Ella26 BSN, RN

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3 years BSN, 8 years RN, 3 years LPN

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    Please help!!!

    Ella26 replied to Bella2917's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is no possible way to study all the meds. I already had a good foundation in pharm (from being an LPN) so I did not study meds at all. I would say just know the most common med classes like:...
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    anyone actually graduate and employed from Baker College

    Ella26 replied to remigirl222's topic in General Nursing

    why is this under the Minnesota
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    Kaplan readiness exam

    Ella26 replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know what you mean, I fear I may not ever go back but I literally have been in school since 2001 when I graduated highschool and with out any breaks. I spent my whole 20s in college. I am ready to...
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    Kaplan QBank vs PDA book

    Ella26 replied to itsdebraanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree I was getting the Kaplan priority questions right, then I thought I wasnt prepared enough because I wasnt getting them right in the PDA book. I think the PDA book is more difficult, or at...
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    Kaplan readiness exam

    Ella26 replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lillybud, I already had a job in the clinic as an LPN (I dont really like the hours of the hospital even though the pay is better). So once I passed NCLEX-RN they offered me a pay raise to be the...
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    Just took Nclex-RN scared!!!

    Ella26 replied to PortlandORlmc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    try to
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    Kaplan readiness exam

    Ella26 replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lilly bud, good luck. Your rationale was on point. I have no doubt you will pass and probably with 75 questions. I took NCLEX-RN last month and passed with 75 qestions. Luckily I did get this...
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    Kaplan readiness exam

    Ella26 replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Way to go Lillybud, you nailed it!:) I am aware CNAs can do enema's I thought about that....lol Glad we could
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    Kaplan readiness exam

    Ella26 replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What did Kaplan's rationale
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    Kaplan readiness exam

    Ella26 replied to PeppermintP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I chose number 4, but I was also an LPN, so I know my scope of practice. I would say patient 1 the nursing assistant can do, pt 2 RN can do, and 3 RN should do because may require frequent assessment...
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    Officially Passed the NCLEX... Here's how:

    Ella26 replied to BolBol's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats on your accomplishment. I just passed NCLEX-RN a month ago, I can hardly believe its been a month. I am really enjoying not having to study, clinicals, exams, or care plans. I dont miss it at...
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    Are You Allow To Review Your Dosage Calculations

    Ella26 replied to Itspossible's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes our instructors let us review all our tests including dosage calculation after it was graded, especially if we did not do good, so we know where we went wrong. Is there a nursing program director...
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    I need some encouragement........

    Ella26 replied to SueLaura's topic in General Students

    I say show your ex that you wont let him win and get in the way of your dream of becoming a NURSE! You got this, just take it one day at a time. You CAN do
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    ATI PN Predictor--how does it compare to the NCLEX PN?

    Ella26 replied to linzjane88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took Kaplan for my LPN to RN bridge program and used it to study from for NCLEX-RN. Before using Kaplan I would have agreed that NCLEX-PN was alot like ATI, but now since doing Kaplan, I think...
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    New grad RN jobs in Minneapolis area

    Ella26 replied to Chris0104's topic in General Nursing

    Hello and welcome, I dont have much advice...but you can try Fairview Health services- I think they hire ADN-RN if going back for BSN. I think HealthEast only wants BSNs. Most of the hospitals are BSN...
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    Almost done!!!

    Ella26 replied to Motivated82's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Good luck, keep pushing through! I did an LPN program and then went back for my RN right after. I remember feeling like I couldnt see the light at the end of the tunnel, but then it came quick and now...
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    How many will go on to get their RN?

    Ella26 replied to MTmomofsix's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I got into LPN program in Fall 2007, finished in May 2009. Took and passed NLCEX-PN June 2009, worked as LPN at a clinic this whole time. Immediately started working on RN pre-reqs Fall 2009, got...
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    First Semester, No Life

    Ella26 replied to rtannehi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Welcome to nursing school, I had no life when I did LPN school and when I went back right after graduating to do LPN to RN. Luckily my husband was in school as well for most of it until he graduated...
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    Can you work in an doctors office as an RN without prior hospital experience?

    Ella26 replied to Josieshs's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think its possible. I was lucky, I was already working at the doctors office as an LPN while doing my LPN to RN bridge program. They really liked me and didnt want to see me go, so after I graduated...
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    Feeling miserable nearly a year

    Ella26 replied to newgradchad's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I just became an RN about 2 weeks ago. I was an LPN for 3.5 years working at a clinic. I am able to stay on there as an RN, also and there is room for advancement-nursing supervisor which they offered...
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    SOOOO NERVOUS!

    Ella26 replied to dvrn89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    75 questions and good pop up! Then you passed, time to go celebrate!! Congrats! I felt same way that the questions were weird and no amount of studying can really prepare you for these "weird"...
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    SOOOO NERVOUS!

    Ella26 replied to dvrn89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    3 years ago when I took ATI for LPN program I got 98% chance of passing NCLEX-PN on first try. And I passed with 85 questions. For mobility program we used Kaplan. I got a 72% on the preditor which...
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    Just took my boards.. Does the pop up really work?

    Ella26 replied to marissamace's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The trick works. I was very skeptical as well. I got about 40 SATA and passed with 75 questions in about an hour and a half. And I swear there was no way I passed. But I figured if I wasnt doing well...
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    Took NCLEX-RN today and got the good pop up 40 min. later!

    Ella26 replied to nurse2b121212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks, I got my license number today! Im still in disbelief!! all the studying is
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    Took NCLEX-RN today and got the good pop up 40 min. later!

    Ella26 replied to nurse2b121212's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found out today I passed! The PVT does work. To Vgriggs- To find out what it is look at the Pearson vue trick thread there is pages and pages of it. Basically if you log into your account after...