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  1. chosing a specialty

    Nursing is a profession right now that you can burn out in any area due to the way nursing is usually treated in the hospitals. If you really feel a calling to a specific area that you are passionate...
  2. Aren't those assistants up front the bomb! They really made my whole interview and application experience much easier as well. They really do take care of
  3. Yes you can attend a live review as many times as you want after you pay for one. Also after you are done you get a discount on any of the online things too. As PICU pointed out you can do a live...
  4. No problem! I just want to use my past experiences to help nursing students. It is such a stressful time already. I would suggest you taking the review before you start clinicals because I wish I...
  5. Question

    You applied to the board so they have your social on file. Your boyfriend did not, therefore they have no idea who he is. Not active simply means that you do not have a license yet....doesn't mean...
  6. When I graduated I used Hurst Review Services and it was the best thing I ever did. You can also see that some folks on allnurses have used it as well and loved it. The website is...
  7. Same here. I interviewed at both schools in the same week and there is no comparison between the campuses. I am sure the staff is highly qualified and Dr. Reinke was very nice and asked tough...
  8. I have seen several suggestions to get a good PDA with good drug software. My question is what software should I get and is a PDA really necessary. Which is the best PDA and are they MAC compatible?...
  9. Sylvia Rayfield Review

    All i know is this. Sylvia Rayfield used to do reviews in the mississippi, Louisiana area and since Hurst review. http://www.hurstreview.com did reviews after her Hurst Review has totally taken over....
  10. help 4th semester/boards

    There are some similarities between the two, but there is no comparison. You can find this out on all nurses and on the Hurst Review site from those that took Kaplan and failed, then took Hurst....
  11. help 4th semester/boards

    There are some similarities between the two, but there is no comparison. You can find this out on all nurses and on the Hurst Review site from those that took Kaplan and failed, then took Hurst....
  12. xigris, i think if you upgrade to a premium membership you can submit polls, etc. Not sure but you should check it
  13. xigris, i think if you upgrade to a premium membership you can submit polls, etc. Not sure but you should check it
  14. twu or tcu

    Hi there, I am actually from Lafayette and grad from ULL. The hospitals that TCU uses are Lafayette general and Lourdes. I don't think anyone pays much attention to the GRE if you have the minimum....
  15. Sounds like good advice. Congrats on being strong enough to save your life and get away! Don't let it stop you from achieving your dream. You can find a way, just check things
  16. help 4th semester/boards

    Advantages of Hurst Review over the other reviews....It costs 350.00 for a live review. Cheaper for online, with same content and you see live review online. If someone does fail, they will give you...
  17. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    We had a patient just yesterday who had a permanent pacer/defibrillator who received 90 shocks in a 4 hour period. She did great and went out to tele the next
  18. Hurst Review

    Nice post! I am glad that you like it and other students as well. They are great aren't they. It's nice to finally learn nursing while you laugh! Good Luck and I want to know how you
  19. Can I still be a nurse with a misdemeanor conviction

    Call your state board of nursing and ask them. They will be able to tell you. I don't think that would be a
  20. help 4th semester/boards

    A good NCLEX review would be great for you and your entire class. Look at the forum and check out what folks are saying about Hurst Review. www.hurstreview.com They will come to your school and do a...
  21. Chances of getting accepted

    Call your schools and ask...you experience speaks for itself! I would just apply. Good
  22. read this after my other reply....Congrats to you
  23. If she want's to furthur her education she needs to go to BSN program. Let her take out loans, etc if you can't afford it. Also if she has to foot the bill you will definitly find out how serious...
  24. Last night i received an interview invitation to Baylor. Just wondering if anyone else did and if you are going to go. I already got in at TCU and it is my first choice, so I don't know what I should...
  25. What is considered "extra stuff"? If it is a couple classes that's not bad. I hope the extra stuff doesn't mean the usual minimum reqired clinical experience as a critical care nurse. I think that...