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    Excellent Practice For NCLEX

    truern replied to hubbaa3256's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kayla, did you get your results?!? Congratulations!! I didn't do Saunders...Kaplan all the way!! I had 75 questions, mostly prioritizing, delegation, and infection control...and
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    Have gone through ALL the Kaplan questions...

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

    Absolutely DO NOT study tomorrow!! Take a day to unwind, recharge your batteries, and get some rest!
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    kids and being Nurse

    truern replied to Otessa's topic in General Nursing

    Ummmmm, I just graduated, passed NCLEX-RN, and got the only position I applied for....a DAY position. AND after orientation (following my preceptor's schedule), I get to
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    Thanks to all...I passed the NCLEX-RN!

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

    :smiley_aa congratulations :biere:
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    WHAT ARE PRE-REQs???

    truern replied to 2bNursewith7kids's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    We were "strongly" encouraged to have all pre- and co-reqs completed before admission into the nursing program. There were a couple students still taking those classes on admission and they...
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    Describe your mental health rotation

    truern replied to Mabel 29's topic in General Students

    Just what you described....except we did have an ice cream social for the clients one day. And we brought puzzles, books, etc for the unit...we also donated a wooden game box with Scrabble, Monopoly,...
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    Can someone please help me

    truern replied to RNKay31's topic in General Students

    I like this idea!! It would have certainly held my
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    How do you know that you are ready to take NCLEX

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

    Kayla, are you a "safe" nurse?? Is your focus on the patient and getting the best outcome for him/her?? Have you brushed up on infection control, ie standard, airborne, droplet, and contact...
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    expired classes

    truern replied to clairedeauville's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I went half way thru my nursing program and had to drop out due to family illness. When I finally went back I had to take EVERYTHING over...even Englishs and Algebra. Trust me: you WANT to repeat...
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    Eric? Maybe you can answer this?

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

    RNs2BRwe, where is your NCLEX?? I can't wait for you to take it so you can see how you're tormented over things that more than likely won't be on
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    Too Soon to Apply?

    truern replied to kiszi's topic in Nursing Career

    You'll never know if you don't
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    "male" scrub top patterns

    truern replied to jb2u's topic in Men in Nursing

    If there's nobody near you that sews, there is a person on ebay that sews scrubs from fabric you send her. I think she charged $10 plus shipping?? Can't remember for sure, but it didn't seem...
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    I Passed Nclex!!!

    truern replied to alwaysmilin!'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :biere: :smiley_aa
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    76 Questions Today, Hoping I Passed!!!!

    truern replied to nurse4kiddos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sounds encouraging from the type of questions you had!! I'd tell you "good luck" but I don't believe you need
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    When do I start applying?

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

    NC doesn't let new grads work as RNs, so I applied for my position while in my last semester of school. It happened to be on the unit where I was doing my last cllinical. I was hired, but couldn't...
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    My NCLEX Experience

    truern replied to pagandeva2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found the NCLEX to be a test of what a prudent nurse would do to keep her patient safe and alive...not a test of content. I think its assumed you KNOW what they taught you in nursing school, now...
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    about digoxin level?

    truern replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    You're reading into the question...just take it at face value and go with
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    People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    truern replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the Kaplan review class, used the Kaplan NCLEX-RN exam 2005-2006 Edition CDs, did a couple of the online Kaplan tests, and did the tests only on NCSBN. I found the content review on NCSBN...
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    Kaplan's percentages NOT tabulated correctly!

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

    Are ya'll looking at the rationales for the ones you've missed to make sure you thoroughly understand them?? I found that really helped me all thru school AND in studying for the NCLEX. PLUS it...
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    Help me understand this

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

    whoa!! you are so offtrack here i read and reread eric's post trying to see whatever you saw, but couldn't if i read it for the next ten years. eric has been nothing but supportive of those...
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    Assuming a doctors order?

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

    I had two questions where calling the doctor was an answer....I think Kaplan wants you to assume during the NCLEX that you'll have all the help you need, all the supplies, and to not "pass the buck",...
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    What made you decide to work where you do

    truern replied to mom12's topic in General Nursing

    I was hired on the unit where I did my last clinical. I was impressed with the staff, the management, the whole flow of the unit. They went out of their ways to make the students feel appreciated...
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    turned down

    truern replied to jassyj's topic in Correctional

    You can answer whether or not they're eligible to be rehired. Saying that they're not says a
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    My head is going to blow up: Too much information in Saunders review

    truern replied to Bala Shark's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the questions on the CD and online and only looked up the ones I missed. You already KNOW content...you've passed nursing school,
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    Feeling a little pressed for time.

    truern replied to Wellness RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My answer would depend entirely on how much review and studying you've