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1. my thoughts on preparing for nclex

   LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in NCLEX

   hi nina43, i would recommend waiting until you graduate to begin studying for the nclex. i am a big believer in compartmentalizing things...it helps prevent feeling overwhelmed. so just worry about school for now. then after you graduate, 3-4 week...

2. Kaplan scores on readiness test and online exams

   LAW79 replied to Kasha143's topic in NCLEX

   Hey Kasha, I don't think you have anything to worry about. I posted something about this on Saturday. Anyway I took the NCLEX last Thursday, got 75 questions and PASSED. My Kaplan scores were not great, at all! My highest score was a 62% on QT #7...

3. my thoughts on preparing for nclex

   LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in NCLEX

   hi there, i never got great scores on kaplan. they told us we should get over 65% on the question trainers and i never got that score! i got a 62% on QT #7. on the q-bank, my scores were really variable. the way i took the tests is i only tested...

4. my thoughts on preparing for nclex

   LAW79 posted a topic in NCLEX

   hi everyone! i PASSED the nclex on thursday june 21 with 75 questions. thanks to the goddesses :-) i read this site a lot and got lots of good studying tips and wanted to share my own impressions of the exam. i studied for this test much differentl...

5. Yup - another NCLEX inquiry from a new grad!

   LAW79 replied to Vektor's topic in NCLEX

   Congrats, ohmygosh!!! That is excellent news! Vector, I am in the same boat as you. I am taking my NCLEX June 21...and I took Kaplan's review course. I agree with the posters whi said Kaplan's questions are most similar to the NCLEX. I have been ...

6. question about getting first license

   LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in Illinois

   Thanks everyone for the replies!! I graduated last week, and I just took a Kaplan review course so now I am just waiting for that letter :-) I do hope it comes soon...I don't think I will be able to relax until I get that test out of the way! I wi...

7. post-NCLEX GEPN students--what are your plans?

   LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in Post Graduate

   I have not had a lot of luck yet in finding a position. However, I admit that I am quite particular in what I will accept. (E.g. I can't work nights, need maternal-child nursing and want to work a limited number of hours.) I have also found that t...

8. post-NCLEX GEPN students--what are your plans?

   LAW79 posted a topic in Post Graduate

   For those of you in Grad Entry programs who have already taken the NCLEX or are preparing to: Are you planning on working as a RN after you pass the NCLEX, but while you are a full-time APN student? If you ARE intending on working as a new grad RN, ...

9. question about getting first license

   LAW79 posted a topic in Illinois

   Hi- I am graduating in May (YAY!!), and I was wondering how long I should realistically expect to wait before I can take the NCLEX? My school said we will get our Authorization to Test letter 4-6 weeks ater graduation--does it really take that long...

10. Experience to Enter CNM Program

    LAW79 replied to MUOStudentNurse's topic in CNM

    There have been some great, thought-provoking points here! I thought I would share my plan with you, because I am in a Master's Entry CNM program. I will get my RN in May and begin my master's specialty coursework in September. I have decided to d...

11. Direct Entry Midwifery Programs...

    LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in Post Graduate

    many thanks to all for providing such useful info! midwives are the best :) i have managed to find some out of hospital birthing experiences here, which i think will help feed my soul while i remain in a medicalized institution for midwifery traini...

12. Advice RE: Midwifery Schools

    LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in CNM

    Many thanks, Mitchsmom. I think I am going to stay-put for now. I have located a few alternative birthing experiences to augment my midwifery education, so I think I can manage to get a well-rounded view of the field (even in the midwest :) thanks ...

13. grad entry WHNP/CNM programs?

    LAW79 replied to cherrymary's topic in Post Graduate

    I know that Penn and UCSF both give you dual-degrees. UIC offers the WHNP as an option if you are getting your CNM--I think you just need to take an extra course. CNMs can be primary health care providers of women, so it is not necessary to become ...

14. Direct Entry Midwifery Programs...

    LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in Post Graduate

    Many thanks, Anon Nurse, for your great suggestions. I think that getting a great education in midwifery can take a lot of investigation! Thankfully most people in the field have been super supportive and have helped me develop some direction. I l...

15. Direct Entry Midwifery Programs...

    LAW79 replied to LAW79's topic in Post Graduate

    Thanks, Anon, for the great reply! Yes, I am at UIC, and while it does have a very good reputation, I have learned that it might not be the right fit for me. It seems to be very medicalized, partly due to the AMA which is headquartered in Illinois....