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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Dear AN Posters,

I wanted to post an update as well as encourage others. I've graduated this year with my ADN!

Thank you to everyone whose been there for me. I plan to continue to pay it forward by providing advice to others who are on the journey to become a nurse!

I'm working and happy and NCLEC-RN bound!!!

Thank you, AN!

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Congratulations :)

how early did you start buying NCLEX prep books? How long since graduation do you plan on studying for the NCLEX?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

DorkyPanda, Thank you!

I incorporated NCLEX prep questions into my routine exam studying throughout my program. So, you could say I've been prepping the whole time.

My states BON takes up to 12 weeks to give you an ATT, so I haven't started truly prepping yet. [emoji5]️

I "heard" that the NCLEX RN is more content based than task based, if that makes sense. So I plan to refresh on body systems as well as I've purchased the Kaplan NCLEX RN prep online program.

I'll also do what I did to prep for my NCLEX PN, which was to do approx 3,500 prep Qs prior to taking the NCLEX RN.

I only spent about 2 weeks prepping for my NCLEX PN, so I'll probably do the same. (I did study about 5-6 hrs per day back then.)

The only difference is I'm now working full time and will need to really manage my time in order to prepare for the NCLEX while working. [emoji12][emoji41]🤑

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Congrats

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Thank you Vintagemother and Congratulations for finishing the ADN program. You have already paid it forward with so many helpful posts on for us future nurses. you are one of the gals that I follow on here and respect so much :) :) Keep us posted. What is next? what specialty or future plans do you have in mind for your new RN license? :) :)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

To be honest.... I went right back to full time work as an LVN the week I graduated.

After I pass my NCLEX-RN, my goal is an acute care position.

While I love caring for my long term residents, the starting pay for a new Grad RN in my area is about double my current wage.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Congratulations, vintagemother! :)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Thank you, Commuter!! [emoji3]

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

Congrats!!! :D

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DorkyPanda, Thank you!

I incorporated NCLEX prep questions into my routine exam studying throughout my program. So, you could say I've been prepping the whole time.

My states BON takes up to 12 weeks to give you an ATT, so I haven't started truly prepping yet. [emoji5]️

I "heard" that the NCLEX RN is more content based than task based, if that makes sense. So I plan to refresh on body systems as well as I've purchased the Kaplan NCLEX RN prep online program.

I'll also do what I did to prep for my NCLEX PN, which was to do approx 3,500 prep Qs prior to taking the NCLEX RN.

I only spent about 2 weeks prepping for my NCLEX PN, so I'll probably do the same. (I did study about 5-6 hrs per day back then.)

The only difference is I'm now working full time and will need to really manage my time in order to prepare for the NCLEX while working. [emoji12][emoji41]🤑

You have an online program you are studying with, which is awesome.

I worked at least 30 hours a week when I studied for the NCLEX-RN; I think I had two jobs at the time! :laugh:

What helped me, I think is adhering to those four concepts:

1. Safe, effective care,

2. Health Promotion,

3. Physiological Integrity

4. Psychosocial Integrity.

I did a mock test to see what questions I missed in order to figure out where I needed to study the most, I used the NLN course as well as Saunders Q&A flash cards that have questions broken down I the four concepts as the bulk of my questions, along with LaCharity to help me with delegation questions.

I had other sources, and used those for test questions as well.

I also used Davis PharmPhlash Cards to brush up on Pharmacology just in case.

When I was on the go, I used Lippinicott's free NCLEX as well.

I found a way to study during my two jobs and a vacation...I don't know what I was thinking! :D

Just remember, if you go past your imposed two weeks, don't fret, the suggested max time to study for the NCLEC is two months. :up:

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Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Wow! Thanks for the super helpful post LadyFree!!! [emoji106]🏾[emoji175]

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Congratulations on getting your ADN. That is awesome. I wish you the best in your nursing profession. I started out into the nursing school with a BSN, then changed my major to a BS in health sciences, then a few years earlier in 2014 I decided to get my masters in special education because I have been a teacher for about 10 years and still wanted the nursing aspect, but also needed the education aspect as well. That is why I have my masters in special education. I feel that the kids need nursing care and I also feel that I can give them the best nursing care possible while helping their educational needs as well. Thank you for inspiring people to get their degrees. You are an inspiration to us all. I wish you the best. Marcy CNA

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