dorrybnursing replied to cambrose's topic in NCLEX
Here's the thing it can work both ways with test taking skills. I believe myself to be an excellent test taker, do I know the material, understand the concept, not always but I can get the answer correct enough to do well on your test. Because I know...
dorrybnursing replied to JPGasmin's topic in NCLEX
I failed my first NCLEX with 130 questions. For my second attempt I used Brilliantnurse.com, this prep site focuses more on breaking down and understanding the questions rather than content. I passed the second attempt 45 days later with 75 questions...
dorrybnursing replied to downsouthlaff's topic in LPN/LVN
I recently obtained a RN degree after 10 years as an LPN. While I was getting that degree I was "stuck" in LTC, but what I realized while working in the nursing home is that I really enjoy working with this population. I will not continue pushing the...
dorrybnursing replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior
I just graduated this August. I almost used all of my 7 years to get the program finished. When I started I wanted to do Med-Surg in a hospital setting and couldn't as a lpn. After working 10 years in long-term care I decided to take a house supervis...
dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX
I used Brilliant Nurse (which ceased operation this week), but they taught more strategy than content. I also brushed up on lab values, which came in very handy.
dorrybnursing replied to kiatkiat's topic in NCLEX
You could have had the same problem that I did. I passed my PN test with the minimum number of questions 10 years ago, really didn't feel like it was very hard. I have worked as an LPN for 10 years so I didn't study very much for the Nclex RN, well I...
dorrybnursing replied to dorrybnursing's topic in Excelsior
I started Excelsior six years ago when I was doing long-term care. I was certain that I wanted to do Med-Surg in a hospital setting. After so many years in the nursing home, I realized that I love the geriatric patients and what we can do for them. I...
dorrybnursing replied to MsAshley's topic in NCLEX
I just got back from taking my exam for the second time. I had 75 questions, I don't know how may SATA but it felt like a million. No advice now all you can do is wait
dorrybnursing replied to NurseGeorgiapeach's topic in Geriatric
I have had this situation happen to me also. Only it is 70 residents. Ive done it, I haven't liked it and as someone else said kudos to you for taking that stand. The problem is dealing so harshly with you and not addressing the obvious call off issu...