by sweetmya

Updated Aug 06, 2008 at 01:23 AM by sweetmya

Hi, guys

I was considering my options if I should buy this book or not since it's mainly for RNs. SO, any LVN/LPN used this book and found it to be useful? Does it come with a cd? And is this something I could use for LPN/LVN although it is something for RNs?

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

Any opinion on this book would be greatly appreciated. THanks

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

I PASSED! - This is what I recommend to pass the NCLEX...
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So after the 4-long-day agonizing wait (in California), I found out this morning that I PASSED!!!!!!

This is the sweetest and greatest feeling in the world! All the hardwork paid off! The computer shut off @ 75 ?s. I got 17 SATAs, lots of Prioritizations, lots of Infection Control, teaching, drag/drop, 2 calculations, and tons of meds. I was glad that the computer shut off at 75, otherwise I felt like I could've not handled it anymore. Whew, I seriously thought that I failed. I can't imagine I'm saying this like everyone else but this exam is really crazy! It really tests you emotionally, physically, and mentally! You feel like a failure, depressed, miserable after the exam, but eventually knowing that you actually did okay. Maybe they do that in purpose so that nurses would value their licenses even more..

Well I just want to share some tips to those who are about to take the NCLEX. I was surfing this website for inspiration, support, and information, etc..So now it's my turn to share!

I recommend taking Kaplan complete review. I found the decision tree strategies helped a lot.

These are the scores I got in the Question Trainers:
QT1 52%
QT2 61%
QT3 53%
QT4 60%
QT5 53%
QT6 61%
QT7 58%

And for the QBank, I got 62% overall.

I also recommend, the NCSBN Learning Extension. I subscribed for the 3-wk review and just did the Q&A parts. I find NCLEX similar to this one because NCLEX is more one-liner questions (like this one).

Most importantly, don't forget to get this book: "Prioritization, Delegation, Assignment" by Linda LaCharity. I say that this book is the one that helped me the most because it focuses on prioritization and delegation questions. Practice, practice, practice with the prioritizations!!!

So for those who are about to take the exam, hang in there and have faith! If I can do it, you can do it too!

Good luck!!!

4ever_heaven, RN BSN

This is what a recent person who passed the NCLEX had to say.

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

Originally Posted by iloveclay

I PASSED! - This is what I recommend to pass the NCLEX...
permalink
So after the 4-long-day agonizing wait (in California), I found out this morning that I PASSED!!!!!!

This is the sweetest and greatest feeling in the world! All the hardwork paid off! The computer shut off @ 75 ?s. I got 17 SATAs, lots of Prioritizations, lots of Infection Control, teaching, drag/drop, 2 calculations, and tons of meds. I was glad that the computer shut off at 75, otherwise I felt like I could've not handled it anymore. Whew, I seriously thought that I failed. I can't imagine I'm saying this like everyone else but this exam is really crazy! It really tests you emotionally, physically, and mentally! You feel like a failure, depressed, miserable after the exam, but eventually knowing that you actually did okay. Maybe they do that in purpose so that nurses would value their licenses even more..

Well I just want to share some tips to those who are about to take the NCLEX. I was surfing this website for inspiration, support, and information, etc..So now it's my turn to share!

I recommend taking Kaplan complete review. I found the decision tree strategies helped a lot.

These are the scores I got in the Question Trainers:
QT1 52%
QT2 61%
QT3 53%
QT4 60%
QT5 53%
QT6 61%
QT7 58%

And for the QBank, I got 62% overall.

I also recommend, the NCSBN Learning Extension. I subscribed for the 3-wk review and just did the Q&A parts. I find NCLEX similar to this one because NCLEX is more one-liner questions (like this one).

Most importantly, don't forget to get this book: "Prioritization, Delegation, Assignment" by Linda LaCharity. I say that this book is the one that helped me the most because it focuses on prioritization and delegation questions. Practice, practice, practice with the prioritizations!!!

So for those who are about to take the exam, hang in there and have faith! If I can do it, you can do it too!

Good luck!!!

4ever_heaven, RN BSN

This is what a recent person who passed the NCLEX had to say.

THanks.
I would like to hear it from a LVNs point of view.

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

i had this book just 2 days ago and so far so good..

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

I too want to know if this book can be used for LVNs as well. Or if delegation will be strictly for RNs. It's probably going to show what RNs, LPNs, and CNAs can/cannot do, but prepare yourself with questions that would probably be focusing on RNs, i.e. "You will give this job to an LVN"... so it's workable, but make sure you won't get confused. I'm debating if I should go out and buy that book. Please if any LVNs out there that have used this book, let us know if it is suggested for LVNs as well. Thank you!

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

Is this book just for LVNs?

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

Noone has answered me.

Re: Prioritization, Delegation, and Assignment by linda lacharity

I used that book cover to cover and I passed my RN boards in my mind with out any stress.

I think it would be fine for an LPN to use as there was not much Rn or LPN questions per say, mostly prioritazion of patients, who you see 1st etc etc etc.

it is a small quick book and I highly recomend it.