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    days off- a rant

    missmollie replied to Fruit Sucker's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a strong believer in the phone is there for YOUR convenience. Make their ringtone silent, and forget about it. It's your day off, no need to be worried about going in if you're not on call. If...
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    Panic starting to set in!!

    missmollie replied to NurseJacquie12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Finish Kaplan. Read the rationales. I personally liked to do 25 questions from the q bank, read the rationales, wrote down what I didn't know with what I missed, and would do that all day. Then,...
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    What I learned this week (7/11/15)

    missmollie replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    -I learned that it's not uncommon for trauma patients to run tachy. I really need to gauge the reactions of those around me before I start freaking out. -That patient family members really do expect...
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    Nursing and the supernatural

    missmollie replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    I was working as a CNA, and it was close to 11:30pm when I had to go empty my linen cart. We had this long hallway that my unit was connected to. I took the bin back there, through the double doors...
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    Timeline for graduation, NCLEX, and 1st RN Job

    missmollie replied to cocoa_puff's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just updating info: Take the NCLEX (how soon did you schedule it?) -Scheduled 06/10 How long did you study before taking the NCLEX?- 2-3 hours/day for 20 days How many questions and how long did it...
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    Fears and Anxieties starting out...

    missmollie replied to Goose2015's topic in General Students

    You know that this may be a problem for you and that's a good thing. You can start empathizing with your patient, putting yourself in their position, and thinking how you would want someone to treat...
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    Nursing Jobs

    missmollie replied to amglover93's topic in General Students

    If you plan to move to GA, I would only do so after you have secured a job. Apply to as many job positions as you can and do so early, about four months before you graduate. Apply to all positions,...
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    Test on July 15 2015 HELP

    missmollie replied to nursebabyxoxo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you feel like you don't know any content, Hurst has a great review program. I did it in about 8 days, so you should be able to do it in 10. That being said, I didn't see anything from Hurst on my...
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    What I learned this week (7/4/15)....

    missmollie replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    I learned that holiday pitch-ins can rival the best outdoor BBQ. Also learned how to utilize the NIHSS stroke scale, and that sometimes laughter can be the best medicine for a
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    The Current Nursing Shortage Issue

    missmollie replied to AliceGlue1997's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to do your own homework. I would suggest starting at your school library, researching some articles, and putting together a good thesis statement as the basis of your paper. Ensure that you...
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    Hope you can help

    missmollie replied to Mreed8959's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As the poster above me stated, you'll need to contact your state's BON to see if you can retake. That's the only way to get a definitive answer. I hope all goes
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    I took NCLEX on 16 July with 87 questions and FAILED it. Need encouragement.

    missmollie replied to RN status awaiting's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey OP, I'm sorry to hear that the test didn't go well. Take a the time needed to get over it, then pick yourself back up. You passed nursing school with honors, that's quite a feat! You can do...
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    You should know better

    missmollie replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    I do smoke...Apparently the only one in the thread. I also drink so much coffee that I think ahead for the afternoon: I start my Keurig for my morning cup, all the while starting a 6-cup pot in my...
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    challenge examination for becoming a registered nurse?

    missmollie replied to KYWOMAN58's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OP, it sounds like you are truly interested in nursing, and you have a great background that will assist you in getting through a program. Find a program that will work for you, and go for it!...
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    Nclex Quick results?

    missmollie replied to USMCRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats
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    Looking for confidence for NCLEX success

    missmollie replied to rhpsych's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan generally recommends that you score above a 60% on their exams. I don't know if it's the same for printed material or not. Right now, you need to relax, because there is nothing else you can...
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    Kaplan Scores & NCLEX

    missmollie replied to Jen2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is a question bank on Kaplan that is all SATA. I forget where it is though, but it's not under where the Q trainers are. I also scored a 61% on Test trainer 7, and passed NCLEX. You'll be...
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    Nclex Quick results?

    missmollie replied to USMCRN2015's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    48 hours after you completed your test, you should be able to pay for them, regardless of whether you took it on the weekend or not. Fingers crossed for
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    Hurst or NCBSN better?

    missmollie replied to hm1987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    For my NCLEX, I utilized Hurst and Kaplan. Hurst is great because they have these study sheets that you print off, and fill in as you watch the videos. It helped me to remember and review a lot of...
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    New Student needs help...

    missmollie replied to tlee2017's topic in General Students

    More than likely you have too many credits (and a degree) to receive any financial aid. It doesn't hurt to apply for it, the worst that can happen is they deny you aid. That being said, if you do...
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    What I learned this week (6/27)...

    missmollie replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    -I learned that laundry and charting will be the bane of my existence. I hate both equally. -The purple wipes at work will remove old coffee stains from porous
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    Withdraw 401k for living expenses while in school?

    missmollie replied to AllIcanbe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I took mine out to pay for the last 2 semesters of school, as I was not eligible for student loans (It was worth 7000, and was from my high school job from 14 years ago). I may have lost out on 50%...
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    Jobs out of school

    missmollie replied to cvandyke's topic in General Students

    It's not bad if you decide to do 5 applications a day. Around here, most hospitals have an online application, and it saves your resume and cover letter, and you just click, attach, and hit submit....
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    Jobs out of school

    missmollie replied to cvandyke's topic in General Students

    I was hired a month before I graduated. I started applying to jobs two months before graduation, put in over 65 applications, and I had 3 interviews at my first choice hospital. I had a 4th...
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    Yourbestgrade HESI Exam Study?

    missmollie replied to SavvyNurse91's topic in General Students

    I used that resource during nursing school. The practice tests are the closest thing to HESI questions I've found. The website could not be used singularly for the HESI, but is a great additional...