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1. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

   pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX

   That's a great song, Carolina! My thoughts are with you as you wait for the results. I know it's a crappy feeling. . . maybe you can watch a hilarious movie today?! Seemed to help me.

2. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   pugmama replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX

   1. how many questions did you take on nclex? 75 questions 2. what study materials did you use? did you take a test review course? test review course offered by my son books: saunder's nclex-rn comprehensive review & questions w/cd prentice hall'...

3. Heeeeellllppp

   pugmama replied to freakedout08's topic in NCLEX

   Welcome to that rite of passage that is waiting for NCLEX results. I know exactly how you feel!

4. How many got SELECT ALL THAT APPLY QUESTION? pass or fail?

   pugmama replied to happifrise's topic in NCLEX

   5-6 sata questions and passed with 75 questions. my tip--practice practice practice. do the practice questions.

5. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

   pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX

   Looks like the CD helped me----- I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. Taking the NCLEX in January? Stop in here...

   pugmama replied to allthingsbright's topic in New Nurse

   2 minutes ago, I read: ACTIVE in the column next to RN. Glory Glory Hallelujah

7. How do you know if you are ready to take the NCLEX

   pugmama replied to Becksalmost's topic in NCLEX

   Maybe I should put it this way--if you feel like you might be a complete basketcase, or you have such anxiety that you won't be able to think, reschedule it. We all know what the sympathetic nervous system does. Stress makes you stupid. Your brain...

8. Took NCLEX today, computer shut off at 75Q

   pugmama replied to Calzonan RN's topic in NCLEX

   This whole waiting game SUCKS. I am on pins and needles as I wait. I can't be happy until I see "active" next to my name on the BON website. I keep checking it, hoping something has changed. I'm going to try and sleep so that when I wake up, i...

9. How do you know if you are ready to take the NCLEX

   pugmama replied to Becksalmost's topic in NCLEX

   Well, I haven't received my results yet, but the computer shut off at 75 and I know I got a lot of questions right. . . I agreet that practicing questions is vital to your success. Be comfortable answering questions. It makes you feel a lot better...

10. How competitive is it to get into a nursing school?

    pugmama replied to sunnyday1's topic in Washington

    I can tell you that if you have your prerequisites complete, the wait shouldn't be too long. All I know for sure, is that Everett CC does not use a wait list. Many people who apply don't actually have all the prereqs completed. It is important to ch...

11. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    pugmama replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    I heard a rumor about that months ago, and chose not to believe the rumor-monger. I'm glad I did, because you are right. I took the LPN exam so I could work during the summer before my last quarter of nursing school. It was easy as pie for me. Th...

12. January 2008 NCLEX support thread

    pugmama replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX

    Took the test this AM. The CD I made for the ride there definitely helped lessen the anxiety. I also brought my iPod and had to pull it out in the waiting room at the test center--the anxiety level in the room was HUGE--full of at least 10 nurses-t...

13. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX

    I just bought this song on iTunes. Love it!!! Thanks for the suggestion! It's the last song on the CD. If we get to the testing center before "Just Fine", I will fast forward so we can shake out our nervous energy! Thanks to posts on this thread...

14. Good "Dancing/singing in your car before NCLEX" songs

    pugmama replied to JenNJFLCA's topic in NCLEX

    i love this thread!!! i'm making a "road to nclex" cd right now, and thought i'd see if anyone on here did the same thing. i was looking for more songs to add. my nclex playlist (so far): brandi carlile--follow *this song got me through nursing scho...

15. I got a request for an interview!

    pugmama replied to Maudy's topic in New Nurse

    Believe in yourself, and it will shine through! I am a new grad who interviewed at 2 hospitals, both jobs are in specialty units--NICU and L&D. I was offered both jobs! *Dress well--while you have lots to choose from--I'll tell you what I wore...