nksando

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1. Looking to jump from CNA to LPN to RN. Anybody done that?

   nksando replied to idahomachine's topic in General Nursing

   CSI stands for College of Southern Idaho. It's in Twin Falls You can google the school name for the website. Hope this

2. Need some encouragement

   nksando replied to prinsessa's topic in General Nursing

   Princessa, i can totally relate to your situation. i graduated may 09 and i too have yet to find a position. i put my job search on hold from about august to december because i was pregnant and had...

3. NCLEX-RN August 11

   nksando replied to ShannyRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Best of luck to you!!! You will do

4. Job Interview confusion

   nksando replied to NICU Nic's topic in First Year After Licensure

   don't overthink why they want to interview you. GO!!! to the interview and give it your best. and just because they say there aren't any positions right now it may not be the case. good

5. scoring 68% on cram exam Cd

   nksando replied to beachbutterfly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   yes i did use exam cram. but i also used Saunders Comprehensive review and a Kaplan book as well. I think all three had questions similar to what is on the NCLEX. I think exam cram was a great...

6. scoring 68% on cram exam Cd

   nksando replied to beachbutterfly's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   beachbutterfly i averaged close to 68% on several tests and did just fine with NCLEX. i remember reading that you should be in the 70's but I passed on my first attempt. i think you will be fine....

7. Help!!! Did anyone take the test on a Friday?

   nksando replied to trilly34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   i did try the "trick" this afternoon about 4 hours after i completed my test. I did get the "pop up" that they say is a positive thing to get and it wouldn't let me register but i left the test...

8. Help!!! Did anyone take the test on a Friday?

   nksando replied to trilly34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I also took the nclex rn this morning and was told that the SOONEST i could utilize the quick results service was wednesday morning as well. they said i could try around 8am on wednesday!!! this is...

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

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

   i took my nclex-rn exam this morning and like some of the other posts have said i left in tears!!! i sat in my car wiping the tears feeling like a complete failure. i sat there thinking why i had...

10. Finding a Job!

    nksando replied to E.R. Rookie's topic in First Year After Licensure

    VegasStudentNurse, I recently attended my state's (Michigan) student nurse convention in february and i visited a booth for a hospital in Reno, NV. She had some very good things to say and they hire...

11. Hertz?? review for NCLEX??

    nksando replied to toncrocker1020's topic in General Students

    I didn't take the entire actual Hurst Review but I attended several individual sessions during my state convention and I found them to be excellent. They have a very "hands on" way of instructing on...

12. Students needed for Short Survey

    nksando replied to leynalou's topic in General Students

    I also completed the survey for

13. Anyone want some ATI books, free?

    nksando replied to Wolfe24's topic in General Students

    Don't know if you already decided about the books but I would also be willing to pay for postage/shipping as well. If you still haven't decided who to send these to I would love to take them.

14. hhhheeeelllllppp!

    nksando replied to mlrios2003's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    mlrios, i am also in my last semester of an ADN program and feel just really overwhelmed with it all too. i wish i had some words of advice but i really don't. just know that you aren't alone! i...

15. Pediatric Dosage Calculations

    nksando replied to nksando's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much Daytonite. I was complicating the whole equation when I set it up. I was trying to use the 4.2ml that was listed in the problem when I didn't even need it at all. Thanks