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  1. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    barbaratruth replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    P.S. I just learned I passed the

  2. Nclex today, freaking out. Only had 75Q.

    barbaratruth replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got my results 48 hours to the minute that I completed the NCLEX. Thank you to everyone who gave support during my pre-nursing school, nursing school and NCLEX test...

  3. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    barbaratruth replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. 75 questions. 2. Kaplan review and NCLEX 4000 (did about 6000 questions in total) and watched Meds Pub nursing videos. 3. School offered NLN Diagnostic exam. 4. I took the test today and will...

  4. Nclex today, freaking out. Only had 75Q.

    barbaratruth replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it this morning. It shut off at 75Q. I feel like I failed. Same content as everyone else has mentioned. I can't believe all the hard work I have done comes down to that test this morning. I...

  5. No Longer a Student :(

    barbaratruth replied to student1000's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    Did the school give you suggestions or feedback on what you need to do to move forward? Were you open to their suggestions or ideas? Did they give you an option of returning to their program if you...

  6. No Longer a Student :(

    barbaratruth replied to student1000's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    A number of my fellow nursing students had jobs at hospitals as either PCAs or unit secretaries. That experience gave them a competitive edge in managing clinical rotations. I have found the...

  7. about the pre nursing exam

    barbaratruth replied to nancyctman's topic in New York Nursing

    Don't give up your dreams. Do every practice question and exam in the study guide. You will be pleasantly surprised how the book covers everything that is on the test. I took the NLN two years and...

  8. candidacy odds

    barbaratruth replied to coookie's topic in New York Nursing

    I did my prerequisite nursing courses at LaGuardia. I realized after assessing several hundred students competing for 50-60 seats, that unless I had a 4.0 GPA, I had to formulate a plan. It was the...

  9. Things you would LOVE to say to your nursing instructors...

    barbaratruth replied to Montessori Mommy's topic in General Students

    1. Saying "nurses eat their young" is really offensive and unnecessary, especially to adult

  10. What are your thoughts on Disney or AIDET "customer service" training?

    barbaratruth replied to marie-francoise's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This was part of my orientation during a summer externship. Since it was in line with the nursing school curriculum, I didn't have a problem with it. The patients liked it, but some of the nurses...

  11. Failing Nursing

    barbaratruth replied to anjoone1's topic in New York Nursing

    A majority of nursing programs will transfer you with prerequisites completed. You will have to take Nursing 1 over again. Some may have you take a math/meds challenge test. Some programs may...

  12. ethical considerations in nursing

    barbaratruth replied to xlxmegxlx's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    End of life care issues in patient present with many ethical

  13. Instructor Thank You Gift

    barbaratruth replied to lilyteen's topic in General Students

    My clinical instructor last semester perceived any type of gift or offering as a bribe. She felt it was ethically compromising. We gave her a thank you card with our own personal notes in it. No...

  14. recycling- seriously

    barbaratruth replied to jenna_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I just finished a summer externship at a large hospital. I could not believe the amount of wasted plastics. All of the patient's plastics (cups, pitchers, basins, etc.) go in the garbage. I asked...

  15. Plus size nursing students

    barbaratruth replied to nurse2btracy's topic in General Students

    I had similar fears about how the uniform would look and fit. Our school had custom style uniform tops (any white pants were acceptable) and we could only buy them at one store. I called the store and...

  16. Please tell me your studying schedule.

    barbaratruth replied to ONEGR8MOM's topic in General Students

    I would read the chapters before the lecture. I would listen in lecture, as well as record the lectures (just in case). I would do all the test questions that came with the textbooks and visited...

  17. Weird habits you've picked up since starting Nursing school

    barbaratruth replied to Kiringat's topic in General Students

    Handwashing nursing style. I find myself giving patient education to all of my relatives. I can't believe how much I have learned in this first year of nursing school. After I finished my...

  18. Eating healthy on 21 dollars per week...

    barbaratruth replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    It is interesting to read all of the commentary on this topic. I live in NYC and you can't feed a family on $21.00 per week. The whole purpose of these government programs is to demotivate people...

  19. Hi I am Ann... I am 51 and want to be a nurse

    barbaratruth replied to annmel's topic in Nursing Career

    You're not too old. When I learned my Social Security eligible age would be 67, I realized I had 20 years to give to a new profession. I started taking the science prerequisites at night and during...

  20. Will this limit my nursing opportunities? (kind of long)

    barbaratruth replied to Heloisea3's topic in General Nursing

    The issue is usually whether you have an open compensation case. I get the sense your case is closed. In nursing school, they teach proper body mechanics for the specific purpose of preventing back...

  21. Best Cuny School For Asn

    barbaratruth replied to Triple A's's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All of the CUNY schools offer the same basic curriculum required for NCLEX preparation. Because it has the cheapest tuition in the City, there is a tremendous competition for the 40-50 spots offered...

  22. NY hospitals with excellent Nursing Benefits?

    barbaratruth replied to amy0123's topic in New York Nursing

    Lenox Hill Hospital I'm considering going here when I finish nursing school.

  23. How to say Thank You?

    barbaratruth replied to Lylesmom's topic in General Nursing

    I made it a practice about 10 years ago to always thank everyone that helps with me anything in a personal handwritten note. I do it for anyone that helps me and when my kids were youngers I wrote...

  24. my love of nursing is gone...husband died of medical mistake

    barbaratruth replied to Neveranurseagain's topic in California Nursing

    I am sorry for your loss and hope you will find healing. I have experienced many, many losses in my life. On many occasions, when I feeling unbelievably broken, I made the decision to continue to...

  25. Erikson and the stage of integrity vs despair

    barbaratruth replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    The rearranging of the photo album is a metaphor for having regrets. When we are in the life review cycle (Integrity vs. Despair), we will either be grateful and feel accomplished by what we have...