CyndieRN2007

CyndieRN2007

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  1. Critical thinking skills training

    All I kept telling myself was to answer all priority questions according to Maslow and ABC. Thats the basics with priority questions. Also, another trick I learned was to "rephrase" the question. Some...
  2. i didnt use any book but kaplan strategy book. it give good tips on how to answer questions. i liked it. i also got tips from this board. everything combined helped me
  3. Now what??

    I just finished an ADN program in Dec and I am anxiously waiting to sit for the boards. However, I feel lost without being in school. I have looked into some BSN programs around my hometown. To say...
  4. Anyone from Cali who took NCLEX recently?

    I dont know about California....But in Texas they gave out my information to a fellow classmate that hadnt recieved ATT yet-- she applied to test for NCLEX before me but I was given ATT before her.......
  5. NCSBN Review

    I thought is was good. It has alot of practice questions. Take the assessment exam and then study the content you are weak in. I liked it. I used the NCSBN extension course and I passed NCLEX on the...
  6. Please help me!!!

    I know it is easier said than done...but try to keep your head up and refocus.. Try Suzanne's plan: https://allnurses.com/forums/f197/new-revised-first-tip-suzannes-plan-195774.html. I heard it works...
  7. You sound exactly like my good friend that got 265....and passed. Hang in there..im sure you did great. Welcome to allnurses! PS. All caps is seen as shouting. Just a
  8. Any others trying to quit smoking?

    I quit smoking 4 days ago. So far so
  9. Job related Stress and Anxiety

    I feel the same way except not as extreme. I always just thought I was a worry wart. I was an LVN working acute care, I was sooo afraid I would make a mistake that I would recheck, recheck, retrace...
  10. Thanks God I made it

    Congrats! Enjoy the ride!! Welcome to the world of
  11. NCLEX takers after april 1, 2007

    You can look at the NCLEX-RN test plan at the National Council of the State Boards of Nursing website. The instructors at my SON said the change isnt going to be extreme. If you can pass the old...
  12. I just found out my results

    1. I know it is easier said than done....but keep your head up. You made it through nursing school soooooo.....YOU KNOW THIS STUFF. What I suggest is that you work on applying that knowledge (WHICH I...
  13. Time Ran Out! (NCLEX-RN)

    Ill be praying for
  14. People Who Passed Nclex: Please Post Study Book

    I know this is an older thread, but here goes... Kaplan strategy book NCSBN extension course for NCLEX-RN (Online) Meds Publishing (Book and
  15. Was your NCLEX easy??

    I thougth it was ridiculously hard. I felt like the questions were from another planet. I passed with 75 questions, THANK GOD....because that TEST was a MONSTER and I would never want to take it...
  16. How many of you passed or failed at 265?

    Wow, I never thought saying " I passed at 75 questions" was considered "vogue" or as bragging. Passing with 75 or 265 questions (or any number in between) = RN. Period. I passed at 75 questions. What...
  17. Help: for those of you took NCLEX!

    I definately got NCLEX questions about meds ive never heard of. I wouldnt study too much extra on meds- just know your classes. I would say, know infection control (modes of transmission of all...
  18. Settle an argument for me

    Yes, this can help kick your critical thinking into high gear, but REMEMBER......NCLEX is textbook, perfect world nursing. One strategy I learned for NCLEX is never compare NCLEX questions to real...
  19. Settle an argument for me

    I couldnt agree with this statement more. I got straight A's in a top notch nursing school with a 100% pass rate. However, the NCLEX questions are VERY different than exam questions from nursing...
  20. Yes 75 Questions

    I took and passed NCLEX RN on 2/21/. It is a horrible test. The wait is probably the most horrible thing about NCLEX. This site is great to connect to people who have just taken the exam. I will never...
  21. NCLEX WED. FEB 21st!!!

    Are you asking me??? LOL. Yes I just passed the exam on 2/21.. Yes the questions are out of this world. I had alot of infection control, priority and meds. I used Kaplan strategy book, Meds...
  22. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

    1. 75 Horrid questions. 2. I used Meds Publishing(remedial course offered by ADN program which was included in our tuition), Kaplan strategy book and NCSBN review for NCLEX RN. I liked the latter the...
  23. Took NCLEX-RN today-75 questions

    Congrats
  24. My cruise is over!!!!

    I used Kaplan strategy book, Meds Publishing, and NCSBN review for NCLEX-RN. I practiced over 300 questions a day. I liked the NCSBN review the best. Its questions were most like the NCLEX in my...
  25. My cruise is over!!!!

    I passed!!! Thanks to everyone on this site for lending a listening ear in the 48 hour agonizing wait. I have to say I couldnt have done it without Jesus, My Lord and Savior, walking with me every...