lizarcala04

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1. I PASSED THE NCLEX!! woohoo!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks! Im now working as an Emergency RN... It feels so good to be able to work in an area you like the most! Im so glad and thankful to God that I passed the exam of my life... I feel that passing NCLEX made me tough enough to think that nothing el...

2. Taking NCLEX in 3wks KAPLAN Score

   lizarcala04 replied to rivsemaj109's topic in NCLEX

   Hi! Dont worry, I had the same worries when I was still studying for the exam… I feel soooo unprepared, considering that I forget so many things that I have already reviewed. But then, in the exam? Nothing in the book will exactly appear. You just go...

3. I PASSED THE NCLEX!! woohoo!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   No mayang, I didnt enroll in any review course/ online review…its very expensive… Anyway, if you have the latest edition of books, Im sure you wouldnt have to worry about updates in nursing practices.. It only cost me $55 for Saunders 6th Ed and $30 ...

4. I PASSED THE NCLEX!! woohoo!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   Thanks guys! I used Kaplan Book 2011-2012 and Saunders 6th edition.. Its a really good combo.. Kaplan is a great help in terms of test taking strategies which is vital and Saunders is great in terms of topic by topic coverage... ?

5. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   Hi! Thank you.... Honestly speaking, I started with results around 60's in Kaplan and even after I started the second book, which is saunders.. Sometimes I even have 50's (about 1-3sets of it) but those are when I took quizzes before I study the chap...

6. I PASSED THE NCLEX!! woohoo!

   lizarcala04 posted a topic in NCLEX

   Yes! I passed the NCLEX last March 28, 2014! Got the result by mail on April 2! It is an awesome feeling that my hubby wasnt able to sleep in disbelief, hahaha.... I thank God for ever guiding me, my hubby for all the support, my friends and family f...

7. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   Guys….. I PASSED!!!!!! :roflmao:woohoooo!!! stopped at question 87 in 2hrs15mins… Just take your time guys… Dont rush to finish the exam, and yet dont over analyze…. Imma US RN now!! To God be all the Glory!!!!

8. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   WHAATTTT?! U think nothing in this book was covered in the exam? Now Im more stressed out than ever. Geez. Well I guess I should review back again the strategies by Kaplan... Thanks for sharing your experience! Are there a lot of Pharmacology? I suck...

9. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

   lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

   Im also freaking out cos I havent reviewed part of the Saunders book about Mental health, Neurological, and musculoskeletal! Its now 8days before the exam! I feel like nothing has been retained in my memory! =(

10. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

    lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

    Heyy Candice and maryjoii we all can pass this! Im also at 60-ish in my practice tests.. Lets just have our final week to scan through the more important ones (electrolytes, cardio, acid base balance, lab values, etc) .. Im praying for us!

11. I am apprehensive about my NCLEX on March 28!

    lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in NCLEX

    Thanks Sabrina! Its just so relieving that there's actually somebody who passed the exam even with 60% in qbanks.. I can relate very much, because I noticed that my results are also at the 60% range... I felt like I wouldn't be able to make it.. But...

12. Nursing in Singapore

    lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in General World

    Hi Ian, I have a male friend who went to Singapore and was fortunate enough to be hired by a Nursing Home (I forgot the name).. Well I guess Nursing homes in SG are easier to apply for than in-hospital positions.. They are also more open to hi...

13. Nursing in Singapore

    lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in General World

    Hi deeshee.... work permit will be processed by your employer once they hire you. They have affiliate agencies in countries like Philippines and India to hire foreign nurses. Salary may start at SG$1200-1500 for an entry level staff nurse,depending o...

14. Nursing in Singapore

    lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in General World

    yup… If u mean how to find an agency in Phils, they have agencies named Emerald and FSL (former Saviourmed) that liases with singaporean agency to hire nurses… I was hired by FSL within 3months from the start of my application… If you are looking to ...

15. Difference between RN I, RN II, and RNII?

    lizarcala04 replied to lizarcala04's topic in Job Hunt

    Thanks guys, I finally knew how it is ranked… This can guide me in my future applications for job.. I hope I pass the NCLEX this coming March 28th! *fingers crossed*