firecracker1221 replied to firecracker1221's topic in NCLEX
I used the following resources: 1. Kaplan Strategies, Practice, & Review 2014-2015 - this book was GREAT for testing strategies and I felt the questions were challenging. 2. Saunders Comprehensive Review - great for content review.. The question...
firecracker1221 replied to InquizitiveNURSE's topic in NCLEX
The best advice I ever got was remember to BREATHE during the exam.. Sounds silly, huh? Before this advice, I didn't realize I was holding my breath for a few seconds when I came across a question that I didn't know right away. Your brain needs that ...
firecracker1221 replied to firecracker1221's topic in NCLEX
Thanks all!! I take my NCLEX June 10th. I've been working through the kaplan strategy book and afterwards will move onto lacharity and lippincott. I don't feel weak on content.. My biggest weakness is implementing the correct strategy to answer quest...
Hello all, I'm new to posting on this board.. Though I've been reading through forums for years. I just graduated from an ADN program and take my NCLEX in a few weeks. Just looking for some words of encouragement at this point. It will be a long cou...
firecracker1221 replied to AlishaW's topic in Texas
I just got hired in the Austin area with an ADN degree. My advice to you (and other ADN graduates) is to be aggressive in your job search. I volunteered for a year at the hospital I wanted to work at then hand delivered my resume and cover letter to ...
firecracker1221 replied to Java_Wench's topic in NCLEX
I'm also curious about how well the Hesi actually predicts NCLEX success. I'm still on the fence about taking the hurst review.. as I'm recently divorced and have very little disposable income. I scored a 1095 on my exit Hesi and feel I know content ...
firecracker1221 replied to winterlights08's topic in General Students
I'm 23 and bought a rolling suitcase. It seemed to be the cheaper way to go but I'm kind of wishing I had gone with the more expensive rolling backpack. It'll suffice though. Most of the students in my class of 30 use rolling backpacks. The ones tha...