Your NCSBN scores are not a gage if you pass pr fail. I'm also doing NCSBN but I'm using it as a guide to get me acquainted with the way the NCLEX exam structure their questions. Good luck! I suggest rescheduling if you do not feel 90% confident of...
I definitely agree. However I also think that it is a good idea to make nursing a 5 year course mainly because with the growing number of students taking up nursing (and I'm talking about good schools and not diploma mills) is increasing and we only...
zerisse replied to jbauer87's topic in Philippines
Yes I know about not discussing about Hep B in the Philippines because I have lived in the Philippines for more than 20 years and I think this has something to do with Hep B being sexually transmitted and a blood borne disease. To answer your questio...
zerisse replied to gemini_star's topic in Philippines
Currently my short term plans are to pass the NCLEX (since I'm already in the US) and then inquire about entry level jobs as an RN (hopefully). As I gain experience and confidence I would now want to look into specialization or getting a Master's De...
zerisse replied to silvermed's topic in International
I know it gets frustrating when you ask your parents for money while reviewing but I believe that they will understand you and will support you. In fact, passing the test is a good way to repay them. I know how this feels because I am currently rev...
zerisse replied to jbauer87's topic in Philippines
Don't panic. A know a lot of nurses and student nurses who have Hep B because we know that a good number of Filipinos either are carriers of Hep B or have Hep B. My cousin is a Hep B carrier and she already had a go signal to continue applying for ...
zerisse replied to hotpotato101's topic in International
I definitely recommend retaking the exam again to preserve the dignity of being an RN. Those who cheated were very dishonest and I just can't comprehend why they did that in the first place.
zerisse replied to suzanne4's topic in Philippines
How can it be easier in the Philippines when there are a lot of RNs who don't even get a job in the hospital because there are no job openings? As a result some volunteer but they can only do that for a few months because they don't get paid. The ir...
zerisse replied to Bella Monroe's topic in Student Assist
I usually read books "Made Incredibly Easy" before tackling the required books used in class. This just makes it so easy to understand while not overwhelming me with a lot of terms that I am not familiar with. I find that reading the "Made Incredibl...
Technically being in nursing school is a bit unorganized and organized at the same time. See, they're trying to fit a lot of stuff into four years. I just graduated from nursing school and let me tell you this, just find time for a little bit of re...