Have a little over 30 days to take NCLEX-RN

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Ok, so last April I graduated, I took the test 5/28/13 and failed...! I got really depressed about it and couldn't really focus. I reapplied in July 2013 & now I have to take the test in the next 30 days! I still have access to VATI, also have the 2013-14 Kaplan Strategies book, the yellow Saunders book, and LaCharity PDA. Where should I start? I know this is very last minute and not the way I should study but if anyone has any suggestions or advice I would greatly appreciate it!

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

I would start with going through the entire PDA book, very very thoroughly. Read the Kaplan strategies book. I think you need to sign up for an online test question bank such as Kaplan q bank or NCSBN. If you need content review, read the entire Kaplan content book. It is free as an E-book from Amazon. Amazon.com: NCLEX-RN Content Review Guide eBook: Kaplan: Kindle Store There is a good growth and development section. Saunders will take too long to go through. I read Saunders in school. Memorize your lab values and pharmacology categories. Know growth and development. Use skillstat.com to memorize basic cardiac rhythms and quick treatment. ECG Simulator | SkillStat Learning - Fast, Fun and Effective!. You need to be prepared to study seriously for the next 4 weeks. Make a schedule if that works for you. Content in the AM, NCLEX questions after lunch for 2 hours, and then LaCharity PDA book. Something like that...

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Thanks so much! I just took the 180 question practice in the Kaplan book and got a 63% not great but honestly not as bad as I thought! I can't actually afford the qbank or any other online reviews so I'm hoping with the material that I have and the other two that you mentioned that were free that I can still pass!

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I went through VATI very quickly (in like a week and a half) and got my green light! Review the content you're weak in and then take the assessments to see where you stand. After I got my green light I moved to answering questions from Kaplan using their Qbank and question trainers. I answered every question and read all of the rationales. I typically scored in the 60's. I just took boards on Friday and I PASSED! You can do this. My advice would be to just keep taking questions. Get comfortable with strategies to use when you're unsure of what the content is. You can do it!

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Did you attend Medtech for RN?

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Did you attend Medtech for RN?

Yes I did. I graduated last year

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How did you like the program? Initially, I was going to enroll in the LPN, but think I'm going for RN. Do u know anything about the program getting the ACEN accred soon? ...Or is that really an issue? I've just heard the magnet hospitals won't hire w/out it. Thoughts?

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The program was ok, like any program it had its ups and downs. What really attracted me to the program was that I could go full time nights and weekends literally. I believe you mean the NLNAC Accreditation and no the RN program is not although it is state accredited. As far as hospitals hiring I have heard the same but most hospitals in Indianapolis want a BSN or higher anyway. I know Kaplan and WGU accept MedTech credits and both of those schools are CCNE Accredited.

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Also Indiana Wesleyan, right?

http://www.indwes.edu/adult-graduate/bs-nursing/

Are u going on to a BSN program?

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Yes, I'm sorry IWU too and yes I will go for my RN to BSN. And if you do go the LPN route I believe ISU has an LPN to BSN program and during clinicals one of the nurses I met had gotten her LPN from medtech and was doing that program. I am almost certain it was ISU.

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So your pretty sure the Medtech credits would transfer to the ISU LPN to BSN program?

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