Any Australian trained RNs working in the US?

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Hello, I hope someone can help :). I completed my University degree last year and have been working as an RN since January in Australia. I've been studying for the NCLEX-RN test in hope of moving over soon, unfortunately I didn't pass the test last month, it was so hard! :(. The content we studied at Uni is different and the medications also have different names. Any tips or advice from an Australian who passed the test?? I'm using Kaplan and Saunders as study guides... any help would be greatly appreciated!! Cheers :).

Hi LBates!

I am an Australian nurse living in Massachusetts.

I am still studying for the Nclex as i wait for my ATT (which is on its way)

Yes the content is different but yet the principles are the same (if you know what i mean!!!)

I have studied from many different sources (some say bad move.....some say good)

And the ones that i have found to be the best are:

1) Random fact file (a sticky on here)

2) La Charity

3) Exam cram

4) Exam master (google this and sign up for free.....3 800 higher end questions)

As i said i have not sat it yet.....so only time will tell if these sources are any good!!!!

What was your exam like? Did you use the elimination strategy?

Alot of people say that it is easy to narrow it down to 2 possible answers. Did you find that to be the case?

Chat soon!!!

Hi TabithaB, I am RN from Aus, I am not sure how is your US licensure going? And how did you make up Pedia and Obs Course. Thank you

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Hi LBates!

I am an Australian nurse living in Massachusetts.

I am still studying for the Nclex as i wait for my ATT (which is on its way)

Yes the content is different but yet the principles are the same (if you know what i mean!!!)

I have studied from many different sources (some say bad move.....some say good)

And the ones that i have found to be the best are:

1) Random fact file (a sticky on here)

2) La Charity

3) Exam cram

4) Exam master (google this and sign up for free.....3 800 higher end questions)

As i said i have not sat it yet.....so only time will tell if these sources are any good!!!!

What was your exam like? Did you use the elimination strategy?

Alot of people say that it is easy to narrow it down to 2 possible answers. Did you find that to be the case?

Chat soon!!!

Hi TabithaB, I am RN from Aus, I am not sure how is your US licensure going? And how did you make up Pedia and Obs Course. Thank you

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Really HOT here (FL) right now..., it's nice but can get too much sometimes.

I'm from Sydney and my last RN experience was PAEDS also, only 2 years tho (not long as 10 yrs).

I've really havent tested myself, I will let you know once I do. 75% sounds great. You should be good to go then, if you're scoring that high.

I just got my eligibility to take the test from FL board of nursing and it took awhile for my education to be evaluated.

When are you taking yours Tabitha? Should I apply for ATT now or wait until I've done enough Q's? I know that it has a 3 months expiration days.

Silverdragon102 - thanks for the advise. I should really start doing as many Q's as I can.

HI crystelle, I am Australian RN too, and in Aus, DO you mind to share with me how did you make up Pedia and Obs course please? Thank you very much

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