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  1. Exam Cram for NCLEX-PN or Exam Cram Practice Questions?

    4Karrie2 replied to 4Karrie2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! Which one did you feel was most helpful to you? It sounds like the Practice Questions book has more questions which are the same on both the cd and in the book, while the plain Exam Cram book...

  2. Wasted 5 years of my life with LPNschool, now failed NCLEX for the 2nd time. I'M DONE

    4Karrie2 replied to believeallispossible's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi believeallispossible, I can hear the disappointment and discouragement you are feeling as I read your post. You have obviously poured much effort and dedication into achieving your nursing goal...

  3. April NCLEX-PN Takers: Please Post Your Thoughts

    4Karrie2 replied to 4Karrie2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Those who have seen the new test first-hand can let us know which review books/courses are still relevant, as many new editions will not be available for awhile. This information will be very helpful...

  4. White Dress for Graduation...

    4Karrie2 replied to mommyof2Tees's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    There is also www.thekoiwarehouse.com Click on full length dresses on the left. Call them to see if they have your size, as they may have it even if it is not showing on their site. That's what I...

  5. Is the PN exam changing in April?

    4Karrie2 replied to ciprea's topic in General Students

    Hi Ciprea, I sent you a PM a day or two ago but I'm not sure if you got it. It's possible I probably didn't send it right. I scheduled an exam date for the third week of April, mainly because I want...

  6. Is the PN exam changing in April?

    4Karrie2 replied to ciprea's topic in General Students

    Hi Ciprea, I have been checking my local sites regularly to see if dates have opened up and they have, the only trouble is I'm still feeling not ready to test. I have been studying diligently, and...

  7. NCLEX PN takers in so cal.

    4Karrie2 replied to Elleveein's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Blowing Bubbles, Have you been studying intensely for a while and feel truly ready to test or are you hoping to take the test before you feel truly ready since it changes on 4/01? I'm curious...

  8. Is the PN exam changing in April?

    4Karrie2 replied to ciprea's topic in General Students

    Hi Ciprea, Love your little headbanger! Lol! Which books that you are using or have used in the past seem most like the actual NCLEX questions? I thought Saunder's was good and I was feeling a little...

  9. Hopeful NCLEX-PN March 2011

    4Karrie2 replied to 4Karrie2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I wish I had your guts and confidence, Hopeful310! I have been studying hard but there seems to be so much more left to commit to long-term memory. I always did well on tests in school, but the focus...

  10. HURST REVIEW--Is it worth it?

    4Karrie2 replied to m4howie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So glad to see all the informative comments on this thread. I am getting ready for the NCLEX-PN and have been using Lippincott, ATI Review Module book, and Saunder's 4th edition, as well as a couple...

  11. Is the PN exam changing in April?

    4Karrie2 replied to ciprea's topic in General Students

    The NCLEX-RN changed last year. The NCLEX-PN is changing this year on April 1. And that's no

  12. Is the PN exam changing in April?

    4Karrie2 replied to ciprea's topic in General Students

    Hi, yes, the test is going to be changing and it is going to be a higher passing standard. Translation: tougher to pass. There is some good information on the NCSBN website, but it is still a bit...

  13. Advice on how to handle extreme anxiety

    4Karrie2 replied to Becky8's topic in General Students

    today i had a bad situation at clinical and am so mortified. i had a patient who is in isolation who i gave a head-to-assessment to and after telling me i did a beautiful job, i later heard him...

  14. Advice on how to handle extreme anxiety

    4Karrie2 replied to Becky8's topic in General Students

    thank you so very much for your caring, candid, and understanding reply. i really can't tell you how much i appreciate it. i hope to never have another day like i had this week. it was scary, feeling...

  15. Advice on how to handle extreme anxiety

    4Karrie2 replied to Becky8's topic in General Students

    i know this is an older thread, but i hope that someone will see my post and respond. i have been suffering from extreme anxiety and have about reached the end of my rope a few times. this week i...

  16. Immunization Ordered 0.5mL---Instructor says give whole vial

    4Karrie2 posted a topic in Pediatric

    i hope someone can clarify this and fast. i am going to be giving subq and im injections starting next week with my peds instructor. today at clinical orientation, she told us that even though the...

  17. Immunization Ordered 0.5mL---give whole vial??

    4Karrie2 posted a topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I hope someone can clarify this and fast. I am going to be giving subQ and IM immunizations starting next week with my Peds instructor. Today at clinical orientation, she told us that even though the...

  18. What Is The Total Cost Of Your LVN/LPN Program?

    4Karrie2 replied to tavia_yeung's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    to akanini~ wow, you made $70,000 your first year as an lpn? may i ask what area of nursing you work in that pays that kind of money? i was thinking of becoming a wound care nurse or infection control...

  19. Immunization Ordered 0.5mL---Instructor says give whole vial

    4Karrie2 replied to 4Karrie2's topic in Pediatric

    Thank you very much for your responses. No, she said give the whole vial, for sure. I was shadowing a Peds clinic nurse yesterday and most of the immunizations were in premeasured vials that attach...

  20. working as cna while in lpn school?

    4Karrie2 replied to rhonda1976's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hi! Just to add my two cents, I am in the second semester of LVN school and I do not work. I also do not have little children at home though I do have two older children here and a husband who works...

  21. Grading scale for Nusing school???

    4Karrie2 replied to COLPN's topic in General Students

    I was glad to see this thread was already started. I thought my school's grading scale was insane and I wanted to see what others were dealing with. The syllabus (that we had to sign a contract...

  22. I Failed the TEAS test again/Depressed

    4Karrie2 replied to EricaDumas09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hi Erica, I just wanted to add my two cents worth, because I read that you bought the ATI book and I truly did not feel that that book was the best one for studying for the TEAS. At my LVN school,...

  23. I'm old, no money, depressed..

    4Karrie2 replied to MEDICJOHN's topic in General Students

    Hi MedicJohn, Honestly, I think I worried more about age when I was your age than I do now! I'm 51 and recently started the LVN program. However, 31 years ago I quit the RN program I was in after 14...

  24. Dropped lvn/lpn student needs help to complete diploma

    4Karrie2 replied to ohsulof4321's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi Friend, I just want to say that at my LVN school, you are allowed one chance to go back the following year and repeat the area that you failed in. I think you should do it! You worked this hard to...

  25. Why Do People Fail Nursing School?

    4Karrie2 replied to Pachinko's topic in General Students

    I was in RN school years ago and I would say the first answer would have been my first response as well. Many times I saw instructors target an individual student, questioning them during clinicals to...