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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 posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hi everyone! Just got accepted to Howard Community College's eve/weekend program. Anyone else

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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,...

  14. 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...

  15. 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....

  16. 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...

  17. I need a job! Help me please!

    dcgrrl replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    LOL!!!! That's what I get for not paying attention! But I'm totally glad you've been offered a

  18. Holy cross hospital, silver springs md/ any info?

    dcgrrl replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Check under the thread "Maryland Hospital Starting Salaries". It has salary info on Holy

  19. I need a job! Help me please!

    dcgrrl replied to goodstudentnowRN's topic in Maryland Nursing

    Iridius, I'm sorry to hear that you haven't found a job yet. Here's a position at the Kennedy Krieger Institute that might be of interest to you. It says that new graduates are welcome to apply!...

  20. Pre-Nursing Nurse Camp!!!!!

    dcgrrl replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    PatMac10, I surely wish they had more programs like that around so that we pre-nursing students could really explore whether or not nursing is the right career for us. It sounds to me that the...

  21. Sad, need to vent

    dcgrrl replied to pashark's topic in General Students

    As I was tucking my middle son into bed, he told me that he didn't want me to go to school anymore because I'm not home to play with him in the evening. ...and that was just getting through my...

  22. Dosage Calc. Study Aids before NS

    dcgrrl replied to on eagles wings's topic in General Students

    Yeah, I love dosagehelp.com. I'm signed up to get daily dosage problems too. They even provide step by step solutions on how to solve a problem if you answer it wrong. On eagles wings-Did you...

  23. Pre nursing vs nursing which one is more difficult?

    dcgrrl replied to European's topic in General Students

    First let me say, I really enjoy and appreciate reading folks' experiences on topics like this because it really helps me know what to expect and try to appreciate the journey ahead. With that...

  24. I Need Help to Prevent from Crying

    dcgrrl posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hate the fact that I cry (more or less tear up or well up) when I'm happy or sad. It really sucks because I know that it can be perceived as a sign of weakness. I'm really trying to practice my...

  25. Laptop vs. Pen/Paper

    dcgrrl replied to mamacashew's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For lecture: Pencil and paper. It seems as though the words and concepts stick better when I am forming the letters. To reinforce difficult concepts: I'll type my handwritten notes and paraphrase...