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  1. Hey all... I took my NCLEX-PN this morning at 8 am. Computer shut off after 85 questions, 15 of which were SATA! I felt like I didn't know the majority of the exam! I tried the PVT and get a pop up...
  2. Got mine today! I was accepted to the 2 year program with a Spring start. I kinda would rather have the fall but I'm not going to be upset about it at all - I'm definitely going to be a nurse!!!!!!...
  3. Rumor has it people started receiving letters yesterday... Anyone get
  4. I think the wait is even worse than normal because of the changes in the point system - no one has any CLUE what to expect the cut offs to be!!! Guess I will resume holding my breath now!
  5. I am getting SO impatient! I was way off when I posted my point totals before. I was still working off of the advising guide that had 2011 points and the preliminary system for 2012. I have 157...
  6. I know there are some other LCC people out here somewhere! Anyone applying for 2012 admission? I just applied for 2 year, 3 year and 2nd Degree programs today. Cast a wide net and see what you catch...
  7. "true knot"

    My second son had a true knot in his cord. He was born at 29 weeks gestation. I went in to get monitored because I wasn't feeling much movement and sure enough he wasn't doing well in utero. After...
  8. Tips for bed baths with combative patients.

    Since the pt is nonverbal it is especially important to watch for nonverbal signs of pain, anxiety and stress. I have one pt in a LTC setting that I give a complete bed bath to in stages. Depending...
  9. what is considered a competitive gpa?

    At my school you need a 3.75 or better in all pre-reqs to stand a fighting chance. I should say though that we are on a points system so if you get 3.5-3.74 you might have a chance if you have points...
  10. Definitely sounds like something a supervisor needs to be aware of. Is there any way of reporting it
  11. Advice needed for a new CNA

    I just got hired today as a brand spankin' new CNA for a big facility in my town and was told my orientation would be 2 days of general facility info, 1 day of CNA specific orientation and then 2 days...
  12. cna questions

    The first two are both check for kinks - make sure it's not something simple that you are able to correct before alerting the nurse. The pt rights question I don't think you've listed the right...
  13. Why not just tell H2 that you want to stay PRN and just don't take shifts with
  14. taking exam this Friday please help

    Just wanted to let you know that I went and took my exam today - AND PASSED! :hpygrp: Try not to stress out too much. Once I settled down in the clinical part I was fine, my nerves were the worst...
  15. A new CNA

    I just wanted to send you a huge pat on the back! Good for you for taking care of your education and getting on a path to a good career! You are an inspiration for