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paacollins

Chiropractic assistant, CNA in LTC, RN

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  1. Rationales to Questions not sticking

    paacollins replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Vanessa: Don't know if this will help you but it has me so I'm gonna share. I, too, looked at studying for the NCLEX as a chore and a nightmare. One day, as I was reading, I realized I was enjoying...

  2. Rationales to Questions not sticking

    paacollins replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I thought I was the only one that did the "green tea and Mozart" thing.

  3. Helpful hints

    paacollins replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I often wonder if medical school could be THAT much harder or even law school.

  4. Rationales to Questions not sticking

    paacollins replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I do a lot of writing down too. I find if I write things down I understand it better and it seems to stick in my brain better than if I just read it. I've got a composition book just for NCLEX. I...

  5. Who is taking the NCLEX in September?

    paacollins replied to paacollins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you look at the message, there is a "quote" button on the lower right of the message. If you click that it will quote the post of the person you wish to respond to like I just did with yours....

  6. Who is taking the NCLEX in September?

    paacollins replied to paacollins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are correct. You have to have posted 15 messages before you can PM someone. You have 15 exactly so you should be "good to go." Good luck on the

  7. Drugs on the NCLEX

    paacollins posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just dug this list up from a 2006 thread that listed drugs commonly asked about on the NCLEX. Does anyone know if this would be accurate for 2008? I'm thinking there might be a few newer drugs...

  8. What is Sata?

    paacollins replied to lifecycle1898's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey I needed a laugh today. My back is screaming from all this sitting and studying. I'm to the point that I find humor in the strangest places. Can you say "stress"?

  9. Helpful hints

    paacollins replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've had a lot of problems with prioritization/delegation too. Saunders is way easier than my nursing school tests were in this area though. We didn't understand where our instructors were coming...

  10. How long did you prepare for the NCLEX?

    paacollins replied to nycNurse2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated in May and planned to test the end of June. However, due to needing a couple of weeks to clear my head after graduation, having my two girls home from school all summer, dealing with a...

  11. Rationales to Questions not sticking

    paacollins replied to VANESSA WILLIAMS's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I get to the point that I'm saying "huh?", I toss the Saunders book aside and read a couple of chapters in whatever fiction novel I'm currently reading. Or I take a walk, or message on...

  12. What is Sata?

    paacollins replied to lifecycle1898's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    SATA questions are the ones that showed up on my nursing school tests that, just when I thought "this test isn't so bad" made me say "Oh no, not one of those dang questions!". lol Hopefully the ones...

  13. Information

    paacollins replied to Pre-nursepookie2010's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    WSSU offers a traditional BSN program as well as a 13 month accelerated option for those who hold a BS in another discipine. Forsyth Tech offers ADN programs and there are several other community...

  14. Who is taking the NCLEX in September?

    paacollins replied to paacollins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I cannot imagine having to take the NCLEX for the first time in 30 years. My heart goes out to you. I've heard how the test was done back then. We sure have it better. I can't imagine having to...

  15. Who is taking the NCLEX in September?

    paacollins replied to paacollins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm planning to test the middle of September. I've had a lot of stress going on around me this summer and haven't been able to study quite like I wanted to until the last month or so. I've really...

  16. Just wrangled the NCLEX beast...

    paacollins replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See you wasted all that good worrying for nothing. lol Best of luck in your nursing

  17. Who is taking the NCLEX in September?

    paacollins replied to paacollins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Australia is someplace I would love to visit if I ever win the lottery. lol Did you graduate recently or did you work as a nurse in Australia? Since you are using Saunders, are you going to do...

  18. A Fork in the Road: Relationship, Money, School

    paacollins replied to HeLLooNur5e's topic in General Students

    A good support system (not just financial) is essential to succeeding in nursing school. You may still succeed without one but having a good support system may mean you will graduate with your wits...

  19. Any LPN programs starting in January?

    paacollins replied to renee_cal's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I think Surry Community College in Dobson, nc starts their LPN program in January. They graduate in December and it is a one year program so I assume they begin in January. I just received my RN...

  20. religious/cultural beliefs v. suggested treatment

    paacollins replied to mcs1505's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Muslims will sometimes require that their beds face Mecca. In NC that means the bed would have to face the SW. I have yet to have to rearrange a room for anyone but my instructors said if a Muslim...

  21. Preparing for Second Semester of Nursing

    paacollins replied to NY-RN_Kay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I bought a nice, little packet of drug cards, a pretty little binder, wrote up about 6 drugs and then got so bogged down with studying that I never wrote anymore. Never needed them either. I should...

  22. Remember Anatomy and Physiology?

    paacollins replied to imafostermom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had A and P I and A and P II with two different instructors and I adored both of them. The one who taught A and P II however was a hoot. He is a veterinarian who works for a diagnostic lab doing...

  23. Just wrangled the NCLEX beast...

    paacollins replied to Coffee Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know it is hard but try to think positive. You may have passed. Many have the computer shut off at 75 and think the worst only to find out they passed. One of my fellow students said it was the...

  24. No More Books/Studying ...til later

    paacollins replied to Butterflybee's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are so not alone. For most professions, you go to school, graduate and get that degree in hand, and find a job. Not so for nurses, doctors, lawyers, accountants, or even hair stylists. We all...

  25. Starting Salary.

    paacollins replied to indiawhitaker's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ouch!! That's $3 an hour less than in Winston and I seriously doubt the cost of living in Charleston is THAT much lower than NC. It's really a shame because WVA is one of the most beautiful states...