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  1. HURST REVIEW--Is it worth it?

    FocusRN replied to m4howie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Melissa is so right about the content in Hurst. Like I said I need a content review, and I really tink that Hurst can be used who may have been out of school for quite sometime, not only to pass...

  2. Nurse Kept my Great Grandfathers wedding Ring

    FocusRN replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto. This nurse has basically strong-armed her way into keeping the ring. The husband has dementia, and (POA or not) the wife is elderly who just doesn't want any harm to come to her husband. If...

  3. Nurse Kept my Great Grandfathers wedding Ring

    FocusRN replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay there are some really good ideas in this thread. Collectively I would say, speak to the LPN and let her know that she has 24 hours to return the ring before you go to the DON. Remind her of the...

  4. I PASSED!!!!!!!!

    FocusRN replied to N1colina's topic in Online Distance Learning

    CONGRATS!!!... I remember that very joyful "I can't believe it!"

  5. Nurse Kept my Great Grandfathers wedding Ring

    FocusRN replied to ladimandy's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Ditto that and add "I will also be contacting local news media, to make the PUBLIC aware of the facts of this

  6. Really disappointed

    FocusRN replied to aldeur's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I'm so glad you left that place. I really wonder how administration would feel if after that pt had attacked some else, then attack you, if you just said the hell with it and let him have it. I mean...

  7. what to use to study for NCLEX RN again?

    FocusRN replied to LaMorLPN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am a soon to be Excelsior grad, and I actually would recommend it but only for those who are self motivated, and do well with independent study. Honestly if you need your hand held to learn (nothing...

  8. Standard Precautions

    FocusRN replied to ciprea's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Standard AKA Universal, is simply gloves and wash/alcohol (always wash with soup and water if hands are visibility soiled). Contact, glove, gown, remove gown BEFORE leaving room, and wash/alcohol. I...

  9. HURST REVIEW--Is it worth it?

    FocusRN replied to m4howie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Probably some time this summer, maybe

  10. Which patient do i see first

    FocusRN replied to Godsfavor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The pt whose present condition could result in death NOW. Example Fluid volume deficit vs Excruciating pain vs Hypoxia.

  11. HURST REVIEW--Is it worth it?

    FocusRN replied to m4howie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are welcome m4howie. My husband thinks that I'm nuts! LOL, I just want to get it done on the first try. And I am in Louisiana winsome08. I'm really not sure at this point when I will test because...

  12. HURST REVIEW--Is it worth it?

    FocusRN replied to m4howie's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay so these are all of the NCLEX prep tools at my disposal: Learningext.com 4th Ed Saunders Princeton Review book and CD REA NCLEX Flashcard book Kaplan 2011-2012 Strategies Book Kaplan NCLEX-RN...

  13. Online Pathophysiology Class

    FocusRN replied to seminolegirl97's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Weber State has one that is self

  14. Well... I took the Last Exam (Micro) between me and GN Status.

    FocusRN posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    And while clicked the end exam button, my heart was racing and palms sweating. And then... NOTHING, my grade didn't pop up. So the I checked out and got my print out. I would love to say that I Aced...

  15. Well... I took the Last Exam (Micro) between me and GN Status.

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks,

  16. Well... I took the Last Exam (Micro) between me and GN Status.

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks

  17. passed cpne

    FocusRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    :ancong!::anpom::anpom:

  18. CPNE

    FocusRN replied to Traceyjo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    No, I really never got studying with anyone. My life is to hectic to schedule things, so it was just me, and the lab on my dining room

  19. CPNE

    FocusRN replied to Traceyjo's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well I passed the first time with no repeats, this past December. LOL, I even got an "Uh oh, watch out, she just zoomed through" from the CA. I did not go to any workshops. My advice would be to first...

  20. Any one use the Alek classes?

    FocusRN replied to echo56's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Well if you actually go through the tutoring it is pretty good, especially for only $20 a

  21. CPNE attire

    FocusRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Cosigning with t-lo and

  22. Calculation of EC Practice Exams???

    FocusRN replied to dslpninla's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am from the old school Nursing Concepts exams, but I can tell you back then, a general rule of thumb was, if you are just concerned with passing and you get over 60 on a practice, go take the real...

  23. CPNE attire

    FocusRN replied to crazywoman's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Yes it's okay or at least it was where I tested (Grady in Atlanta 12/2010). I wore business casual, but felt like the odd one out because everyone else was wearing scrubs. Some had multicolor prints,...

  24. Any one use the Alek classes?

    FocusRN replied to echo56's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Excelsior will only accept the courses that are ACE approved,so they won't take the science courses. But the will the the math. They have accepted my Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, and...

  25. I need to take the Microbiology Exam ASAP

    FocusRN replied to FocusRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks. I am do a mix of flashcards, and papers , while checking things off on the content guide, we'll see how it