alva78

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1. Online vs Traditional RN-BSN

   alva78 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi guys! I'm wondering whether employer's prefer traditional over online RN-BSN programs? At this point, I might be late (or have to wait until Fall to apply) to CSU programs. I just want to get started on school and look for a job. I've heard ...

2. Should I postpone?

   alva78 replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX

   Hii!!! Yes! I passed!!! I took my exam last Tuesday and barely tonight received my license in the mail!! Super excited and relieved! Thanks so much everyone for the positivity and the advice! I'm happy I listened to you guys and my gut and stuck with...

3. NCLEX passed

   alva78 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi guys! Told myself I'd come back and post tips if I had passed. This site has been so incredible in helping me to organize myself and prepare for this mammoth of a test. I just can't thank people enough for taking the time to post their tips, so th...

4. NCLEX couple days away, anxiety help!

   alva78 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi guys, this is my second try at this exam. First time, I think I just needed to more study time. This time..Ive done just that...but in these last four days..my brain is tired. My eyes hurt. I'm worried because I've been improving a lot on my qtrai...

5. studying for nclex, confused on question:

   alva78 replied to IHeartPeds87's topic in NCLEX

   In this case, the best thing you can do since the patient is presenting what seems to be an MI coming on, is morphine. I had been confused on this too, but what's happening when you give morphine is that is decreases the preload and afterload of the ...

6. Should I postpone?

   alva78 replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks so much for the replies. Made me feel a little more relaxed, think I'm going to stick to the date. I just want to feel really ready, but Idk how anyone can ever feel really (super) ready? Thanks so much, pls keep ur fingers crossed for me! I'l...

7. Should I postpone?

   alva78 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi guys! Not sure who else also has there test date rapidly approaching? I have been studying consistently daily for almost 2 months and for me it's already one week before the test. This weekend had many unplanned things happen I'm wondering if I...

8. NCLEX anxiety & planning

   alva78 replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX

   Thank you so so much! This gave me a really good idea on how I should be using my Kaplan, answering questions from my weak areas is something I really need to do. And also, SATA is difficult for me so I'm more excited to crack open my Lippincott book...

9. NCLEX anxiety & planning

   alva78 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi guys, I have a few weeks before my second attempt at the NCLEX. I'm studying everyday, but today I just feel a little anxious and overwhelmed. :{ Overwhelmed looking at the books I have and feeling like there's not enough time to study most o...

10. Overwhelmed; how to study for 2nd NCLEX

    alva78 replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX

    This is awesome, thanks! I really needed to hear this right now!

11. Overwhelmed; how to study for 2nd NCLEX

    alva78 replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you so much for your reply, makes me feel like I'm on the right track. I've just started getting my study plan together again, which was a little overwhelming at first with the different study books/resources, but im realizing, it's actually pr...

12. Overwhelmed; how to study for 2nd NCLEX

    alva78 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi guys, I took my NCLEX last week. I left knowing I didn't pass and found out, I didn't. I took a couple days off to get myself together, because I was overwhelmed with feelings. However, I just KNOW I can do this. It's weird because one day I...

13. How soon can I re-apply to retake NCLEX if i think I've failed?

    alva78 replied to alva78's topic in NCLEX

    Thank you for all of your replies!

14. How soon can I re-apply to retake NCLEX if i think I've failed?

    alva78 posted a topic in NCLEX

    Hi guys, it's been 3 days since I've taken my NCLEX (first time). I just know I didn't pass it. I was not pacing myself well through the test (I'm a slow test-taker), I completed 265 within 6 hours (yeah, nuts). I'm pretty good at knowing how well I ...

15. TEAS V Questions

    alva78 replied to love_myfamily's topic in TEAS

    Hi guys! For those that have taken the TEAS already (and used both ATI and McGraw Hill pdf to study), do you think the practice exams from both books were similar in difficulty to the real exam? thanks!