GN1974

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1. NCLEX Blues

   GN1974 replied to pugsweluv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi! I had 75 questions and it took me two hours to complete. I tried to focus. I am from Florida and have been an LPN for about ten years. I took it on Tuesday the 31st of May and the results...

2. staying neutral in nursing ground zero

   GN1974 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Anyone else feel like everytime they are at work they are constantly politely changing the subject or avoiding the back stabbing, sarcasm, and pumped up egos? I am a new grad and find the way team...

3. Nclex Exam 6 times

   GN1974 replied to kjolly15's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Not everyone seems to test well like you. I am not at all surprised it took 6 tries. Some great and wonderful nurses are just not good test takers. Kaplan, from what i hear, is good at helping...

4. Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

   GN1974 replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Distance Learning

   Yes, Chip is right, the program is about $5,000. This includes all testing fees and clinical fees. You can get the books from half for a fraction of the price. You really only need some basic books...

5. Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

   GN1974 replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I 100% agree with you on the non LPN students being admitted into the program. They did some damage. I define incompetent by several facors--safety. critical thinking, time management, making...

6. Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

   GN1974 replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Distance Learning

   It really just boils down to common sense....there will always be good and bad nurses no matter where they graduated from. I work with 2 other Excelsior grads and they are way better nurses than most...

7. Nclex-rn Study Books

   GN1974 replied to nurse051's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just passed the NCLEX and think saunders is great. I had a bunch of review books but found Saunders the best with good questions. The Mosby's online CAT style assessment tests are the closest to...

8. LPN's giving Rhogam

   GN1974 replied to peds2002's topic in General Nursing

   I had a MA give it to me at my ob/gyn office during my last pregnancy. I see no reason why an LPN can't administer it. It is a blood product but does not require the checks and verification of...

9. I Passed with 76 Questions!!

   GN1974 replied to careerdejour's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   wooohooo!!! Yeah! I passed also. Best wishes in your new career.

10. It's over I am now an RN!!!

    GN1974 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I passed the NCLEX!!! I just had to share. It was an extremely hard test. I had 75 questions and many of the new style questions. Thank you Lord and thanks for the support of the board. Karen RN...

11. NCLEX Blues

    GN1974 replied to pugsweluv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed and I hope the rest of you did too. I really thought I failed. What a wild and crazy test.

12. I passed I passed I passed!!!

    GN1974 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I really thought I failed the NCLEX. I had 75 questions and the last few I missed were level 1 type questions. I had several (like 10+) select more than one answer. I was so sure I had failed. It...

13. NCLEX Blues

    GN1974 replied to pugsweluv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

14. Orlando

    GN1974 replied to taltos's topic in Florida Nursing

    Yes, I really like the job so far. There is a lot of support for new grads and my preceptor has been really good. Have you started yet? Let me know how it goes. My advise is be prepared for that...

15. Need Advice On The Excelsior Program

    GN1974 replied to closatssl1's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I think a large part of the stigma with Excelsior grads has come to light fairly recently. Californias decision made several other boards look into the program. Kansas stopped taking Excelsior grads...