craftysari44

craftysari44 has 27 years experience and specializes in NCLEX Tutor, Mental Health, Pediatrics.

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1. How to study SMART && not hard?!

   craftysari44 replied to Nursing_Girl5's topic in NCLEX

   I'm not sure what study smart means but I do know that first semester in nursing school is a huge adjustment! They start you off asking application questions and you are not used to that. I would recommend getting the Kaplan 2012-2013 NCLEX prep book...

2. study for rn

   craftysari44 replied to arunpreet's topic in NCLEX

   If it has been since 2007 that you have studied, I recommend a full content review, being in a study group for 3 months and possibly a tutor. Content needs to be refreshed AND decision-making; confidence needs to be built again. Good luck!

3. What Should I Do Differently.....HELP

   craftysari44 replied to Danielle318's topic in NCLEX

   Sometimes, it is not about what study program you used...it could be about knowing "how" to take the test questions; it could be about needing to have the basic nursing info integrated in your mind; it could be about how you are studying... I would r...

4. My daily log for NCLEX-RN exam

   craftysari44 replied to Sharmi RN-BSN's topic in NCLEX

   he If you are not already doing this...when you are reviewing material, just reading does not add to your memory very much. Try reading it out loud and walking around while doing it. By reading (seeing), saying, hearing, moving around...you will proc...

5. Took the NCLEX-RN today.(9/7/12)

   craftysari44 replied to caffeineaddict's topic in NCLEX

   CONGRATS TO ALL OF YOU WHO PASSED! You deserve it for all your hard work!

6. Serious Role Confusion

   craftysari44 replied to resilientnurse's topic in Post Graduate

   It is normal to feel this way. Something inside you is ready to go forward and start your new career. Your Master's Program has not only given you the content information you needed but also the emotional maturity and so things are not the same... Gi...

7. MS in Nursing vs. MSN- What's the difference?

   craftysari44 replied to xInspiredx's topic in Post Graduate

   When I went to school for my Nurse Practitioner, the difference between MS & MSN was whether you did a thesis vs. a project. I opted for the project and it has never made any difference in my career. Hope that helps!

8. Help Help Help .. Failed NCLEX

   craftysari44 replied to dcd.lopez's topic in NCLEX

   Content is important BUT the NCLEX tests at the application level so if you don't know how to understand and answer each style of question you may not make it. Join a study group or hire a tutor that will push you. Good luck!

9. Failed NCLEX RN 3 times, 2012

   craftysari44 replied to mstones's topic in NCLEX

   I agree with all of the above but most especially with Kaplan questions being the closest to the NCLEX and your level of content understanding. You could read and read and never remember enough. Use all your senses...review by reading, saying it outl...

10. Mental Health Help

    craftysari44 replied to monicaalexisrn2b's topic in NCLEX

    Serenitylove14 - good rationales! The answer is all in the type of therapy. The client is not in crisis and systematic desensitization is to help clients be less fearful of things. And we wouldn't want to provide positive reinforcement for an undesir...

11. Tips for repeat test takers!

    craftysari44 replied to nikkibroddy's topic in NCLEX

    Really studying and applying the strategies that Kaplan promotes in their Kaplan NCLEX RN Strategies, Practice and Review book with ISBN #978-1-60978-565-9 (2012-2013 version) will really make a difference. This is not their decision t...

12. Should I wait and become a Lpn or go straight to Rn

    craftysari44 replied to 007Bonita's topic in LPN/LVN Students

    LPN schools can be expensive and they do offer loans BUT...an RN at a community college will allow you to possibly qualify for grants, scholarships from the federal government (if your husband doesn't make too much $$) and lower interest loans. RN is...

13. NCLEX Anxiety

    craftysari44 replied to NICUOH's topic in NCLEX

    Confidence will increase if you know your lab values back and forth, up and down. Memorize, memorize, memorize!!!! Kaplan's decision tree doesn't always "speak" to every learner. There are other ways to learn how to answer the questions. 1. Read the...

14. please I need some advice =(

    craftysari44 replied to Missy8's topic in NCLEX

    I agree with the other comments. Strategy is VIP because if you cannot identify the distractors, key words and systematically work your way through each question then you won't be successful. It isn't all about knowing content! Maybe having someone w...

15. Study Info Needed

    craftysari44 replied to lynds80's topic in NCLEX

    Was it the Kaplan Strategies book about 1" thick? I think Kaplan does a great job of teaching how to take the different types of questions and a systematic way to approach each question. You must remember that the NCLEX is not testing for content but...