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    Testing Tuesday 7/25 and.....

    truern replied to RegisteredNurse06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    On Kaplan's question trainer I scored 71, 68, 88, 72, 65, 70, and 90. (I had a ton of distractions during test 6..thanks family!!) I think Kaplan most closely resembles NCLEX...both in the type of...
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    Wanted: From A Newly Grad Nurse At The Age Of 42

    truern replied to capricorn girl's topic in International Nursing

    Graduated the same month I turned 51...didn't stop me at all from getting my dream job!! Age is a liability only if you *think* it is....I don't, therefore it's not
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    Took the NClex today

    truern replied to lisamc1RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lisa, you too suffer from PNDS. There is hope, though!! You should have relief in about 48 hours :) Find something to take your mind off the wait..preferable something FUN and
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    where to get fingerprint check in chicago?

    truern replied to chelli73's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Gompers, nowadays you submit your fingerprints, they run the background check, etc and when you get to the test center they take your picture, scan your fingerprint, take you into the actual test...
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    Continuing Education?

    truern replied to lccougar02's topic in First Year After Licensure

    http://ncbon.com/prac-contcomp.asp Here are the requirements for NC...not sure about where you are?? Of course, being that I'm a new grad and *just* passed the NCLEX I haven't done any of
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    PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    truern replied to Bumashes's topic in General Nursing

    Hubby used to tease me that I *never* sweat. He would have been sooooo proud the day I was bent over my patient changing a large dressing and there went a huge drop of sweat falling from my face onto...
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    How long for licenses?

    truern replied to NJNursing's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Sweetie, I'm confused...here in NC we don't even get our ATT before all the paperwork and background check is complete including fingerprints. Are things that different in
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    Multi-Patient Assessment Sheets

    truern replied to gardenmum's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure that's a benefit of premium membership?? You DO have good stuff, though...seems a shame you're having such a hard time posting
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    Duplicate/Similar Questions in NCLEX

    truern replied to nursekhat's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    nursekhat, I had two questions that were soooo similar that I reread the second one time and time again to make sure. Then I sat there a few minutes wondering if I'd missed the correct answer the...
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    Looking for some inspiration!!!

    truern replied to stnurse2008's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't make it without my "brain"...a simple form I printed out each day of clinical. I'd carry it in my pocket and check off tasks/txs/meds as I completed them.
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    Gloves Necessary For SQ Injections?

    truern replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Patient Medications

    Marla, it wasn't a requirement at our clinical sites, but it WAS for our school. We had to wear gloves for ANY injections, finger sticks, etc. I did notice most of the newer nurses wore gloves as...
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    Multi-Patient Assessment Sheets

    truern replied to gardenmum's topic in General Students

    OP, I used this form throughout school until last semester when we didn't have to do clinical paperwork. You are talking about having info that you can take home and do your reports with, right??...
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    Questions on charting

    truern replied to Meika9501's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Say you ambulated the patient 20 feet down the hall. Okay, you want to chart that he tolerated walking that far...how do you KNOW that he tolerated it? What was his heart rate? How was his...
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    Failed...

    truern replied to Focker13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree...Saunders for content, Kaplan for critical thinking. But DO use the CDs and onlines....I think a huge part of preparing for the NCLEX is practicing in a format identical to the test meaning...
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    RNs2BRwe is going to HAVE to change her screen name!!!!

    truern replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :monkeydance: :balloons: :yelclap: :yelclap: :balloons: :monkeydance: Was there ever any
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    Reflux - Laying right vs. left side

    truern replied to NJNursing's topic in General Students

    It would appear
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    Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    truern replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    Be careful that you don't open your mind so far your brain falls
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    Reflux - Laying right vs. left side

    truern replied to NJNursing's topic in General Students

    Laying on your right side would hasten gastric emptying, but laying on your left keeps gastric contents from backing up thru the cardiac sphincter causing heartburn or reflux. I know if I'm nauseated...
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    75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

    truern replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed with
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    Failed

    truern replied to Paleobug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Omg, I'm sorry Get back on that horse!! Don't let this setback keep you from realizing your dream! Find out what your weak areas were, study (yeah, I know you already did...but this time focus on...
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    Nursing is hard!

    truern replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    :yelclap:
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    Threat of needle sticks!!

    truern replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    I think there's a lot of that going around Epona hasn't even started nursing school....she has no idea what even just school entails. Jmho, but I think she's in for a bit of a
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    Took NCLEX today, cut off at 75!

    truern replied to smileysenior's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I took mine there was a young girl there that actually went outside for a Coke and a cigarette!! Several of us that were finished were standing around talking about the test before we realized...
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    If I May Ask

    truern replied to RNKay31's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kayla, I'm sure that you're upset about failing NCLEX so maybe you're feeling a little thin-skinned at the moment. Truly, there wasn't anything sinister about her getting clarification. Relax...take...
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

    truern replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://lenpage.tripod.com/ Look under "photos"....there's an album "with olivia"...I guess they were at some reunion maybe?? Lots of great photos and quotes... Be still my