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    Failing nclex 6 times

    springchick1 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    How do you know the OP is retaining the info and is just having test anxiety? OP themselves said that English isn't their first language. They may not be comprehending the info the way that is needed...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    springchick1 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you don't know the material, it doesn't matter. And if someone has failed 6 times (like the OP has) there is clearly an issue. Just because you feel like you were meant to be a nurse doesn't mean...
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    Hurst Review Scores?

    springchick1 replied to ichiro12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    springchick1 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm guessing her point is that since I'm a nurse, I should be nicer. And in guessing that means she wants me to tell her exactly what she wants to hear, not the
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    springchick1 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry you don't like the advice that's been given. That's what happens when you come to a public forum and ask strangers for their
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    springchick1 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So you are going to end up spending hundreds of dollars on a test you may or may not pass? Other people have offered some great advice as well. At some point, the BoN should put a restriction on how...
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    Failing nclex 6 times

    springchick1 replied to F8112014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    After 6 attempts, you either need to take a refresher course or realize that nursing may not be for you. You can't pass a test that shows you have the basic competency of a new nurse. That may sound...
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    Working Woman Who Wants To Be A Nurse

    springchick1 replied to kirsten8177's topic in School, College Programs

    Have you considered moving out of state? I went to a program that was nights and weekends. I worked full time. Your other option is to get a night shift job and go to class during the day. That's what...
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    study group or nah?

    springchick1 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    I will say it may be hard to find a study group for the week of finals. Most people who have their groups set aren't willing to add another
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    study group or nah?

    springchick1 replied to Nurseades2b's topic in General Students

    I studied with two other girls and that was it. We didn't let anyone else in our group. We were close enough that if one person got off topic, we could easily get things under control. Everyone also...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    springchick1 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Like I said in an earlier post, I think it's a team effort. I scrub more than I circulate and I initiate the count 90% of the time. But if this poster has been told that they have to initiate all the...
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    Orthopedic OR or cardiac?

    springchick1 replied to Greenhouse's topic in Operating Room

    I think if your heart is in the OR, go to the OR. A lot of ORs wont hire new nurses. It won't limit you and in fact, may help you get a job in the general OR later down the road. You may get in there...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    springchick1 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    Then you will have to initiate all
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    springchick1 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    It's a team effort. While the circulator is running around trying to finish charting, the scrub is busy as well. The scrub is trying to get the surgeon their closing suture, cut suture, and put...
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    Passed the NCLEX... and You WILL TOO!! Here are some tips!!!

    springchick1 replied to thocat1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ahh.....that makes more sense:) good luck to
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    Failed NCLEX RN 7 times. Need help. Any suggestions are welcome.

    springchick1 replied to nursetobe911's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    People are being realistic. The OP has failed 7 times and said themselves they did the Hurst review twice. Just because someone makes it through nursing school does not mean they should automatically...
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    Passed the NCLEX... and You WILL TOO!! Here are some tips!!!

    springchick1 replied to thocat1989's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is your reasoning for waiting 6 months to the the NCLEX? Why not study a few weeks and take it while the information is
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    Cna-Rn bullying, lies, hiding things on charts

    springchick1 replied to chicsurfs's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Why would you report this to a med tech? This is information that needs to be given to the nurse. What exactly is your role? Are you responsible for charting the
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    Anyone else a planner nerd?

    springchick1 replied to AshBuggin's topic in General Students

    I just bought a Happy Planner and I absolutely love it. They are just like the Erin Condren calendar but half the price. I actually bought the 18 month planner and it was half off so I paid $12.99...
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    Ask an OR nurse (Questions about what we do or how to become one of us)

    springchick1 replied to Rose_Queen's topic in Operating Room

    So lucky! Our thermostats are locked and can't be dropped below 66. It gets
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    Help paying for school

    springchick1 replied to sjefferson's topic in General Students

    This is a public forum. People are going to share their opinion and they aren't going to sugar coat it just to make people feel better about themselves. That doesn't make them
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    Misdemeanor charge on driving license

    springchick1 replied to FutureLPNNursing's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    What is happening here? OP, your story isn't clear which leads me to believe you are leaving out key pieces of
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    Gossip Girls... (And boys)

    springchick1 replied to ambobam's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There is gossip in any profession. Just because nurses are professionals doesn't mean we aren't human. I'm not saying it's right, I'm just saying it's going to happen and it's going to happen no...
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    New Grad off Orientation

    springchick1 replied to froggy93's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    Can you get in trouble or let go for working the minimum amount of hours?

    springchick1 replied to kmend11's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    If you hate it so much, quit. These boards are filled with hundreds of post about people looking for a