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    Question on acceptable IDs for NCLEX!!!

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

    Thank you for responding. I think you're right; Monday morning I will call Pearson Vue and ask for a new ATT so I can relax!
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    GN getting ready to take NCLEX

    christvs replied to ambercrombie99's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi! I'm taking NCLEX July 1 and am also using the same review books as you. I heard from numerous people on this web site that if you score in the high 60s to 70s that it is acceptable. I heard also...
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    NCLEX is anxiety

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

    Hello! It sounds like you are well prepared, even if you are feeling nervous. I feel the same way-I'm taking it in three weeks, and am already really nervous too! Hang in there, and just keep telling...
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    Delegation & Leadership NCLEX Questions

    christvs replied to sunnyrn7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have not yet taken NCLEX, but did just go through the 65 questions on professional issues on the NCLEX-RN Made Incredibly Easy CD-ROM. The types of questions in the prof. issues section on the CD...
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    Question

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

    Yep, the NCLEX is another way of saying the state boards. It stands for National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN) or National Council Licensure Examination for practical...
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    plS help!! VERY desperate..

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

    Hi! I know studying for NCLEX is quite stressful. I'm taking it on July 1 and I have had a couple of meltdowns already....my husband thinks I'm going crazy! I also have a bunch of NCLEX review...
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    Any easy way to study PHARM for NCLEX??

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

    Hello! I'm studying to take NCLEX on July 1 and I've been using Saunders and other books (Kaplan, Lippincott, Incredibly Easy, etc..) Do you have Saunders "Strategies for Success?" It's a thin book...
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    Coag Studies HELP

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

    wow!!! This is the weirdest thing ever!!!!! I JUST wrote the exact same plea for help in the NCLEX discussion threads like 2 hours after you wrote this one! I didn't even look here before I wrote mine...
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    When is everybody starting work and what unit?

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

    Hi everyone! I take the NCLEX on July 1 and after I pass (knock on wood!!!) I start orientation within a couple of weeks of that on a med/surg/tele floor. I have 12 weeks of orientation total-8 weeks...
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    I am taking NCLEX on July 1!!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi! I'm so excited!!! I just got my ATT last night and this morning I scheduled myself to take it on July 1 at 9 AM. I wanted to take it this month, but they're booked solid where I am (Worcester,...
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    I hate the Hesi-vent

    christvs replied to kimhaw's topic in General Students

    Hi! My school made us take many HESIs!!! We took a pedi and maternity one junior year, and then during our last semester senior year, they had us take the end of program HESI up to three times to get...
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    Authorization to Test

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

    Hi everyone! It took me exactly 9 days to get my ATT via e-mail from the time I mailed my application in. Not too bad! I'm taking the NCLEX-RN on July 1st! Only three weeks to
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    What's your opinion: not passing NCLEX = incompetence?

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

    Hi! Hmm...I believe each situation if different. For example, maybe some people don't pass NCLEX because they just blow it off and do not prepare for it. I would say they were being careless and not...
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    I am taking NCLEX on July 1!!!!!

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

    I wish it were sooner cuz I have done SO MANY practice questions already! I did 2000 already since I graduated on May 21! I have so many review books and CD-ROMs: Lippincott, Mosby, Kaplan, Saunders....
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    What is the longest time to wait for NCLEX results?

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

    You poor thing! I hope you hear your results soon. did you say you're in CA? Why are they so slow? Sheesh! I hate waiting too...that's all we seem to do these days! Good luck! :) :)
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    I have my ATT, but cannot get a username!

    christvs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, how is this for frustrating? I just got my ATT via e-mail 5 minutes ago, but since it is 10 PM here, I cannot call pearson vue to schedule the test, and I do not have a username or password!!!...
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    Inconsiderate nurse managers!!!!

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

    I sent a letter to the interviewer also! I'm finally not upset about that job anymore because the very next day after I found out I didn't get job #1, I got another interview for a different job (same...
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    Inconsiderate nurse managers!!!!

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm a new grad who had a job interview a month ago on a med/surg/tele floor. I really wanted the position and thought the interview went really well! I thought I really had a lot going for me: I...
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    Update on my struggle......

    christvs replied to xokelly2's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Kelly, Congrats!!!! That's awesome! Remember I was telling you how I didn't hear back from my job interview for a month also? Well turns out they never bothered to tell me someone else took...
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    I have my ATT, but cannot get a username!

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

    Christy, Thanks for trying to help me out but the problem is (I think )I registered by mail and not online, so I never was assigned a user name or password. It totally stinks cuz I know I have...
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    Took NCLEX Yesterday

    christvs replied to tmarie75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    hi Grinnurse, just wondering how many questions you had on your NCLEX and if you thought it was hard, and if you thought your studying helped you or not. I'm taking it really soon and I love hearing...
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    Anyone nervous about NCLEX?!

    christvs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone!!! I just graduated with my BSN today and am a graduate nurse! I'm planning on taking NCLEX-RN in late June and am nervous! I bought so many review books with CD-ROMs so I can practice...
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    Inconsiderate nurse managers!!!!

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

    Thanks for making me feel better! Of course what would REALLY make me feel tons better would be a good RN position! I'm doing my best to stay positive but this whole NCLEX-job process is so stressful!...
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    How long after graduation did it take to get your ATT?

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

    Hi! I live in Mass. and just sent in my application yesterday -May 31st. Is there anyone in MA who knows how long it takes to get your ATT in the mail? I feel ready to take the NCLEX now!! I hope...
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    NCLEX Blues

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

    Hang in there! I'm crossing my fingers for you!! Just try to tell yourself you studied so hard and did all the prep work for this test that was humanly possible and maybe if your state takes forever...