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    Uworld assessment when to take?

    nalie2 replied to 2016srnfcc's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took the assessment tests at the same timeframes you did. Once before I started studying to see where I am and where I need to improve and the second assessment a week before testing. UWorld is...
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    Repeat Education?!

    nalie2 replied to nursingstudent_12kp's topic in General Students

    I understand where you are coming from. I went to college straight out of high school and did not take anything seriously. I did not have any commitments and worked retail jobs for many years until I...
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    Is $40 Grand too much for an Associate Degree...

    nalie2 replied to WCSU1987's topic in General Students

    Yes, it is too much, but if you don't want to wait to start at a community college or don't have the grades then just go for it. Make sure you will be able to pay it back within a reasonable amount of...
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    Will I be approved with BON if I am diagnosed with "Unspecific Depression"

    nalie2 replied to Monkey9x's topic in General Students

    Depression doesn't fall into any of those so I would answer the question
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    Pharmacology

    nalie2 replied to FutureRNOnALongPath's topic in General Students

    Suck it up and finish the class. Study on your own. You have the syllabus so read those topics and study on your own. It is not fair, but do what you gotta do and don't let anyone else get in the
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    Los Angeles BSN RN schools

    nalie2 replied to nkjn3979's topic in School, College Programs

    The BRN has a list of BSN programs in California here RN Programs . Every school has their own criteria on what they will accept. I didn't have a great cumulative GPA so I wasn't accepted into several...
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    My mom is an RN and advises me not to become one

    nalie2 replied to Jen385's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It sounds like your mom is just unhappy with some of the units she was in and bitter that she didn't pursue L&D. If nursing is what you want to do then do it. Your mom's story is her story and you...
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    How far away is your school?

    nalie2 replied to klp2006's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was 5 minutes away from my school, but many of my classmates had 1-2 hour commutes and they were rarely late. They never stayed at hotels, and some of them carpooled. They made it work and I'm sure...
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    Hot topics for nclex

    nalie2 replied to Vkool007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I felt the same about
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    When should I apply for NCLEX-RN? California

    nalie2 replied to nalie2's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Hi Tdizzle! I had 2 petty theft charges in 2009. I did disclose this in my application and submitted 7 character letters, 1 letter showing my volunteer hours, the court papers and arrest papers the...
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    When should I apply for NCLEX-RN? California

    nalie2 posted a topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I will be graduating from nursing school in December. I went to a board meeting for the BRN as part of my school's curriculum and they told us to apply for the NCLEX 2 weeks before graduating from...
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    UWORLD?

    nalie2 replied to BKlove's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Take the self assessment test. I bought the package with 2 tests. I took one test before doing any of the uworld questions and the second test 2 days before taking NCLEX. The self assessment test...
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    Nursing student HIPAA VIOLATION! Help

    nalie2 replied to Reagan2010's topic in General Students

    I don't believe it is a violation of HIPAA, but I know the hospital I work for prohibits us from looking at our own records. I doubt anything will come of it. Does the hospital you work for have a...
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    IM injection mistake

    nalie2 replied to Roscoe95's topic in General Students

    You're overthinking it. Some nurses don't aspirate and some nurses do. If your aunt is fine then don't worry
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    UWorld- when to start it?

    nalie2 replied to Dkindle0's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone is different. I didn't buy UWorld until I got my authorization to test. I graduated mid December and got my ATT February 7 and studied for 2.5 weeks. I bought the 3 months subscription with 2...
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    No quick results 3 days later

    nalie2 replied to lostinthyme's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did the power go off for your friends, too? The on hold pop up is better than the bad one. Perhaps Pearson is still trying to process your results. I'm not sure, but have
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    NCLEX Results 89 Questions in California

    nalie2 replied to Unicornsaremagical's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't think the weekends count. Last month I took my test on a Saturday and name showed up on breeze by Wednesday morning at 5:45 AM. If you took yours on Friday, perhaps you'll be on breeze by...
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    PVT good pop but failed?Hi

    nalie2 replied to JPtheRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not all states are that fast and several don't have quick results. In California it can take up to 4 weeks to get results, but typically a lot faster. OP, I haven't heard of someone getting the good...
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    restesting after school is shut down

    nalie2 replied to Mcgee86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You said it was for books and things, but does that mean you owed them money? If so, then I can see why they won't give you transcripts until you pay
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    PVT 2018. Does it still work?

    nalie2 replied to sekim627's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The PVT worked for me this past weekend. Seems like you might have failed but the PVT isn't always
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    took nclex RN in california and failed just need a clarification

    nalie2 replied to soothsayer1991's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I believe it does mean that you failed. My application was pending from when I got approved to take NCLEX until 2 business days after I tested. The original application and pending status was gone and...
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    Pearson Vue Trick NCLEX RN 2017 265 Questions Wisconsin

    nalie2 replied to lischka11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm in California and we don't have quick results. I promised myself I wouldn't do the PVT, but I did anyway. I did the PVT after receiving an email from Pearson confirming I completed the exam. I...
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    Help!!! What is the priority for a sickle cell crisis.

    nalie2 replied to Solarod's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a VERY similar question on U World and the answer was to administer IV fluids. I got the question wrong because I chose O2. Go
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    Would this risk my nursing career?

    nalie2 replied to Fallen_embers's topic in General Students

    Legally the only risks you have is if you are with him when he gets caught with drugs. If you test clean and don't do drugs yourself I think you'll be fine, but is it a good idea to stay with him?...
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    DUI and Entering Nursing School

    nalie2 replied to waiting4ivpush's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    I'm going to disagree with the others that responded. If the school doesn't require you to speak about it then I wouldn't. From what you posted it doesn't seem like it is required. I had to submit to...