vanessaem BSN, RN

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    Nclex rn soon...using ncsbn

    vanessaem replied to Jtinwv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There are questions that are just plain common sense. I've shown my mom practice questions. She has minimal medical knowledge but she would give me the correct answers and the correct rationales as to...
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    Nclex rn soon...using ncsbn

    vanessaem replied to Jtinwv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't the take the NCSBN but I did take Kaplan. My scores on the qbanks ranged from 49-64. I couldn't get beyond a 64 no matter how hard I tried . However, I still passed Nclex. As far as getting...
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    vanessaem replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't think there are "males only", "females only", "African Americans only" threads allowed on this site. So just like the OP has to deal with "female" conversations while working among...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    vanessaem replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    You didn't say that beforehand so I'm not sure if you're saying that to provide a better reason as to why his lies are an issue for you or you forgot to mention that his lies include you and your...
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    Those who took NCLEX RN recently

    vanessaem replied to LoveMeSomeLDL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I guess I'm the odd ball here. I passed NCLEX with 122 questions. It looked like Kaplan to me except the questions and answers were more straight forward. The questions were still hard though...
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    What to do about a classmate that is a pathological liar?

    vanessaem replied to Brilton's topic in General Students

    I don't get how your classmate being a pathological liar has anything to do with you? Unless, he's including you in his lies, you should probably let it go and concentrate on your own success. Nursing...
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    Leaving 1st job before 1 year

    vanessaem replied to UpennRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm with not.done.yet... Let me preface this by saying, you shouldn't have to be in a job that's making you miserable. However, if it's a year you need and you've only got a few months to go, you...
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    Bible verse for exam related anxiety

    vanessaem replied to kbr2014's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did mostly Kaplan and passed Nclex. OP...thanks for the Bible verses.
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    Which job? Need advice.

    vanessaem replied to diamond_girl's topic in Nursing Career

    35 miles seems like a long distance to travel for a $4.50 pay raise. I know the job has benefits as opposed to not having any now but if I were you, I'd keep looking for something a bit more local....
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    Passing but not learning?

    vanessaem replied to Lizzle15's topic in General Students

    I'm a recent graduate from a 15-month accelerated nursing program and I most definitely felt that way. Mostly because of the rapid fire pace in which we were given the material. I still feel like I...
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    2014 Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) Poll

    vanessaem replied to mslovebug's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The good pop-up works. Took the Nclex exam on 3-10-14. Tried the PVT 30 minutes after completion and got the good pop-up. For peace of mind, I paid the $8 for the quick results and it was official, I...
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    Help me!! Help me!!

    vanessaem replied to dperfater's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I had an undergraduate GPA of 3.34 from a college I went to for one year, a 2.87 from the four year university I attended(each 15 years and 11 years respectively prior to nursing school) and a 3.875...
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    Worried about HIGH scores

    vanessaem replied to LoveMeSomeLDL's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Lol... I wished I had scores like yours when I was doing the Kaplan qbanks and QTs. Most of my scores were in the 50s with a few 40s and 60s thrown in between. I've never heard of anyone being worried...
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    NCLEX fear is taking over

    vanessaem replied to workingtomygoal's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed as well. I'm just waiting for my license to arrive in the mail. Congratulations to
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    Failed my first exam!!!

    vanessaem replied to lth1123's topic in General Students

    Not all faculty is as kind or understanding about the difficulties one is having in nursing school. Especially true if you're one of a few people who are struggling in the class. I know this from...
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    Failed my first exam!!!

    vanessaem replied to lth1123's topic in General Students

    The very first exam I took in nursing school, I failed. It was a Fundamentals test. I felt hopeless and scared because being that it was my first exam and I felt I was starting things on the wrong...
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    What was your favorite topic to study in A&P?

    vanessaem replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    My favorite was the Central Nervous System.
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    NICU exposure in Nursing School

    vanessaem replied to Satori77's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't know about other schools and their clinical rotations but at the hospitals where I did my rotations, whether or not people were able to go to particular units or have certain types of...
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    Can't Pass Fundamentals of Nursing!!!

    vanessaem replied to Kelly185891's topic in General Students

    Like I said before, I think you're cut out to be a nurse, don't let anyone tell you otherwise and no you're not stupid. Talking to faculty is good but I found for the most part they may or may not...
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    Can't Pass Fundamentals of Nursing!!!

    vanessaem replied to Kelly185891's topic in General Students

    Hi OP, I'm sorry that you're having such a difficult time and don't think based on this experience that you should give up on nursing. Nursing is for you! However, the academic road to getting there...
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    Nursing students on medication

    vanessaem replied to kjnsweets's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I don't get that either. From my understanding of drugs like Adderall, Concerta, Focalin, and other ADHD drugs, some people use them to concentrate and to focus. However, they are not some kind of...
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    Tips for second semester of nursing school :-)

    vanessaem replied to sweetiepie92's topic in General Students

    All I can say is, do whatever you did that led to success in your first semester. The second semester can be a killer though. Med Surg II almost did me in. But believe it or not, it does get a little...
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    I can't face 265 ?'s again....help!!!

    vanessaem replied to cljacksonrn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think the number of questions is the problem and yes, NCLEX has content but there are strategies that are helpful to implement when tackling many of the questions. I did the Kaplan course and...
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    vanessaem replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    I wasn't intending it to be harsh but that's the reality. Don't get me wrong. I love that we have men in nursing but you have to understand in a profession that's predominately women, you will hear...
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    Annoying female coworker conversations

    vanessaem replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Men in Nursing

    What do you expect when you're working around mostly women? If you were not interested in the conversations women may have, why choose this profession? There will be women who will talk about their...