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  1. Twinmom06

    I can't afford Kaplan or Hurst review class. What are other ways to prepare?

    Twinmom06 replied to umslalum's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the only reason I took the ATI live review is because it was built into the cost...I didn't pay for Kaplan like some of the people in my class and they said it was relatively useless... get books -...
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    Scheduled for June 1st

    Twinmom06 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    8 am June 1st - 8 days to go! I'm doing ATI and Exam Cram.... anyone else taking the first week of
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    Stethoscope

    Twinmom06 replied to mcbtny9's topic in General Students

    if you're strapped for money then the Classic II is a terrific scope for the money...if money's not a worry or you have difficulty hearing then spring for the Cardio
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    nursing clinicals and glorified cna work

    Twinmom06 replied to kkanady's topic in General Students

    having just graduated I will say that I learned a LOT from fundamentals - from therapeutic communication while helping someone to the toilet, to recognizing skin breakdown while repositioning...
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    NCLEX and ATI

    Twinmom06 replied to bexspn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Notallwhowander - I'm using exam cram and ATI and just doing questions! I do like the exam cram quick card in the beginning of the book to look over...the questions between both are pretty much all...
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    Does your family REALLY understand?

    Twinmom06 replied to LifesAJourney's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Rarely do I invoke the name of the doctor, but if you are on decent terms with your dad's cardiologist, you may want to give him a call! Seriously, my dad had a CABG 21 years ago and did exactly as...
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    NCLEX and ATI

    Twinmom06 replied to bexspn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    what I got out of the ATI live review is to strive for better than 60% right on the review modules. I'm working on ATI now and also using Exam Cram...I'm scheduled for June
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    ATT's anyone?????

    Twinmom06 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just got my ATT at 1:07 pm today....and I'm scheduled for June
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    Crying?

    Twinmom06 replied to daisygirl5's topic in Ob/Gyn

    oh yes the dad's crying is what gets me - especially when its their first baby....I also had tears as they walked a 38w stillborn infant down to the morgue...EVERYONE was crying including the grey...
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    what specialties do new grads typically start out in?

    Twinmom06 replied to mee9mee9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm starting on
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    Shoes for clinical rotation!

    Twinmom06 replied to mandi_91's topic in General Students

    I wear Alegria's also (and now that I'm out of school I can ditch the 100% white look!) but they do have plain white and black as well as some with some
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    ATT's anyone?????

    Twinmom06 replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    graduated 5/3 but we graduated the same week we took finals so our grades were just finalized and conferred yesterday (I'm in PA)...so I'm expecting my TPP/ATT within 10 days
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    My heartache and hiatus...

    Twinmom06 replied to CheesePotato's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry for your loss...may time and good memories bring you peace
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    I know this an old beast BUT ...

    Twinmom06 replied to StudentOfHealing's topic in General Students

    its a known fact in the area I live in there are 2 ADN programs and 4 BSN programs - the hiring managers hire from the 2 ADN programs first and absolutely will NOT hire from one of the BSN...
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    How many of you...

    Twinmom06 replied to gabriellegoss's topic in General Students

    we utilize ATI as well and we have to get 90% or better in each of the modules we're assigned and completed by a certain date and that is considered 5% of our grade. We don't do HESI - we do take the...
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    A new grad numbers game... just curious!

    Twinmom06 replied to calivianya's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'm curious about the stats here related to new grad job hunts. 1. How many places have you applied so far? 2. How many new grad postings vs. regular postings? 3. How many have you heard from one way...
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    What the recovery time after a severe hypoglycemia

    Twinmom06 replied to pinkessence_58467's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    wow - 4 hours? Glucagon works on the liver - does she have any kind of liver impairment? for me (but I'm 39) it usually only takes 15-30 minutes to get my sugar back over 100 - yes I'm
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    ATI Mock NCLEX

    Twinmom06 replied to nene960's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    same
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    ADN class of 2013

    Twinmom06 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    it feels awesome! Although we have 3 days of ATI live review (so I'm back up at the school)... and I made a decision change regarding where I work
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    It's Finally Happened!

    Twinmom06 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    if people get fired for posting this stuff on FB then why is it not relevant here? any type of online forum is considered social
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    any take the ATI live nclex review

    Twinmom06 replied to MendedHeart's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    will be taking it next week...I'll let you
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    The nurse and patient's family yelled at me. I feel horrible.

    Twinmom06 replied to mamacita2's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I understand stress when your child is sick (as I have 2 kids), I think the nurse exacerbated the situation by telling the parents that the NA was doing a terrible job and making the NA go in the room...
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    ADN class of 2013

    Twinmom06 replied to SC APRN's topic in General Students

    I got pinned last night!!!! What a wonderful and emotional
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    How do you get job offers before graduating NS?

    Twinmom06 replied to StayHumble11's topic in General Students

    yep - my offer letter said "pending my temporary practice permit"...I secured my offer in February and start June
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    A Graduate Nurse at Last!!!!!!!!!!!

    Twinmom06 replied to OB-nurse2013's topic in General Students

    congratulations!!! I've got 2 days and I'm SO excited!!! Enjoy