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  1. What would casue rapid results to not be in? well after 48hrs

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Two of my nursing school friends took their tests recently. One took it on Saturday the 13th and she got her results already from the BON. The other took her's (same facility) on Friday at 8am. She...

  2. How Often Do You Check a Patient's Circulation While in Restraints?

    gatoraims RN replied to HappyMeNow's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders says every 30 as

  3. Is it easier for a New grad LPN or new grad RN to get a job?

    gatoraims RN replied to bobs201's topic in LPN to RN

    I am a new LPN grad and having a hard time finding a job. I think it depends on the area you are looking for

  4. Rapid Results for NCLEX pn...........say I passed!

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed! I had 85 questions and felt pretty good about the test but did not want to jinx myself. WHOOP WHOOP I passed. I am officially a

  5. Need to pick ONE effective NCLEX-PN review book.. help!!

    gatoraims RN replied to QB106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It is the 4th ed. I have not seen the 3rd ed, but really wonder how much the info has

  6. Need to pick ONE effective NCLEX-PN review book.. help!!

    gatoraims RN replied to QB106's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I liked Saunders. I bough a few and this one hands down was my fav. I however did not look at Exam Cram. I love love the incredibly easy books but still I mostly used the green Saunders book. It has a...

  7. Need encouragement

    gatoraims RN replied to AZnursingstudent04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can only repeat what the other girls said. Take your time with the questions. Read the questions twice so you not miss anything silly (anxiety makes me miss things). Pause during the test and take...

  8. Pearson Vue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 2

    gatoraims RN replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my test Friday. PVT was tried about 2 hours after and I got the good pop up. My test was at 11:30 but I went in to make sure I had everything I needed for the test ID and att was all I needed....

  9. August NCLEX Test Takers Random Q&A PN's & RN's All Welcome

    gatoraims RN replied to nerilene's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This would throw me for a loop too. I learned that you would ask mom to void if the fundus has gotten bigger from the previous fundus check. Then do massage. I always thought on the NCLEX you want to...

  10. Dear July NCLEX-PN takers!

    gatoraims RN replied to NurseLearningForLife's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  11. JULY NCLEX-ers!!

    gatoraims RN replied to jelly221,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good pop up for me. Pn nclex with 85 questions. I hope the trick is the real deal. Then I'm off to RN

  12. Nclex Friday, at peace.

    gatoraims RN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Maybe my time to freak out will come Thursday night. I am at peace. Worse case I fail and it sucks but I have the option to gather the funds to cover the cost to test again. Best case I pass and can...

  13. I need NCLEX-PN Exam Suggestions!!!!!

    gatoraims RN replied to jcrey930's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You can take notes know on major disorders. I took notes and came home and broke my notes down into s&s of the disorders, interventions, labs, ect.. I have as of yet to take the NCLEX but it is...

  14. 2 time and i think i fail

    gatoraims RN replied to debra3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know stress is bad for you. :)

  15. Nursing shortage? or Nursing bubble?

    gatoraims RN replied to goetface's topic in General Nursing

    I think it depends on the area. In Fl there seems to be a big need for RN's. I think of it as more of a roller coaster. Just a few years ago LPN's were sought after to fill in at hospitals now they...

  16. Pharm, help!!!

    gatoraims RN replied to sweet_von's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I hated drug cards while in school but I think they are my best friend now. Also I had tons of clinical time so ANY and EVERY drug I gave I made sure I made a drug card and knew why I gave it and any...

  17. NCLEX in a few days

    gatoraims RN replied to brokenroads27's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You still have time. Don't let the last few days go without putting more time into it. If you can take it a week or two later it might be worth

  18. JULY NCLEX-ers!!

    gatoraims RN replied to jelly221,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking mine on the 28th! So nervous. I am focusing on Saunders. In school we did ATI not sure if I will re-visit that or not. I plan on making sticky notes with lab values and posting them all over...

  19. NCLEX Tomorrow!

    gatoraims RN replied to tostu's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck!! Enjoy your glass of wine and relax.

  20. Concerns about interview/resume

    gatoraims RN replied to NSGstudent12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for asking, I also have a few schools but only two degrees. Thanks for the

  21. Advice for new Florida LPN

    gatoraims RN replied to frogandcrown's topic in Florida Nursing

    I am a recent PN grad. It took almost two weeks from applying with the BON to getting my ath to test (att). I am going to sit for the boards in about two weeks. So all in all almost a month after...

  22. Online applications-should I also show up at HR?

    gatoraims RN replied to mom35's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am in the same boat as you. I have not worked since 2001. Recently graduated my nursing school and waiting to take NCLEX. I have been applying for PCT jobs for over a year now. I have not gotten one...

  23. Is it worth it anymore to pursure LPN?

    gatoraims RN replied to gracelikerain's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is worth it. I was in your shoes. I have a gpa of 3.4 not bad but not great either. I applied for an RN program here in Florida and was denied. I was crushed. I cried and cried. Then I...

  24. Flash Cards

    gatoraims RN replied to siyana's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have the Kaplan ones. They come in a blue box with green on top. The cards them self are white with a dark gray box that gives the class of the med and then a bigger gray box that gives the brand...

  25. I'm very guilty...of laziness....gulp....

    gatoraims RN replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can do it in 6wks. You really are not catching up the 2 yrs. Just look at it as picking up the "slack" that you left over the last 2 yrs. You still went to class, took the tests, studied, and you...