MauraRN

MauraRN

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  1. NAME CHANGE; lpnmaura is now MauraRN

    MauraRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks to my allnurses friends I am now an RN!!!! Passed NCLEX 7/13 stopped at 75 questions, piece of cake compared to CPNE!!!!!!:uhoh3: Now I have to get a job, or three. Those CPNE's did a number on...

  2. Just accepted travel assignment to Nome

    MauraRN replied to Hollyrobyn's topic in General Nursing

    I spent a year in Homer, AK in the mid 1970's. Alaska is the most beautiful place on earth. Been around the world and Alaska is on a very short list of places that I would like to get back to in my...

  3. To RN's Who Completed Excelsior

    MauraRN replied to ltsgnn's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I don't know what you do for work. Currently practicing Paramedics and sub-acute care LPN's are more likely to get the nursing courses done in one year. Lots of the content in the nsg exams are things...

  4. NAME CHANGE; lpnmaura is now MauraRN

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    NC Girl, you will make a fine nursing instructor!! I can see it now; plus you will bring your humanity to a faculty area that seems to have a preponderance of nutcases

  5. NAME CHANGE; lpnmaura is now MauraRN

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi NC Girl!! I am leaning towards emergency nursing. Got my ACLS, PALS, took a dysrythmia class and and IV class. Job market is tight here in Massachusetts. I love cardiac care too. At this point in...

  6. CPNE

    MauraRN replied to Nursingchicka21's topic in Online Distance Learning

    So happy for you!!!! I passed at St. Peters on May 10, thought it was a nice place, a few really great CE. Now on to NCLEX. Took mine yesterday and passed with 75 questions. Did a lot of practice...

  7. After 4 Attempts, I HAVE PASSED!

    MauraRN replied to starz6666's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YAY!!!

  8. LPN scope of practice on NCLEX-can they start IV's?

    MauraRN replied to Angela0509's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    LPN scope of practice is determined on a state basis and some facility rules and regs. If the question asks can a LPN start a Blood transfusion, choose NO, most if not all states prohibit

  9. i need RN advice PLEASE..

    MauraRN replied to RNindmaking's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX/RN today and feel that I passed with 75 questions. (did the Pearsonvue trick, can't register again). When you sit down at the computer at Pearson to test go thru the tutorial so that you...

  10. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    MauraRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Peason pop up says " Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Please contact your member board for further assistance. Another registration can't be made at this time." Is...

  11. NCLEX TEST TAKERS: Just a quick question.

    MauraRN replied to KEYMONNEE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX/RN today in Massachusetts. Began at 11:15am finished at 12:30pm it is now 4:13pm and it still says "Ready for Delivery"

  12. I am tachycardiac!!!

    MauraRN replied to cookiencreme's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am testing tomorrow too. No tachycardia but oddly calm and serene. Either I am ready and have studied adequately or have a DSM/IV disorder; denial, conversion disorder, something. But I am calm,...

  13. NCLEX 3500

    MauraRN replied to helpmepass's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I started studying with Saunders and Exam Cram and switched over to NCLEX 3500 because you can select all areas not limited areas like Saunders. I did ALL of the EXAM CRAM questions. I found a few...

  14. i dont see my license online - massachusetts

    MauraRN replied to hopingtobeanRNsoon's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is Massachusetts in the summer. They are all on vacation!! LOL Seriously, check nursys.com. The MBON website leaves much to be desired. Maureen

  15. Have i studied enough?

    MauraRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am using Exam Cram and Saunders and scoring between 70% and 90% with an average of low 80's. Is this good enough or should I reschedule? My test is on Tuesday so I have to decide by Sunday July...

  16. Have i studied enough?

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Instead of glass of wine and silly movie, last nite I found myself watching re-runs of "Trauma, Life in the ER". Chest tubes, drains, ICP, sepsis, traction, no wonder I don't have a social

  17. Have i studied enough?

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    All good karma coming your way!!! Good luck on Tuesday and post your success news! Maureen

  18. Have i studied enough?

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are brilliant yesdog!! Glass of wine, snacks, silly movie all sound like a plan. To heck with the studying. I am taking my

  19. Have i studied enough?

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would dearly love to have a bonfire with nursing text and test prep books and make s'mores for all of my friends. Wait, I have been a nursing student for so long I don't think I have any friends...

  20. Question for CPNE grads

    MauraRN replied to Kelseyj79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I had a wound tx done exactly as lab wound. Pt had colostomy d/c'd wound was deep, clean, round. Tx order did not include irrigation, cleansing or ointment as is common in real world. CE told me it...

  21. Have i studied enough?

    MauraRN replied to MauraRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The NCLEX is pass/fail but practice tests scores help narrow your focus to areas that you may not have a good grasp. For instance, my lowest practice test score was 70 and it had a lot of...

  22. CPNE Utica

    MauraRN replied to 2CareerRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    YAY!!!! Eat those cookies. Congratulations! Maureen

  23. July 14th Test Takers

    MauraRN replied to starz6666's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am testing July 14th at 2p in Boston, MA. No early morning traffic jams for me! I will get on the commuter rail near my house, I am on the south shore, near Plymouth, and relax for the ride in. For...

  24. NCLEX!!!!

    MauraRN replied to Suzanneyoulike's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    YEAH!!!!! I feel your pain, I am testing July 17th and keep taking these practice NCLEX and getting mid eighties, cannot seem to get to the 90 range. Nursing school burnout I think. Congrats RN!!...

  25. Im back .....and have conquered the NCLEX Beast

    MauraRN replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey Denise, say a quick prayer for me, I take NCLEX July 14 at 2pm. I never had test anxiety until I failed my first CPNE now I am a jiggling bowl of jello I am so nervous. What is that about? Maureen...