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    Relocating to begin career. Anyone else?

    twinmommy+2 replied to wonderbee's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm right there with you but I'm not relocating that far, just about 70 miles away into West Virginia. The people are so nice there compared to Washington DC and the house is great. I have...
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    Did I pass the NCLEX?

    twinmommy+2 replied to tdstines's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I heard that if you got the cutoff at 75 then its more than likely you passed. That there are not many people that fail at
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    Just took the NCLEX

    twinmommy+2 replied to Lori0823's topic in First Year After Licensure

    you can either take from 75 up to 265 questions. So you didn't get to the last one (which is a good thing). Everyone comes out of that test saying that they didn't make it no matter what their...
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    Authorization to test wait??

    twinmommy+2 replied to JennInColumbus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh man I'm on pins and needles waiting for mine! I graduated Dec 19th so hopefully any day
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    What path did you choose?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Jetter2's topic in General Nursing

    Have you thought about ROTC? Alot of 4 year institutions have that going for them. Personally, I did 4 years army service back in the '90s and am doing the ADN route now. If you know you want to...
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    Please! Please! Help me! I'm overwhelmed! Prerequisites

    twinmommy+2 replied to sweet_april04's topic in General Students

    The problem I had in school was that I had three very small kids (a year and under) when I was starting the work you're doing now. So what helped me was to get as much out of class as I could cause...
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    I freeze up when the big traumas/CPRs come in

    twinmommy+2 replied to vampireslayer's topic in Emergency

    Thank you so much for posting your fear here. I"m a senior student and took a job in a level 1 er that will start in Feb. I learn alot from reading all your posts. Thanks
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    looking for pity, feeling overwhelmed & unorganized (long vent)

    twinmommy+2 replied to lunakat's topic in General Students

    It does get better the more you are on the floor. I always hate the first week of clinicals cause you're just learning the floor, where all the supplies are, what kind of charting method they use...
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    DrNP: What does it mean to you?

    twinmommy+2 replied to ali_gator's topic in General Students

    I did read something about that in a magazine article a few months ago. I thought it is a good idea. I don't know what is included to make one's self a DrNP as opposed to the master's programs but...
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    "Don't waste your time getting your BSN..."

    twinmommy+2 replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Ok, just have to add my $0.02 in. I'm in an ADN program. I feel that even if people start in diploma programs or ADN programs, it would behove them to still attain their BSN AND MORE. Why stop...
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    Getting Organized Before Starting School

    twinmommy+2 replied to Katydidit34's topic in General Students

    I don't think I replyed to this already, but I was in your situation 2 years ago. I'm just graduating in December and I also have twins (3 1/2 year girls) and Trinity is 4 1/2. I only do the...
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    Money to live on

    twinmommy+2 replied to Rohan's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I got a scholarship at a local hospital. Had to prove my GPA, write an essay, interview, and a few other things. Its not easy to find one but keep looking cause the money is out
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    What items/books do you take with you to clinicals?

    twinmommy+2 replied to JGLPN2BE's topic in General Students

    1. tote bag 2. clip board with extra blank paper for writing notes 3. extra pens, in different colors, and maybe a highlighter 4. my wallet (don't want to leave it in the car) 5. Lab values book, its...
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    questions about classes

    twinmommy+2 replied to rgrgray's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    One of my general rules was only schedule one science per semester. Other than that other things should be
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    Anyone pregnant during clinicals?

    twinmommy+2 replied to nursemommyof3's topic in General Students

    I'm pregnant now (14 1/2 weeks) and did clinicals over the summer. By the time my 7th and 8th month come around I'll be back in med-surg clinicals. Before that is Community Health so I'm not so...
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    Poor ICU Nursing Care

    twinmommy+2 replied to nursesbca's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a senior nursing student and had to say wow! Thank you for putting yourself out there and sharing your story. This has been a learning experience for
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    How many times did you apply?

    twinmommy+2 replied to JessVanDyke's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    same with me as
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    Anyone thinking about med-school?

    twinmommy+2 replied to nurseabc123's topic in General Students

    I have considered med-school before I actually started the nursing program. Then when I started, I realized the differences between what a doctor does and what the nurse does, even an advanced...
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    How Many is Too Many

    twinmommy+2 replied to Fiona59's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I'm currently pregnant with my fourth and have gotten comments from my own family. "Don't you know thats why TV was invented?" Or after I had the twins I would get comments all the time about "Well...
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    Anyone get A's in nursing school?

    twinmommy+2 replied to Roseyposey's topic in General Students

    I won't say that anyone can't get an A in their first semester, but its damn difficult. I think it could be done though. My first semester was made up of a 3 credit class and a 5 credit class. I...
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    My best friend's nightmare

    twinmommy+2 replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Oh man I am heart broken. Just reciently my 4 year old daughter came to me and told me that her 12 year old cousin molested her. I am so proud that she was able to tell me at such a young age. One...
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    Tom Cruise on Postpartum depression

    twinmommy+2 replied to LizzyL&DRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Unfortunatly, he did know. They had her commited and the insurance wouldn't pay for more treatment so they had to discharge her. He tryed to have a family member watch her for a time too but that...
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    First time teaching MedSurg Nsg

    twinmommy+2 replied to NsgTeacher's topic in General Students

    I absolutly love an interactive class. I realise that it probably takes more time than a regular lecture does, but it keeps me interested. I get distracted easily. I remember in the Peds class, we...
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    Unfriendly RN's during clinicals

    twinmommy+2 replied to kyliern2b's topic in General Students

    Oh sweety, there is one on every rotation. I had one last semester that actually yelled in the middle of the burn unit because I asked her for a report so I could do my burn rotation! I was warned...
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    What happens if you fail????

    twinmommy+2 replied to Curious1alwys's topic in General Students

    See, I'm pregnant now. Baby's due about a month after graduation. I havn't been asked to sign any consent form or release form or have my OB sign anything yet. Here, its just a matter of can you...