Flames9_RN BSN, RN, EMT-B

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    NVCC Nursing program

    Flames9_RN replied to casaloma's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think the SDV 101 may have changed since I took it a few yrs ago, but it was an extremely simple class,I thought it was a waste of time. I think its geared to students who are coming straight from...
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    NVCC Nursing program

    Flames9_RN replied to casaloma's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated from the nursing program last yr! A friend recently told me that NAS 161/162 no longer transfer to George Mason if you continue on with your BSN with them. No clue if thats true or not!...
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    Daytonite has passed away...

    Flames9_RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I'm speechless and saddened!! Always appreciated her responses, such a caring person. Condolences to the
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    EKG

    Flames9_RN replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I'm sure you could contact them and they wil tell ya if they give classes to non-hospital employees or they may be able to give you leads to companies that do give classes! I do know that company is...
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    EKG

    Flames9_RN replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    1 of them in the DC/VA area,lol Sorry, I keep that info
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    recent New Grad-- which job to take???

    Flames9_RN replied to krstxn's topic in General Nursing

    Im a guy, so no nursery stuff for me,lol I work nights on a tele unit and were busy busy busy!! I only live 16 miles away, BUT the traffic in DC sucks! So that 16 miles can take up to 1.5 hrs!!...
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    EKG

    Flames9_RN replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Hospital I work at uses this company: Apex Innovations :: Products and the RN that taught it was AWESOME!!!! Not sure if they offer the courses to anyone, but its worthwhile to find out as they were...
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    INOVA Trauma/ICU Preceptorships

    Flames9_RN replied to msjack's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Yes, your still going to be a RN 1,and be paid at that
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    HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    where I work, 1 of the RN's also works for HR at INOVA and last I chatted with her a few weeks back, she stated the hiring at INOVA was coming to an almost a complete halt! Believe she stated they...
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    drexel or kaplan review course?

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

    Iwould say just do the online, BUT one gets no gaurentee with that! With the in class one, you get the "gaurenetee" but it does cost more. I think they give you your $$ back (you have to return the...
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    drexel or kaplan review course?

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

    Can't comment on Drexel, as I have never even heard of that one! I did the Kaplan course where one attends class! They also offer an online one, which is $100 less BUT they don't offer any type of...
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    Interview Wear

    Flames9_RN replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Kohls even states on their commercials they take back clothes that have even been
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    Interview Wear

    Flames9_RN replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    was funny during my initial interview with HR, the HR lady commented on my suit, and that she was glad that I put effort in picking out my attire,as believe it or not they had people show up in beach...
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    Interview Wear

    Flames9_RN replied to bunsterj's topic in Virginia Nursing

    As a guy, I wore a suit and tie. For the ladies,I have seen them in skirts& blouses,suits! dress to
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    So, advice please on night shift...

    Flames9_RN replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I work nights (1900-0730ish) on a tele unit. Their are good and bad things of working nights: BAD: - See to loose more time on ur days off, as one sleeps more - Head seems to be in the 'clouds" on ur...
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    TEAS at nvcc.

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Back in 2005 I failed the science portion on the teas--dont think they have science on it now---And I had to do the whole TEAS test over. At 1 time if I failed just 1 section, you just had to do that...
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    PVT doesn't work? please post here if in your case, it ddnt.

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

    Sorry you were not successful, Lot of super nurses have failed Nclex and a lot of crappy ones have passed it,lol As ur prob already aware, NCLEX chnages a bit April 1st. As well one can (or at least...
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    Just took RN exam

    Flames9_RN replied to Ximena2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best of luck. Did u try the perason vue
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    HELP, ADVICE... anything on getting a job for a New Graduate RN!!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to mcbrinson7's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I too graduated from NVCC. Still people that have been actively looking since then without jobs. I work at Reston and was told last week they are not currently hiring new grads,but things can change...
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    INOVA Trauma/ICU Preceptorships

    Flames9_RN replied to msjack's topic in Virginia Nursing

    New grads can still apply for RN 2
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    Awaiting my results.

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

    https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/pearsonvue-trick-true-374829.html if u followed those instructions, you should be
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    Awaiting my results.

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

    Did you try the pearsonvue trick?? if not, directions can be found on the NCLEX
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    TEAS at nvcc.

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Been awhile now, I belive I mailed them http://www.educationinternational.org/procedure.htm) the information. As well i think I had to pay a bit extra $$ as i wanted a copy for myself---As they sent a...
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    TEAS at nvcc.

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    NVCC has changed their testing a few times. fe yrs ago it was the TEAS. If ya failed 1 section, you only had to re-do that section. then it changed to if ya failed one section, you had to redo ALL...
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    TEAS at nvcc.

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:DYTEURHY2LAJ:www.nvcc.edu/campuses-and-centers/medical/campus-resources/testing-centers/files/NURandtestingteasinfosheet_new.pdf+teas&hl=en&gl=us&a...