SouthernPeach3

SouthernPeach3

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  1. Anyone in St Margaret School in Pittsburgh

    I was wondering if there is anyone currently in or stating St Margaret School of Nursing Program? If so can you please let me know how it is going and what to expect. If there is anyone out there starting in April, are you nervous too? Just looking ...
  2. Which NCLEX book do you recommend?

    I brought many books when I was studing for the boards but none helped me as much as Kaplan. I chose the Kaplan strategies 2010 Nclex-RN edition. Part of the book explains how to breakdown and answer questions for the boards. There are 2 practice tes...
  3. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    75 questions and passed.. When the computer shut off i cried, but i passed.
  4. I Passed My Boards

    LPN now a RN I took my boards last Wednesday, I was a nervous reck...I have test anxiety like most of people. When the computer shut off at 75 questions, my heart stopped and I cried because I thought I failed. I cannot express the joy I had to find...
  5. I Passed My Boards

    I wish I could tell you about the questions but honestly I do not remember, I was so focused and when the computer shut off I was a nervous wreck. I know, I remained calm and relaxed while testing (but fell apart afterward) and I used the strategies ...
  6. I Passed My Boards

    Thank you...
  7. Kaplan vs. ATI

    My school supplied us with ATI, it was good when we were in school. I agree ATI questions were harder that NCLEX.. I used Kaplan, it teaches you test taking strategies and how to answer the questions even if you do not know the answer. I brought the ...
  8. Which NCLEX book do you recommend?

    I used Kaplan. I read the book twice, used the test taking techniques and I would recommend reading that before using any other review books. I passed NCLEX after 75 questions
  9. I currently live and work in Pittsburgh, PA. I am in need of a change and I want to move to Charleston, SC. I do not know anyone there, but I have visited many times. I wanted to know where is the best place to live and work in or around the area tha...
  10. Feeling completely overwhelmed

    [quote=scorpiostudent;3239446 ]what is the trade name? the generic? Trade name/brand names are the names most commonly used. Trade/brand names Generic names lopressor --------------- Metoprolol lasix ...
  11. HELP!! I need to pass the ATI.

    The ATI website also has practice test that you can take. Ask your school about getting a ATI account with access codes and passwords to take the practice exam, my school supplied that for us. Or try contacting ATI @ ATITESTING.COM
  12. Need help with Pharm Theory

  13. Feeling completely overwhelmed

  14. HELP!! I need to pass the ATI.

    HI Church123, ATI is something that most school are using to assess the ability of pass rate for the NCLEX. There are a series of ATI books (med-surg, pharm, ob, peds, fund. of nrsing & mental health) that goes along with the ATI. It gives you a ...
  15. LPN Starting Salary

    May I make a suggsestion to you. I you have at least 2 years experience try ageancy, they are higher paying usually +$5-$10 an hour more. Also try hospitals & LTAC's they pay more too. Not sure what part of Colorado you live in but if its Denve...
  16. Anyone in St Margaret School in Pittsburgh

    If you are thinking of during so, i encourage you to do so.
  17. Anyone in St Margaret School in Pittsburgh

    Hi there. what would you like to know. currently in Nursing school at St margaret
  18. LPN to RN Transition Course

    I am currently an LPN. I have been accepting to RN program but I first have to take the LPN - RN transition course. Is there anyone out there that has taken that course and can tell me what to expect and what it is all about. I am a little nervous a...
  19. Journal Writing for students

    Hi! I was hoping someone could help me. I am a nursing student. And I have to do Journal writing for my clinicals. I was wondering if anyone out there could give me examples or a web site with outlines on what & how to write them. Thanks in adva...
  20. journal Writing for Nursing student

    Hi! I was hoping someone could help me. I am a nursing student. And I have to do Journal writing for my clinicals. I was wondering if anyone out there could give me examples or a web site with outlines on what & how to write them. Thanks in adva...
  21. Journal Writing for Nursing students

    Hi! I was hoping someone could help me. I am a nursing student. And I have to do Journal writing for my clinicals. I was wondering if anyone out there could give me examples or a web site with outlines on what & how to write them. Thanks in adva...
  22. National Symbol for Diabetes

    I am looking for the national symbol for diabetes (like the pink ribbon for breast cancer) wanted to know what the symbol for diabetes was. if anyone can find it,or know it, it will be great! thanks:)
  23. NURSING CARE PLAN book or CD

    If you are still looking for a good careplan book check out Nursing Care Plans its published by Mosby 6th edition. approx $50 http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?TXT=Y&TTL=nursing+care+plans&ATH=&WRD=
  24. Stethoscope for school. Input?

    I would go with the Littmann. I have 2 of them and I cannot imagine not using the. I have the Littmann classic and the Littmann Lightweight. Spend the extra $$ and get the Littmann, I have seen them in uniform scrub books for like $39-40.. it worth t...
  25. Anyone from the Atlanta area?

    Hi ngrshm, I was reading your post. Please do not get discouraged. I am a LPN, have been for 12 years, also a single parent with no family support and I just started LPN-RN school in Feb 2008. I will not lie and say it is easy because it is a lot of ...