KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Not satisfied with Kaplan

    KimberlyRN89 replied to whichone'spink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes I liked the QTrainer as well. I used it along with my other study materials. When I got to the NCLEX I felt that Kaplan's questions were the closest to the real
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    Drug Screening via Hair Strand Testing

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Yes indeed :) Ive only done urine tests in the past. Im not on drugs or anything but I was a little surprised that they do the swab instead of
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    Common Correctional Nursing Interview Questions

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Guest371144's topic in Correctional

    Idk if its been brought up, so my apologies if this is a double post. But its helpful to know about food allergies. I was asked about it during an interview last week. The rationale: some inmates may...
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    Drug Screening via Hair Strand Testing

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    I had to do a mouth swab last week after an interview. I had never done one before & my mouth was so dry I don't think I produced enough saliva for the
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    Where can you work with a LPN?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ashley94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    The hospitals in my area that still hire LPNs usually employ them on their sub-acute rehab floors. They have their own patient load, perform assessments(not initial),dressing changes & pass their...
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    First job after passing NCLEX-PN HHA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to VanessaLovesNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly. It's pretty sad that it's come to that. But I guess that means it's time for us to
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    Not satisfied with Kaplan

    KimberlyRN89 replied to whichone'spink's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    NSCBN has a NCLEX review course. It is online, and for 3 weeks of access it costs $50. Here is the link NCSBN Learning Extension . NCLEX preparation . Continuing Education for Nurses . Nursing Faculty...
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    Staff at the nursing school I was accepted to are being discouraging and rude

    KimberlyRN89 replied to SavannahE's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Don't let them get to you! Sometimes, it could just be plain jealously. I was the youngest out of my program as well and I got plenty of snide remarks. But I kept on going & I made it through :)...
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    LPN Clinicals- what are they like?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to student forever's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    My school divided up their nursing program into two parts: after part I, we were eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN. Anyways, our clinicals were limited mainly to sub-acute rehab floors. At first it was...
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    Vickie Milazzo ads and truth

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lawrn1991's topic in Legal

    But her ads seems to be a misrepresentation. The ads make it seem like 'Take my course & you'll be rolling in the dough!' If I were someone interested in this field, I would most definitely look...
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    First job after passing NCLEX-PN HHA

    KimberlyRN89 replied to VanessaLovesNursing's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Been licensed since Mid-April & yes, I know how you feel. I can't tell you how many places I've applied to b/c I've simply lost count:uhoh3: I had a job interview at a detention center last week...
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    Vickie Milazzo ads and truth

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lawrn1991's topic in Legal

    Yes, every issue it is there!!! And it seems that whenever there is a career fair in the area, she has a table set up there. The program just seems so fishy to me. And like GrnTea mentioned, there are...
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    The GI upset has started

    KimberlyRN89 replied to olliesmommy1005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What a cute puppy!!!! OP, I know how you feel! I was a nervous wreck the WHOLE WEEK lol. My test was on a Friday (Friday the 13th I might add!). Just take a deep breath & remember you have...
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    My NCLEX-PN stopped at 85 questions.... AHHHHHH

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Yes! Me & my classmates felt the same way. And all of our tests stopped at 85 too
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    Did you have to brush your classmates teeth?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to pixiestudent2's topic in General Students

    I did it in CNA class..not really a big deal. I didn't do it in my LPN program & I'm 99.9% sure we won't do it in my BSN program either. It will simply prepare you for clinicals.. that way once...
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    My NCLEX-PN stopped at 85 questions.... AHHHHHH

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Students

    Did you try the PVT? I used the Kaplan QTrainer that I found via this site, along with NCSBN, and Saunders..but out of all of them I thought Kaplan's questions were the closest to the
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    Where can you work with a LPN?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Ashley94's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes, a lot of doctor's offices hire LPN's to work in their offices. I think their job duties include: taking vital signs, rooming patients, assisting with procedures, and a couple of things I can't...
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    sitting for the nclex

    KimberlyRN89 replied to leahbee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Writing down stuff after the test begins is okay. The white board comes in handy when you have a dosage calculation
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    sitting for the nclex

    KimberlyRN89 replied to leahbee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you enter the test room, they give you a white board & a pen. However, you cannot write anything on the board while you are viewing the tutorial. That is considered "brain-dumping" and it's a...
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    What can I start studying before LPN School?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Angie M's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I love evolve..i don't think i would have made it through school w/o it
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    Why many new grads don't find jobs....

    KimberlyRN89 replied to MN-Nurse's topic in General Students

    I feel ya. This area has so many nursing programs, so you're competing with hundreds of applicants. Not only that, people all across the country apply for positions at area hospitals like Hopkins or...
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    I don't think being a CNA is right for me.

    KimberlyRN89 replied to white8tiger6's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Maybe it's just the environment you are in. I didn't really enjoy LTC either. My classmates who worked in a hospital seemed to enjoy their jobs immensely and they got to learn so much stuff (catheter...
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    Favorite System

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CRNBSN18's topic in General Students

    GI & Endocrine all the
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    Did i get the job or not??

    KimberlyRN89 replied to chi80's topic in Correctional

    Oh wow! Military nursing sounds really exciting
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    Cleaning out a Colostomy Bag

    KimberlyRN89 replied to WannaBNursey's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Stoma Care - Registered Nurse Training - YouTube I'm a visual learner lol. Just in case you're expected to provide stoma care..good