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  1. HESI vs NCLEX-PN

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all, I'm sure this question is somewhere on this forum, but I could not find it. Anyway, my question is...of those of you that had to take HESI, how did it compare to NCLEX?? The reason I'm...

  2. Any tips for HESI-PN, I'm STRESSED!!

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone, I'm seeking some tips from anyone who has taken HESI-PN. I have to take it next Wednesday, and must make an 800 or better to graduate, regardless of our current grade in the class. I...

  3. Southeast Texas Nurse

    LUVtxNursing replied to m070298's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey there, welcome to the area! I live in Pt. Neches. I'm an RN now, but I was a LVN for 2 years before that. I worked Med/Surg at The Medical Center. The pay was pretty good, I worked the 36-hour...

  4. Can I do this??

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in Operating Room

    Ok, I'm a new RN, was a LVN for 2 years and worked on a Med/Surg floor. I was hired as a circulator right out of RN school. I've been there about 4 months and am about to be off orientation. I am...

  5. Can I do this??

    LUVtxNursing replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in Operating Room

    Hmm...I never even thought of using imagery..but I will try it! Thanks for all the advice, I'm sure it will be fine. Today was a good day, I did 3 Total Knees and despite being a little scattered on...

  6. Leave the phone at home !!

    LUVtxNursing replied to disney158's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No, you did not misunderstand! Yes, I stepped into the corner of the room by the door and sent a quick message trying to take care of an important matter, it took about 2 seconds, doesn't make it...

  7. Leave the phone at home !!

    LUVtxNursing replied to disney158's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yeah, I made a boo-boo with my cell phone the other day, but it was kinda urgent at the time. I am on orientation in the OR and we were wrapping up a case, the Dr. was closing the skin, everything...

  8. online review vs. live lecture???

    LUVtxNursing replied to fudgeremedy's topic in General Nursing

    I attended the Sylvia Rayfield and HURST Review. I have to say that the HURST Review was WONDERFUL!! If you attend a live review, then you can get the online review for $50(normally $250). It's...

  9. Newbie with Questions

    LUVtxNursing replied to bfwdesigns's topic in Operating Room

    Well, I was the same as you before I got into nursing school. I had ALWAYS wanted to work OB, and that's what my entire focus was while in NS, I even did my 200 Preceptor hours on L&D in my last...

  10. Just been offered an OR position as a new grad

    LUVtxNursing replied to ether78's topic in Operating Room

    Congrats on your job!! I'm a new grad and accepted a position in the OR as well, I also start July 7th!! I'm a little scared because I have little knowledge of the OR, mainly because I wanted to...

  11. Moving to East Texas from Northern Nevada

    LUVtxNursing replied to RN_Pursuit2b's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, I can't speak for Tyler, but I live near the coast and our beaches are no where near California beaches!! The water looks like mud, literally! On the other hand, there is alot of opportunity...

  12. Is it FATE???

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in Operating Room

    Ok, I'm a new grad RN, taking boards this Thursday:eek:!! Please bare with me here. Throughout my time in nursing school and even the year I worked as an LPN on a Med/Surg floor, I have done nothing...

  13. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    LUVtxNursing replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took my test Thursday...just found out I PASSED!!! So glad to have that over with and excited to finally be a

  14. Pearson Quick Results

    LUVtxNursing replied to unpetitpoulet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NO..do not feel alone unpetitpoulet!! Pearson Vue really has problems! Another thing is, my sis was calling them to check on her ATT a week after I got mine, and they have an option that says "press...

  15. Is it FATE???

    LUVtxNursing replied to LUVtxNursing's topic in Operating Room

    Thank you so much for your advice! I'm getting more excited every day about it! I can't wait to get started! Thanks for the tip about the spiral, I will definately do

  16. Pearson Quick Results

    LUVtxNursing replied to unpetitpoulet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HA! Yeah, me and my sis were scheduled to test yesterday (June 12) Well, when we got there she realized she didn't have her ATT! Well, to make a long story short. I took my test, she didn't. When...

  17. June 2008 NCLEX support group

    LUVtxNursing replied to IamRN08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Took the test at 8am this morning!! I think half my test was SATA's!! Cut off at 75 though, so that good be really good or really bad! A girl in my class tested Monday and said she got a ton of...

  18. Hiring procedures

    LUVtxNursing replied to Jerzy Girl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, the hiring process can be VERY frustrating!! I interviewed the middle of May for a surgery position. The Director didn't tell me I was hired and I didn't hear anything for a couple of weeks....

  19. Texas Tech RN-BSN??

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Anybody gone through Texas Tech's online RN-BSN program?? It looks like they have fewer requirements than some of the other schools. I just graduated from an ADN program, but I really want to...

  20. Pinning HELP!!

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, my school does not have a pinning ceremony, which I think is terrible, but we cannot do anything about it now. I am one of the class officers and we decided to buy the pins and pin everyone right...

  21. UTMB RN-BSN online??

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    I was wondering if anyone knows how many students UTMB accepts for the RN-BSN online program? I live near Beaumont and Lamar University recently added the RN-BSN online and it is "non-competitive"...

  22. Graduating LVN to RN in May? How's it going?

    LUVtxNursing replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in LPN to RN

    I graduate May 9!! We just took our HESI exit exam which we have to make an 850 or better to graduate, and I passed, so it's all downhill from here!! I do have 140 more Preceptor hours to do by May...

  23. Will I be OK???

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok, I will be graduating with my ADN in May.....YAY!! I am precepting this semester on L&D because I have wanted to work OB since I can remember. I have bought the PeriNatal Nursing book from...

  24. Watery Brown Discharge

    LUVtxNursing replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hmmm...well, my Mom had something similar to this, but she is in her 60's. It ended up being a lady partsl polyp. She had it removed, no problem. Also, my sis is in her 40's and she has had very...

  25. Good Books??

    LUVtxNursing posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ok, I am in the final semester of an LVN-RN program and I start my Preceptorship on L&D in March, which I am VERY excited about! I met with my preceptor today and she suggested I bring an OB book...