erickz623

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1. Nclex in 2 days

   erickz623 replied to renac's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations, RN! Glad it's over with, isn't it? I know I am [emoji51]

2. Nclex in 2 days

   erickz623 replied to renac's topic in NCLEX

   How did you do?

3. Taking NCLEX in 1 week (July 6th) HELP

   erickz623 replied to xmarbear's topic in NCLEX

   I took it on June 13th. I made sure I answered around 150 questions a day, which may seem like a lot, but it's worth it. You got this though. Make sure you don't do any studying the day before the exam -- go do something you enjoy, exercise, read, w...

4. Taking NCLEX in 1 week (July 6th) HELP

   erickz623 replied to xmarbear's topic in NCLEX

   I did about 1,500 questions on UWorld with an average of 58%. Passed NCLEX in 75 questions. You're on the right track. Focus on rationales for each question, even if you get the question correct. Good luck!

5. Who loves med-surg?

   erickz623 replied to MountainBikeChick's topic in Med-Surg

   I'm also about to go into Med-Surg. The fact that I'm going to see a variety of patients and diagnoses is exciting to me. I love staying busy, which Med-Surg will show no mercy for lol. I'm just as excited as you are!

6. Feeling stuck

   erickz623 replied to crazy4psych's topic in General Nursing

   The great thing about nursing is there's a variety of specialties you can go into. Many psych units hire new graduates; I was almost hired into one before I chose to accept a medical-surgical position. You have to think about whether you can manage ...

7. Nclex in 2 days

   erickz623 replied to renac's topic in NCLEX

   You got this! Make sure to stay as calm as you can. Anxiety can break you. Don't study the day before the exam. Do things you enjoy (work out, watch a movie, nap). Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

8. NCLEX tomorrow 6/13

   erickz623 replied to spring housewife's topic in NCLEX

   Yes! I highly recommend UWorld! Their rationales are so detailed and in depth. I learned a lot from UWorld and it helped me pass NCLEX in 75 questions. Good luck!

9. Took NCLEX today, not feeling good at all!

   erickz623 replied to TeteRN2b's topic in NCLEX

   Keep calm. Worrying won't do you any good until you get your results, so try to keep busy until then! The number of questions on NCLEX does not equate to whether you passed or not. Good luck!

10. 265 questions on NCLEX?

    erickz623 replied to live2bme22's topic in NCLEX

    One of my classmates from nursing school took the NCLEX a few weeks ago and got 265 questions. She ended up passing. You could've very well passed!

11. HELP!! Other Options

    erickz623 replied to Jordan1927's topic in General Students

    If you're still dedicated to becoming a nurse, I would work on boosting my GPA up to the 3.4 mark. Many nursing schools require a minimum of 3.0 to get in (some more, some less).

12. Did anyone have to relocate for nursing school?

    erickz623 replied to Neywel120's topic in General Students

    I can relate. I had to move from Southern California to Texas for nursing school, simply because it was too competitive in CA. I came to Texas at 18, not knowing a soul. You are going to learn so much from studying elsewhere. It opens your eyes to t...

13. NCLEX tomorrow 6/13

    erickz623 replied to spring housewife's topic in NCLEX

    Congratulations! How does it feel to have finally overcome the beast that is NCLEX? [emoji16]

14. UWORLD 46%

    erickz623 replied to cardiacgirl123's topic in NCLEX

    I wouldn't focus on your average. Read through every rationale, even if you get the question correct. Know WHY you got the question wrong, and maybe write down the rationales if that helps you. I had tests on UWorld ranging from 48% to 68%, finishin...

15. How hard is it to get a hospital job anywhere in the country

    erickz623 replied to ~Shrek~'s topic in Job Hunt

    Many places in Texas are hiring. I was hired in a rural hospital within a month of applying. The cost of living here is low, but it all depends on where you want to settle.