[dtp995]

I graduated with a BSN in 1980, however, due to circumstances I never took my boards. As time went on I felt more incompetant eventhough I always remained in the medical field. Nsg. has always been in my heart & left a big void in my life. At age 52 & 26 yrs later I finally decided to do something about it! I took a RN refresher course recently & have been studying on my own to prep fpr the NCLEX. I rec. my ATT# & not sure when I should take the exam. I'm scared that the exam has changes to it as of April 1,2007. Is it possible that I can organize my time & be ready before April 1st?
I'm als now in need on what's the best NCLEX for me to review with, whether it be DVDs, Online, or a classroom(ie.Kaplan). I've been basically usung Sally Lagerquist's NCLEX-RN Success (Davis's books) which I found to be a great tool. She offers a DVD set ($400) for review prior to exam taking. I don't know if I should go this route or another. Also, if you can give advice as to when I should schedule/take my exam.
...any insight you could offer me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you Again
dtp995

[Jme2007]

Hello! Congratulations to you on your next step to becoming a nurse! IMO, you are better off buying a Kaplan review course instead of the Davis one. Kaplan is around $450 and I heard it was really great. The Saunders book (3rd ed.) is also great and comes with a CD that has thousands of questions.

As for worrying about taking the exam before April 1st, DONT let that decide when to take your test. The changes are minimal and you can go to the National Council's website and look under the "test plan" and it will give you specifics on the changes. Dont rush into taking your test because of that. Take your test when you feel ready and you will do just fine.
Good luck and best wishes!
Jme

[dtp995]

Thank you for caring.
How do I register to NCSBN's site so I can get info on NCLEX practice?

Originally Posted by Jme2007

Hello! Congratulations to you on your next step to becoming a nurse! IMO, you are better off buying a Kaplan review course instead of the Davis one. Kaplan is around $450 and I heard it was really great. The Saunders book (3rd ed.) is also great and comes with a CD that has thousands of questions.

As for worrying about taking the exam before April 1st, DONT let that decide when to take your test. The changes are minimal and you can go to the National Council's website and look under the "test plan" and it will give you specifics on the changes. Dont rush into taking your test because of that. Take your test when you feel ready and you will do just fine.
Good luck and best wishes!
Jme

[Jme2007]

www.ncsbn.org

Then go to the left and click on "nclex" and a list will pop up and say "test plan". No need to register for that info

[dtp995]

It's been 26 yrs. since I graduated from school and never took my boards.
It's been 26 yrs. that I lived with a void in my life for never becoming my life's dream of becoming a nurse.
Well the day came for me on May 14th.....and it was on May 16th that I found out I PASSED....I PASSED AND ON 75 QUESTIONS!!!!!!
I AM DTP BSN, RN!!!!!!
I began this mission in Sept. and was finally there 7 mos later!!!!
SURE I was anxious, nervous...but as soon as I sat in front of that computer I took a deep breath and said, "I'm finally here!"

[Amiejayrn]

WOW!!! what an accomplishment! That is wonderful and congradulations to you!

[ertravelrn]

Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dtp995]

THANKS SO MUCH...I WAITED A LONG TIME TO GET HERE.
HARD WORK + DETERMINATION= RN!!!!!!
AND LETS NOT FORGET THE POWER OF PRAYER.

CAN YOU TELL ME HOW TO EDIT MY PROFILE SO I MAY ADD "RN" TO IT...AFTER 26 YRS I'M MORE THAN PROUD TO DO SO. :hatparty:

[suzanne4]

Congratulations!!!!!

Upper left hand corner in the gold colored band across the top, click on the User CP, last one over on left, and then go down to edit profile.

And I am so very proud of you!!!!

[margaretptz]

Awesome ! You are an inspiration to all of us non - traditionals