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    Exam Cram CAT scores

    smn2010 replied to lilkrngrl7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    examcram is not like kaplan and hurst where you are guaranteed your money back if you do not pass---or you can sit through another session for free... if you are not comfortable with where you are...
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    New Grad...A must read!!!

    smn2010 replied to Thank_You_RNs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    to thank you... since you are currently in a ltc....consider getting assigned to their "skilled" unit (trachs/vents) if they have it. if they don't, consider a part-time job at a ltc on a trach/vent...
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    Taking NCLEX for the 4th time Wednesday!!

    smn2010 replied to learae08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    learae: you can do it. you will do it this time!! you said yourself that you have put more time in to studying for your 4th attempt. that alone is what you need to pass this time. forget about...
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    Nclex Quick Results Reliable and Number of Questions?

    smn2010 replied to dragonic83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    dragon... are you kidding!!! :smackingf you state, "...and that i was one of the chosen people who had the preselected number of questions..." how in the world could you think you were passing the...
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    Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

    smn2010 replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia Nursing

    nursestar: just a few quick questions and some things for you to consider.... you indicate that, "...we both have enough savings for rent and expenses until we get a job..." how are you able to...
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    Best Place to Live/Work in Virginia

    smn2010 replied to NURSESTAR's topic in Virginia Nursing

    i would suggest you do some research, on your own, before moving to virginia. relocating without a job could place you in a serious bind. the cost of living alone between the hampton roads/peninsula...
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    Hurst review

    smn2010 replied to Ghostmedic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    no one can guarantee you that you will pass your nclex. it's all up to the individual taking the course and the amount of time they put forth to follow the techniques outlined in the program you have...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    smn2010 replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i would suggest you use the search topics i indicated earlier in this thread. use them, exactly as i have them written. additionally, i would suggest that you use "google" as your search engine when...
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    Finding jobs after being fired

    smn2010 replied to erkaluv's topic in General Nursing

    ...not trying to be funny but... !!!take a vacation!!!! it seems as though you are at a point where you don't even believe in yourself or have faith in your own skills/abilities, etc. any more. you've...
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    Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    smn2010 replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    luv2run... congrats on completing your rn program and starting your new job!!!! thank you for the response. i just checked and north country has a very nice website. while i did not see any...
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    interviews & offers...

    smn2010 replied to CherryAmes_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Jb2...go to all the interviews and check out/investigate each location. I would also add....see if you can SHADOW a nurse for a day BEFORE you make you final decision on any one...
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    Where can I find Exam Crams?

    smn2010 replied to Moosey32's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i think you are getting things confused. there is a internet website and also a cd called nclex 3500, nclex 4000. the site/cd contains 3500 nclex rn questions. the newer version (nclex 4000) is not...
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    Failed! Now what!?

    smn2010 replied to Visuals's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Visuals:
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    Just passed my nclexpn help!!!

    smn2010 replied to xLovelyMakeupx's topic in General Nursing

    xlovelymakeupx: there was a similar question regarding cover letters some months back. i remember the thread because i responded with a post that others found helpful. the thread is located at:...
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    advise!!! nclex-RN considering nclex-PN

    smn2010 replied to xxkouxx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Want2bsuccessful: Check your PM/Email
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    Sentara NCP to RN or Sentara RN students

    smn2010 replied to scpineda's topic in Virginia Nursing

    you're welcome salvador. i also worked as an aa/unit secretary (title varies from medical facility to facility) for a short period of time while i was in school. as an aa - you should have the...
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    Sentara NCP to RN or Sentara RN students

    smn2010 replied to scpineda's topic in Virginia Nursing

    scpineda: great idea to determine if nursing is a good "fit". this is a good thing for you to be doing if you are unsure about nursing. :up: too often, nursing students are too eager to "get their...
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    passed NCLEX - thoughts after exam

    smn2010 replied to weebs21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    weebs21: congratulations rn!!! :yeah: nice thread!!. the nclex can be/is overwhelming. reviewing the allnurses site beforehand can make the nclex process even more overwhelming if you continue to...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    smn2010 replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    good luck on monday bernadette! everyone has anxiety when taking their boards...whether it is rn or pn...you are no different. if you did not feel anxious in any way, i would wonder if something might...
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    Rural nursing - who is hiring? Training/orientation process??

    smn2010 replied to smn2010's topic in Rural

    Wanderlust... Thanks for the information. I sent you a PM message. I would still appreciate any/all information that others may have regarding rural nursing and new RN graduates. Thanks, in
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    smn2010 replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    to those of you that cannot find the organization that has the website with the seven kaplan question trainers with rationales: do a search of.... "nclex question trainer explanations" "nclex question...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    smn2010 replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    gwenny: you are preparing the the pn exam??? the websites that i have been sending are for the nclex-rn. i'm not sure if they will be useful to you. i know they will not be helpful to you. also, if...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

    smn2010 replied to munkee4me's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    helper/gwenny... i just sent both of you a pm message with the web addresses. good luck with your
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    When to apply for first nursing job? Completing my final semester...

    smn2010 replied to lucy888's topic in General Nursing

    mixed fruit: hospitals/facilities that have a nurse residency program often have a special section on their website that supports their program. it is usually located under their "nurses" link or...
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    All the Nurse Residency Programs you ever wanted

    smn2010 replied to creative scholar's topic in Nursing Career

    Foreign or not....you have passed your u.s. NCLEX exam! Good for you!!! It doesn't matter if you are a foreigner or not. if you have received your license from one of the compact states the process...