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    2 weeks until NCLEX - Freaking out

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

    Suzanne is right....I learned more from the questions I got wrong doing my reviews because I studied the rationales until I *understood* them. It truly does sound like you need to focus more. Look...
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    Need some prayers....possibly a miracle!

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

    Be careful taking something for sleep...you'll want to be alert and oriented in the morning Good luck...and remember to have some protein before the
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    Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    truern replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 questions 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? i took the kaplan course, but didn't have the first question where i...
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    The best way to study for Pharm

    truern replied to Steph98's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    http://www.fla-ortho.com/frames/library/food_drug/b_interaction.php3 This site has a convenient and easy-to-remember breakdown of different drug classifications. I wish I'd found it earlier!! I had...
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    How soon too call after interview??

    truern replied to luvmy2angels's topic in General Nursing

    I like the personal touch of a real card...shows you go the extra
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    how old is too old?

    truern replied to saltwaterstat's topic in General Nursing

    Pinning was May 3rd....my 51st birthday was May
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    Job Offer--Very Disappointed--Please Help`

    truern replied to Siouxz2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You asked her if you "might" be offered the med-surg position and she said "yes"....okay, but you "might" be offered the OR position;) I wouldn't get too upset until I found out for sure which...
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    P.A.S.S questions - help needed!

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

    I JUST finished the Kaplan review and had a similar question about a rape case in the ED. We were told not only could she not wash, she couldn't eat or drink. So much for
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    TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

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

    I'm taking the Kaplan review next week Monday thru Thursday from 9-5 and it's $299. That includes the pretest, the posttest, 2000 practice questions online, and the study
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    Job Interview questions, help!

    truern replied to HurleyGirlie1964's topic in General Nursing

    Relax:p During my hour-long interview she asked "Why are you interested in this hospital, this unit?" That's the total of the "interview" type questions she asked :) I have heard from other...
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    "From doctors to beautiful ladies..."

    truern replied to epiphany's topic in General Nursing

    He meant it as a compliment...why not simply accept it as
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    How many May graduates?

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

    My pinning was last Wednesday. :monkeydance: I'm doing the Kaplan review next Monday thru Thursday, and the NCLEX whenever I get that danged ATT!! I would LOVE to take a while off and vegetate over...
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    What to wear to pinning?

    truern replied to *Renee*'s topic in First Year After Licensure

    Our pinning is this Wednesday, and we're to wear "dressy" white uniforms.....either dresses or pants w/tops, our choice. We're not supposed to wear the leather sneakers we were allowed to wear to...
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    Graduation Countdown!!!

    truern replied to elizabells's topic in General Students

    My final was today, pinning is May 3rd, Kaplan review is May 15-18, NCLEX is ???, and my new grad position on Telemetry starts as soon as I get my license in my grubby little paws Woo hoo!!...
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    Share your spreadsheet for patient care?

    truern replied to sasha2006's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I used these all thru school....feel free to change to suit your needs :) Assessment Report Form.doc TELEMETRY PATIENT SHIFT
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    Tips for Cover letters

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

    SN2BRN, I've PMed you with some information. Please respond if you'd like me to send you the files
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    Help Needed for Class Assignment

    truern replied to Amysuenu's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Not sure this will help (I'm from the good ole US of A..hehe) but the foreign students in my clinical group have said that the doctors are more "revered" in their country...that the nurse always...
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    First Med error and plain old frustration

    truern replied to newrn05's topic in First Year After Licensure

    jonear, I can sooooo see that happening. I can't tell you the times I've started to chart on the wrong flowsheet because the clipboard had the wrong laminated coversheet. Thank goodness no harm came...
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    Books, Books, Books!!

    truern replied to SweetGrL397's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Whew!! Before you go spending $$$ on all those books, check out your campus library. They should have the majority of
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    moving to NC just for LPN to RN program

    truern replied to tommybrowner's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    In the Raleigh area there is a looooong wait list for a seat in the ADN programs at the local community colleges. They just don't *call* it a "wait
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    Gift for Antepartum unit

    truern replied to DeLySh's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sweetie, I don't have any suggestions for gifts, but wanted to express my heartfelt sympathies for your
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    Arterial blood gas interpretation

    truern replied to luvmypatients's topic in General Students

    https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/easy-way-remember-abgs-144947.html Vicky, RN's attachments are spot on!! I didn't miss the first question on our exam using the tic-tac-toe
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    pants ok for women on interview?

    truern replied to NoCrumping's topic in Nursing Career

    Hopefully you were wearing just a little bit more than
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    labeling stethoscopes

    truern replied to Golden_Clover's topic in General Students

    You can get your name engraved on the metal earpieces, your name embossed on the tubing, and put a name tag on it...but your best bet is NEVER let it leave your sight :) The danged things grown legs...
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    ABC.com nurse's blog

    truern replied to MommyandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, I needed that giggle this morning To the OP, that "blog" isn't even *real*....it's just an extension of the show. I guess you have to watch the show to know that. I NEVER miss it...I think...