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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    bachelorgurl: i sent you the information via pm. exam cram publishes a series of study material on various subjects/topics. you will need: exam cram nclex-rn (isbn 0-7897-3705-1 or...
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    MDS meaning ????

    smn2010 replied to rnanita's topic in Nursing Career

    during my final year in nursing school i worked as an mds data entry clerk at a long-term care facility. the nurses i worked with basically were responsible for performing assessments (pt/ot,...
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    When to apply for first nursing job? Completing my final semester...

    smn2010 replied to lucy888's topic in General Nursing

    start applying now!!... with my final semester experience...knowing that schools put out their fall graduates in december, most hospitals interview during october and november with final hiring...
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    What to do after failing the NCLEX 2 times

    smn2010 replied to lovered1224's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    sorry to hear about what happened. you are not the first who has ever failed at 2 attempts and you will not be the last!. one thing to remember, you deserve every opportunity to grieve over the...
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    RnQuiz.com

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

    now, now ataturk: ....let's take a deep breath!!!! relax.... i've never even heard of rnquiz.com!!!! considering the original post was entered in 2007 and no one responded (in any way...) until...
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    Heard about ExamCram

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

    chokie: i don't know what the newest version is (2, 3, 4...), but my neighbor has edition #2. i doubt if there is much difference between the first and second edition... example: the kaplan strategies...
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    Heard about ExamCram

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

    i would suggest that you check the nursing section of your public library. the library will probably have the kaplan strategies (purple) book along with other nclex-rn review books (saunders). i...
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    NCLEX study group for new graduates

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

    for those of you that have the saunder's cd, i would suggest you complete the pretest (or whatever it is called). once you complete the pretest, you can review a calendar that has been created based...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    Peydon: Sorry, I'm not sure why I never received an email to let me know there were additional comments on this thread. I just happened to see your comments to me, just now. I will PM you with some...
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    NCLEX- RN What to do ?

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

    if you can afford it, i suggest you sign up for a nursing review course (kaplan, marlene hurst, ncsbn learning extension, vipra med. etc.). if the costs for these are too expensive, go to your local...
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    concise relevant lab value chart?

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

    most nclex-rn comprehensive review books contain lab value information. one thing about the nclex, when lab values are given as a multiple choice answer, they are "way" off. lab values may vary by a...
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    Question for those that passed the NCLEX and used Kaplan....

    smn2010 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    smugrad!!! your comment was excellent!!! i felt the same way about kaplan (i left my class after the first day also!!!) but in the end felt that the small "purple" kaplan book was the best in regards...
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    failed nclex-rn 3 times..stay at home mom..need advice

    smn2010 replied to aqua1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    to aqua1106, groundnutbaby, mommys nya and all the other moms out there that are attempting to study while caring for their "little ones: hang in there! in time, you will find a way to study that...
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    Failed Twice and Now Getting Ready again.

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

    i would suggest that you complete nclex style practice questions as you progress through your study plan. example: as you study a body system (...or better still...study based upon the 8 categories...
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    Is exam cram worth it?

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

    as an fyi....the cd that is in the review book is the exact same as the cd in the practice questions book. the questions that are located within the review book chapters are also on the cd... if you...
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    failed nclex-rn 3 times..stay at home mom..need advice

    smn2010 replied to aqua1106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    questions: **when you received your exam test results from your state board of nursing, has there been improvement with each nclex you have taken??? ** are you running out of time when you test??? if...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    Ives72: I'm glad you were able to find the site. I will PM you with other sites that may be helpful to
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    after re-reading your original post.... how to answer a question when you have no idea what they question is talking about..... no one knows every topic that is presented on the nclex. if we did,...
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    if i dont pass ill be fired, help

    smn2010 replied to murphyal555's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    based upon the results of your last nclex that you received in the mail, you should be focusing on your areas of weakness while you incorporate all other areas into your study process. i am not sure...
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    All the Nurse Residency Programs you ever wanted

    smn2010 replied to creative scholar's topic in Nursing Career

    Inova health system in Northern Virginia has several nurse residency program. there are about 6 hospitals plus other facilities (heart & vascular institute, emergency centers, urgent care centers,...
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    advise!!! nclex-RN considering nclex-PN

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

    i think if you switch to the pn now, you will be setting yourself up for a disaster!!! you studied in school for the rn, you took the nclex-rn... if you change to the pn exam, you must switch modes...
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    Nclex Books After you pass?

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

    Offer them to your nursing school/program for students to use. I am sure the nursing instructors can create some sort of "check out" or "loan" process for the senior students to use. -or- Post them...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    Suzanne's Plan is no longer available.... There is a main thread about this. As an FYI, I was told that those who have used her plan are not allowed to discuss her process with
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    tessamae: posting "helpful" websites is one thing. kaplan and any other pay-to-use website/company that has you sign a confidentiality agreement, is completely different. even though my post does...
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    Failed NCLEX - study/answer tips?

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

    hairdoi: unless you have a friend that has the "old" kaplan cd (which used to be distributed to paying students) or someone who still has time remaining on their current kaplan account, you will need...