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okay, so i learned yesterday that i passed the nclex.. and i figured, this site has helped me a lot, it has almost every answer to my questions.. the forums here are helpful i must say.. so now, i hope i can also help someone who will take their nclex..

this one id like to share because i think this is vital for your preparation.. CHOOSING A REVIEW CENTER.. now, i dont have a lot of insight about the diff. review center available, but i suggest that you read about the personal exp. of other people before you apply for that review center.. be sure that the money your spending is really worth it..

iL share mine to you.. i chose this review center because of the positive feedback from its students..

this review center is america healthways education.. they have two programs, you can choose the unlimited program, or the regular one.. the unlimited program i thinks is best for those who had a long break from nursing, or those who think that they need to improve more on the content area, or for those who failed couple of times.. because with the unlimited program your like having your personal coach with you, guiding you until your ready for the exam..

about me, i only chose the regular one, because financial wise i dont have the resources to pay for the unlimited prog. coz honestly, im even lucky i was able to attend a review class, also i cant afford to wait long for the exam, i wanted to take the exam within a month after the review.. still, i can say that 7 day review with the instructor is a big help for me, i learned new things regarding new drugs, procedures, etc.. it also helped me refresh the things i forgot.. also, with this class everyone interacts, so not only your learning with the instructor but you will also learn because of the interaction between the students and the instructor..

i also suggest if you plan to apply in AHEC , go there days before the start of the review so you can have your study materials on hand before the review, also they have the assessment test, so you will need time to take those, for them to know what your weak area is, in order for them to know where to focus on you...

okay, enough on that.. this i suggest after your done with the review class..

first you have to set your goals, write them down on a paper or put them on your laptop or whatever.. just be sure to set you goals..

in my case, i started to write my schedule for everyday until my exam date.. (set realistic goals) you know yourself so u know how much you can read for one day, so dont try to push so hard that your just passing on to the page and not really understanding what your reading.. its not always about the quantity, its about the quality..

but dont be so lax that you lose focus on your review..

second.. follow your goals..!

focus on content first, then focus on the area that you know your weak at..

in my case, its pharmacology and med surg..

third.. this is very important.. do your practice test..

this i think is like the polishing stage.. lol..

but seriously, the practice test will help you for the real thing..

btw.. write your scores, so youll know if your improving or not.. plus read the rationale very well, read all, both right and wrong answers.. understand their rationale..

lastly.. dont forget to have a break once in a while.. dont punish your brain with nclex 24/7.. and dont forget to pray.. :)

if you have any questions id be glad to help as much as i can.. you can msg me here..

GOODLUCK..

thanks.. :) now the real thing is waiting for me.. looking for a job..

Is that all that helped you pass is attending AHEC? I took my board and did the pvt trick and went to cc page :( I guess I failed...I feel so down right now. I don't know what to do and I can't focus knowing that I failed :(. I'm using Kaplan strategy and Saunders 3Rd edition. I have no more $$ to spend speacially for a review center.

I need advice please help, got two kids and I need to work soon.

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I've read through your postings and you speak very highly about america healthways education. I looked them up online, I tried contacting them and left a message. NEVER heard back from them. By any chance do you have a number you can provide me. Maybe it's something different. The place I contacted was in Artesa, Ca. with a (562) area code.

By any chance can you tell me what impressed you about this company versus Kaplan or ATI? Just need some real honest feed back.

Thank you

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CONGRATULATIONS!

I'm also new to this site and still trying to find my way around it. I am currently studying for my NCLEX PN with the Saunders book. I am beyond nervous!

Any advice? tips on what to focus on? books recommended?

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What are some good books I can use to do test questions to practice for the NCLEX-RN..??

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okay, so i learned yesterday that i passed the nclex.. and i figured, this site has helped me a lot, it has almost every answer to my questions.. the forums here are helpful i must say.. so now, i hope i can also help someone who will take their nclex..

this one id like to share because i think this is vital for your preparation.. CHOOSING A REVIEW CENTER.. now, i dont have a lot of insight about the diff. review center available, but i suggest that you read about the personal exp. of other people before you apply for that review center.. be sure that the money your spending is really worth it..

iL share mine to you.. i chose this review center because of the positive feedback from its students..

this review center is america healthways education.. they have two programs, you can choose the unlimited program, or the regular one.. the unlimited program i thinks is best for those who had a long break from nursing, or those who think that they need to improve more on the content area, or for those who failed couple of times.. because with the unlimited program your like having your personal coach with you, guiding you until your ready for the exam..

about me, i only chose the regular one, because financial wise i dont have the resources to pay for the unlimited prog. coz honestly, im even lucky i was able to attend a review class, also i cant afford to wait long for the exam, i wanted to take the exam within a month after the review.. still, i can say that 7 day review with the instructor is a big help for me, i learned new things regarding new drugs, procedures, etc.. it also helped me refresh the things i forgot.. also, with this class everyone interacts, so not only your learning with the instructor but you will also learn because of the interaction between the students and the instructor..

i also suggest if you plan to apply in AHEC , go there days before the start of the review so you can have your study materials on hand before the review, also they have the assessment test, so you will need time to take those, for them to know what your weak area is, in order for them to know where to focus on you...

okay, enough on that.. this i suggest after your done with the review class..

first you have to set your goals, write them down on a paper or put them on your laptop or whatever.. just be sure to set you goals..

in my case, i started to write my schedule for everyday until my exam date.. (set realistic goals) you know yourself so u know how much you can read for one day, so dont try to push so hard that your just passing on to the page and not really understanding what your reading.. its not always about the quantity, its about the quality..

but dont be so lax that you lose focus on your review..

second.. follow your goals..!

focus on content first, then focus on the area that you know your weak at..

in my case, its pharmacology and med surg..

third.. this is very important.. do your practice test..

this i think is like the polishing stage.. lol..

but seriously, the practice test will help you for the real thing..

btw.. write your scores, so youll know if your improving or not.. plus read the rationale very well, read all, both right and wrong answers.. understand their rationale..

lastly.. dont forget to have a break once in a while.. dont punish your brain with nclex 24/7.. and dont forget to pray.. :)

if you have any questions id be glad to help as much as i can.. you can msg me here..

