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  1. hurst review vs kaplan review.

    nunurse08 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took both reviews.The kaplan was paid for by my school.I however felt that it didnt teach rationales.I went to a school where we had to self teach because the instructors were not up to par.Our...

  2. hurst review vs kaplan review.

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used the hurst online and printed out the handouts on there.i never used any other material or book because,not even the notes i took in school.thn i did the kaplan

  3. Surgical Tech and then RN??

    nunurse08 replied to Butterfly0328's topic in General Nursing

    I went that route: Surgical tech - Lpn - RN and i never felt like i had an advantage over anybody in nursing school or when looking for a job.The OR environment is a very abusive one,the Surgeons...

  4. hurst review vs kaplan review.

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I printed out the handouts on the Hurst website and did one topic a day which takes about 1 -1.5 hours .I was done in 2 weeks .Then i did the kaplan prep questions taking 1 exam a day.I completed in 1...

  5. hurst review vs kaplan review.

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wouldnt be surprised if we went to the same school.Its such a small world.A girl in my class actually told me about Hurst and she and her friend were going for the live review.It may have been...

  6. hurst review vs kaplan review.

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I forgot to add,this was for the NCLEX

  7. weekend double job

    nunurse08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Why am i having such a hard time finding a weekend double job in a nursing home.is it the economy?:scrying:i remember when nursing home would beg for doubles people. Anybody have any ideas where to...

  8. weekend double job

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    2 12 hr shift and get paid for 32 hrs...now is that a deal or what?I have always worked 12 hr shifts so am used to them.I wouldnt mind driving to ft worth or the mid cities since it would be 2 days a...

  9. any lvns being used as techs

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    thanks for your advice.off i go to fill

  10. any lvns being used as techs

    nunurse08 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    i dont mind working as a a tech if they are short but out of the 3 days i worked last week i was a tech for 2.it just seems like they dont even bother to call the PRN techs they just schedule me...

  11. any lvns being used as techs

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    no i am not per diem,i have been therew 6 months and no one complains about my work.they have problems keeping techs and i dont know why because the job is simpler that nursin homes...i think its time...

  12. Private Trade School LPN-to-RN Program

    nunurse08 replied to TheCommuter's topic in LPN to RN

    hey commuter,thanks for posting this.i too live in texas ,denton to be precise.i am taking my pre reqs now but getting discouraged by pple in my science classes who are retaking them to make As just...

  13. New Nurse Horror Stories

    nunurse08 replied to Baking Nurse's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    that sounds just like this fancy new nursing home i got my "dream job" at .they asked me to pass meds as the med aid on my first day of "orientation" "because thats the best way to learn pts names"....

  14. former lurker, now newbie with question on EC courses...

    nunurse08 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    hi am a newbie here but i lurked on this forum for encouragement all through my LVN school and now moved to this forum for my EC. I have read alot of posts about how you can take some classes and...

  15. former lurker, now newbie with question on EC courses...

    nunurse08 replied to nunurse08's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you know i never thought to CLEP lifespan and sociology...thanks for the idea because itll save me money too. im saving A$P for last.ill definately CLEP eng comp