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  1. Failed the nclex the 2nd time... feeling down

    Hi, I failed NCLEX first time... Took 265 questions and left the exam feeling miserable! Was so upsetting to think of all the hard work I put into studying and preparing just to fail... But, I passed the second time with 75 questions! Just remain p...
  2. Newborn CarePlan

    hi there, doing a careplan for a newborn and so far i have risk for infection r/t umbilical cord site, and ineffective thermoregulation r/t inability to compensate for changes in environmental temperature. i wanted to do one with nutrition but not s...
  3. NYC new grad - When to apply?

    I agree that the earlier the better, but keep in mind that these days you can not get a job pending your NCLEX. Hospitals want you to be licensed before they hire you... and that may take a little time after you graduate. But of course, calling the...
  4. Priority Questions

    I was wondering if anyone could help me figure out a certain type of question I have difficulty with. Its those questions that give you 4 patients and you have to decide which one to see first. Or a home health nurse has to decide which patient to v...
  5. Failed NCLEX-RN for 2nd time!!! So Sad!

    Hi, I also just failed the NCLEX after taking 265 questions.. I was so frustrated after I left there! When I got my official results in the mail, it says I was "near passing standard" in everything except pharmacology which i was above passing stand...
  6. Any info on Touro College?

    Hi there, Yes in my opinion it has been worth it. It is expensive, but you get through the program in 2 years and none of the hassles that you deal with at community colleges. As far as studying and reading, that depends on the person of course. ...
  7. in need of a hearing impaired stethscope!

    Cardionics E-Scope® II thats what I use - and I have 80% hearing loss in both ears. Works great and my classmates enjoy using it as well, because it REALLY magnifies every sound. Also has volume control, a little more pricey than the one mentioned ...
  8. Job Fair?

    hi all Just a question that hopefully someone can give me their opinion on... Im still in nursing school, graduating in June. Was wondering if its too early to attend a job fair or not? What do you think? I thought maybe it would be good just to m...
  9. Job Fair?

    thanks so much for your words of encouragement! now maybe you, or someone else, can help me with one other thing? HOW do i make a resume being as im only a student and have no other experience?? Do i include the courses I've taken? The clinical h...
  10. please everyone help me.

    hey there im sorry I dont have more information about CSI, I know that because of the amount of students that apply each semester - the higher your grades the better. So I agree with the others, take some Pre-reqs - get your foot in the door. See h...
  11. please everyone help me.

    hey there im sorry I dont have more information about CSI, I know that because of the amount of students that apply each semester - the higher your grades the better. So I agree with the others, take some Pre-reqs - get your foot in the door. Se...
  12. TOURO College Nursing Program

    I think only 13 passed the Exam, and only 14 people took it! Congrats to you Lullaby! I tried sending you a private message but your inbox is full... Talk to you soon
  13. NCLEX books

    Hey all, I am coming to the end of my first year in Nursing School and will be off for the Summer. I had wanted to purchase something to keep my mind fresh while I'm not in school for three months and was wondering if anyone had suggestions on what ...
  14. TOURO College Nursing Program

    wrong choice for u and others to get up and leave because of that... yes, they are accredited by the state. All they needed was their first class to graduate and that happened last Spring. So don't let that stop you. And besides that, going to a s...
  15. TOURO College Nursing Program

    Unfortunately, if you're interested in going to Nursing School for the fall, Touro is out of the question. Their classes start once a year as the previous poster said, in June. If you want any specific information, feel free to private message me a...
  16. please everyone help me.

    Hi there, CSI is definitely a great school. I went there trying to get into the Nursing Program, but my grades weren't top notch so I left and am now attending Touro College in Brooklyn. My only opinion to you is that if you want to get into Nursin...
  17. Hey there Im a nursing student myself, so I can imagine how horrible it must be to fail.... That said - I HATE HATE HATE when my fellow classmates make such comments as "That professor hates me" or "He/She is picking on me because......" Like someo...
  18. Hey there, So all these suggestions are really great and I'm definitely taking some into consideration for myself. I'm currently a B - B+ student with a couple of A's thrown in for good measure : ) And this is only because I have no choice but to g...
  19. EXAM QUESTION BUGGING ME please help

    I'm still a student so I will give you the little experience I have had so far... My clinical instructor - who I've had for two semesters now tells us to put one line through and initial... The current hospital we do our clinicals at put a line throu...
  20. Summer Employment

    Does anyone have any information on Summer Employment for a Nursing Student? Im a first year student in an Associate Degree Program and would really like to get some more experience over the summer while I'm not in classes. I applied for two postit...
  21. Summer Employment

    hey im not so sure about Methodist because when I called and asked they said they had nothing available. But feel free to call yourself.
  22. Any info on Touro College?

    its true u can transfer credits. But in my opinion, taking them all in the program works out better. Quick suggestion - classes start in June, and im not entirely sure if they are still accepting applicants, although i think they are. So give them...
  23. Any info on Touro College?

    It is a B to remain in the program. Most other programs have a minimum of C. As for the pre-reqs,the program is 5 semesters. The first semester you complete A&P 1, Psych, English, and Nutrition. Second semester is A&P 2, and the start of ...
  24. Any info on Touro College?

    Im in Touro's Nursing Program now - what would u like to know?
  25. CNA training

    i received my CNA certification from Franklin Career Institute in Brooklyn, NY. That was last year - I'm pretty sure they still offer it but check into it for yourself. I can't remember the exact price but it wasn't very expensive.