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  1. New grad- Is working at a Dr.'s office a good way to start?

    bbie17 replied to bbie17's topic in General Nursing

    Ayvah, Yes, there will be just me and the MD. And that's a good question you asked about who will monitor the allergy injection patients while I'm with other patients. I'm assuming that will be my...

  2. Saunders, Prentice Hall, Kaplan > which one's better?

    bbie17 replied to xterpogz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi davina03, I passed the NCLEX-RN. However, I don't think it was kaplan that helped me pass...alot of the questions I got were covered in my med/surg class so I knew the content. There were 2...

  3. Even nurses do stupid things ....

    bbie17 replied to Susan9608's topic in General Nursing

    Hahah, thanks for a good laugh

  4. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    bbie17 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This trick works! My friend and I took the NCLEX-RN on the same day and we both tried it after the exam. We got the pop up and both of us passed

  5. Need some suggestions!!!

    bbie17 replied to S2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I'm not sure exactly how u studied previously, so I can't really advise on how you should change. But I think knowing your content is very important. My test was all content-based and so were the...

  6. 4th try

    bbie17 replied to pbicurn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, goodluck on your upcoming exam!! I'm sure you will do great. I just took my NCLEX-RN for the first time on Thurs...still waiting for my result from CA. My test was all content-based and Kaplan's...

  7. Saunders, Prentice Hall, Kaplan > which one's better?

    bbie17 replied to xterpogz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I recommend Saunders. I used Kaplan to study and used Saunders once in awhile to read the chapters that Kaplan book doesn't talk about in details. I just took my NCLEX-RN yesterday and I regret not...

  8. Kaplan Experience

    bbie17 replied to RNAchot83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My school provided the Kaplan course for us and 3months of online resources. Our instructor told us to do practice questions and review contents on the questions that we get wrong. I started...

  9. Anyone Up For Random FACT THROWING??

    bbie17 replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, i was taught that immediate treatment for MI is Oxygen (Airway/breathing), Nitro (circulation), Morphine,

  10. From being "ON HOLD" to a "GOOD POP UP"

    bbie17 replied to naipeee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi naipeee, I'm sure you passed! Congratulations!! Was it similar to Kaplan? I remember u replied to my thread about scores on Kaplan trainers and qbanks...I have very similar scores to yours...and I...

  11. Any out-of-state graduate taking NCLEX in CA? Question..

    bbie17 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated from a nursing school in NV and planning to take NCLEX in CA. I took all my prereqs at community colleges in CA. Since all the transcripts from the schools I attended must be sent in to...

  12. Any out-of-state graduate taking NCLEX in CA? Question..

    bbie17 replied to bbie17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Gem0607, thanks for answering my question. I have mailed transcripts from the schools I took my prereqs from without the release form; hopefully the board will accept them. The website says they...

  13. Anyone passed NCLEX with 50-60% on KAPLAN Qbanks?

    bbie17 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, I'm just wondering if anyone scored a 50-60% on Kaplan Qbanks and Question Trainers and passed NCLEX? I have been using Kaplan to study, but I feel like it's not working for

  14. Anyone passed NCLEX with 50-60% on KAPLAN Qbanks?

    bbie17 replied to bbie17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    naipeee: I feel you, it's very frustrating!! I feel like the decision tree doesn't apply to 90% of the questions, or maybe I'm just not using it right (?). Ace587RN and Pinkygirll: Congratulations...

  15. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted: Resume + Interview hints!

    bbie17 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Hi NRSKarenRN, You've replied to my post "need feedbacks on resume" a few days ago. I have sent you an email using my personal email because I'm a new member and not allowed to send private msgs on...

  16. Wondering why you can't get hired or promoted? Resume + Interview hints!

    bbie17 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi NRSKarenRN, You've replied to my post "need feedbacks on resume" a few days ago. I have sent you an email using my personal email because I'm a new member and not allowed to send private msgs on...

  17. If you passed NCLEX, what are your studying strategies?

    bbie17 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, for those of you who have passed NCLEX, how did you study and prepare for it? The nursing program I'm in is not that great at preparing students for the NCLEX so I want to get a head start on my...

  18. What to do in this situation?

    bbie17 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient today, who had a small ulcer underneath her fifth digit. She's diabetic and has had her right leg amputated when she was in her 20's (also from an ulcer). She had made the decision...

  19. how do I help her emotionally?

    bbie17 replied to help for my daughter's topic in General Students

    It seems like you're already doing everything you can for her- being an understanding mom and being there to listen to her problem. The only thing that I would advice is to re-assure her not to worry...

  20. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    bbie17 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hearing the life stories behind each patient always makes work interesting. I like the fact that at the end of the day, I feel like I just did something meaningful. With nursing, everyday there's...

  21. How to not be attached to patient

    bbie17 posted a topic in General Students

    I've had a couple patients who were really devastated and cried after they learned of their prognosis. I feel so vulnerable everytime this happens because I know I can't do anything to change the...