I am now a RN.. some tips!

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

i passed! here is what i did to prepare:

i studied nonstop since i graduated in december (ok maybe i took a few days off, but not many). first i took a review course my school offered for free and it helped me to single out my weaknesses. however, i was still left confused because i did not have an actual plan to prepare/study for the nclex. so i changed my original test date from january to february, got suzanne's plan on january 1, and used it as my study guide. before taking my exam i was afraid that even after i studied so much for so long i was going to ruin her 100% pass rate, but that is not the case!

btw, to those who wonder if you can do her plan and work full-time the answer is, "yes." in fact, i work more then full-time because i have an additional pt job. having suzanne's plan made the difference because it kept me on track. no matter how little time i had to study (or how many excuses i had not to study), i stuck to the plan and passed with 75 questions!!!

last but not least, i lived on this forum for the past 2 months. i read almost every single post since graduation because many of the good ones provided helpful links, encouragement, tips, and/or techniques. in fact, a few good "i passed" posts were motivating to me this week because i agonized while i awaited my results! in any case, good luck to the rest of you and hopefully this post is of some value!!!:twocents:

-now a rn in need of a new username (i'm still thinking).

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Let me the first to congratulate you. And thanks for keeping my record going.

Please keep in touch and let me know how things are going for you.

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Specializes in medical surgical ward and operating room.

congratulations!!!!!

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Congrats! And thanks for the inspiration! It makes me feel so much better when I hear about other people's success. It lets me know that I can do it too!!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Congratulations and good luck in your new career

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:ancong!:

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Specializes in Maternal - Child Health.

Congratulations!

Did you start a GN position after graduation? If so, what clinical area? I am a firm believer that working as a GN ASAP after graduation is the best preparation for NCLEX. Unfortunately, some states no longer allow it. I believe that is a downside of computer-based testing. Back in the "olden days" when NCLEX was only offered twice a year, most grads worked as GNs, and I believe NCLEX pass rates were higher then.

Again, congratulations!

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
congratulations!

did you start a gn position after graduation? if so, what clinical area? i am a firm believer that working as a gn asap after graduation is the best preparation for nclex. unfortunately, some states no longer allow it. i believe that is a downside of computer-based testing. back in the "olden days" when nclex was only offered twice a year, most grads worked as gns, and i believe nclex pass rates were higher then.

again, congratulations!

thanks. yes, i started right away because i already worked for my hospital as a nurse extern. however, my state does not allow new grads to work as gns. so, i did not pass meds; perform invasive procedures, etc... on the other hand, i was allowed to do everything else a rn can do and was being trained on orientation similar to a new grad rn... i agree that it helped me a great deal to think like a rn on my exam because i was able to continue to provide patient care after nursing school and watch rns do the same. in contrast, now i have to get back into the role of passing meds again after taking a break.

thus, i agree and that state bons that do not allow new grads to work as gns, should change their minds. this way there is not a break in passing medications. however, i think that the reason it is not allowed by many states is a fear of liability unlike the past. in any case, i plan to continue to be on orientation for a while so that should give me a chance to become comfortable with my new role. :twocents:

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Specializes in Telemetry & Obs.

Way To Go!!!!

MBA2RN gets my vote...that way posters that already know you will recognize you :D

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congratulations!:yeah:

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Thanks for sharing and congrats. i am still taking the first tip of suzanne plan. almost done. when done i will pm her for the next step. thanks

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.
:D Congradulations.
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