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  1. How to deal with Kids? When you are prepareing for NCLEX

    JarOfPennies replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just passed my NCLEX this month and I can totally relate. I have two little ones and a husband that works long hours. Here are some things that worked for me: 1. Get organized. Even if it means...

  2. Kaplan or Saunders?

    JarOfPennies replied to cecipun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the Saunder's CD for questions, but the big book overwhelmed me as far as review is concerned. I enrolled in the NCSBN 5-week course for content review and practice questions. I think between...

  3. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

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

    I just went to the BON website and...... I PASSED!!!!!! So, I guess you can add me to the long list of folks that say the Pearsonvue trick worked for

  4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

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

    Hee, hee... I'll let you know when I find out! But I tell you, if I end up paying the fee, I'll be real upset that I didn't just pay it on Sunday night when they were first

  5. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

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

    Seeing that little "Quick Results" button is like dangling a carrot in front of me. It's only $7.95, but it seems like an easy way to make $$ off of anxious test takers. For the $200 exam fee, they...

  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

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

    I'm STILL waiting for my results! I took the NCLEX last Friday and my quick results have been available on the Pearsonvue site since Sunday night... for a fee. So, I decided to wait until my license...

  7. How many med questions did you get?

    JarOfPennies replied to abcdwakwak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I only got a couple. I am still awaiting the results of my NCLEX exam (took it last Friday). I also have a problem just memorizing a list of drugs. My strategy was to focus on the drug classes and...

  8. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

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

    I took the NCLEX-RN last Friday morning and it stopped at 75 questions... and let me tell you, those questions were HARD. I had tons of prioritization/delegation, a couple of SATA, 1 drag and drop, 1...

  9. I'm about to lose my MIND!!

    JarOfPennies replied to kemkem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I take the NCLEX in two weeks and I came to this thread because I can SOOOO relate to how you were feeling before taking the exam. I am SO HAPPY for you that you passed... even more so because you...

  10. Hello all, I'm a single mom worried about juggling school & full-time work

    JarOfPennies replied to peoplefriendly1080's topic in General Students

    Nursingbyf8th, Just do it. Sometimes it is hard to see the end from the beginning, but you just need to take that faith of yours and jump in. I was a single mom and I know exactly where you are...

  11. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    JarOfPennies replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. The entire class got a copy of the syllabus and we all know the instructor’s expectations. We all have brains or we wouldn’t be in nursing school. We don’t need your constant emails,...

  12. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    JarOfPennies replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "If He brought me TO it He will bring me THROUGH it." "Failure is not an option." "I've waited too long and worked too hard to not succeed." "They'd have to throw me out, kicking and screaming,...

  13. Cleaning up vomit

    JarOfPennies replied to caliwannabenurse's topic in General Students

    Cali, not to scare ya, but when I had my last baby, a laboring mom that arrived at the hospital the same time I did, was vomitting through her contractions! Ha, ha, bring the

  14. Waitlisted...How should I take this?

    JarOfPennies replied to haleygirl's topic in General Students

    hayleygirl, I was also put on a waitlist. I called the school and they said that I was one of two people on the list. They said that people decline acceptance for lots of reasons. Some get accepted...

  15. My FINAL, final exam is over!

    JarOfPennies replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Congratulations, Soulshine! I am half-way through my first semester and just starting to feel overwhelmed. I've got so much reading to get caught up on and the house is a mess. I think I'll have to...

  16. Potter & Perry Fundamentals of Nursing Study Guide

    JarOfPennies replied to xt1's topic in General Students

    I agree. This textbook is WAY too wordy. I also haven't had time to crack open the study guide with all the reading and note taking. How do you guys find the

  17. nurses who don't want students

    JarOfPennies replied to crimsondawn's topic in General Students

    This reminds me of the customer service job I did in my years before deciding to go to nursing school. When I started there, I absolutely LOVED training the new employees. Early in my career, there...

  18. Being a mommy of a child with special needs and a student

    JarOfPennies replied to Eirene's topic in General Students

    Dani, you are MEANT to be a nurse!! You are in the thick of some pretty big challenges right now and I know how it feels. I've got some similar things going on in my family as I begin nursing...

  19. Traveling to Seattle, hints for things to do???

    JarOfPennies replied to Diary/Dairy's topic in Washington Nursing

    Seattle is such a cool city! The Puyallup Fair is pretty big in western Washington and it runs throughout the month of September. Check out http://www.thefair.com. Also fun to do is to catch Amtrak...

  20. Got my Stethoscope...and what a difference!

    JarOfPennies replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I finally took my Littmann Classic SE II out of the box and tried it yesterday. I LOVE IT! I really debated between that one and the Littmann Cardiology III for a LONG time. I didn't want to spend...

  21. Orientation was today!!

    JarOfPennies replied to *Blessed2BaNRS*'s topic in General Students

    Hmmm... my orientation only lasted 2 hours. We filled out paperwork, got registered, turned in proof of immunizations and CPR training and learned about general rules and expectations. Other than...

  22. Pureed Sweet & Sour Pork and other Reflections on LTC

    JarOfPennies replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  23. Can't stop talking about nursing school?

    JarOfPennies replied to mydee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had to get certified as a CNA as a prerequisite to applying into the RN program. On my first day of class, I put on my scrubs and it felt soooo good! I thought, "I look like a NURSE!" It gets...

  24. Will I HAVE TO particpate in abortions if I become a L&D nurse????

    JarOfPennies replied to chnc1024's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't think the original poster said that she couldn't or wouldn't take the very best care of a patient that has different morals than she does. I didn't get the impression that she was judging...

  25. Memory is horrible how am I ever going to make it

    JarOfPennies replied to jewelshouse's topic in General Students

    I'm also a nontraditional student. For me, the secret is to organize a study schedule and STICK WITH IT. It really helps to jumpstart my brain if I have a predictable study time and place. As an...