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    meds you've never heard of?

    Flames9_RN replied to mustardseed's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wrote Nclex July 2009. I didn't know any of the meds on my exam,mind you i didn't spend a lot of time on meds, as thats what the recommendation I had received from others. I didn't guess, just...
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    Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    Flames9_RN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, each their own! I did the trick and it worked,helped relieve some
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    NVCC RN program - How long did it take you to finish pre-reqs?

    Flames9_RN replied to casaloma's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Testing Center - Medical :: Northern Virginia Community
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    NVCC RN program - How long did it take you to finish pre-reqs?

    Flames9_RN replied to casaloma's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Think it took me a yr! I didnt go hardcore at it though! I graduated May 2009, we were the last class that where everyone got accepted,lol So GPA didnt matter! The computer exam is really easy! If...
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    Took NCLEX RN this morning.

    Flames9_RN replied to lilmissjuly17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nope!! I finished with 75 questions, no math calculations for
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Each semester (maybe except the 1st one) you will write a drug dosage calc exam. With each dosage exam, if u fail it, u get only 1 rewrite!! The other exams you will have have no re-writes! So if...
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    If you can finish the all the non-nursing classes prior to course start,that helps a great deal! I didn't work either and that helped a great deal as well. I just did the reading and went over it...
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Do they still do a math exam at orientation?? if so,and if they give u a study pkg, ensure you do the study package and understand on how to do the calculations. Read the questions and ROUND OFF...
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    U get paid for nothing, lol! Just great experience. When me thinks about it, the preceptorship actually costs you!! As they list it as a 1 credit course!! (At least they used to) But hey, it got me...
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Keep in mind too that some that do get accepted--will decline the acceptance as they have may have been accepted into another program or another
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    It just seemed to me--that the ones that had trouble--where the ones that didnt do all the reading, they relied mainly on the power points--which u download and print out from ur computer. As well...
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    Anyone waiting for acceptance in NVCC nursing fall 2010?

    Flames9_RN replied to acibrix's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated from the program in May 2009. It is a decent program. Most of the instructors are great. Be very nice to the secretaries, as they are super nice!! My advice on successfully completed the...
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    Will my age keep me from a good nursing career?

    Flames9_RN replied to Elizabeth 123's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I went to a Community College and found that the avg age was much higher than say a 4 yr program!! We had many students in heir 40's and 50's and im near my late 30's! Never had a problem! Best of...
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    Part-time Jobs with Health Insurance?

    Flames9_RN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    At Reston the part timers get reduced benefits I believe--I'm full time, so do not know! PRN people get
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    What is orientation actually like?

    Flames9_RN replied to DroogieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work nights ontele, graduated May 2009 and started Aug 2009. Orientation differs for all, but for me i started on days, that way i could meet some of the staff and doctors. First week was off the...
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    NCLEX Quick Results

    Flames9_RN replied to Pmkn10RN's topic in Virginia Nursing

    1) can do the pearson vue trick (found on the NCLEX forum) 2) If you used ur SSN # you can call the VA BON the next day BUSINESS day after you write. If your successful you should hear ur name (If...
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    NVCC graduates, when did you take NCLEX?

    Flames9_RN replied to mama2_3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Think the 1 time i heard it was wrong, was that the person checked too soon--Need to see that message that states along the lines "test has been sent???" I just know once i saw that pop up, the next...
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    NVCC graduates, when did you take NCLEX?

    Flames9_RN replied to mama2_3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Guess were lucky IN VA, as it pops up pretty quickly online, think it took 2 or 3 days for mine to show last July! I don't think the Pearson Vue trick has been wrong yet, has
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    NVCC graduates, when did you take NCLEX?

    Flames9_RN replied to mama2_3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    My "plan" was't that great,lol I was a huge procrastinator!! I didn't have to work, so I had a lot of free time! 1 of the NOVA instructed stated one shouldn't write until you have done at least 5000...
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    NVCC graduates, when did you take NCLEX?

    Flames9_RN replied to mama2_3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Not sure when they sent out ours. But i recall 1 of my friends testing on June 20th, and i think she was 1 of the first, but again, i don't really chat with that many! Maybe not "many" but keep in...
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    NVCC graduates, when did you take NCLEX?

    Flames9_RN replied to mama2_3's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Probably depends on how fats the school gets the required paperwork out to the VA BON. I know last yr the school sent out an email when the paperwork was sent. I believe people started writing the...
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    Northern VA/DC hospitals, which to choose??

    Flames9_RN replied to JennNJ83's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I don't work at an INOVA hospital,but one of the RN's I know works HR there and the hiring for new grads doesnt look that great! As well last yr I chatted on the phone and email with a VA recruiter...
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    One More Question About Licensure...

    Flames9_RN replied to Nurse!Nurse!Hello?'s topic in Virginia Nursing

    Times are tough in the DC area, but with ur experience and wanting to work in LTC your probably better off than many!! Lot are struggling to find work, but even more so for the new grads. I graduated...
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    Sketchers Shape Ups

    Flames9_RN replied to NGeorgia's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Have had my sketchers since Jan and are holding up extremely
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    Shoes for Men

    Flames9_RN replied to Shotty's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear the sketcher shape ups!! Love them!! I dont care about the "toning" they are suppose to do, I just find them extremely comfortable! Feet dont bother me after a 12 hr shift on my tele