NCcardiacNurse

NCcardiacNurse

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  1. low GPA, any hope for NP?

    Hi everyone. I'm sure this question has come up a hundred times, but I'm going to go ahead and try again. I'm considering applying to a master's program for ANP. I recently graduated this past May with my BSN and was an LPN for 2.5 years prior. I am ...
  2. Took NCLEX PN, shut off at 85

    I have a question. I took my NCLEX-PN today and my test shut off after the 85th question. Now, everyone in my class that had 85 questions passed...do any of you know anyone that failed with 85 questions? I had a ton of pharm, about 70% of my exam, li...
  3. Improving ways for acceptance to NP program

    Hi everyone! I am looking to apply to an NP program next summer or fall (2013). My undergrad GPA was 2.62! What was I thinking then? Anywho, I have got accepted into a MSN administration program b/c I was considering getting a masters and then going ...
  4. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    Congrat, SICU! :yelclap: I have no doubt it was dfficult! I'm hoping to have the same results as you! Congrats again!
  5. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU, good luck! Let us know how you do! I have no doubt you will ace it!Nyrn, get over it. Seriously? Why complain about something that's in the past. You passed, and that's all that matters! That's a great accomplishment regardless of how you had t...
  6. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    SICU_Murse, Hi, sorry for the late reply! My main floor is tele but float often to just a general ICU, no specialty. I would love to do CVICU though! I received my PCCN in May and my CHPN (hospice) in March. I passed both the first time with little s...
  7. CMC Cardiac Medicine Subspecialty Certification

    Hi, I too am planning to take the CMC. In August, actually. I was on here looking for the same information! Any advice would be great!
  8. Improving ways for acceptance to NP program

    Thank you guys for the information and advice. I'm going to keep trying until i succeed, regardless of how long it takes me!
  9. low GPA, any hope for NP?

    hey guys, thanks for your input. i really appreciate the encouragement. arabian, which school do you attend?
  10. NC Programs

    try lenoir-rhyne university. located in hickory, NC. i was in the same boat as you. im just not an "A" student. i make mostly B's and a few C's now and then. which in return puts be below a 3.0 automatically. they are a private school which makes the...
  11. Low GPA, chances of NP?

    Hey guys, I'll try and make this short and sweet: -GPA: 2.62 -Currently an LPN with 2 years experience in LTC -Have completed 2 of 3 years for my BSN...1 more year to go :) -President of my nursing class -My GPA has always been hovering close to 3.0...
  12. Low GPA, chances of NP?

    ncthavoc, thank you for that reply. everyones reply has been helpful and very honest (which is what i wanted) but i thank you specifically for being positive about the situation. God bless :)
  13. Any LPN's now RN's in this forum? I've got a question

    i'm currently an lpn in ltc. im only 24 with 2 yrs experience. im in a 3 yr bsn program right now...just one more to go. i feel too young, or i feel like people think im too young to have someones life in my hands even though im very capable. and eve...
  14. Best States for RN's to work?

    I just became an LPN. I live in NC and the pay is great for nurses. I work in long term care while going to school for my BSN and I cannot complain about the pay...$21.00 as an LPN just starting out. Also, NC is a very nice state. Plenty of opportuni...
  15. Everyone Look!!!

    More about the drugs themselves. It was pretty tough. I had a couple select all that were about drugs. I dont think i had any administration of drugs. Just mainly side effects and teaching of them. Another girl in my class had a ton of pharm on her N...
  16. Everyone Look!!!

    I passed tooooooooo! I just found out!:monkeydance::balloons: Sooooo EXCITED!
  17. Everyone Look!!!

    CONGRATS!!! :balloons::balloons: I'm so happy for you!!! Hopefully I will get some good news too!!
  18. Everyone Look!!!

    Have you found out if u passed yet? let me know. im still waiting. i keep checking the website and my results havent came yet. let me know! good luck!
  19. Your Average kaplan or Saunders Scores before Passing NCLEX

    I did saunders, i never knew about kaplan, haha. i usually scored around 60-70% on my exams and quizzes. I find out friday if i passed. Good luck!
  20. Everyone Look!!!

    I just took my NCLEX PN today and mine cut off at 85 also. I was on here to post that same exact question, but you beat me to the punch. I had so much pharmacology...prob about 70% of my test. Is that a good sign? Haha. I feel pretty confident. But t...
  21. Nervous about NCLEX...

    hi, im scheduled to take the nclex pn at the end of this month. im starting to get very nervous. it will be almost 2 months after graduation and im scared its not going to be fresh on my mind. ive been using the saunders study book and cd, but it jus...
  22. Got 75 q's, CA BON sent the letter out today... help!!!!Advice please

    i dont know if this will help that much, but the BON in NC updates theirs from 12am-2am everyday....trust me, i know. i check it constantly....im in the same boat as you. good luck though!