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    Just finished taking NCLEX...

    christvs replied to pie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi pie 123! Thanks for letting us know what types of questions you got on your NCLEX. I'm crossing my fingers for you!! :) I heard that it's just a myth that they give you multiple numbers of the same...
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    NCLEX..prioritizing.......

    christvs replied to xokelly2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi XO kelly. I keep hearing the same thing: everyone here who has taken the NCLEX already all seem to say there's a lot of prioritization on it. I'm also wondering how to prepare for this type of...
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    Selecting a position/specialty unit training

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

    Hi! I just graduated from a BSN program last month and will take NCLEX July 1st. I will be working on the med/surg/tele floor I did my senior student clinical practicum on. I know the unit really well...
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    Criminal history/ablt to get a lisence?

    christvs replied to SheridanD19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi. I'm not sure but maybe if you contacted your state's board of registration in nursing they can let you know. Good luck to you!!!
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    Stressing really bad NCLEX This Thursday, 6/23!!!

    christvs replied to RN-TO-BE's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello! I totally understand about being nervous for NCLEX! I take it July 1 and am calm one minute, stressed the next.... I think your scores are great!!!! I think you will be fine on test...
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    NCLEXER'S Heads up...

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

    RN @34: I know you did not say they are overly strict at the testing center: I am saying I think they are :) (although I understand it is just to be sure no one cheats, etc.) I just finished reading...
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    NCLEX torture

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

    Hi! I will keep my fingers crossed for you to pass! :) I know waiting must totally bite! I'll be in your shoes in 14 days! I had to tell you how much I laughed when I read what you wrote about having...
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    NCLEXER'S Heads up...

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

    Yeah, I heard it can be cold in the testing centers so I plan to dress in layers-I'll wear a shirt with a sweater over it. I also heard jackets are not allowed. they're not overly strict or...
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    Nclex 6/17/05

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

    Hi k kay! I know you said you had a lot of priority questions on your NCLEX. Do you mean priority questions like "Which patient would you see first?" or " What is the first thing the nurse does in...
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    NCLEX scheduled 6/22 - Kaplan, Mosby's CAT, etc - advice?

    christvs replied to plcrn05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pam, That is so funny you went to Quinsig! I actually applied there but was put on such a looooooong waiting list-so I said I'm not waiting and Fitchburg State took me right away-that is why I went...
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    Your school and the HESI exit exam

    christvs replied to evans_c1's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Hi! My nursing school in Mass (a BSN program) made us take med/surg, pedi, maternity, and psych hesis junior year (just to practice) and then we had three chances senior year to get at least an 850 on...
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    Is it me or ....

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

    Hi nursing 101! I'm glad you'll be studying at noon too-that will keep my nose in the books-or CD-rom knowing someone else is torturing their brain too at the same time! Heh-heh! :) Which review books...
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    NCLEX scheduled 6/22 - Kaplan, Mosby's CAT, etc - advice?

    christvs replied to plcrn05's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! Finally! Someone else here is from Mass like me! Which nursing school did you go to? I went to Fitchburg State (graduated May 21) but I live in Shrewsbury and am taking NCLEX-RN on july 1 in...
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    Opinions on which topics to study for NCLEX

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

    Yes, I am spending a lot of time reading over the rationales as to why answers are incorrect or correct. That is probably why it takes me FOREVER to go through 200 questions and answers (although I do...
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    Opinions on which topics to study for NCLEX

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just wanted to see how everyone else is studying for NCLEX. I've been doing about 100-200 questions just about every day, and I usually select "all categories" on my CD-ROMs when I answer questions....
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    Opinions on which topics to study for NCLEX

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

    Thanks for the advice Suzanne. I'm using a lot of CDs actually: Lippincott, Mosby, Kaplan, and Saunders (I know you like Saunders the
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    N day 6/15/05

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

    I just want to say good luck to everyone who took the test today. I will be in your shoes in 16 days and was already getting nervous reading about your stories! Waiting is not easy-hope you find...
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    Is it me or ....

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

    Good advice! :) I am soooo jealous you are going to Hawaii!!!! How awesome! My husband and I both are dying to go there some day....maybe once I pass NCLEX and become a rich RN we can afford it! lol...
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    Is it me or ....

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

    hello! okay, how about whoever wants/needs more motivation to study, let's say we'll all study for NCLEX from noon-2 PM every day. (note: you don't have to do this if you dont want to or are busy-this...
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    Tips to stay motivated to study for NCLEX?!

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone! Just wanted to ask you guys how you're staying motivated to keep studying for NCLEX even when you totally do NOT feel like it at all. :uhoh21: I have been in a bit of a slump for...
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    Is it me or ....

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

    Yep, I'm going through the same thing. I have been studying all semester for NCLEX (here and there) and ever since I graduated 4 weeks ago...and now i'm so sick of it already (have 2.5 weeks left to...
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    What Was Your G.P.A When You Got Accepted Into Your Nursing Program?

    christvs replied to rayofsunshine's topic in General Students

    Hi! My story might be a little unique, because I already held a graduate degree in biology before I entered nursing school-a 4 year BSN program, but my GPA was 3.67 when I applied to nursing school. I...
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    Question on acceptable IDs for NCLEX!!!

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi guys! I have a question for those who already took NCLEX: Now I am worried about if my ID is ok to use at the testing center when I go to take the exam. I'm worried cuz I saw that it said on my ATT...
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    Question on acceptable IDs for NCLEX!!!

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

    Hi everyone! Okay, I called pearson vue just now and they said as long as your first and last name match, there's no problem. He said it was fine that my full middle name Victoria was spelled out on...
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    Question on acceptable IDs for NCLEX!!!

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

    Hi Kitty May! Sorry to make you worried too! I just want to be sure everything is all set so I don't get any surprises when I walk in to take my test! I'm going to call Pearson Vue tomorrow and ask...