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    Help with choosing the Saunder's nclex book please...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also wanted to add that I have Saunders edition 2, and i know the third one is the same thing! Because when I purchased the 3rd one, I looked through it and to my amazement, it was the exact same...
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    April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

    CrystalClear75 replied to MMARN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Some cool mneumonics... For canes and walkers Cane Opposite Affected Leg COAL Walkers Walker with affected leg. "wandering Wilma's always late. Common causes of transient incontinence Delirium...
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrystalClear75 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    To continue from the last post, we will think positive and know that we are going to pass! Positive thinking goes a long way!
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrystalClear75 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats to all who passed! And to those who didn't, it's not the end of the world! You got the ticket(degree) so you WILL pass eventually! Most likely the next time! I'm almost finished with the...
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrystalClear75 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is a good way of thinking:cheers:. I look at it like if I fail, there is always another chance, I'm not nervous about it nor am I going to stress about it. Although I'm allowing myself three...
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrystalClear75 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awesome
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What kinds of question do they ask during the interview, and tell me about your job, do you like it?
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    March 2008 NCLEX support group

    CrystalClear75 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm planning mid April or beginning of May, but I'll try to participtate anyway:D...Great thread
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    Kaplan complete online course

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all! I just purchased this expensive 3 month course($418) and was curious to know your opinions on it. I'm waiting for the materials to come in the mail...like the book, study aids...the great...
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Yep!
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I don't have my license yet, I just graduated on Dec 15th, and yes I have a pulse:D *feels for her radial
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Okay, I just spoke to the woman from human resources and she said "you need to get your certificate first." (some places will hire without having it and just verifying whether or not one graduated by...
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks everyone, I've been waiting impatiently for them to call me after the interview and I finally received a call today from human resources, unfortunately, I missed the call and they left a...
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I had the interview today and yep, they seemed very interested in hiring me. After the backround check is completed, it looks like I'll have the
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    Interview for long term care facility...

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thank you very much for the response, I had a feeling that it would be that
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    Any good online courses?

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello all! I'm finally done with nursing school :balloons:and I now have to venture in making sure I pass the state boards exam. I prefer structure and discipline to keep me on my shoes when...
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    Age you will/were graduated?

    CrystalClear75 replied to sweetiez's topic in General Students

    Tomorrow is graduation, will be 32 in 2
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    So bad with IV bags/rates/machines

    CrystalClear75 replied to SoundofMusic's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Here is a sticky from the student forums which has thorough explanations about IV's which i'm sure I'll refer to during my career....
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    Doctor's orders...

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    How do you go about new med orders and orders in general at your
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    Urine specific gravity?

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes it does help. ? So usually those with Diabetes Insipidus have urine that is considered low(as in specific gravity) since they're retaining all the solutes (and making their blood osmolairty...
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    About ptt time and coumadin?

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I could have SWORN I started a thread about ptt and INR and I believe it was daytonite(your great btw;))that explained it so well. She said something about coumadin having 7 letters and 7 plus 3 is...
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    Anyone else having trouble in fundamentals?

    CrystalClear75 replied to I want to be a nurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hello, I was having trouble at first in fundamentals, here is the post if it makes you feel any better:). https://allnurses.com/forums/f50/what-do-i-need-pass-help-100195.html#post1119406 What helped...
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    About ptt time and coumadin?

    CrystalClear75 replied to CrystalClear75's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I FIGURED IT OUT!!!!:lol_hitti Here is the thread I started! https://allnurses.com/forums/f205/some-questions-about-heparin-coumadin-help-138487.html And I got the information I wanted(reason I made...
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    Video on Iv push please....

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I've been told to withdrawl back to check for blood return after inserting in the IV, then I've been told that it's not necessary. Are there any tutorials or videos demonstrating iv pushes? Thank...
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    Hey took a year off of school just for this 5 week externships so I need a review!

    CrystalClear75 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I'm nervous, I've been out of school now for a whole year. I withdrew from the 5 week externship last November due to being behind in my skills and not keeping up with the pace in the unit I was...