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  1. NLN guide for taking Pax exam?

    Cortney2013 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hello guys!! I am completely new here so I hope that I am doing this correctly!! I was wondering if anyone had recently taken the Pax-RN exam and used the 3rd edition NLN pre-admission book. If so was...

  2. NLN PAX

    Cortney2013 replied to Rosietg's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used the study guide and though the questions were different I was still prepared for the information on the test! I scored in the 96 percentile and had lots of physics questions and had never taken...

  3. PAX-RN 2013

    Cortney2013 replied to Audrey131's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She did get off the waitlist and is going to start 3rd semester (Whoop Whoop GO Audrey) in the Fall!! I know this because I also go to school with her! I unfortunately wasn't successful in behavioral...

  4. Need good thoughts...

    Cortney2013 replied to Cortney2013's topic in General Students

    Thanks for all the good thoughts guys!! I got the call today that I will have a 2nd interview on Friday morning!!! Here's to hoping I get the

  5. Need good thoughts...

    Cortney2013 posted a topic in General Students

    I need some good thoughts sent my way for a possible job I screened for last week. Its a student nurse registry position, which is basically a tech job but its for 2nd semester and up nursing students...

  6. Insulin

    Cortney2013 replied to blue82's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with everyone else definitely room temp after opened. Cold insulin burns much worse when it goes in than room temp does. I am a type 1 and always keep my insulin at room temp after

  7. It's hard losing classmates...

    Cortney2013 replied to SopranoKris's topic in General Students

    I recently lost a VERY VERY good friend from our program due to some major health issues and class just isn't the same without them our group just isn't complete now. Its very hard to watch someone...

  8. Consumed by the PAX

    Cortney2013 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was just wondering if anyone else felt completely consumed by preparing for and taking the PAX. I am scheduled to take it on May 13th and I feel like the last month (but especially the last week)...

  9. Fluids and electrolytes

    Cortney2013 replied to colletteerinthe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have used the Fluid and Electrolytes Made Incredibly Easy and I do like it but I also have a book Fluid and Electrolytes Demystified that I really like too. I am also just in second semester but...

  10. Physics and the NLN Entrance exam

    Cortney2013 posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OK guys I need some studying advice....I am scheduled to take the PAX exam on May 13th and I have the 3rd edition NLN study guide, I have also been studying the cliffnotes.com science section but I...

  11. Anyone else starting school this week?

    Cortney2013 replied to kjrobinetteSN's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    We had bootcamp yesterday and today from 9-2 and classes start on Monday the 19th!! I am so excited and nervous at the same time. My poor brain is on information overload though with all that has been...

  12. Madisonville Community College Fall 2013 Nursing Program

    Cortney2013 replied to LaraW90's topic in General Nursing

    I will not be attending MCC but I will be starting Hoptowns program and just wanted to wish you ladies luck!! Our classes begin on the 19th also so I am VERY

  13. PAX-RN What is on it that's not in the study guide?

    Cortney2013 replied to Caitlin23's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    The study guide is pretty close to a the material on the exam just pay attention to the physics in the study guide as I had a lot of that on my exam. Study and study some more and you should be ok. I...

  14. Is it possible to create a 12-hour work shift for CNA?

    Cortney2013 replied to RNforlifetime's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I work 2 12's on the weekend from 7a-7p in what is called a Baylor position which means I work 24 and get paid for 32. On Fridays though I pick up and extra shift from 11a-7p just for the full-time...

  15. Any suggestions for reading/vocab study aids for NLN?

    Cortney2013 replied to blueleia's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I used a site called freerice.com to help study for my vocab section...it's easy to follow and the words get harder the longer you

  16. T minus 39 days til nursing school starts!!!!

    Cortney2013 replied to LoriRNCM's topic in General Students

    My classes start one month from tomorrow!!! SO

  17. Got my RN license in CA with 5 felonies and 3 midemeanors

    Cortney2013 replied to HellooooooooooMurse's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Congrats on your license!! Just shows that accountability and honesty can make a

  18. Passion for Nursing but have disfigured fingers

    Cortney2013 replied to rednotebook's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I instantly thought of Jen Klein off of "The little couple" when I read your post. I know her difference and handicap isn't just pertaining to her hands but she is 3'2 and a very well respected NICU...

  19. Nursing school in a month......

    Cortney2013 replied to BeautifulSky's topic in General Students

    I am just starting school in August too so no real tips from me but I didn't have a friend who recently graduated say to get a fluids and electrolytes book and study it and it would really help in 1st...

  20. Finding health insurance...

    Cortney2013 posted a topic in General Students

    Hi all! I was wondering if anyone else is running into a problem finding affordable health insurance for the nursing program?? I will only be working part time in August when classes start so I will...

  21. Finding health insurance...

    Cortney2013 replied to Cortney2013's topic in General Students

    I am becoming very discouraged and running into many dead ends when it comes to insurance does anyone else have any ideas of finding

  22. Who else is on a wait list for Fall 2014?

    Cortney2013 replied to Audrey131's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    She is actually on the waitlist for Fall 2013!!! I just now realized that it says 2014. We are applying to the same

  23. First Day of Clinicals

    Cortney2013 replied to alihoff93's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Hello! At the clinicals I done for my CNA class I was only alone with a resident on the second day for one bed bath other than that I was always shadowing another CNA. I wouldn't worry about it too...

  24. Who else is on a wait list for Fall 2014?

    Cortney2013 replied to Audrey131's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Still crossing my fingers and praying for you a

  25. What additional classes will you be taking?

    Cortney2013 replied to TNT365's topic in General Students

    I am taking NSG 101 as well as PSY 223 (online) and BIO139 at night. I will also be working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 7a-7p. I am looking at 10-12 hour days for the whole semester but I am bound...