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  1. A Point of View From a Dialysis Patient

    Bean79 replied to NDXUFan's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I can understand where you are coming from. I am both a Nurse AND a Dialysis patient and have experienced and witnessed many of the issues you mentioned. When I am working I on occassion run into...

  2. Bad Interview...

    Bean79 replied to violet_violet's topic in General Nursing

    You did fine, but I will say her question was COMPLETELY innapropriate and I am not even sure they are allowed to ask questions like that during an interview. Your relationship status is completely...

  3. Testing Thursday, any last minute tips

    Bean79 replied to rayvensmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Make Monday your last day to study and spend Tuesday and Wednesday relaxing and find distractions. You will just freak yourself out if you study up to the last minute. Get a good nights rest (if...

  4. Anyone have to wear Dove Apparel?

    Bean79 replied to BellsRNBSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I had to wear DOVE apparel in school and hated it. I followed the size chart guidlines and yes their products run really big. I just stuck it out with my oversized uniform though (looked like a...

  5. LPN with A Criminal Conviction?

    Bean79 replied to Ateal17's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What was the end result? Probation? Time served? Charges Dropped? Is it considered a misdemeanor? It may or may not affect you. I know thats vague. In terms of getting a job, there are many employers...

  6. help dont know what this means

    Bean79 replied to bebopsbabygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The answer you put was correct but the answer eat right for your age group is MORE correct. In Saunders review it discusses an "Umbrella" answer. An umbrella answer is one that is VERY general. So...

  7. Finally passed on my 8th time.

    Bean79 replied to kt2100's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know this is an older post and you have been a practicing LVN for 5 months now...but I just have to say I admire your perseverance. You never gave up and kept trying when many would have called it...

  8. help dont know what this means

    Bean79 replied to bebopsbabygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Using Maslow...lets say a question was asking about a care plan and what would be a priority intervention or diagnosis. Using Maslow you would want to pick the option that addressed the most "basic"...

  9. help dont know what this means

    Bean79 replied to bebopsbabygirl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I completely understand how tough it is to apply the wealth of knowledge you have from studying the material. For me what it came down to is ABCs and Maslows heirarchy of needs. This doesnt work in...

  10. Highly disturbed today at Clinical...

    Bean79 replied to cookiesandcream22's topic in General Students

    You are totally not overthinking it. I understand that things get busy or that resources are limited but I think its very important to maintain a Pts dignity at the very least. When I did clinicals in...

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

    Bean79 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know what, just wait til tomorrow. Sometimes I think the pvt causes too much anxiety. Just go out try to distract yourself (see a movie or something) Then tomorrow you can check your results. Good...

  12. Taking NCLEX for 3rd time in 1 week...Please pray for me!!!

    Bean79 replied to tz0472's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good Luck to you and I will def keep you in my prayers. Dont freak out, you will be fine and are well prepared. What I do before I start answering questions on a big test, is I will stop and take some...

  13. CA NCLEX-PN RESULTS

    Bean79 replied to xxxPTLxxx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know...I dont even live in Ca and I am agonizing with you all. What up Ca? I know there is a faster process and frankly Im a bit annoyed that they torture their nurses like that (especially when...

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

    Bean79 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Im in FL...I did notice that those who the trick did not work for though are in Ca. Perhaps because the state does not offer quick results. Who knows. All I know is it worked for all of us so far

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

    Bean79 replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would say yes. Out of the 22 people in my class who took their NCLEX-PN the "trick" worked for 100% of them. Everyone who got the good pop-up passed and the one person who failed got to the CC page....

  16. Pearson VUE - NCLEX Registration - HELP!

    Bean79 replied to PsychiatricNP's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To the OP how did it go? Did you get confirmation within the timeframe they advised? My friend registered and got the same message so we were

  17. Florida BON status w/ Excelsior?

    Bean79 replied to Jess84's topic in Florida Nursing

    On the Distance Learning forum, there is a thread stating the BON will start accepting all Excelsior grads beginning July 1st. Not sure how to post link, but below is the page....

  18. PTEC LPN AUG 2010 MORNs @CLWR

    Bean79 replied to applicant2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Perhaps Clearwater is different. But usually clinical hours is the same as classroom hours. The only exception to this I found were the online students and evening sudents. The only time it ran over...

  19. PTEC LPN AUG 2010 MORNs @CLWR

    Bean79 replied to applicant2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Next class will be either October or January. Just keep an eye

  20. Excelsior enrollment fee questions...

    Bean79 replied to Bean79's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for your response! I understand what you are saying. I was reading the payment plan brochure and it was saying you can finance enrollment fee up to 12 months but it did not state anything about...

  21. Excelsior enrollment fee questions...

    Bean79 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi All... I plan on enrolling in EC within the next couple months and was looking at the costs. I noticed that there is an enrollment fee and annual fee. Are both of these assessed at the time of...

  22. PTEC LPN AUG 2010 MORNs @CLWR

    Bean79 replied to applicant2010's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hmmm...Not sure how I feel about his advice on you dropping the CNA course. I graduated from PTEC last year and I know during my selection process those who has completed CORE and CNA were awarded...

  23. University of South Fl/ HCC/MDC ????

    Bean79 replied to belle143's topic in Florida Nursing

    Are you limited to just the Tampa area? In St Petersburg there is St Pete College which is maybe 25 minutes from HCC and they have a nursing program there. Also PHCC in Pasco is another option. I only...

  24. Best school for Online Pre-Reqs

    Bean79 replied to Helioplis's topic in Florida Nursing

    Well I know alot of the community colleges in FL now offer online classes. I am in St Pete and I have several friends who went to St Petersburg College. SPC offers pretty much all of the nursing...

  25. HELP!!!!! Denied a job because of background check, which was all wrong!!

    Bean79 replied to MyLove4FL's topic in Florida Nursing

    This same situation happend to my boyfriend about a year ago. He went in for a job interview and they didnt even consider him although it looked promising at first. When he inquired about it they...