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    passed nclex after seven attempts

    christvs replied to RNendurance's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats for passing!!!! Now put those books away for good & go celebrate!!! :) You deserve it after all your hard work & effort! Way to
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    What should I expect from my 2 day classroom RN orientation sessions?

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was simply trying to see what it is I should expect from my classroom RN orientation. Who said I was second guessing it? I am excited to be an RN finally after being in school for so long, & I...
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    Failed NCLEX at 265???

    christvs replied to NewNurseGraduate2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. I'm really sorry about what happened. But please don't be hard on yourself-you did have surgery after all right before the test, so it is totally 100 % understandable that you were preoccupied...
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    NCLEX tomorrow at 3:00 pm...

    christvs replied to jenrninmi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck Jen! You can do it-just keep telling yourself that. Let us know how it goes for you. We're all rooting for you!!!! :)
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    What should I expect from my 2 day classroom RN orientation sessions?

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks for replying Amy-wow, sounds like your orientation is a really good one! I wonder if we have plastic mannequins to practice on too. That would be great if we did. Rose-I'm on a med/surg/tele...
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    Is it bad...

    christvs replied to nursing 101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I say forget doing the exams on the CDs & instead put the CD into study mode & do the questions one at a time-& then read the rationale right after you do the question. That is how I...
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    First time teaching MedSurg Nsg

    christvs replied to NsgTeacher's topic in General Students

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    Panic Attack

    christvs replied to Purple1976's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i think you did fine cuz you sound just like me when i took nclex(lst week)! i got wicked tough questions too & felt like i guessed on most of them & it shut off once i finished #75 too-tough...
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    3rd time isn't a charm :(

    christvs replied to Mommy2Maddy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm very sorry bout your news (sorry-I cn't type the first letter of the lphbet cuz tht letter is stuck on my computer-so it's going to look like I'm very poor speller!)Do you think you might be too...
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    First time teaching MedSurg Nsg

    christvs replied to NsgTeacher's topic in General Students

    Hi, I just graduated from a BSN program this past May. I admit that at first I preferred lectures too, but now that I think about it, it was a lot more interesting (and easier to stay awake at 8 AM on...
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    BSN duties?

    christvs replied to nev's topic in General Nursing

    By the way, I have been in school for a long time now (the past 10 years straight) and there was a time way back when I thought of going to medical school too. So I know all about the requirements for...
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    BSN duties?

    christvs replied to nev's topic in General Nursing

    Hi. I actually have a BS in biology (and a MS in biology as well) AND just recently graduated with my BSN because after grad school for biology I decided I really, really wanted to be an RN. I did not...
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    Passed the boards try #3 - try this new book!!!

    christvs replied to Carolanne's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I bought that book as well-it has lots of helpful hints on how to take NCLEX-has strategies on answering alternate format questions, meds, prioritizing, positioning, communication, etc. It also has...
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    Going Crazy

    christvs replied to 3kidsmomma's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took & passed NCLEX-RN on July 1 and had 75 questions. I did not take any review classes. I studied from May 22 (the day after graduation) until I took it (took only a few days off) by using a...
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    I've taken the NCLEX.....

    christvs replied to Hopeful5880's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hi! Did you pass? I just took mine July 1 and found out a few days ago I passed. I'm also from Mass. I was wondering how long it takes to get your license after you know you passed in Mass. Thanks!...
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    I took my NCLEX-RN on friday at 9am--still don't know!!!!

    christvs replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats Judith, RN!!!!
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    Nclex PN 7-6

    christvs replied to michw2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just make sure you get plenty of sleep tonight. Don't do what I did-I studied until midnight the night before and was up at 5:30 AM (yes, I was studying yet again) on NCLEX day for my test at 9 AM! I...
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    Nclex PN 7-6

    christvs replied to michw2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck RN1!!!!!!! :) I'm crossing my fingers for you!!! :)
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    Any Study Suggestions--NCLEX RN?

    christvs replied to jlp2778's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Rose, you passed! Did I miss your post somewhere saying that? I am so happy for you!!!! Having to wait for results is h*** and passing is just heavenly!!! :) Awesome! :)
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    I think I'm going to puke even more...

    christvs replied to lifeisgood's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You will make it through! I felt the same-I was sure I failed. I really think everyone walks out of that testing center convinced they failed. But most of us really do pass! :) Hope you hear soon.......
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    I bought books on "Your first year as an RN"

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I'm so excited to take NCLEX this week and start my new RN job that I went to the bookstore last weekend and bought these two books. One is entitled "Your first year as a nurse" by Donna Cardillo...
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    I bought books on "Your first year as an RN"

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That is a good book also. I remember reading that one as well. I am just a regular book worm! :) Anyone ever read any Echo Heron books? I have two of hers-really exciting stories in there. :)...
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    Question about becoming an RN

    christvs replied to janiebane's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't have to work too much during nursing school because my husband was supporting me so I think I only worked 24 hours/week sophomore year and then went down to 16 hours junior year and then did...
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    Took NCLEX today on July 1-got 75 questions!

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, wow is it hard to sit here and know I have to wait until probably Wednesday (because of the loooooong holiday weekend! ) to get my results! I took NCLEX this morning and the computer shut off...
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    Took NCLEX today on July 1-got 75 questions!

    christvs replied to christvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you! I checked the pearson vue web site this past Sunday and found out I did pass! :) Yippee!!! I am still so excited about it!! Now I keep checking the BON web site in my state to see if my...