GOODLUCK..

how much for the unlimited and for the regular rview?..:)

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HAs anyone used ATI? What are your thoughts on them?

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good to hear that.. its my first time to write something in this site.. anyway.. what book are you reading?

actually the one in NJ is different, that one is american heathcare, the one im talking about is america healthways education.. its located in cerritos california i think..

where you from? I also graduated from a foreign country,then i moved here in CA but i dont think they require CGFNS here, just nclex.. i did also considered kaplan at first but i was too late when i saw the schedule they already started the review, but its ok because if that did not happen i would not apply in AHEC..

well i only brought my local review materials back when i took the local board exam, most of my books are left back home,so I'm gonna ask my sister to package it for me lol...currently i don't have any book to read but i have feuer audio i think that'd do,my sister passed nclex just listening to that audio nothing else, plus the review classes which I'm going to take around January. And yeah!I've decided to go Feuer ^^. I graduated from Philippines dear, and I'm a green card holder already. I also have received the nursing packet the state gave me to fill up and submit for application for licensure :) as for cgfns, i have to make my school verify my credentials there,.so yeah that's it ^^ so sorry for the late reply though >

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thinkypinkiepink28,

Can you tell me what material "american healthways education" provided you please?

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Thank you for the info. I'm also located in Calif. What information have they provided for you that makes them stand out from the rest. thank you

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Specializes in PN NURSING SCHOOL.
okay, so i learned yesterday that i passed the nclex.. and i figured, this site has helped me a lot, it has almost every answer to my questions.. the forums here are helpful i must say.. so now, i hope i can also help someone who will take their nclex..

this one id like to share because i think this is vital for your preparation.. CHOOSING A REVIEW CENTER.. now, i dont have a lot of insight about the diff. review center available, but i suggest that you read about the personal exp. of other people before you apply for that review center.. be sure that the money your spending is really worth it..

iL share mine to you.. i chose this review center because of the positive feedback from its students..

this review center is america healthways education.. they have two programs, you can choose the unlimited program, or the regular one.. the unlimited program i thinks is best for those who had a long break from nursing, or those who think that they need to improve more on the content area, or for those who failed couple of times.. because with the unlimited program your like having your personal coach with you, guiding you until your ready for the exam..

about me, i only chose the regular one, because financial wise i dont have the resources to pay for the unlimited prog. coz honestly, im even lucky i was able to attend a review class, also i cant afford to wait long for the exam, i wanted to take the exam within a month after the review.. still, i can say that 7 day review with the instructor is a big help for me, i learned new things regarding new drugs, procedures, etc.. it also helped me refresh the things i forgot.. also, with this class everyone interacts, so not only your learning with the instructor but you will also learn because of the interaction between the students and the instructor..

i also suggest if you plan to apply in AHEC , go there days before the start of the review so you can have your study materials on hand before the review, also they have the assessment test, so you will need time to take those, for them to know what your weak area is, in order for them to know where to focus on you...

okay, enough on that.. this i suggest after your done with the review class..

first you have to set your goals, write them down on a paper or put them on your laptop or whatever.. just be sure to set you goals..

in my case, i started to write my schedule for everyday until my exam date.. (set realistic goals) you know yourself so u know how much you can read for one day, so dont try to push so hard that your just passing on to the page and not really understanding what your reading.. its not always about the quantity, its about the quality..

but dont be so lax that you lose focus on your review..

second.. follow your goals..!

focus on content first, then focus on the area that you know your weak at..

in my case, its pharmacology and med surg..

third.. this is very important.. do your practice test..

this i think is like the polishing stage.. lol..

but seriously, the practice test will help you for the real thing..

btw.. write your scores, so youll know if your improving or not.. plus read the rationale very well, read all, both right and wrong answers.. understand their rationale..

lastly.. dont forget to have a break once in a while.. dont punish your brain with nclex 24/7.. and dont forget to pray.. :)

if you have any questions id be glad to help as much as i can.. you can msg me here..

GOODLUCK..

HI I'M in my last quarter of school. What books wouldbe helpful for me in pass the exit exam. Is it better to start now while the last quarter is about to start to get ready for the exit exam or wait a few weeks before. We have it mandatory at our school to take ATI computer test at the end of each final exam because its 5% of our grade. We get 5% as long as its done. I'm coring in the 40-45%. That's not good. How can I improve. HELP PLZ. EXIT EXAM IS GETTING CLOSER AND CLOSER AND IT SCARES ME

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Saunders Comprehensive review I would say is a good one to get especially if still at school

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Is that all that helped you pass is attending AHEC? I took my board and did the pvt trick and went to cc page :( I guess I failed...I feel so down right now. I don't know what to do and I can't focus knowing that I failed :(. I'm using Kaplan strategy and Saunders 3Rd edition. I have no more $$ to spend speacially for a review center.

I need advice please help, got two kids and I need to work soon.

so did u fail the exam? sorry for the late reply, i did not realize people are still posting reply to this thread.. anyway.. from what ive said, it doesnt solely rely on the review center, it think u should work with reading more, its good that your reading sauders, i heard its good, i suggest also that u should try diff. Q and A practice questions..

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