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Hi all..................

Looking for advice.......I took HD2 in May and failed with an "F". Took it again in June and failed with a "D". Had taken practice exams and earned a 49\100 and a 52\100.

As of now, have asked to retest early to be able to buy the practice exam again. Took "form A" today and earned a 75\100.

Have had a phone conference with nursing staff at EC, taken HD2 online conference and done flash cards to study with.

I am thinking of taking HD2 on 9-25 or 9-26 due to time off of work.

This is last nursing exam and all pre-reqs are done.

Any advice?????

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Specializes in Med surg and Psych.

It sounds like you are well prepared for it now. Show that test who is boss. Traci

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It sounds like you are well prepared for it now. Show that test who is boss. Traci

Thanks! I'm scared to death by this exam! I have all "B's" on all the other exams with no fails. My anxiety is really strong right now.

I just don't want to "jump the gun" and mess up again!

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Specializes in Psych, LTC, Acute Care.

This test was a very hard. I failed it the first time and got a "C" the second time. I think if you review all the areas that you scored less that a 70% on, you will probably pass it. What are you using to study?

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This test was a very hard. I failed it the first time and got a "C" the second time. I think if you review all the areas that you scored less that a 70% on, you will probably pass it. What are you using to study?

I'm using Saunder's NCLEX RN review book, EC HD2 online conference, Wong's pediatric nursing, study guide, the internet, my homemade flash cards and Chancellor's NC5 book (given to me by another student). Plus any\all other nursing books that I have at home.

I scored less than 70% on regulatory and metabolic.

The first time that I failed it in May was due to the fact that I pushed my self too hard. I was in EC plus my local college. Earned a total of 35 credits in one semester (10 at local colege and the rest with EC). Plus working 25-35 hrs per week.

I believe that the second time was anxiety due to failing it the first time.

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Sounds like you have covered all bases so just go for it, I was under the old exam so I don't know which exam HD2 is. By the way which part of the state are you from I am in sunny Buffalo.

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Sounds like you have covered all bases so just go for it, I was under the old exam so I don't know which exam HD2 is. By the way which part of the state are you from I am in sunny Buffalo.

HD2 is the new version of NC5. I'm near Binghamton, NY.

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Specializes in Med/Surg Nurse, Homecare, Visiting Nurse.

Have you taken HD3 yet? I'm studying for that exam...I'll go back and take HD2 when I'm done with HD3.

Wish you lots of luck on your upcoming exam.

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Specializes in Med surg and Psych.

Good Luck and know that we are all sending good vibes, thoughts and prayers your way. YOU CAN DO THIS! Traci

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Have you taken HD3 yet? I'm studying for that exam...I'll go back and take HD2 when I'm done with HD3.

Wish you lots of luck on your upcoming exam.

I have done all exams before and after this one. This is my last one.

Thank you all!!!!!!!!!!!

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I just took practice form B and earned an 81%.

Scheduled to take actual test on Thursday (9-25-2008) at 1pm.

I'm just full of anxiety!!!!!!!!!!!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

That is a great score for a practice exam! :)

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