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    Can anyone tell me about the nova nursing schedule?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Sometimes (not always) they offer Nur 255 or Nur 254 over the summer. Highly suggest you take it if one or both offered. In my opinion, very easy classes. Not quite "medical terminology" easy, but...
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    NVCC Accelerated Classes/Semesters

    Flames9_RN replied to jane87's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Student services is a bit unhelpful at times,lol Highly suggest you get those non core nursing classes done with as soon as possible, and take NUR 150 in 1st semester. I took it in the 2nd...
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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

    Do you sign as per normal, OR do you have to pick new username and password???
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    Another Infectious Question!

    Flames9_RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry, my brain is frazzled and the test date fast approaches. I saw the great post by david, ty. I see on the CDC site that for Droplet, one doesnt always eye protection?? And just to...
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    SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

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

    lol, yes I was KIDDING about the beer!! Fluids is the answer!! But read the question on the
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    SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

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

    Can we all agree beer isnt the right answer?? But fluids
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    SICKLE CELL CRISIS: Oxygen or Fluids??

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

    kaplan states Fluids as dehydration promotes the crisis!!! fairly certain when they say fluids, it is NOT beer!! So if u see beer as one of the answers, i can 100%% say do not select
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    NOVA Accelerated vs Traditional

    Flames9_RN replied to ehlim412's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I graduated in may from the traditional program! I had completed all the "extra" classes prior to the program commencing, so that was a bonus. The program has changed and when the accelerated...
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    Waiting in VA

    Flames9_RN replied to agh.rn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should be able to phone the VA BON on Monday and ask if your license is active, if so,
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    Crash Course In Prioritization Questions...

    Flames9_RN replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Accordingz to Kaplan pain is Physical ONLY with MI, burns and Renal
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    Can anyone tell me about the nova nursing schedule?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    There were Saturday clinicals in the Jan-may traditional program! BUT i would think it is going to vary--it all comes down to when the school can get clinical spots. I'm sure the school would much...
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    results in VA

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

    My friend called the VA BON talked to who ever answered the phone and she asked if (her name) had an active license. The lady looked it up and said yes, that name had an active license!! As well...
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    Can anyone tell me about the nova nursing schedule?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    And when you do get to pick ur clinical spots---the good rotations get filled within SECONDS!!!!! The school may help a bit, but they can't work
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    Can anyone tell me about the nova nursing schedule?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Just a heads up I started in Aug 2007 and graduated this past May and I know the courses have changed, so what I say, may no longer be true,lol Yes, for the clinicals one could switch with another...
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    Can anyone tell me about the nova nursing schedule?

    Flames9_RN replied to Readyforthenextstep's topic in Virginia Nursing

    And keep in mind, MANY of the other students want lab on the same day of lecture. And they dont always have Saturday clinicals, as well some clinicals are twice a week in the 3rd and 4th semesters,...
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    results in VA

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

    Usually the next business day!! have u tried the Pearsonvue trick to cal m your nerves?
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    results in VA

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

    Phone the VA BON--their phone is on the VA BON site http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/nursing/ listen to the phone prompts, there is 1 about license look up. A person will answer and give them ur name,...
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    Riverside School of Professional Nursing

    Flames9_RN replied to Chocolate_Gizmo's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Cop and paste Riverside School of Professional Nursing into the search feature at top-right will find you a fair # of
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    teas test at NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Every exam will have math on it!! Easy
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    teas test at NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to tcs26's topic in Virginia Nursing

    things may have changed, but during our first semester, we had 1 practice drug calculations exam, around Nov/December time frame! That was it! The real one was in the second semester, and then 1...
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    NVCC-NUR Enrollment question

    Flames9_RN replied to Cilantrophobe's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Bad time for a fire drill,lol typical MEC,lol We got to pick our clinicals during the last yr. the good profs go in seconds, so one has to have multiple back up plans!! As well ensure you have NO...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I think (may be wrong) but you will get 1 right away! Soon after the program starts they will put a list on blackboard stating who your grade keeper is and who is your advisor. Sometimes they are...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Ours was not!!!! You had do proved the answer!! For the actual drug dosage exams, same thing, provide the answer!! but in the exams you take from lecture--they always have a few calculations, and in...
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    Nova Bio 141-142,Chem,Teachers and advice

    Flames9_RN replied to NParker's topic in Virginia Nursing

    They don tallow you to post names of profs on here--even if its all good stuff about them,lol! RMP is only so-so when it comes to ratings. I have had great profs, yet on RMP, they stated they were...
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    ?'s about NVCC

    Flames9_RN replied to Mom2Cassidy's topic in Virginia Nursing

    Thats what i get too! lol Like i said, they make a lot of errors! Which is unacceptable in my opinion! Sure doesn't help with ones confidence! They tell you over and over again on how important...