Ok- so what is it about LS3 thats hard??

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Specializes in GI, Outpatient Surgery.

Im currently working on ls3 and i have read about how hard it is everywhere. I was wondering if anyone who has previously taken it could tell me what exactly that is referring to? What is hard about ls3??:confused:

Any advice would be helpful- Thank you!! :o

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Specializes in ED.

I was not used to the question format when I first took this exam. It seems to be getting easier and easier as I go with the Saunders cd which helps for the exams. I am doing the practice test version B in a few hours and I hope to do well enough to keep my test tomorrow. My first practice test was only a 59.

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Specializes in Tele/Neuro/Trauma.

LS3 is very focused and detailed. Lots of kind of nit picky NCLEX style questions, atleast I thought so.

Personally though, LS2 is MUCH worse. You'll be fine. Good luck! :-)

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Specializes in ED.

I'm glad that you say that beachie, I though LS2 wasn't that bad besides the metabolic section. We all already know how I feel about that.

I will let you know my second practice test score as soon as i do it. It's really hard to do practice tests during wonder pets and it's the babies favorite show so it keeps me able to study while she plays. It's funny that she doesn't even watch a quarter of it just likes it on in the background of playing. ... sorry about my digression there.

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Specializes in GI, Outpatient Surgery.
I was not used to the question format when I first took this exam. It seems to be getting easier and easier as I go with the Saunders cd which helps for the exams. I am doing the practice test version B in a few hours and I hope to do well enough to keep my test tomorrow. My first practice test was only a 59.

That is around my normal scoring for making B's.....you must be ready!!

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Specializes in GI, Outpatient Surgery.
LS3 is very focused and detailed. Lots of kind of nit picky NCLEX style questions, atleast I thought so.

Personally though, LS2 is MUCH worse. You'll be fine. Good luck! :-)

I thought ls2 was very hard.... Compared to the ls1 exam. Im glad you thought so too!

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Specializes in GI, Outpatient Surgery.

I guess i keep thinking that my working in an outpatient surgery center would work towards my advantage for LS3. im not sure yet though.

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Specializes in ED.

I have only done practice test one but there are lots of postop and preop questions. It's making my head spin, but i'm getting most of them right. I''m still thinking I'm going to reschedule if something for next week opens up.

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Specializes in Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth.
LS3 is very focused and detailed. Lots of kind of nit picky NCLEX style questions, atleast I thought so.

Personally though, LS2 is MUCH worse. You'll be fine. Good luck! :-)

:eek: LS2 NEXT WEEK!! :eek::eek::eek::eek: Lol.... :)
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Specializes in Surgery, Med/Surg/ICU, OB-Peds, Ophth.
I guess i keep thinking that my working in an outpatient surgery center would work towards my advantage for LS3. im not sure yet though.

I am banking on some of that too. I have worked as an LPN/Certified Surgical Assistant since 1997 in many specialties....I hope that is going to help. I LOVE the OR!

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Specializes in GI, Outpatient Surgery.
I am banking on some of that too. I have worked as an LPN/Certified Surgical Assistant since 1997 in many specialties....I hope that is going to help. I LOVE the OR!

Me too! I lovemy work....i see so many different things cone through.

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Specializes in ED.

I will be right there with you next week on LS2 Loops. And West how did LS2 go??

ETA: I am going to go get dressed now so I can take LS3, everyone pray if you pray pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

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