Ambition13 MSN, RN

Med-Surg, Telemetry, Mom Baby, Hospice, Rehab, LTC

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  1. Ambition13

    So...What Kind of Nursing Task Do You LIKE?

    Wound care, IM injections, patient and family education, and discharge teaching. I love to educate patients and talk to them about their disease process, life, and current events, lol. Unfortunately...
  2. Darn it! I was a month too late. But the assessment was
  3. Yaaay! I'm a June 1st start also. I know the feeling. I feel nervous and excited
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    May 1st Start Date WGU

    That's awesome featherzRN!! You are definitely a legend around here for completing the program in that record's time ! I would be ectastic to complete it in 9
  5. Yes they do. They accepted my DSST Lifespan Development course I took way back in 2008.
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    May 1st Start Date WGU

    I'm right behind you guys, June 1st start date ! So excited and nervous. I agree with featherzRN, join the RN to BSN group on Facebook they are awesome. I've been a member since Jan. (a silent lurker)...
  7. Thanks for the info TheCommuter, RN!! I will check it out. My problem also is math retention. I just took Stats this past fall and forgot 80% of the info already! If I don't use it, I'll lose...
  8. Thanks for the heads up CNRN_Cali! I will make an appt with my doctor asap to have that info signed off as well. Its good to see a few of us Cali nurses starting around the same time!
  9. Hey Cali nurses! I'm hopefully starting the program June 1st (I'm from Northern Cal).Transcripts are in, just dreading the readiness assessment, I have math
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    Unrealistic expectations of nurses.

    Great post and unfortunately it's true. I've been a nurse for a total of 14 years as an LVN and recently an RN. I've seen the changes in nursing. Nursing is definitely a noble profession and I love...
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    New NCLEX 2013 - California

    Good luck to you! You will do fine. I'm from Cali, my name and license number appeared on the BRN website 2 days after my exam. Actual license in mail 10 days later, RN certificate in mail 18 days...
  12. Thanks
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    NCLEX Tips - One I Never Knew

    Yes. I took the NCLEX with the earplugs and it was VERY
  14. Well, I believe in the PVT also. Considering I'm from Cali which doesn't participate in the quick results, it was a no brainer. But there's nothing like that confirmation of seeing your name and...
  15. Well said, totally
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    NCLEX tomorrow & feeling awful

    Good luck to you! I felt the same way and I'm sure most of us that took the exam felt the same way. You feel that you're never prepared, not enough info was reviewed, etc. Just take your time to read...
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    What did you do the day before your test date?

    I reviewed lab values and EKG strips. I know everyone recommend not doing anything, but it would've drove me
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    Passed nclex on 5th attempt....

    Congrats!! Job well
  19. Good luck to you guys! Stay positive and focused. You will conquer the NCLEX this time!
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    Passed my nclex!!! God is good

    Congrats RN! May God continue to bless you
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    Woo! Passed NCLEX first try!

    Congrats!! Good luck to us both with the job search, I'm from Cali too
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    CA NCLEX - how long is the wait?

    I'm from Cali by the
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    CA NCLEX - how long is the wait?

    I took the NCLEX on the 9th of this month and my name was on the BRN on the 11th. I did not receive my pass letter in the mail or actual license yet.
  24. If your Kaplan scores were in the 60's, you should be fine. Kaplan is very similar to NCLEX from the style of questions up to the actual appearance of the computer screen. Just keep practicing...
  25. Hello everyone. I can't believe It's actually 3 hours until my NCLEX-RN exam. You guys are really awesome! Reading the posts on this site has been sooo helpful with calming my nerves, however I can't...