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  1. Can an American register with the NMC with an ADN degree?

    uaefan replied to hyena's topic in Nurse Registration

    Greetings, I'm also in the process of applying for UK licensure (been a bedside CCU/CVICU nurse for 11 years). I'm a dual American/British citizen and I have an accelerated BSN degree which was...

  2. Countries that recognize US accelerated BSN

    uaefan posted a topic in General World

    I have a dilemma: for five years I've been a critical care cardiac nurse in the US. I've had wanderlust since I was a kid and I love learning other peoples' cultures/beliefs. It's in this capacity...

  3. Countries that recognize US accelerated BSN

    uaefan replied to uaefan's topic in General World

    Yes, I have contacted several international nursing agencies (Helen Ziegler, Pearls, CCM International, and Professional Connections among a few others). They all tell me the same thing - from Ireland...

  4. Nursing in Abu Dhabi

    uaefan replied to Julie402's topic in General World

    Not sure about new grad LPN. I'm a 1 year accelerated BSN grad. Unfortunately, Health Authority Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority, and virtually all nursing boards in the Middle East require at least...

  5. Long time lurker...first time poster

    uaefan posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    short story: recently passed nclex-rn on the 3rd try after 90 minutes & 75 questions. loads of priority, infection control, 18 sata, a couple delegation, 4 meds, 2 diagrams, 1 audio, 1...

  6. Long time lurker...first time poster

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

    Butterfly, It's always nice when you can find someone who has gone through the same things you have; and I'm glad that you found encouragement in my post. You are well-prepared; St. Joseph of...

  7. All NCLEX takers: please stop stressing (too much)

    uaefan posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, the NCLEX is a difficult exam. When you look at the MCAT or the Uniform CPA Exam, you must admit that we have it rather easy. I'm not condescending, I'm just trying to put things into...

  8. What are your scores in Saunders and Lacharity?

    uaefan replied to xxlilkacixx's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi xx, I would highly caution you against relying on your test scores. I made that mistake with Kaplan averaging mid-50s to mid-60s on all Q Trainers and failed...twice! I was right in the range of...

  9. Violated NCLEX rules

    uaefan replied to virtouso's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Goodness...that's a terrible situation for the OP, but the people being "harsh" as some put it are spot-on. There is absolutely no excuse for not knowing the rules (which they hand you on a laminated...

  10. All NCLEX takers: please stop stressing (too much)

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

    Glad I could offer motivation:) All the best to you all in every single one of your

  11. FAILED for a 2nd time...PLEASE...any advice accepted!!!!!

    uaefan replied to Entycing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi En, I'm sorry for your disappointment. Your journey sounds a bit like mine. That said, you may want to look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster" for some encouragement. Remember:...

  12. NCLEX 2nd Time Around Question

    uaefan replied to jacomini.c's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi jaco, Every state is different. Here (in CO) you can test 3 times and if you don't pass you must take a refresher course in order to take it one more time. If you don't pass, then you must apply in...

  13. Those who have passed Nclex...I would love to hear your encouraging story

    uaefan replied to deez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi deez, You may want to look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster" for my story (which mirrors yours quite a

  14. 3rd time was suppose to be the Charm (FAILED NCLEX 3RD TIME)

    uaefan replied to Ogechi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Ogechi, You may want to look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster." I was (sorta) in the same boat as you. Only you will know when you are ready, but the one thing that I would highly...

  15. help with NCLEX......

    uaefan replied to chimmelein's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi chim, You may want to look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster" for some motivation. The most important thing, IMHO, is praying to St. Joseph of Cupertino. All the

  16. HELP!!! failed NCLEX 4 times..... Lost my internship!

    uaefan replied to Going to B RN...'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Going, As Winston Churchill said (and J.D. from "Scrubs" too) a kite flies highest against the wind. Adversity always leads to triumph. There's a reason that you have not passed yet...just as there...

  17. Failed NCLEX the 4th time feeling VERY down.

    uaefan replied to RedDogs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi RedDogs, I'm sorry for your (understandable) disappointment. You may want to look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster." I was in the same boat as you. I would hope that you don't lose...

  18. Spiderman pneumonic?

    uaefan replied to PeteyWheat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Petey, Pneumonia utilizes droplet precautions, so I'm not sure why your source said to pick an N-95 respirator. Just memorize the mnemonic and you'll do fine. And yes, there are MANY IC questions...

  19. Long time lurker...first time poster

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

    Hi mcdanforth, I'd suggest that you go headstrong and slay the beast! I'm not one to dole out unsolicited advice, but I firmly believe that you are ready. It doesn't matter if you take it today (?) or...

  20. June 9th NCLEX RN- words of encouragement, pretty please

    uaefan replied to 2011nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kick ass! Those are the only 2 words you need. You've done the hard

  21. I Need your Advice

    uaefan replied to beso's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi beso, You may want to take a look at my post "long time lurker...first time poster" for some advice. I was in the same boat...somewhat. Just know that you will pass this test and that you have...

  22. Study schedule?

    uaefan replied to jeyre1847's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi jeyre, caliotter's absolutely right. You have to find what works for you! Saunders Online has a study schedule based on the scores of your diagnostic test. I made the mistake of following that and...

  23. Kaplan Review

    uaefan replied to senseiRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi sensei, HATED KAPLAN!! ABSOLUTELY HATED IT!! Worst $400 I ever spent! Failed twice with it...1st time @ 265, 2nd time @ 135. Scored low 50s to low 70s on all question trainers & qbanks....

  24. I've now failed NCLEX-RN twice....

    uaefan replied to purple nurple's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi thy, I'm so sorry for your disappointment. Not sure who I keep directing to my post, but if you haven't looked, peruse my post "long time lurker...first time poster." Your journey seems to be...

  25. Anyone here who graduated 10 years or longer and now taking NCLEX RN?

    uaefan replied to begosh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi begosh, WOW! It wasn't 10 years, but 2 years for me. They revamped the test between the 2 times I took it in 2009 and when I passed in Feb 2011. I'd highly recommend memorizing the infection...