Striving2BG8 BSN, RN

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    Fastest time to receive license!

    Wow where was that at? I think everyone should post what BON it was with their
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    NCSBN Learning Ext course

    I used that course briefly and found it pretty lack-luster. I didn't like the styple of questions very helpful. My classmates found alot of errors with the answers. I'd drop it and focus on Saunders,...
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    Maryland Board of Nursing Horrors

    Thats fantastic! I just paid my Pearson Vue fee myself because Pearson said it would take 4-7 weeks by the route my school
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    Maryland Board of Nursing Horrors

    My school is paying the $200 Pearson Vue testing fee for
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    Maryland Board of Nursing Horrors

    So far I've had a good experience with the Maryland BON. I requested my packet for licensure by exam in February and received it within two weeks. So I did my background check in March. Then I...
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    How to use Saunders effectively.....

    This is exactly what I'm realizing right now too! I only rented the Saunders Comprehension book so I don't have the CD and I have NCSBN right now. I think I'll be able to get through the NCSBN course...
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    23 Days!!!

    35 days to graduation, 34 to pinning, two more days of clinical and three weeks of classes.
  8. In last semester for HPMR III I have two days for a minimum of 6 hours each. Not sure of the exact schedule but we should be focusing on critical care and emergency
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    What classes are you taking in spring

    Thanks!
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    What classes are you taking in spring

    If I make through these finals.... HPMR III with two days of clinicals Special Topics Leadership in Nursing Then I'll finally be done
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    What is the one thing that turns your stomach?

    Wow, I would have had to try so hard not to scream! I can't do muscus, vomiting, snot....makes me want to puke. One of the nastiess things is a persons mouth after they have had an NG tube in for...
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    Leaving the state after finishing nursing school

    When you make a statement like this it helps if you explain further.... From the DE BON: When to File Application by Examination [TABLE=width: 100%] [TR] [TD][/TD]...
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    Leaving the state after finishing nursing school

    I live in NJ, have school in DE and will be moving to MD once I get a job there. I'll be taking it in my school's state since its a smaller state hopefully I'll get my license quicker Since my home...
  14. Thank you so much for this! Even though my teacher wants it slightly different from that one, this will help out.
  15. What ways have you tried to find information so far? You guys don't have access to any medical/nursing journals? You should have access through your school library. One book I'm using is "Culture...
  16. Exactly! You don't have to in a hospital to be "crazy" Alot of people walking around have underlining psych problems and you wouldn't even know until it gets exacerbated or they stop taking their...
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    I'm In! But Can I Afford It?!?

    Umm, I don't think anyone was thinking that you are uneducated or stupid because of the bankruptcy....stuff happens and you already explained why. We are just saying that even though I'm sure you'd...
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    Want a student job, how to get it

    I'm about the finish my first semester too. I just have been looking at the job offerings for all the hospitals around me and I finally found one that actually offers the position. They called it...
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    Failing 4th semester....feeling like a failure

    take it or leave it is your choice. you can either let something effect you by making your self angry, upset, happy or whatever. just like your comment, i chose to leave it and not let effect me...
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    Failing 4th semester....feeling like a failure

    i agree with the above poster. what did expect when you put your problem on a public forum? people are going to judge. take it or leave it. i think for the most part everyone is trying to
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    ever have an instructor just melt down in class?

    Well that is usually how complaints are supposed to go. You're supposed to work of the chain of command as a sign of respect. One of you guys disrespected that, and that is why she was angry. You...
  22. I know another care plan help thread. :) This is my first one and I don't need you to make my whole plan. Our school give us a blueprint to go by section for section to do the care plan. For each...
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    Am I crazy, because this seems VERY WRONG...

    Exactly. Just b/c there are hospitals doesn't mean they: 1. Accept nursing students. 2. Had good experiences with past students from your school 3. Politics 4. Have the space/time. If there are other...
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    lecture videos Please

    I believe she said she has 3 months to go in her RN
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    Should I gain experience or money?

    I would go for the money because even though experience would help you in the future. Right NOW you need to make sure you pass your classes! All the experience in the world won't make sure your...