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    Dismissal from Nursing program

    akulahawkRN replied to natkoz82's topic in General Students

    The hardest part is stopping for a minute to realize what the problem is. We all have those "Squirrel!!!" moments in our lives but most of us are able to focus back on task. I was one of those people...
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    Pearson Vue trick changed on me!

    akulahawkRN replied to reeree1103's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It has happened. Chances are the "change" occurs after the exam has been scored the 2nd time. Usually the two scorings basically match "pass/pass" or "fail/fail" but they probably use two different...
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    Pearson Vue trick changed on me!

    akulahawkRN replied to reeree1103's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you look at the details of how the NCLEX is scored, you'll find that it's actually scored twice. The second scoring is one way that they can ensure that the exam is truly good... unfortunately it...
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    Pearson Vue trick changed on me!

    akulahawkRN replied to reeree1103's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is the good popup, or more correctly, one of them. The key phrase is that "another registration cannot be made at this time." In short, you can't pay for another registration and your results...
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    How a stethoscope can get stolen?

    akulahawkRN replied to osi2011's topic in General Students

    If you leave the stethoscope out on a mobile workstation or at a desk... or on something for you to pick it up later, it can grow feet that
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    I just failed my NCLEX

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

    First off, you need to forgive yourself for all your "failure" transgressions, if not forgive yourself, at least relegate it to the past because you can't change it, only learn from it. So, I'm...
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    Did I really just pass??

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

    If your exam status says "Delivery Successful" and you're getting the good popup, then you've likely passed, especially so since your exam shut off at 75 questions. It won't do that unless you've...
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    Quick Results

    akulahawkRN replied to AnnaB154's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check later this afternoon... 48 hours after you've finished the exam. It's possible that your results will be visible then, if your state participates in the program. Also, by now the PVT should be...
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    Failed at 75q, 2nd attempt 265q

    akulahawkRN replied to Jramos81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nothing you do that increases your stress level will change the outcome. Take some solace in knowing that since you went all 265 questions that you were right on the pass-fail line and the system...
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    BA to MN or BSN?

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

    My vote would also be for BSN for a variety of reasons. If you went for a Masters in Nursing (entry level) you might find yourself in a position where you're simultaneously both underqualified and...
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    Popular ADN vs More Expensive BSN

    akulahawkRN replied to euisme, BSN's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Because the clearly established trend is "BSN Preferred" I would certainly suggest you give great consideration to that route. The fact that you're still 18 months out from entering any program means...
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    what is the first question a male nurse asks to an another male nurse?

    akulahawkRN replied to selva tito's topic in Male Nursing Students

    My vote is for none of the
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    Theme song to your Nursing career?

    akulahawkRN replied to sMoLsNurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    Going through Nursing School its been Van Halen's Dreams: Sometimes while working as a medic, because it was never quite normal, it was pretty much this:
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    Finally IN after 3 tries!!!

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

    Don't worry about questioning your sanity... nursing school is, by definition, insane. Trust me, you'll fit right in... Now, please excuse me while I wander over there and mumble to myself about...
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    Finally IN after 3 tries!!!

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

    Congratulations on getting accepted to Nursing School! I sent out 15 applications (2 per semester) and #14 and #15 were accepted, for the same semester. I know it's a long road getting in and it'll be...
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    Is this Patient Abandonment?

    akulahawkRN replied to cahshaw's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Given that it sounds like there was a hand-off of patients from her to you and you accepted her keys, there is no patient abandonment. That nurse may have effectively abandoned her job when she...
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    So confused, help me out please. Pre-nursing

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

    If you're absolutely set on entering a particular Bachelors program, look at what they require for prerequisites, not only for graduation but for entry to their program. You may find that by taking as...
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    GPA to become a nurse?

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

    To the OP: I'm not going to sugarcoat this either. You've just started going to college and along the way, you've made some mistakes. We all have made them. You need to figure out why you got such...
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    Time Management on the test

    akulahawkRN replied to augurey's topic in TEAS Exam Help

    First, slow down. Read the question, breathe slowly, answer the question in your mind and then read the answers. Then re-read the question. If the answer you came up with doesn't appear in the list or...
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    Use fake transcripts and go to jail!

    akulahawkRN replied to steppybay's topic in International Nursing

    They may have had a nursing degree and falsified their transcripts to show that they'd had all the requisite experiences (including concurrent theory/clinical components) when they actually hadn't....
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    Use fake transcripts and go to jail!

    akulahawkRN replied to steppybay's topic in International Nursing

    While this is true, it appears that everyone that was disciplined in some manner by the California BRN was licensed by/through the BRN, either by endorsement or through initial exam. Therefore the...
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    third semester challenges

    akulahawkRN replied to FutureRN_15's topic in General Students

    Peds are definitely NOT little adults. They react a bit differently to stress and abnormal physiological states than adults do. Know the Developmental Milestones and Erickson's developmental stages....
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    what did you have a previous degree in before you went into nursing?

    akulahawkRN replied to RNtobe23's topic in General Nursing

    My Bachelor's is in Sports Medicine. After going through a few career changes (usually out of necessity) I began pursuing Nursing before 2008 and kept at it. Now I'm a New Grad RN and while I'm...
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    Acls and pals course

    akulahawkRN replied to thomas76's topic in Critical Care

    If it's your first time or two, don't do the online courses. Do it all in-person with an instructor who will let you practice what you need to know before you actually do the practical test. Also,...
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    30-Year Old GPA Might Sink My RN Program App

    akulahawkRN replied to Beginning15's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Another possibility is that you may be able to request some kind of academic "pardon" or "forgiveness" type of deal where they essentially wipe those courses off your record from a GPA calculation...