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    NCLEX RN

    Extra Pickles replied to zahrareihani's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My first piece of advice is to find out whether you are still eligible to take the NCLEX exam. Depending on the state, there are maximum numbers of years allowed between graduation and passing the...
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    Failed 4x in another state and now applying for a new state

    Extra Pickles replied to taffytatty's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The way I am reading the rules that are posted, you have already taken the exam the maximum number of times they allowed. It does not make sense to me that they will consider the four times you have...
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    Attachment problems?

    Extra Pickles replied to Ames coolvibeman's topic in General Students

    I don't think it's a thicker skin you need, but you do need to learn to keep a professional distance from your patients. You should not be getting emotionally attached, that is a road to ruin both...
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    Help! Get an F right before transfer to an accepted Nursing school!

    Extra Pickles replied to Helloka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Getting admitted to the university isn't the problem, which is why the general Admissions counselor said it should not be an issue. Their job is to get you in as a transfer student, period. The...
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    Having a hard time with overseas nursing school..

    Extra Pickles replied to VanessaTitoyan's topic in General Nursing

    What Caliotter said. The bottom line is that you have to pass the NCLEX-RN, which most definitely was NOT taken by graduates "back when medical and nursing wasn't known". You will be expected to...
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    Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    Extra Pickles replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Oh how I wish that this was true. Sadly there have been many threads posted in which students have bitterly complained that the nurses "won't" teach them things, won't show them things, or just make...
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    Options in Nursing

    Extra Pickles replied to thatpatti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Some people will say "paying your dues" is not necessary, you can find what you want right away. And some of those people will be right, but many will be wrong. Usually, the more attractive YOU find...
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    Help! Get an F right before transfer to an accepted Nursing school!

    Extra Pickles replied to Helloka's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Why? We can't know that, but you did kind of answer your own question by saying that you already know they can rescind your offer based on the F. I'd be worried too. The only people who can answer...
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    Options in Nursing

    Extra Pickles replied to thatpatti's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's very true that there are many options, many different kinds of careers within the nursing professions. However, many of those options do require that a minimum amount of time (years) be spent...
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Extra Pickles replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like he was having some fun at Fresh Face's expense! I hope you found a way to get even
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    Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    Extra Pickles replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    Immediately my mind went to what might have been rolling through that educator's brain lol, something along the lines of "I think we need some re-education on appropriate use of gloving"!!!! Very...
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    Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    Extra Pickles replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    How amazingly fortunate you were! There are times when I wish I had the time to give this kind of mentoring but the reality of the job is that most of the time I barely have time to do what I need...
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    Flu Shot or Mask?

    Extra Pickles replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I see your point. If I'm being asked what I think about that as a viable option to help prevent transmission of infection, I'd have to answer that I don't think it's a realistic one. Yes, it's...
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    Graduate for 7 years but still not taking the NCLEX

    Extra Pickles replied to Annmarie023's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you really should check with the board of nursing for whatever state you are looking to get a license in. Regulations vary quite a bit and you might find that you need to take English...
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    Nursing students who want to be NP's

    Extra Pickles replied to Teaching the future's topic in General Nursing

    CriticalACNP gave a well thought-out explanation of his opinion on the topic. You then posted something entirely rude and patronizing in response. It wasn't called for, it's poor form if you wish to...
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    Transferring to another state

    Extra Pickles replied to nursestudent15's topic in General Nursing

    Since your job offers most likely are contingent on you having a license to practice in those states you should be applying to the state board of nursing for the state you plan to work in. You should...
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    How does a student fail clinical?

    Extra Pickles replied to nsm1639's topic in General Students

    Like someone else said, by being unsafe. By refusing to take criticism or follow instructions. By refusing to be taught. Sounds basic but it happens, there are those who come in with such cocky...
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    How does a student fail clinical?

    Extra Pickles replied to nsm1639's topic in General Students

    What do you mean by this? What professor has an item on his or her agenda, Fail My Students? I've never heard of a quota that instructors are using in order to bounce students, that just seems...
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    Flu Shot or Mask?

    Extra Pickles replied to Nurse Beth's topic in General Nursing

    Look at how indignant people get over being "forced" to wear a mask for employment. How do you imagine a sick patient would feel at such a request? If we take out of the mix of patients those who...
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    How to respectfully quit?

    Extra Pickles replied to Tempy's topic in General Nursing

    I have no idea what that employer means by "going after" someone who has not given 2 weeks' notice when resigning, and the fact that you feel that they would "try to ruin your career" speaks volumes....
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    Not All Nurses Eat Their Young...

    Extra Pickles replied to NurseLife88's topic in General Nursing

    Such a nice post NurseLife! Maybe the subheading for this topic could be And Not All New Nurses Appreciate Their Seniors :) You definitely do and it's so nice to
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    Got stopped at 85 on 3rd attempt.

    Extra Pickles replied to bhuikko11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    ouch, sorry. When you get your Candidate Performance Report, take a good look at it so you can better form a study plan. You're obviously missing something very key to be shut off at the minimum...
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    NCLEX Saturday test taker

    Extra Pickles replied to KDixon88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What kind of delay are you talking about? You JUST took the exam on Saturday, you can't expect the board of nursing website to be updated first thing in the morning on Monday. Some update every day...
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    Has anyone been kicked out of nursing school after the FIRST semester?

    Extra Pickles replied to cn4207's topic in General Students

    Yes, both academically and clinically. Academics needs no explanation, for those who were dismissed during the first semester it was because of complete inability to master the simple stuff. In the...
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    Obtaining BSN with RN and BS in Biology

    Extra Pickles replied to ecualum91's topic in General Students

    You're in a better boat than the OP in that you are already an RN and therefore eligible to enroll in an RN-BSN program. The OP has to get into (and out of!) the ASN program first