    hlfpnt replied to SkateBetty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    congrats to you! i've been on here off and on all morning (lol between med/surg ii notes) checking for your post. i felt the pins & needles right along with you (eventho i had a feeling you'd...
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    Antiphospholipidemia Syndrome

    hlfpnt replied to hlfpnt's topic in General Nursing

    that was very helpful, thank you:mad: ! after looking at that site i redirected my search with "antiphospholipid syndrome". here's what i came up with...it is an autoimmune disorder that can be...
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    Antiphospholipidemia Syndrome

    hlfpnt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a close friend that has been dx with "antiphospholipidemia syndrome". The only info I have is that it is a rare clotting disorder. I've searched the net, but haven't had much luck. Anyone have...
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    Pharmacology

    hlfpnt replied to Future_Nurse_Natalie's topic in General Students

    Something else that's helpful is Mosby's Pharmacology NoteCards, ISBN 0323031919. It can be ordered on-line through Books-A-Million. It has some pretty good ways (uses visual & mnemonics) to...