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    Just took NCLEX did pearson vue got good pop up

    akulahawkRN replied to sassoune's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, sassoune, the good popup is basically any variant that effectively says "Our records indicate... blah, blah... Another registration cannot be made at this time." In other words, your exam status...
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    Does Anatomy & Physiology help you in nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to KStudentNurse70's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    A&P is essential in nursing. Of the two, probably Physiology is more important because you'll need to know normal physiology so that you will know when you see the abnormal stuff. Keep up the good...
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    Just took Nclex, Board says licensed cancelled

    akulahawkRN replied to kristinoconnor's topic in California Nursing

    Once your IP is cancelled, you'll probably see your RN license numbers appear within the hour. That's what should be focused on. Watch your IP status. Once it goes to "canceled" you'll likely see some...
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    When Should I Start Studying for NCLEX?

    akulahawkRN replied to tbbtpeach's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There's a difference in studying for the NCLEX and studying how to take it. During school, your studies will help you study content. You will definitely need that knowledge in order to pass it. NCLEX...
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    Failed nclex-rn.. Now what?

    akulahawkRN replied to scarletta10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The fact that it took 122 questions to determine that you failed means you're probably closer to passing than you realize. Wait a little bit for your report to arrive. Read the report and see where...
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    2nd time testing, 265q, almost 3 hours, and a good pop up...I think

    akulahawkRN replied to Emmi7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. As long as the popup doesn't indicate that your results are on hold, and it's telling you that you've recently scheduled an exam and it won't let you pay because "another registration cannot be...
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    2nd time testing, 265q, almost 3 hours, and a good pop up...I think

    akulahawkRN replied to Emmi7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The "good popup" is some variation of "you have recently scheduled this exam... another registration cannot be made at this time" and it won't let you pay for another exam
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    Immigrant in CA requiring make up courses for California

    akulahawkRN replied to abycadaby23's topic in Nurse Registration

    From my understanding, you are correct in choosing option #3. Your transcripts from your BSN program will have to be evaluated for educational equivalency to the LVN education requirements. I suspect...
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    ADN vs. BSN

    akulahawkRN replied to tviveros's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If both routes are available to you, I would suggest taking the "extra" semester and go for the ABSN. You'll be a bit more competitive in the Job Market with the BSN than you would with the ADN. Also,...
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    Help finding a bridge program or the 30 units program

    akulahawkRN replied to myelove74's topic in LPN to RN

    OP: if you're a current LVN, I highly suggest not doing the "30-Unit Option" version of getting an RN license. This can impact your ability to move your license from state to state. The kind of...
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    Confused about how to become a nurse

    akulahawkRN replied to amer1996's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    As Spangle above has said, wait lists aren't actually all that bad. Neither is being "rejected" and yet being determined to be a "qualified applicant" because both essentially state that you're fully...
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    Good pop up but so worried

    akulahawkRN replied to gailordfocker's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Give it about 24 hours for your exam to be scored the 2nd time and if you're still getting the good popup, you then stand a very good chance of having passed the
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    Unsure if I passed

    akulahawkRN replied to tash14's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Try the PVT mid-day tomorrow. If it's still taking you to the CC page then, chances are not good that you've passed. If you didn't pass, wait for the CPR report before you reschedule an exam. That...
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    Will I ever be able to be a nurse again?

    akulahawkRN replied to proudsahm's topic in Retired Nurses

    Well, your BRN has the steps necessary to return your license to active status. It could very well be as "simple" as taking all your "missing" CE and paying the appropriate fees. Check with your BRN...
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    Confused about how to become a nurse

    akulahawkRN replied to amer1996's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Almost every job posting I've seen quite literally states "BSN preferred" and for certain hospitals/systems, I've seen "BSN required" for external candidates (those not already employed there). Right...
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    Confused about how to become a nurse

    akulahawkRN replied to amer1996's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Simply put, a the bridge program that we're referencing is a way for Licensed RN's to get their Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) and not have to go through an entire pre-licensure program, but...
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    Confused about how to become a nurse

    akulahawkRN replied to amer1996's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There are a few ways to get to BSN, all from where you are academically. You can certainly do all your prerequisites at De Anza. It's a very good school. It's just that the classes are faster paced...
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    Endorsing a GA license to California

    akulahawkRN replied to edelwisa's topic in California Nursing

    The biggest hurdles are that you must have an active RN license and that your educational background meets this: "[t]heory and clinical practice shall be concurrent in the following nursing areas:...
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    Paramedic/RN

    akulahawkRN replied to Dwalker0163's topic in General Nursing

    A Paramedic and an RN are very different careers... there's a fair amount of skill overlap, but the underlying education is very different. I'm currently licensed as both a Paramedic and an RN....
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    Do you think MacBook 11inch would be good for Nursing School? Or is it too small?

    akulahawkRN replied to NRRN,IWP's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Personally, I think that someone should choose 11 inch or 13 inch or whatever screen size they want in either PC or Macintosh based on entirely on personal preference. In May 2011 my wife purchased a...
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    BSN programs are harder than ADN

    akulahawkRN replied to ExpBrittany's topic in General Students

    All I can say is that I've been through a very rigorous Bachelors program (not BSN) and I've been through an ADN program. Is writing papers, doing research, and taking UDGE hard? Yes, especially if...
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    Got the Dreaded "On Hold" Popup...

    akulahawkRN replied to Nurse2beMN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!
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    Community College v. Four Year

    akulahawkRN replied to fluffybunny7542's topic in California Nursing

    My advice is very simple. Do what you can afford. Only you truly know your situation well enough to determine what you can afford and what you can't. A good place to start is the financial aid office....
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    Prerequisites for ACLS?

    akulahawkRN replied to PennStateGuy's topic in General Nursing

    I pretty much second this! You really do need to have a good grasp of rhythm recognition before you go into ACLS because it really isn't taught in the course. ACLS isn't hard... as long as you know...
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    Good pop up or not????

    akulahawkRN replied to LiveFree17's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    While some congratulations are in order, give it a day or so before you really celebrate. You need to wait for the 2nd Scoring to be complete to be sure that you've most definitely passed. Apparently...