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  1. CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!!

    l_wheat posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations to all that passed, and good luck to those who don't know yet or are about to test.

  2. NCLEX study books

    l_wheat replied to Carrie_MTC's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, I used the latest Saunders Q&A book and I passed, so, take it for what it is. There are a lot of questions in the book and on the CD (5200 I think) so it seems to help to have MANY MANY...

  3. took nclex-rn yesterday...i think i failed...

    l_wheat replied to ashlea19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, I too took 78 questions and thought.....WHAT!! 78, I've NEVER heard of someone getting 78. I thought SURELY I failed. I had VERY similar questions as you described and almost drove my wife INSANE...

  4. NCLEX-PN "it is possible to pass with 205 questions"

    l_wheat replied to bertman85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey there, Yes it is possible. A classmate of mine took the MAX and she passed. I took 78 and I passed, so.... you just can't tell until either you see your name on the BRN site or get a notice saying...

  5. new grad friendly hospitals in N. california?

    l_wheat replied to mwcrsn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi all, I hate to be the bringer of bad news, but I live in central CA (modesto), and they don't want new grads it would appear, 2 of the 3 big hospitals in town only have a couple of nursing postions...

  6. advice for a male about to become a cna

    l_wheat replied to gentleMANhands's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hi, I too felt the way you do now back when I got into nursing. 6 years ago I was fresh from the IT industry when I got my CNA cert. One thing that has ALWAYS helped me was to think of my clients as...

  7. I passed! And How I Did It!

    l_wheat replied to Chloe25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATS !!!!! Chloe. Well

  8. Has anyone sat for exam this week in CA

    l_wheat replied to dizzynic's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Diz, Yeah I sat Tuesday in CA. No results yet and Im about to drive my wife batty. All I've been able to do since Weds. is sleep, and gripe. Just curious do you or anyone else know if one doesn't...

  9. Survey for those who had 75 questions

    l_wheat replied to JeepDudeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Jeepdude, just curious what state are you in? Im in CA and also took mine tues. but nothing on the BRN site yet. Who knows. All I know is it sux CA doesn't have quick reslults. BTW I took 76 which...

  10. How many days before I can send my reapplication form?

    l_wheat replied to nancy_babytoy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    45

  11. Think I failed... need support :o(

    l_wheat replied to rnstudent010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My state sux. We don't have quick results in CA. I'd pay $100 to know if I passed or not. It's maddening not knowing. I think you should get the results @ the testing center. I mean it is...

  12. came back n tensed...

    l_wheat replied to twinkling's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey, I feel ya. I took mine today also and boy did it suck. Lots of priority, 2 SATA., shut off @ 76...... Not feeling good about it as I'm sure everyone does, but if need be we can take it again....

  13. Congrats to all new grads !!!!!!!!!

    l_wheat posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!! to all of the new grads of fall 2008. WE DID IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now the real work begins. I wish you all the very best luck in passing boards...

  14. Taking the CNA Plunge

    l_wheat replied to Banjoeer's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I can sympathize, I started @ 33 on the nursing pathway and I hopefully graduate in Dec. Congrats on starting the CNA prog. it is a big step in the nursing path (just doing the job is too). Good luck,...

  15. what should I do???

    l_wheat replied to lovelyred24's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I would go for the LPN also, it may mean a little suffering in the mean time, but the rewards will be WAY worth it. Goog luck,

  16. Not fair!

    l_wheat replied to sonomala's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    CNA exp. will take you ALOT farther than phleb. will, take phleb. @ a trade school or something, DON'T drop the CNA, it will help you SOOOOO much in nursing school if you have aide exp. Good luck,

  17. nursing diagnosis need help

    l_wheat replied to deanikins211's topic in General Students

    Look in your Dx book and try to think of the worst case scenario, those are the ones that you REALLY REALLY need to pay attention to, prioritize all of the Dx's that are in the book, ABC's, ABC's,...

  18. What is collar length?

    l_wheat replied to mommy2three2's topic in General Students

    I personally wear an undershirt and tuck it between my undershirt and my scrub top, works for me, and my hair is almost crack length.

  19. Any tips for success in med-surg?

    l_wheat replied to kimmyp's topic in General Students

    By a digital recorder if you can afford it and record the lectures, if the teacher will let you that is, and take good notes, and READ, READ, READ! I agree with one of the previous posters, DON'T...

  20. any advice please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    l_wheat replied to jnc0713's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One piece of advice. Regarding GE units, make sure that the units transfer to all of the colleges you're planning on applying to. I'm taking 9 units this summer in order to graduate in Dec. BECAUSE I...

  21. I Got the Minimester A&P II Blues

    l_wheat replied to Absolutely13's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, I wouldn't worry too much about getting a B in AP UNLESS it directly affects your chances of getting into the nursing program. I too took AP in the summer and got a C (thanks to my crap-o...

  22. Ideas for a special "thank you" gift for clinical instructor?

    l_wheat replied to amjowens's topic in General Students

    I agree with Zana, pay attention to what your instructors tell you about themselves some of the time its very subtle. Sometimes they don't let much sneak out, BUT when they do, it usually is something...

  23. Extern? Preceptor?

    l_wheat replied to goodgalpal's topic in General Students

    Hi, I did externing after my first semester in the E.D. I was a CNA for about 3 years before that in a SNF. I can tell you, if you have NOT been a CNA, the experience of externing will benefit you....

  24. What to do while you wait?

    l_wheat replied to dallet6's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, If your school offers phramacology as a general allied health class before the nursing program I would take that DEFINITELY. Also if you have alot of time on your hands I would suggest keeping up...

  25. Problem with Former Grades

    l_wheat replied to DesertRoseAZ's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi, definitely check into what is called academic renewal (at my school atleast). If a semester is fairly old (2 years at my school) you can usually get it taken out of your GPA. You may have to take...