Meriwhen ASN, BSN, MSN, RN

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    NCLEX-RN 265 questions ..now I have lost my GN status before the results are out....

    Meriwhen replied to txspadequeenRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what the time limits for being a GN are in Texas (in my state it's 90 days from completion of school), but perhaps you had hit that time limit and they had to remove it
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    Awaiting nclex results!

    Meriwhen replied to flawsnall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm stuck waiting over the holidays too. It is nerve wracking but I keep telling myself to try to relax because there's nothing I can do. Easier said than done
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    Well, the trick won't let me register, so while I'm not celebrating yet...it is a bit comforting to see. Makes me feel like maybe I did get more than 5 questions right
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    How much math on the NCLEX?

    Meriwhen replied to the sparrow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No math on my test...and I was disappointed as drug calculations are a strong suit of
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    Finished a couple of hours ago: worst experience of my life, drugs I don't think anyone has ever heard of, felt like I knew nothing, stopped at 75. And we all know what that means...it could mean...
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    What do you have to take for Kaplan to enusre money back??

    Meriwhen replied to Epona's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know that, sorry. I do know that if you access Kaplan resources (QBank, etc.) after the date of the test, that will make you ineligible for a
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    Thank you! I'm leaving for it in a few minutes--there were traffic issues in the area yesterday that may not have been resolved, so I'm leaving an extra half-hour earlier than planned. Especially...
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    STRANGE # OF NCLEX Questions!

    Meriwhen replied to caviel's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    A classmate got 150 qs and passed. You really can't tell until they tell you
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    Hheeeelllpp! Tryin to decide when to take the nclex

    Meriwhen replied to mwdw04's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I opted for an 11:00am appointment so I didn't have to get up at dawn; I'd also miss the prime rush hour traffic (where I live, rush hour starts around 5:30am and lasts until about 9am). Also, my...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

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

    I'm hoping that trick is true--I test tomorrow and so won't get the results until Monday thanks to the holiday weekend. I'll need something to keep my hopes up this
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    Tomorrow's the day. I'm still calm...ish. I scoped out the testing center location, I'm going to give my infection control cards a last going-over, get everything prepared for tomorrow, then I am...
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    BLS Card

    Meriwhen replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't know if it's a problem, sorry. But perhaps take a fine point Sharpie or other permanent marker and sign it anyway? You have nothing to lose
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    is KAPLAN PREP COURSE WORTH IT?

    Meriwhen replied to firstyearRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    One thing I have seen in Kaplan is that sometimes their rules need to be broken. You can't just blindly follow the strategies: you really have to look at the answers and how they apply to each...
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    Lots of pharm...great. Maybe I'll change tack and spend this last night reviewing every single drug known to
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    Understanding the rationales has been priceless. I sit there with my Saunders/Kaplan books looking up anything I wasn't clear on in the rationales, even if I got the question right. I'm now an expert...
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    What to wear, what to eat day of NCLEX??

    Meriwhen replied to MrsRNn2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm not sure what attire is considered acceptable. I never heard about "no hoodies" or other clothing restrictions. I'm planning to dress in layers--I know it's summertime but they may have the A/C...
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    I'm taking it on Friday...and I'm surprisingly calm about it. I don't know if this is a good thing or a bad thing. I guess it's more like a "I want to get this test over with so I can get back to my...
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    Question for those that passed the NCLEX and used Kaplan....

    Meriwhen replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It has to be C by default since A. restraints are not appropriate in this situation (he's verbally abusive but there's no mention of danger to himself or others), B. you never leave the patient by...
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    I can relate: the times I think I did well on a Qbank test, I learn did not--like last night's 63. And I thought it was the easiest one I had taken to date too! But the times I think I bombed a...
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    July 2009 NCLEX Support Group

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

    July is tomorrow...so good luck to all of us taking it this month! May we all be back posting about how we passed
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    Does Kaplan make you read into the answer on the NCLEX?

    Meriwhen replied to 2bNurse4life4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Another helpful thing learned: don't automatically stop reading the answers when you come upon (what you think is) the right one. Read all the answers because there may be a better one behind the...
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    STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    Meriwhen replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's not having a job that doesn't bother me...what bothers me is when the family says: 1. "But I thought they're hiring nurses" (and I have to explain that they are if they have experience, and even...
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    When did the computer stop for your NCLEX Exam?

    Meriwhen replied to newcalvn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The brochure is right: there is no way to tell if you passed based on the number of questions. Though from threads that I've read here, stopping with the minimum number is usually a good sign, so...
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    PDA's...do you use them in your clinical, really?

    Meriwhen replied to JBGC4's topic in General Students

    I had a drug guide as well as Tabers and a med-surg book in mine. I did use it a lot...but it wasn't critical to my survival. It was nice for looking things up during the downtime, though. A PDA is...
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    Does Kaplan make you read into the answer on the NCLEX?

    Meriwhen replied to 2bNurse4life4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My understanding was that if you signed up for the classroom class, you could access the online content up to 28 days in advance of the class. So you should be able to go review the decision tree...