KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    New Grad - Offered Nursing Home Position but want to work in hospital, advice?

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

    I don't think it would hurt to take the LTC job & get 6mos-1yr experience.I've read plenty of posts on here about nurses who have done that, and they have good results. It may help you land a...
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    Just took Nclex pn :)

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

    You did it Mary! I knew you could
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    New Graduate RN in Maryland

    KimberlyRN89 replied to lovnurs's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I am a new grad LPN & i'm very interested in working for a LTC. I spoke to a recruiter from Genesis @ the career fair in Greenbelt a couple weeks ago, but I had not taken my boards yet. Do you...
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    Is this normal?? =/

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

    When I was at the testing center, they told me "Take a deep breath & relax..you'll be fine". I guess nervous was written all over my face! You got this! I know you've been studying hard for...
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    How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

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

    Well..I've only been licensed for 2 days, but already I've been hitting the pavement looking for jobs. When I became a CNA in 2009, it took me 2 months to find a job. Most places were looking for 1-2...
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    Nclex second time on Wednesday

    KimberlyRN89 replied to cjm80's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree. I didn't really get any kind of studying done the last couple of days before the test. If you don't know it by now..... Have faith & confidence that you are prepared enough to take the...
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    How long did it take to get your first LPN job?

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

    Selene, did you stay at the facility for a long time? Did you find it to be a good learning experience
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    Failed first NCLEX attempt

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

    Sorry that you did not pass Our school too used ATI very very heavily..we had ATI exit exams every semester & had to homework modules from ATI as a part of our grade. In some ways I think ATI is...
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    Should I concentrate a lot on Pharm/Drugs?

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

    I had about 5 pharm q's I think..or maybe ten..idk I really lost count lol. I watched these videos on youtube by a poster named agonsho agonsho - YouTube they were really
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    Pearson Vue Trick - Poll once you receive your results

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Worked for me!! Took the test 4/13.. got the good pop-up about an hour after I finished. Paid for the quick results & I passed
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    ATI Predictor Test Accuracy?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess the ATI predictor might be true after all..I
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    ATI Predictor Test Accuracy?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to LiveHigh2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the predictor in Feb. Also got a 98% chance of passing the NCLEX-PN on the first time. I took the test on Friday, test shut off at 85. So far I've been getting the good pop-up on the PVT..but I...
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    Just Passed NCLEX-RN...

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

    Congrats!!
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    Where do LVNs work?

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

    Maybe you should look into becoming a medical assistant. I went to school with a couple of girls who became medical assistants & they really enjoy it. Just do some research though. See what the...
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    I just got the good pop up!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to def2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the NCSBN 3 week course. It's only $50 (but I would definitely recommend to purchase it for 5 weeks, it's only $20 more). I also used Saunders Comprehensive (4th edition, we were required to...
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    I just got the good pop up!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to def2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!! I took the NCLEX-PN yesterday. It stopped at 85 questions & everything inside of me wanted to scream "NOOOOOOOO" (but you can't do that..you're being videotaped lolol). I was for sure...
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    Help :)

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

    i read on these boards that if you get a 65% average, that is good. Good luck!!
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    Thank you GOD. I PASSED

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

    yayyy!!
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    Anybody using saunders cd

    KimberlyRN89 replied to June2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am using my Saunders cd. We used the book during nursing school, and it helped me tremendously to pass Med Surg I & II. I think it also helped me do well on our ATI exit exams as well. Our...
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    I can't belive it desperetely need your help

    KimberlyRN89 replied to karen2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is anyone else confused by this thread besides me? The OP takes the NCLEX, tries the PVT,and then it sent her to the CC page..and then writes Pearson Vue..and they're letting her re-take it for
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    NCLEX application questions...

    KimberlyRN89 replied to jazziejp89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I guess it wouldn't hurt to call your BON. When I received that letter, 7 days letter I got authorized to test. Maybe your BON is still reviewing all your information? Also, I remember reading here on...
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    Kaplan Readiness Test % scale

    KimberlyRN89 replied to hotnurse408's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did NCSBN, and at the end of each posttest it would say the passing rate is
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    3-11 LPN in an assisted living facility

    KimberlyRN89 replied to alley31191's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I worked at a memory care facility for 2.5 yrs & what you described sounds like pretty on par for ALF's these days. Good luck
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    Memory Enhancers? o.0

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

    I'm an auditory learner, so it helps for me to say things out loud when I
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    April 2012 Nclex takers !! Let's support each other!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to futurern34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking the NCLEX-PN on April 13th!! I've been using NSCBN 3 week course..I used Saunders 4th edition throughout school, so I might review my book again for the test as well. So