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 ...
SouthernPeach3 replied to icureu's topic in New Nurse
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...
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...
SouthernPeach3 replied to SouthernPeach3's topic in New Nurse
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 ...
SouthernPeach3 replied to RB_RN_MSN's topic in New Nurse
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 ...
SouthernPeach3 replied to icureu's topic in New Nurse
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
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...
SouthernPeach3 replied to Peachez8207's topic in LPN/LVN Students
[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 ...
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
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 ...
SouthernPeach3 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN/LVN
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:)
SouthernPeach3 replied to systerm's topic in LPN/LVN
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=
SouthernPeach3 replied to lainith's topic in Uniform/Gear
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...
SouthernPeach3 replied to ngrshm's topic in LPN-RN
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 ...