dcgrrl ASN, RN

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1. NCSBN (learning extension)

   dcgrrl replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I didn't buy Kaplan's online qbank either...just the book and cd. I wanted to have a variety of questions and rationales to review because our nursing instructor told us to do at least 2500 to 3000...

2. NCSBN (learning extension)

   dcgrrl replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I think for me it was the q bank from NCSBN that helped the most but I also went thru other questions on my Kaplan book and Saunders. I did about 100 questions a day for four weeks and passed NCLEX...

3. Tomorrow is the day.

   dcgrrl replied to gitargrl24's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I know how you are feeling. I took my NCLEX last Tuesday and I was a nervous wreck. You gotta keep telling yourself that you are ready and that you have done everything possible to prepare yourself to...

4. NCSBN (learning extension)

   dcgrrl replied to blynn9173's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I did the NCSBN questions and found them to be more of a challenge compared to Kaplan and Saunders questions. I was scoring about 65% to start off and got around 75% as I went through the questions.I...

5. What did you struggle with most in nursing school?

   dcgrrl replied to mrgaylordfocker's topic in General Students

   Great idea on getting a jumpstart on preparing for your RN program. Definitely review your AP stuff. I did and I think that made a difference. Some folks have already posted this stuff but here is...

6. I study a lot and I end up with B's...help -_-..how do you study?!!!!

   dcgrrl replied to gtrebyari's topic in General Students

   Someone else may have posted this but; you may be struggling with critical thinking skills. It's not something you learn over night. It takes practice. I use Test Success By Nugent to help prepare...

7. I don't want to regret staying in Nursing....LPN-RN

   dcgrrl replied to NurseOTPT's topic in Nursing Career

   My best friend is an OT and she LOVES it. We live in the MD/DC/VA area and there is a always a need for OTs. For this reason, she is able to negotiate her own schedule most of the time. She has a...

8. Howard CC Evening/Weekend Fall 2010

   dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

   As far completing your prereqs, the amount of time it takes for you to complete the prereqs depends on the # of prereqs you have. HCC will have to evaluate your transcripts. After that is done,you...

9. Howard CC Evening/Weekend Fall 2010

   dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

   Hi Nomadinusa: Here is the info you need to get started for the traditional RN program: http://www.howardcc.edu/admissions/apply/alliedhealth/rn.html Be sure to attend one of their information...

10. Could employers judge people by their names?

    dcgrrl replied to MsbossyRN's topic in Nursing Career

    If you want to read more on the subject of whether or not a person's name may have an economic impact on their socioeconomic status, you might be interested in reading Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist...

11. Well, No Nursing for Me

    dcgrrl replied to Donald11's topic in General Students

    I can tell (by reading your other posts) that you really have been mulling over this decision. I know you must feel a since of relief that you have been able to make up your mind. Best of luck to you...

12. Question about Howard Community College program

    dcgrrl replied to Primie2's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I would definitely speak to an advisor in the nursing program. They would be able to give you accurate and straightforward information. I'm pretty sure you've seen this but just in case you haven't,...

13. I want to leave nursing....now what do I do?!

    dcgrrl replied to np7797's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you visited http://www.discovernursing.com/? Under their section called "Profiles in Nursing" they highlight an array of careers in the nursing field that are not necessarily related to bedside...

14. Thinking about a career in nursing

    dcgrrl replied to reina*'s topic in Maryland Nursing

    If you are trying to begin your nursing career sooner rather than later you should consider an ADN program. These programs can be a more economical way of getting your degree if you live in state....

15. Howard CC Evening/Weekend Fall 2010

    dcgrrl replied to dcgrrl's topic in Maryland Nursing

    I thought I missed the uniform fitting so I went ahead and ordered my uniforms online about two weeks ago. My stuff is on backorder and I won't be getting it until some time next week. I got a...