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    NCLEX Yesterday

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

    I did Hurst review and did all the Q Reviews. I also used the LaCharity book as well. It was REALLY helpful. I had a bunch of those type questions. I would also recommend doing as many select all...
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    NCLEX Yesterday

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

    Alabama updates the BoN website
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    NCLEX Yesterday

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

    Sounds about right!! Good luck to you. Hopefully you'll hear something
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    need some advice where to head to...

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

    The Prioritization and Delegation book by LaCharity is a great book. It really helped me win all those "who would you see first" questions that were in the NCLEX. Granted, I just took it yesterday and...
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    Prepping for the NCLEX in Idaho

    springchick1 replied to Futurern310's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Prioritization and Delegation book by LaCharity. That book was super helpful! I took boards today and am so glad I had used that book. Also, a good medication study
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    Is it ever too early for NCLEX prep

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

    I know if you take the HURST review live class, you scan take it as many times as you want after that for free for a year. You don't get a new notebook but it would be great reinforcement. If I had...
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    MONA or ONAM...for NCLEX?

    springchick1 replied to jujubee<3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    We were taught int HURST review that MONA is bi more. It's now
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    Lvn scope of practice please. Help!

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

    In NCLEX world though they cannot START IVs or give meds IV push. If it's infiltrated or something, it makes sense that they can stop
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    NCLEX 2015

    springchick1 replied to jj74123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm taking mine Saturday and I feel the same way!! You aren't alone. Good luck to you on
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    Surgical tech to OR nurse

    springchick1 replied to bluedragonfly13's topic in Operating Room

    I too am a scrub tech who just graduated from nursing school. I have started learning the role of the circulator and don't find it that difficult. I'm mainly just having to learn the chart and the...
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    Realistic Starting Salary

    springchick1 replied to sjjuntunen's topic in Illinois Nursing

    I'm not in Chicago but it depends on where you work. I work in a specialty area (graduated in December) and so I started out making more than a nurse working on the floor. It also depends on if you...
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    NCLEX Preparedness

    springchick1 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did any of you who took boards recently actually feel prepared? Or did you go into it feeling like there was still so much stuff you needed to
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    Kaplan Review

    springchick1 replied to madea1978's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Have you watched the Hurst review videos? They are really good. How many questions are you doing a
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    Hurst or Kaplan NCLEX Review?

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

    I just finished the Hurst review and I loved it! It has great content review and does do some test taking strategies. We had people in our class who had taken Kaplan and failed boards the first time...
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    I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    springchick1 replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    I don't know if this has been said because I'm not going to read through all 150 something responses but I think you may want to be careful about posting a word for word email from an instructor on...
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    Rationals for both the right & wrong answers: which prep sources do it?

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

    Hurst gives both. It includes lectures and 6 test that are 125 questions
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    Did anything really help you pass nclex?

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

    I haven't taken boards yet (I'm taking it next month) but I just finished the live Hurst review and LOVED it. I know that it's expensive, but I figure if it helps me pass, then it is worth it. It was...
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    Is it OK to discipline nurses extra for calling in sick on a holiday?

    springchick1 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility it doesn't matter if we have a doctor's excuse or not. It is an unexcused absence and therefore it is an occurrence. 7 occurrences in a year (including being tardy) and you are...
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    47yrs old in 4days and starting class

    springchick1 replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Students

    I graduated in December with a lady who was in her late 50s. She has always wanted to be a nurse and now that her children were grown, she pursued her dream. Congratulations to
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    Passing the Nclex with only 75 question

    springchick1 replied to vicky 970's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just finished The Hurst Review and loved
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    Anyone fail NCLEX and didn't get the good pop up?

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

    This post is over 3 years old. The "trick" is different
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    Four years to earn an ADN :/

    springchick1 replied to mdiada's topic in General Students

    I just finished an ADN program and it took me that long between pre-reqs and then the nursing program. I also worked full time while doing it because I can't afford not to work but I graduated debt...
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    Newbie student at 50

    springchick1 replied to sch-64's topic in General Students

    We had a lady in my class who was in her late 50s. She was awesome! No one really thought anything about her being older than the majority of the class. She worked full time while in the program. Her...
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    Paramedic Vs Registered Nurse: knowledge

    springchick1 replied to EMEddie's topic in General Students

    Wow! I find it hard to believe someone would disrespect their profession like that. I bet if you talked to the people who were saved by paramedics, the would have nothing but respect for the...
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    Recent grad advice for future students

    springchick1 replied to ToughRNMudder326's topic in General Students

    I agree. It's a great way to get your foot in the door. I worked in a hospital before I even started school and stayed there while in school. I had a job waiting on me when I graduated. Now I just...