AlwaysLearning247

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  1. "My Tech" or "My Aide"

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    I worked as a CNA the whole time in nursing school pretty much and I've had nurses say that to me. I never cared. If they said it rude then I would care. I don't think they mean it to make you feel...

  2. CNA II anyone ever hear of this

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to WCSU1987's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    In MA that is not in the scope of practice of a CNA. When I was a CNA I was able to do vitals, blood sugars, EKGs, etc (at the hospital). At a nursing home I worked at I was only allowed to assist...

  3. Accepted into nursing school

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to RNtobe17's topic in General Students

    Congratulations!!

  4. MA ATT processing time?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to USMCRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Mine posted 4 days after taking the NCLEX, in MA. I took it on a Monday and it was posted Friday

  5. Took the NCLEX...all 265 questions

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to 2015RNgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The good popup was accurate for my friends and I. Good luck! I think you passed

  6. Took the NCLEX...all 265 questions

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to 2015RNgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I should add that I had many EKG strips as well, a few drag and drops, and many

  7. Took the NCLEX...all 265 questions

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to 2015RNgrad's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed on June 1st with 265 questions. I also have two other friends that passed at 265 and one that passed at 240. Don't get discouraged just yet

  8. Tips for a new grad on short term rehab unit

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank you for the tips, very helpful! You made a good point about med passes and I will be sure to keep that in mind. The DON told me that we will be adding a CHF program so we will be doing IV push...

  9. Tips for a new grad on short term rehab unit

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to AlwaysLearning247's topic in Rehabilitation

    Thank you so much!! I will be on a short term rehab unit in a skilled nursing facility. The DON said I will learn how to do IV's and all of the stuff you mentioned. Thanks for all the tips, I am...

  10. MA ATT processing time?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to USMCRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I got my ATT May 21st the second week in June and many dates in July were open. I saw a bunch of 8 AM times. I personally looked at all the testing centers each day to see if anyone cancelled to...

  11. Is the ATI predictor accurate?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jonesyRN15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations

  12. Nursing experience prior to nursing school

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to r_lepe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem! Yes I did go to Laboure. I graduated in May and just passed my boards. Good luck

  13. Nursing experience prior to nursing school

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to r_lepe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    That is okay, you will learn in nursing school. I also did not have any experience when I started nursing school. During my second semester of nursing school I challenged the CNA exam and got my...

  14. Is the ATI predictor accurate?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jonesyRN15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My ATI predictor told me 95% of passing. I took the NCLEX and got all 265 questions and thought I failed, however, I did pass. I have had friends get the same and they all passed as well. On the other...

  15. PASSED NCLEX with 265 Questions

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to missbreez's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! It really is a relief. I also got 265 questions on June 1st and passed. I've heard of many getting 265 and passing. Good luck with your new job, it sounds like an awesome journey ahead

  16. MA ATT processing time?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to USMCRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! I am also from MA. I graduated May 9th, mailed my application May 11th, and received my ATT May 21st. Good

  17. Why PVT is UNRELIABLE. Please read.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well it didn't charge us because instead of taking us to step 3 (receipt page) it kept us at step 2 saying "another registration cannot be made at this time." Of course people run the risk of having...

  18. I took around 220 questions today. Anyone else take that many & pass NCLEX?

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to jonesyRN15's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The computer shuts off at different times for everyone so it is hard to say. I definitely know what you're going through. My friend and I took NCLEX on 6/1/15 and I got 265, he got 240. We were both...

  19. Why PVT is UNRELIABLE. Please read.

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to RNsRWe's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In my experience I used an invalid card on the credit card page and it knew it was invalid right there before even pressing submit. I was devastated thinking I had failed. I ended up waiting 24 hours...

  20. Timeline for graduation, NCLEX, and 1st RN Job

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to cocoa_puff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I graduated 5/9/2015 Sent in app on 5/11/15 Got my ATT on 5/21/15 Took the NCLEX 6/1/15, I did 50-150 questions from Kaplan Q Bank per day and some questions from Lacharity's Priority and Delegation...

  21. Laboure College nursing program

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LLL20's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem! I did the day program, it took me 2.5 years because I did my science classes at Laboure (they used to not take the sciences). I did not do my BSN there, I am getting my BSN through SNHU...

  22. Laboure College nursing program

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to LLL20's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I just graduated from Laboure's nursing program on May 9th. Overall I had a good experience. I feel prepared for the NCLEX and to get a job. I also work in a hospital that really likes Laboure grads....

  23. Laboure College 2015

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to r_lepe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    No problem! Thank you and good luck

  24. Laboure College 2015

    AlwaysLearning247 replied to r_lepe's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    I am in the nursing program at Laboure and I like it. Spring 2015 is my last semester. I've never had any issues with the school or anything. There are always going to be negative people (mind you...

  25. What has been your favorite clinical experience so far?

    AlwaysLearning247 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi everyone! What has been your favorite clinical experience in nursing school? I'd have to say mine was seeing a birth or watching a sleeve gastrectomy and gallbladder removal.