Nellifuturenurse2010

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1. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   The trick worked for me. I took the exam last wednesday (the 12th) and got the good pop up. Today my license came in the mail. I live in CA, I got my results pretty

2. New Grad RN Program VA Hospital Palo Alto 2011

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to PolaskyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I'm considering applying for this position, but I am curious, do I need to have my license already, I plan to take NCLEX in a couple

3. help! how can I be more assertive?

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to picurn10's topic in General Students

   I am somewhat dealing with the same circumstances. Sometimes I just dont know what to say to patients. I know what I am doing, but the articulation is just not there. So I am in the same boat as you:...

4. Did the TEAS test today

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to Cuety83's topic in General Students

   I'm sure you did fine. What do you want to get on it? I looked over the manual for like 10 minutes before taking the test and got a 91...but the lady told me I should aim higher if I wanted to get...

5. To pass or To be the highest?

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to psySins's topic in General Students

   why are you looking at it as a competition??? I don't care if you have straight A's...it does not mean you will be a better nurse than someone who got B's and C's. In my class we never know what...

6. Why does nursing school cram the material?

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Students

   The only courses I feel are crammed are pharm and patho...and maybe the transitions in clinicals... I know in our program the transition into the hospital from skills is horrible...the teachers...

7. Nursing School Students...Is It Hard?

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

   As far as details in how it may be difficult. You have to learn A LOT in a short amount of time....A LOT of memorizing and critical thinking. Tests, quizes, papers, care plans...all can be due...

8. Student Malpractice Insurance?

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to charleston990's topic in General Students

   You have to have it, but my school pays for

9. Where would YOU live in California?

   Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to SteveNNP's topic in California Nursing

   It;s not that bad. I mean maybe because i Barely get anything back from the state anyway... but things are not going to be bad forever...so if people are really leaving...that sucks for

10. I spent over 600 dollars on textbooks and supplies

    Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Students

    yea I will have to admit nursing books are expensive! add on the supplies you need and your pockets go flat lol. I remember my first semester they wanted us to buy our books in this bundle they put...

11. My school's grading policy SUCKS!!!!

    Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to H-town's topic in General Students

    Wow thats crazy. My school you have to get a 73% to pass and people were complaining lol. The only thing I hate about my school is the +/- system. Im used to flat As, Bs, and Cs. But I feel bad for...

12. how expensive is california? CAN A NURSE MANAGE WITH HER WAGE??

    Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to curlysin's topic in California Nursing

    I don't agree with this... The bay area is NOT THAT expensive to say a nurse can only live OK out here if he/she rents. Let's not over dramatize it. My mom will be making less than me after I graduate...

13. skirts required for community health clinical???

    Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to pinkiepie_RN's topic in General Students

    wow, that sounds a little old fashioned. Talk to you instructor to see if that is outdated. I would be mad if I had to wear a skirt. I don't really like to wear

14. Nursing School Students...Is It Hard?

    Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to HappyMeNow's topic in General Students

    It is as hard as you make it. It is definitely going to be somewhat difficult, but depending on how you pace yourself and manage your time and the effort you put forth will determine how hard it will...

15. Missed Dosage Calc by two points!!!

    Nellifuturenurse2010 replied to malestudentnurse's topic in General Students

    How many questions is yours??? At our school you have to get an 18/20 (90%) as well and you get to try again the week before finals goodluck on the next try and take your time! lol