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I'm applying at my community college oct 7. It's highly competitive. I have a 3.8 GPA and I must make a 120 on NlN to even be considered. I'm also taking A&p 2 lecture-lab, micro lecture lab, nursing 101, intro arts. I'm so overwhelmed if I don't get in this next semester what is my game plan.. Other colleges around me offer other programs so should I be looking into just in case I don't get accepted or wait? The nln exam has me so scared.. I've bought the book and been practicing when I'm not studying. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated!!

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First, BREATHE.

The NLN book generally has the information to prepare you for the exam. I did extremely well-above 90th percentile to be accepted in my program that I applied for.

The NLN does have time constraints, so keep in mind of practicing how many questions you can answer within a time period.

If you feel as though you need another book, look into finding another NLN book as well, it will only help. :)

If there are other nursing programs you are interested in, apply for them; keep you options open...you may score that 120, but still get on a waiting list. If you are a good candidate for other programs, apply to ones that you feel are a good fit for you; interview and go over their curriculums and potential preceptorships and electives.

Best wishes!

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