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    surgery & nursing school...how's this going to work?

    truern replied to iHeartNICU's topic in General Nursing

    On the contrary...if they're like my school they have certain requirements for clinical that you HAVE to meet. If you're unable, you simply can't go to clinical and have to drop back until you are...
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    NCLEX results for North Carolina

    truern replied to Apple03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry...that's what we have available in NC. I've never heard of any other way to get
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

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

    Yeah, that's Leonard...but it's NOT me..hehe That's Olivia...I think that was in 2004?? I *wish* I looked like
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    Almost 80 working RN on med/surg??!!

    truern replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    But aren't those things that really have nothing to do with her age?? I can't tell you how many times I've repeated something...especially if it's something I'm excited about!! I drive my husband...
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    Just took 265 questions and I am FREAKING OUTTTT!

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

    :monkeydance: :balloons: congratulations, new nurse!! :balloons:
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    I Passsssssseedddddd!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    :melody: :yelclap:
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    NCLEX results for North Carolina

    truern replied to Apple03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://ncbon.com/ You can verify your license here...and if you check out the "quick results" link it'll take you to PearsonVue for the $7.95 results when they're available
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

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

    Pics:
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

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

    I had one about Cushings triad as well....none of the answers were things I knew about the triad!?! How weird is
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

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

    O. M. G.!! With Leonard Whiting?!? I used to have his picture on my bedroom wall and practiced kissin on it :redbeathe :redbeathe
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    What color is your stethoscope tubing?

    truern replied to browneyedgirl71's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Navy Littman Cardiology... I'm a little HOH and couldn't hear with my first choice...an Ultrascope I'm seriously considering the electronic Littman...OR a hearing aid Speaking of.....how does it...
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    Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

    truern replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have two Saunders books still wrapped in plastic!! I'm afraid to tally up all the extra books I bought throughout nursing school. I have the Prentice Hall Reviews & Rationales series, the...
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    Read this- TRUE STORY! You're never gona believe this...

    truern replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    Awwwwww, now *I* want a baby penguin, too!! Too funny!!
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    Hair Problems...help !

    truern replied to Keepstanding's topic in General Nursing

    Your gray just looks more obvious against your dark hair. You could go lighter so they don't show as much. Almost two years ago I asked my stylist to frost my dark brown hair gray!! I was so tired...
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    Pharmacology tips..

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

    This site http://www.fla-ortho.com/frames/library/food_drug/b_interaction.php3 has the meds broken down differently than anything else I've seen and I thought it was very helpful...almost every drug...
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

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

    **giggling** You soooo did NOT kill the patient!! This, too, is a symptom of the PNDS (post NCLEX distress syndrome) You're going to be a great nurse....you worry about all your patients..even the...
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    Didn't think I'd feel this horrible

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

    We really should come up with a name for the post-NCLEX experience...something to describe the intense sinking feeling that you've just been tested and found DUMB. REMEMBER: 85%+ people pass the...
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    when

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

    RNs2BRwe, I was thinking this frenzied posting was as close to a true panic state as I've seen since my psych rotation. Personally, I think you handled the situation with calm and
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    Is Pearson vue quick results always right

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

    Actually, I read somewhere "official" (but danged if I can remember WHERE) that the computer at the test site knows whether or not you passed (not the people at the test site, though) and then its...
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    Anyone ever take NCLEX right after school & no extra studying? And Pass?

    truern replied to happygrad06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Happygrad, my NCLEX was 1/4 infection control, 1/4 prioritizing care, 1/4 delegation, and 1/4 misc. Study the first three and you'll be in good
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    No More Studying!

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

    Good for you!! Wishing you peace, calm, and most importantly SUCCESS!! :monkeydance:
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    Ultrascope

    truern replied to YukonDave's topic in General Nursing

    I love the look and wanted one sooooo bad!! BUT I couldn't hear with it...ended up going with a Littman Cardiology. I *am* hoh, though, so don't go by my experience. Have you picked out a design...
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    TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    truern replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Do know your ABGs as well....I had several questions that I had to know blood gases in order to answer
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    What exactly is a "pinning ceremony"??

    truern replied to blueberry21's topic in General Students

    Our RN program has a pinning ceremony just for the nursing students complete with white uniforms, caps, lanterns, Nightingale pledge, etc. I didn't even go to my "graduation" ceremony because it...
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    Grade report

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

    It simply says "pass" or "fail"....there IS NO GRADE for the