FINALLY - I took NC1. . . .

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and got a B! I am so happy and relieved. Now that I know the format of the tests I think I'll go through the rest quickly. At least I hope to. . . .

Took me one hour to finish it. I was surprised that I couldn't take a calculator in with me. :( At least it wasn't too heavy with calculations. LOL. I have to say that Lisa's notes helped alot. . .more so than anything else. Although there was some material on it that wasn't on Lisas notes or in the Chancellors study guide I used. I had to think back and try to visualize what I've seen nurses do at work. I also read through an NCLEX book that helped alot with strategies for taking those types of tests. . that helped tremendously. And the two practice exams that Excelsior offered were AWESOME!!! I highly recommend those!

Who is next. . . Chris?? Have you done it yet. . go for it. .you'll kick behind! :)

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Specializes in Child/Adolescent Mental Health.

Congrats

Good for you, it always feels good to get the first one out of the way.

Did the computer have a built in calculator for drug calcs?

mona

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Nope, no built in calculator. They gave me 6 pieces of scrap paper to write it all out. :eek:

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Specializes in Child/Adolescent Mental Health.

Did you take the exam at a Sylvan learning center. I cannot believe they do not provide you with a calculator, that might send some people into a panic. LOL

Aren't they required to supply a calculator?

mona

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?? Maybe I should call Excelsior and ask. They were quite adament that I could not take a calculator in. I was told the only test they offer at all that you can use a calculator for was Statistics.

I think I'll place a call to Excelsior today to find out if they gave me wrong information.

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Specializes in Child/Adolescent Mental Health.

Well, I certainly could be wrong, but I thought you were to have access to a calulator for EC exams.

Maybe only certain ones? Or maybe because the calculations are simple, they figure one is not required.

mona

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

Good for you, Bulldog! Figuring out how to map out your studying is one of the biggest hurdles to cross in distance learning, eh? Keep doing what you're doing, and you'll be done in no time. Congrats!

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The verdict is in - I called Excelsior and talked with a person in the test administration department. She said you cannot take a calculator into any of the nursing tests. And the only test you can use a calculator with was Statistics and it was on the computer.

Guess they weren't blowing smoke up my 'you know what' after all! ;)

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Where can people find those Chancellor study guides you're referring to?

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Where can people find those Chancellor study guides you're referring to?

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

http://www.chancellorsonline.com/home.html

here's a link to their website.

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Specializes in Trauma,ER,CCU/OHU/Nsg Ed/Nsg Research.

http://www.chancellorsonline.com/home.html

here's a link to their website.

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