Ok, so after 3 years of graduating, and passing the Canadian boards, I have finally decided it would be a good idea to write the NCLEX, because I'm getting bored and need a change of scenery. I went from not ever wanting to work in the states (when I graduated), because at the time I did not feel interested, to wanting to very much so write the NCLEX (decided this 2 months ago). I think one of the major reasons is the travel nursing oppertunities, as well as the fact that I'm really interested in getting really good experience in child/adolesecent mental health, and I think that the teaching hospitals would be more willing to train me, and help me rather than the Canadian ones. I went to a job fair yesterday and this is what I got from there, when I talked with the Canadian vs. US hospitals.
I think it would be an amazing life experience also, to do this before I have a family and have to settle down for good. I don't want to feel as if I've missed out on anything, and I've always wanted to travel, and experience the culture of different places. I think it would be awsome to work/live near NYC, Chicago, LA, Sanfransico and just see what life is like out there. I've always lived in either Vancouver or Toronto, two great cities in Canada, but what else is there.
Now the issues I'm having:
1. I haven't worked on a med/surg floor since I graduated
2. I have OR experience for about a year, but I don't think that will help me as much as med/surg would have.
3. I have been reviewing and feel as if there is SO MUCH .. TOO MUCH that I need to relearn/refresh.
4. I am getting impatient I want to write this test asap, but am willing to spend 4 to 6 months studying for this part time. I also have to work.
5. I realize that those who take the test second time around are not nearly as successful in passing as those who passed first time around.
Please, anyone who can help me. I know there is KAPLAN and Hurst out there. I know that KAPLAN won't review the actual content, just how to study for it. I was wondering if there was a review I coudl attend, or disks/videos I could buy that would review the different systems and diseases, as well as interventions. I can't just read and remember, I am a huge audio/visual learner. If I've heard it/seen it then when I read I remember CONSIDERABLY more than if I just read and re-read.
Can someone help me please? What is this HURST Review, I see they have DVDs, but I will only invest if they will go through the body systems (diseases).
PS. Yes I know the stuff, but I do need to review, and re-understand certain things, I just want to see it or hear it because it will stick that much eaiser.
I thought about just taping my own voice and going through the review book, but I thoguht that might take a lot more time, inefficient maybe?
Thanks for your help.
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