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Med/Surg is really when we were told to start practicing NCLEX questions and Pharmacology. It depends on what you know. You need an understanding of A and P in order to apply what they teach you in school. If anything, reviewing your A and P would really help before you start a program. I wish I had.

I used the nclex mastery app because I found it easier to navigate than the books. There is also a delegation and priority book you can get that really helps as well. Yes, I found that with in doing the app that my scores improved. It all depends on what you put into it. Doing around 50 question to 100 questions to prepare for our exams helped me a lot. I didn't learn how to answer nclex questions until I started practicing. It really makes a world of difference. As as far as my habits went, I studied every day. Even if it was for an hour. It's important to realize what you are weak in, inorder to better understand how to study for exams. Memorization only works for drug names and classes. After that it is about really trying to bring all the concepts you learn together. I made it a point to get to know my instructors because office hours are really helpful (though I have done this since high school). If you don't know why, or understand how something works... ask. It's extremely important to learn your weak areas. Mine being, endocrine and neuro. I finally asked for help from a classmate and got it down pat before the end of nursing school. What your weakness is might be someone else's strength. And vise versa. Helping others also really helps you, if you are able to explain it... then you know it. I would study by myself first really from the moment we got the information. Then a week before the test myself and a peer did our own version of a study group. Study groups can be helpful if you don't get distracted. (Ha!). Then the night before I would look over small things then go to bed early. Is that helpful?

Unfortunately Working in a SNF is really hard. I remember getting my CNA and crying every day on the way to work and on the way home during my 90 day orientation/probation period. Our ADON would target people and once she latched on, it was impossible to get out of her hair. I worked mainly weekends so I was able to avoid her altogether until the summer time came round and I started working week days. Sometimes it is better to stick it out. To truly show them what you are made of. Something I learned was to put my head down and do the best I could, to learn wherever there was an opportunity to make myself a better CNA. I remember there was one hall I HATE working because the LPN over me was so mean. EVERYTHING was wrong. All the time. Anything I did, any room I was in or any resident I cared for, she always found something to get on to me about. Instead of being offended, I would say "thank you, I will make sure it doesn't happen again" and then I would fix it. Eventually she stopped targeting me and realized that I really could do my job. As much as it stinks, and as hard as it is, its a good lesson to learn. People are always going to try to get to you. Nursing homes really are a pool for drama, but once you prove you are a good CNA, they move on to the next one. But don't let one person turn you off from something that you want to do. There are going to be a million people that will tell you cant do it, when you are a nurse, when you are an FNP and even when you have a Doctorate. I had a teacher tell me I wouldn't make it in Nursing school, and I graduated. You just have to pick yourself back up and show them what you are made of. I take that criticism and use it to fuel my fire to be a better Nurse. If you feel like you can not work there anymore, for the sake of taking care of your residents then put in your notice. The best way to do it is to go to your DON and be professional. Thank her for the opportunity to work at her facility and so on. It is important not to burn bridges professionally. I wish you luck. Don't let them get you down. If you're a good CNA, that will shine through.

Honestly, I practiced with the nclex mastery app. My grades when up significantly after I actually started doing practice questions! Good Luck!!

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Thank you very much!

Please ignore my double post! I am still new to the site. I had peers in the 600's who passed the NCLEX. I am sorry it is stressing you out. The HESI is worded different than the NCLEX according to my instructors. Dont let it get you down. YOU GOT THIS! :)

I failed my HESI the two times we were allowed to take it. The second time I actually did worse and I studied the material. Honestly, if you feel it is a lack of knowledge then I would focus on that when you graduate and before you prepare for the NCLEX. Look into content review courses and such. Do you have to pass the HESI in order to graduate? Or is it used as in indicator for where you stand with the NCLEX? Don't let it scare you. HESI gives you the areas you are weak in so start doing practice questions in those areas. I passed my NCLEX in 75 questions on the first time. Same with my closest peers and we ALL failed our HESI... twice. There was maybe 10-20 people out of our entire class of 56 that actually passed the HESI.

I failed my HESI the two times we were allowed to take it. The second time I actually did worse and I studied the material. Honestly, if you feel it is a lack of knowledge then I would focus on that when you graduate and before you prepare for the NCLEX. Look into content review courses and such. Do you have to pass the HESI in order to graduate? Or is it used as in indicator for where you stand with the NCLEX?

Hello all! I am a new graduate that has been applying for jobs at a local hospital. I applied for all the open positions that I am qualified for and ended up getting a call back for an interview for a Telemetry RN. I have tried to figure out what exactly that means, what type of floor I would be working on, patients etc. I can only seem to find a very general definition. So any other information that you can provide to me would be absolutely wonderful! I have three interviews set up for next week, so any advice on that would be great. What to be prepared for, what kind of questions to ask and things of that nature. Thank you!

Practice NCLEX questions now. The best way to learn to think like a nurse is to practice. I did not figure this out until half way through nursing school. Once I bought a practice book and downloaded some Apps my test scores started to improve! Also, help tutor!! The reinforcement of knowledge helped me a ton! I know with nursing school there is a million and one things to do, but set aside time to help others. It not only helps them but it also helps you!! Win-Win!

Hi! I hope that so far your studying has gone well! I mostly used UWORLD. It is exactly like the NCLEX and considering how many SATA questions I got, I was very thankful that I used the App. I also used NCSBN for content review, but honestly did a little over 2500 questions from UWORLD. They have a bank of like 1,900 but I went and redid all the ones that I missed. I passed with 75 questions in like an hour and a half. Good luck!!

So I finally sent them an email and the next business day it was posted.

Hello! I PASSED my NCLEX last week, I waited the 48 hours to check my unofficial results. My question is how long does it take for it to actually post? I believe all my results were sent and verified via the nurse gateway by th 9th. I know the site says 5 days but how long does it really take? I'm jumping out of my skin, itching to get to work! Thank you S. Nees