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  1. Took NCLEX 9 times, passed 10th time 265 questions!

    chicagoboy replied to youcanrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Check your

  2. Hired without taking refresher course

    chicagoboy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if there are RNs here who were out of practice for a long time and got hired without taking refresher course. Thanks for your

  3. ER or Trauma Nurse

    chicagoboy posted a topic in Emergency

    For those who work in the Emergency department, when a trauma level patient arrives, who usually takes care - ER nurse or Trauma nurse? Just curious here, thanks for any

  4. ER or Trauma Nurse

    chicagoboy replied to chicagoboy's topic in Emergency

    Thanks for a quick response. In your facility, is it mandatory for ER nurse to take Trauma classes? Thank

  5. Whats in your clinical bag???

    chicagoboy replied to missycrowell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yup Hemostat is very important as well as scissors, stethoscope, penlight and black pen. I would have thought that BP cuffs would be in all room by the wall above the patient's head. Students were...

  6. Lessons Learned During Our First Semester Of Clinicals

    chicagoboy replied to ElizabethStoneRN's topic in General Students

    I also took noticed with '''#11 Don't let negative experiences with other staff get in the way of you caring for your patient- some of the best teachers are those who teach you what NOT to do.''...

  7. PTT vs PT/INR

    chicagoboy replied to jack4nursing's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    At our hospital where i work, patient is on heparin and when there is an order for discharge, they would start weaning off heparin and start coumadin to

  8. Where is everyone from in the world?

    chicagoboy replied to Kiwiguy's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Born in the Philippines, came to Chicago at the age of 10 and has been living here

  9. What to do if the time frame to take the NCLEX has expired?

    chicagoboy replied to Gammag03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Same thing happened to me. Illinois has 3 years limit to pass the exam. I will be taking the refresher course as required by IL

  10. NA Student

    chicagoboy replied to 2bNurseZachary's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Congrats Zach! I remember when i was in the CNA program which was a required prerequisite for the RN program. Every thing was new, so many things to learn and information to absorbed. Was able to...

  11. took nevada nclex 3 times now taking california nclex

    chicagoboy replied to nicole1122's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @prnstat1 I just looked at the website (amsn.org) and i think the 2 day course you are talking about are for RN who wants to be certified as Medical Surgical Nurse (AMSRN). You need to be an RN with...

  12. 2nd time failed in NCLEX RN &BON ILLINOIS RULE 60-10

    chicagoboy replied to shinarwin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, quiet an investigative reporter there eh, RNsRWe. Just happens I missed JustBeachyNurse post since i have not open my computer and spend time on it, LIKE you maybe who has nothing better to do...

  13. 2nd time failed in NCLEX RN &BON ILLINOIS RULE 60-10

    chicagoboy replied to shinarwin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi, we can email to each other if you like...my email is

  14. 2nd time failed in NCLEX RN &BON ILLINOIS RULE 60-10

    chicagoboy replied to shinarwin22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    No, you would just be wasting your money since by IL law, one has to pass the test within 3 years from the last exam. That's what happened to me and the fee for both IL BON and testing center are...

  15. Saunders book question

    chicagoboy replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here you go.. Strategies for Alternate Item Formats on the NCLEX-RN® Exam @

  16. I Need Help With Nclex!!

    chicagoboy replied to monkago2009's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How well do you do with audio? NCLEX-RN Home Study Course

  17. Excell nursing review

    chicagoboy replied to armine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You're welcome Armine. Good Luck to

  18. Excell nursing review

    chicagoboy replied to armine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took it twice and did not passed on my first try. Two of my friends also took it and did not do well too. She gives you a thick folder of hand outs and just basically read through it. You might as...

  19. Excell nursing review

    chicagoboy replied to armine's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is this the same Excell Review done by Adele Diploma which is held at Rizal Center in

  20. Could Single Dad Get in...

    chicagoboy replied to newsingleDad's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I would go with taking the prereq first like A & P, Micro until you come to a decision whether you want to be an RN or Surg Tech. Plus i am sure both classes are applicable to both majors...

  21. is a 4.0 GPA in prerequisites mandatory for nursing school

    chicagoboy replied to chanibrenner's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My GPA was around 2.6 and was accepted in the Nursing program. I was done with all of my prereq, including all non-nursing classes plus i passed the NLN exam. Few of my friends who got in the nursing...

  22. Question about taking the NCLEX in a different state

    chicagoboy replied to Uncle Rico's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Silverdragon102 is right. This is what i am

  23. Where can I find Kaplan Decision Tree?

    chicagoboy replied to dreeea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is a DEMO of the Decision Tree on the Kaplan

  24. Hired without taking refresher course

    chicagoboy replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, can you give us some details please, like what school, price range, how long does it last? Thank you so much for your help and

  25. How I Passed NCLEX Different Methods

    chicagoboy replied to aramis2121's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is probably the most thorough post NCLEX-RN review i have ever read here. Truly appreciate this feedback. Congrats to you and God