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    The excitement of....

    quiltynurse56 replied to missycrowell's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    You are almost there. You go girl. You have this. Oh, if you haven't already, now is the time to practice NCLEX questions. I recommend the Saunders NCLEX prep book and the app, NCLEX Mastery....
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    Excelsior Online Program

    quiltynurse56 replied to standupspeakout's topic in Excelsior College

    Mine are about the same as yours. Will let you know what I find out when they let me
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    Keep or sell textbooks?

    quiltynurse56 replied to kberg4's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, sell
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    How do I know if I am ready. PN

    quiltynurse56 replied to Hough101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you stop and think about if you are ready, you will never be ready. You are scheduled to take it now, so you are at the point, where you go in doing your best and what happens what happens. Do...
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    How to use Saunders?

    quiltynurse56 replied to _zoubisoubisou_'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Add NCLEX Mastery to your routine
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    why do many MAs and CNAs call themselves nurses?

    quiltynurse56 replied to murseforever's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I think for MA's, it is easier for them to be referred to as nurse in the physician's office. They don't have to explain the differences. It really bugs me though. My new doctor in a larger clinic...
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    NCLEX RN Mastery vs Kaplan Qbank

    quiltynurse56 replied to Dajugama's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCLEX Mastery and I passed the only time I took the
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    Vaccinations

    quiltynurse56 replied to midnight766's topic in Canada Nursing Programs

    This is what I was going to say
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    Another step forward

    quiltynurse56 replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior College

    It will be interesting to see what they accept. I am guessing that I will have to take a lot of classes, but we shall see. part of me says study and take the tests, the other part says do the classes...
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    When should I start applying for jobs?

    quiltynurse56 replied to SingDanceRunLife's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    For me, I graduated the end of February, took the NCLEX about a month later and then applied to jobs. I was working as a CNA in one facility and hoping there would be nurse openings there when I...
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    Night Shift in LTC- how do I get out ?

    quiltynurse56 replied to eddy.edu's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Well, you could look around and see what other positions are available in your area with the hours you
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    Weeding Out the Weak?

    quiltynurse56 replied to Ajcapri's topic in General Students

    I have never heard of a class being kept longer than about 10 minutes. You are in school, not working as a nurse. Classes are scheduled a certain amount of time. Classroom instruction should be...
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    Moving to Midwest

    quiltynurse56 replied to gill24's topic in Nursing Career

    Iowa is a Right to Work state which means no unions. Minnesota MAY be higher due to the unions. One also needs to consider the cost of living. Des Moines will be less than California and it is also...
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    I freaking hate cheaters

    quiltynurse56 replied to Cyn241's topic in General Students

    Nothing more to add. I will give you this example. There were two people in my nursing class who everyone suspected of cheating. Well, one had to take the NCLEX twice and the last I knew, the other...
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    Another step forward

    quiltynurse56 replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior College

    I haven't decided yet. Will see how many classes I have to take first. Probably a combination. I am so ready. I have had a lot of ADN classes already. But, due to many things, did not complete....
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    Why?

    quiltynurse56 replied to stayc615's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I was first a nursing assistant way back in the 70's as the medical field was one I was interested in. I worked on a busy surgical floor for over 4 years. I became a CNA a few years ago as it was a...
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    Another step forward

    quiltynurse56 replied to quiltynurse56's topic in Excelsior College

    Well, all the transcripts are in. Received an email that said it could take 2 - 3 weeks before they let me know anything. Just wondering if anyone knows how long it can actually take for this part...
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    Am I ready for NCLEX :/ ?

    quiltynurse56 replied to 2014PN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Does anyone really feel ready to take the NCLEX? I don't think any of us feel ready. The only way to know is to take it whether you feel ready or not. Don't try to memorize everything. I think...
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    Pros & Con's of baby making while in nursing school.

    quiltynurse56 replied to 1naturalhealer2016's topic in General Students

    I went to school with a number of pregnant classmates. They even finished on time or behind by one semester. You don't say if you are going for LPN, ADN or BSN. Many people work and have babies....
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    18 YR OLD READY FOR Germany

    quiltynurse56 replied to Marieelondonn's topic in International Nursing

    Are you a German citizen? Are you fluent in German? Those would be two things to consider as well as what JustBeachyNurse
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    Trouble as New grad

    quiltynurse56 replied to nurse7502's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is very typical for a new grad. Think about it, in clinicals you had maybe up to 4 patients. When we graduate, and work on units such as you, it takes time to get to know the residents as...
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    Wearing skirts as a nurse

    quiltynurse56 replied to purplescrubs15's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    There are many conservative Christians who do not subscribe to the skirt/dress only. There are some sects that do. It is this type of group that the OP is talking about. I am a conservative...
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    Do RNs get extra pay for working with students?

    quiltynurse56 replied to johndough's topic in General Nursing

    It hasn't been that long since doing some clinical, I also have some ADN classes under my belt. At my school, our clinicals were under the instruction of the CI. We received report with the nurses...
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    Just started excelsior!!

    quiltynurse56 replied to dialysisnurseLC's topic in Excelsior College

    I don't know, I just have a feeling they aren't. Still waiting for my 3rd transcript to be sent. I would like to get
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    Nurse as the patient

    quiltynurse56 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently I had the "privilege" of spending the night in the hospital. Over the years I have been in the hospital a number times beyond giving birth 3 times. This last time was the first since earning...