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    Code Blue...

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

    During my preceptorship as a student had 2 codes within hours of each other! It was a real eye opener, and it may be bad saying this, but it is is a good experience as a student. Your not really...
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    interested in designer scrubs?

    Flames9_RN replied to plainfieldguy's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wish i could find some NHL (hockey)
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    New Nurse having trouble with Techs

    Flames9_RN replied to Dramqueenie1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I may have read things wrong, and I'm not the greatest at "writing out my true meaning, but here goes,lol---One does NOT earn respect, by Initials--in this case RN. People are not going to respect...
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    No More Associates Degree

    Flames9_RN replied to jnw8606's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I'm in VA and graduated this past may with my ADN and found a job with no problem. I know 5 of my fellow students that got hired on at the INOVA Alexandria ER. And yes there are many without jobs,...
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    Best place to buy stethoscopes from....

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

    I used medisave this past Spring and they were
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    First Interview as a RN - Question

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

    hard to say, as many people have their own interview techniques! One one of my interviews they asked: 1)Give me an example where you were in a leadership role and you faced a problem and the outcome...
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    NCLEX!!!!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to groovy jeff's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats! i was glad i knew about the pearson Vue trick, no
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    Nclex Books After you pass?

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

    I loaned mine to friends still waiting to write
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    where do I get my finger prints done?

    Flames9_RN replied to gaius's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I got mine done at the sherrifs office down in Arlington VA at the court
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    Kaplan users...plz help!!!

    Flames9_RN replied to dream1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also found that Firefox and googles chrome didn't work that well with kaplan, BUT Internet Explored worked just
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    NVCC BIO 205

    Flames9_RN replied to RNwannabe2011's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ouch--- I had just written a whole pile and it dissapeared!! NO, one doesnt have to do the NAS 161/162 route, there are other ways of getting the required classes. It is prob the shortest method...
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    NVCC BIO 205

    Flames9_RN replied to RNwannabe2011's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I took BIO 2o5 with Mrs V and she rocked!!!! made things very interesting!! Lab was great!! Not sure if this helps but I took BIo 141/142. As well took BIO 101 and chem 101(ihave no othr Chem...
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    Soon to be an RN and confused

    Flames9_RN replied to free2z2008's topic in International Nursing

    I was in contact with a Recruiter from the VA,and he told me one had to be a USA citizen as well, and he stated they rarely hire new grads. He told me if they were to hire a new grad, one one come in...
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    Any '09 Momentum Students Out There?

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    The discussion board on the NVCC course site was rarely ever used,lol and I mean rarely. When it comes t making up ur care plans, ensure you do a search on allnurses, you can find some great info....
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    Any '09 Momentum Students Out There?

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    When I mentioned thsi site to others, they had never heard of it!! It is a great
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    Any '09 Momentum Students Out There?

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I dont believe many NVCC students know about this
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    Whats the likelihood of passing the Nclex, if the computer shuts off at question 85?

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

    There are over 3500 posts on that thread and they al stated it worked. Worked for me! As long as it states "delivery successful" on pearsonvue.com/nclex you should be good to go!! I know in...
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    Whats the likelihood of passing the Nclex, if the computer shuts off at question 85?

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

    1 can pass/fail at 75, 110, 145, 146 or 265, it doesnt matter!! Look at the thread just below about the pearson vue TRICK and give that a
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    NVCC Program Curriculum

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Prior to starting the program, I was in direct contact with the first year dean of nursing, if I were you, I would contact her via email. I can pass along the name if you wish, just PM me. The...
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    NVCC Program Curriculum

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I took KAPLAN classes. They offer various program choices 1) $499. 8 classroom sessions, as well comes with online study content, 1200 questions, actual content on videos and a 600 page text book....
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    just took Nclex

    Flames9_RN replied to mia98's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yep, most feel like they failed!! I had to request a new password a few times from pearsonvue, and they sure take their time emailing it out, usually a few
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    NVCC Accelerated Classes/Semesters

    Flames9_RN replied to jane87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There really is only 3 or 4 books that one requires for the program, and you will use most of those the whole
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    Did the Kaplan strategies/decision tree help in answering questions on the NCLEX RN?

    Flames9_RN replied to 2bNurse4life4ever's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did kaplan and passed on my first attempt. Did it help? I think it did, it made me look at some of the questions differently. But others i have talked to that passed, they figured it didnt help...
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    Got a job!

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

    Congrats again!! When I worked night back when i was in the military, I tended to work out just before work! Last Spring when i did my precptorship @ Reston, i was far too tired to work out in the...
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    NVCC Accelerated Classes/Semesters

    Flames9_RN replied to jane87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    NAVY= NEVER Again Volunteer Yourself, lol!! Did 15 yrs in the Canadian Armed Forces, Army, Navy and Air Force!! Go Air Force,lol Actually had a great time in all 3 branches. To save $$$ on parking,...