kogepan

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1. Where to begin for NCLEX after graduating over 5yrs ago!

   kogepan replied to Joleen22's topic in NCLEX

   Hi. I was 2 years out of the program then took it just this past Dec and passed. I just did questions first and figure out where my weaknesses are and go from there. You need a few books. La Charity, Saunders, and apps on your phone with all those fr...

2. <-----going bananas

   kogepan replied to lrdcn3's topic in NCLEX

   sorry about your experience. I honestly don't think Kaplan worked for me. It failed me the first time. It's really strategy/decision tree based, and NCLEX questions are mostly knowledge based questions. So the strategy/decision tree doesn't always ap...

3. I failed the NCLEX on my first try!!!

   kogepan replied to gina7282's topic in NCLEX

   Biggest mistake I made were taking the exam early in the morning and not taking a break. I kept going till the end, and I had no idea what I was answering because I was so tired. Please go slow and take a break. It really helps. I took it second tim...

4. 47yrs old in 4days and starting class

   kogepan replied to maddyfan4's topic in General Students

   age is just a number. don't let fear and age stop you from achieving your dreams...whatever that is. Our oldest classmate was 55y, so it's really not that big of deal. We learn everyday in our lives, it doesn't just stop at 22 when you graduate. It's...

5. Simple Nursing Review

   kogepan replied to calianne's topic in NCLEX

   I utilized the free videos for things I forgot and it helped me on my NCLEX. I never purchased the videos, I just used the ones that were free on youtube. I like using LaCharity and apps for questions. His approach is very straightforward and easy to...

6. 3rd time is truly a charm!! PASSED NCLEX-RN

   kogepan replied to Ready2Nurse5's topic in NCLEX

   congrats!!!

7. Please help.........thank you :)

   kogepan replied to Gowayne432's topic in NCLEX

   Try Saunders and LaCharity. They are so helpful for the NCLEX and if you have time try youtube simple nursing. I utilized them all and helped me pass my nclex. Fear kept me from succeeding. Please do not fear. If you don't pass, just take it again. ...

8. ECG tracings

   kogepan replied to morbidman666's topic in NCLEX

   wow! above post is so informative. Thanks!

9. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

   kogepan replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

   I would never take this personally and honestly I think the professor was only trying to remind the students to follow the dress code. Every instructor is a bit different. I know a good instructor who would make individual comment about the way you s...

10. Retaking NCLEX-RN in CA

    kogepan replied to diane1990's topic in NCLEX

    Hi. my suggestion is to use Saunders, LaCharity, apps for questions. I used all three plus listening to audio while I prepared for my second time. It stopped at 75 this time and I was pretty amazed. You have to know your content. Kaplan failed me the...

11. Need some Kaplan guidance!

    kogepan replied to INN_777's topic in NCLEX

    Kaplan failed me. While others may tell you it worked for them, it didn't for me. Decision tree is not applicable to all questions. Many are knowledge based questions. you cannot eliminate, you cannot use ABC, priority or eliminate always or NEVER. I...

12. NCLEX Questions from a Junior Nursing Student

    kogepan replied to Christinajoannne's topic in NCLEX

    Kaplan failed me the first time. Strategy does not really work if you are getting knowledge based questions. You cannot utilize decision tree as the question is not asking you ABC or priority. You cannot eliminate NEVER, ALWAYS, as they are not part ...

13. Might've passed?!

    kogepan replied to rubiya1's topic in NCLEX

    I got the good pop up 48 hours and I didn't see my name posted till exactly four days after my exam. so, sit tight. It will be posted.

14. Passed NCLEX!! yeah!!!

    kogepan replied to kogepan's topic in NCLEX

    It's ok to struggle. We all struggle. Just take one step at a time. If you don't understand something, use your saunders book. Or you can google it. Best thing to do is to ask your teachers as you are still in school. Don't stress. you can do it. Fea...

15. Passed NCLEX!! yeah!!!

    kogepan replied to kogepan's topic in NCLEX

    LaCharity is a book you have to purchase, it's not available to download.