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TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Nov 1, 2005

Most travelling-nurse agencies prefer RNs with at least six months to one year of experience. I am unaware if they even hire LVNs/LPNs.

shalow92 · Nov 1, 2005

Most travelling-nurse agencies prefer RNs with at least six months to one year of experience. I am unaware if they even hire LVNs/LPNs.

thanks a lot

shalow92 · Dec 23, 2005

I graduated last thursday, I feel i've learned all my school had to offer but don't feel that's enough. i have already gotten my ATT and will test JAN 25. Im scared to death I want to get it right the first time. can i get any advice on study guides or tips. have any one heard of the NCLEX 3000 study guide if so how is it? I already have saunders, but I don't mind paying for something that really works. HELP!!!!!!!!!

Butterflybee · Dec 23, 2005

I graduated last thursday, I feel i've learned all my school had to offer but don't feel that's enough. i have already gotten my ATT and will test JAN 25. Im scared to death I want to get it right the first time. can i get any advice on study guides or tips. have any one heard of the NCLEX 3000 study guide if so how is it? I already have saunders, but I don't mind paying for something that really works. HELP!!!!!!!!!

First of all, CONGRATULATIONS !!! Good luck in your new career. Study hard and you WILL pass. Keep it on the positive. :)

smokeyoaks82358 · Dec 23, 2005

Congratulations, I too just graduated on Tuesday and am waiting to get my ATT for the NCLEX-PN. I have the NCLEX 3000 study guide and find it quite helpful, my school gave it to us in our last semester. I suggest you go get it, it has soo much info. that is condensed and easy to remember. Good luck on the NCLEX!:)

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 23, 2005

Most likely your NCLEX exam will have plenty of priority questions, and the Kaplan book deals with those really well. Also, many people on this board have had success with Saunders.

pinefarmgirl · Dec 25, 2005

Don't Panic! Many grads I have talked to felt like they were not prepared to take the test, and then were so surprised when they passed- including me! You know more than you think you do- work with a study guide or two- I used lippencott and springhouse, my friend brought her saunders to study group the last few weeks ( meaning she and I got together for a couple hours once a week), and we were both convinced we would never be ready. Instead, we both passed.

Use the cd's that come with the study guides- they really help you get used to the computerized test, and get you comfortable with it.

review the basics, like most important lab values, that you are weak in.

I noticed from those I've talked to and alot of posts here, one way the test works is it seeks out your weak areas and then hits you there over and over. Mine was kids, also L&D. So of course, those were many of the questions I got. I think if you get a question wrong, then you keep getting that subject again. So, as you use the cd's, try to keep a count of where your weak spots are, and do more study on them.

To me, there were many priority questions, but with a twist. The real point was to see if you knew how sick each patient was- as in one has this lab value, the next another- which is more important to deal with?? If you do not know your labs, you cannot begin to answer the question. Very sneaky... ( I hope I'm not going into too much detail, mod?).

I could go on all night, but you get the idea. You do not have to memorize everything that was said in school- can't be done. Just reinforce the weak spots in your basics, and use a study guide or two of your chosing, and most important, start combating that test now stress now, and do not allow it to stop you. You do know what you need already, just refresh and get that test over with!

And congrats to the new Grad!!!

BigB · Dec 25, 2005

Kaplan book, and http://www.ncsbn.org "learning extention" helped me pass. They are the closest to the nclex. I am not a big fan of Saunders or mosby, as they don;t adress priority type questions, and they didn't help me on my NCLEX. I did all 3,000 Saunders CD questions twice. Read threw the book twice as well.

shalow92 · Dec 26, 2005

thanks to everyone that replied, it has all been an encouragement for me I already have the saunders and have been doing the cd. i've learned a lot already. i have ordered kaplan. thanks again and i will update you on my passing boards. I will PASS I have faith:wink2:

MimismomRN · Dec 29, 2005

hi, i also just graduated 11/18/05 and am waiting to get my ATT to test. hopefully in February. i am so nervous about passing the first time also. i live in california and our board of nursing is moving this month so there are some delays to be expected. i am finishing the Delmar NCLEX study guide and will start on mosby's, but i will look into the NCLEX 3000 you say is so good. thanks. good luck to you. you can do it. i keep telling myself that too. i am 48, my daughter is an RN student, and i don't have much time to waste in this life, need to get going with my nursing career. happy studying and i'll be looking for your good news on passing sooooon!!!!!! oldernursing student in california :) ) :)