Damion Jenkins MSN, RN

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    Studying for NCLEX: Balancing it all

    Damion Jenkins replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Haha, It's quite alright. I just wanted to clarify for our new grads! Thanks again for your contributions! Happy Labor Day! Best,
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    Studying for NCLEX: Balancing it all

    Damion Jenkins replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Queen Tiye! While it may be true that studying to pass nursing school takes more than 3 to 4 hours per day, when studying for the NCLEX, it is all about the quality of studying, not...
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    Failed NCLEX - please help

    Damion Jenkins replied to kaur marry's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Firstly - YOU ARE NOT ALONE! More than 20% of new grads have a difficult time passing the NCLEX! To help, check out my blogs - They can help! If you want more info- feel free to reach out....
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    Hurst Review Qbank???

    Damion Jenkins replied to aWiiPeanut's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there! I recommend you complete each section and then do the questions that are associated with that section. The readiness predictor test should only be taken after you have completed all of...
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    ATT new York

    Damion Jenkins replied to Babydawn's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have clients in NYC that got their ATT within a week or so. There are also more testing dates that have come available, so heads up! If you haven't checked in a couple weeks - check again!...
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    Critical Thinking - Why are so many students struggling?

    Damion Jenkins posted a topic in General Students

    This poll is to collect some basic feedback regarding critical thinking from the perspective of students as well as educators. Please complete the poll questions, and leave comments. I am...
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    NCLEX Tips: 5 Ways to Tame the Tension

    Damion Jenkins posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When test-takers are feeling the pressures of the high-stakes NCLEX, it can be overwhelming and cause a great deal of self-doubt. With self-doubt, candidates are more likely to change their answers,...
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    NCLEX Tips: 5 Ways to Tame the Tension

    Damion Jenkins replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you klone for raising this concern. Long and/or artificial nails are not representative of frontline healthcare providers as infection control policies and uniform policies typically do not...
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    Prepare Nurses to Pass NCLEX, or Prepare Nurses for Real World?

    Damion Jenkins replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you londonflo for your contribution to this discussion thread. I agree that it does depend on the circumstance and situation whether or not I would talk a student through a skill. What I have...
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    NCLEX Tips: 5 Ways to Tame the Tension

    Damion Jenkins replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks jessica compere, CNM for your comment! The first place to start is learning how to identify what the question is asking. Identifying the topic of the question can be tricky - especially with...
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    Prepare Nurses to Pass NCLEX, or Prepare Nurses for Real World?

    Damion Jenkins replied to Hoosier_RN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. The model in which students are being taught is inadequate at best. Students are receiving less hands-on clinical experience (this was a problem way before the pandemic), and students aren't...
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    NCLEX Struggle

    Damion Jenkins replied to Amandity's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Amandity, First - I want you to know that you are not alone! More than 20% of new grads have a difficult time passing the NCLEX. Over the years, I've met NCLEX candidates who have taken the exam up...
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times...HELP

    Damion Jenkins replied to Dkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up! Focus on learning ways to systematically pick apart the questions to better understand what they're asking. Here's a helpful tip: For example - If a question leaves you feeling like you...
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    How to Bring Holiday Cheer to the Bedside

    Damion Jenkins posted a topic in General Nursing

    Of course we will have days that bring on the normal stress of the job, however many of us may feel the struggle a bit more ourselves with being away from our families because holiday shift bidding...
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    Help failed NCLEX twice

    Damion Jenkins replied to Future_BSNRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello Future_BSNRN! First, let me say that you are NOT alone! Did you know that more than 20% of new grad nurses have a difficult time passing the NCLEX?!? The most important thing is that it's not...
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    Studying for NCLEX

    Damion Jenkins replied to Tostitos's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone! As an NCLEX Expert, I'd like to add a few recommendations and provide some clarification. 1) You must know your nursing content. The NCLEX assumes that you already know the content. With...
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times...HELP

    Damion Jenkins replied to Dkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sometimes one-to-one tutoring with an Expert is much better than wasting time on a bunch of NCLEX resources. If you don't know how to study, what to study, or have an individualized tutoring plan, it...
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    Repeat Tester Looking for New Strategies ASAP - Kaplan Study Review Not Working Out

    Damion Jenkins replied to cicigz16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is FABULOUS news!!! Congratulations for kicking the NCLEX's butt!! You deserve to celebrate NURSE!!! Best,
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    Alarm Fatigue: Patient Safety in Today's Healthcare Marketplace - A Four Part Series

    Damion Jenkins replied to Damion Jenkins's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for contributing to the discussion. When you are up for it, we would like to hear more about tips and strategies to help improve the process and spend a lot less time receiving unsolicited...
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    Alarm Fatigue: Patient Safety in Today's Healthcare Marketplace - A Four Part Series

    Damion Jenkins posted a topic in General Nursing

    As nurses, we are bound by our oath to give quality care to every single one of our patients. As we enhance the delivery of our healthcare practices with high tech, state of the art electronics and...
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    Strategies for Nursing Success: Part 1 of 3 | Identifying Practice Issues

    Damion Jenkins posted a topic in General Nursing

    Since nurses are expected to be self-regulated professionals, we are legally and ethically obligated to identify and make a valid attempt to resolve all practice issues as they arise as a means to...
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    Failed NCLEX 3 times...HELP

    Damion Jenkins replied to Dkray's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Dkray, First, let me say that you are NOT alone! I've helped over a hundred students and clients pass the NCLEX - some who have had up to 14 unsuccessful attempts! It's important to remember that...
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    Break between graduating and taking NCLEX- RN, advise?

    Damion Jenkins replied to TMB-RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi tmarie4, If you think you need a content review, there are several online options link Hurst, Kaplan, Remar, etc. However, I find that most nurse graduates don't need a full content review, but...
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    Repeat Tester Looking for New Strategies ASAP - Kaplan Study Review Not Working Out

    Damion Jenkins replied to cicigz16's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi cicigz16! First, let me assure you that you are not alone in this! Many of my NCLEX clients have come to me feeling anxious after an unsuccessful attempt at passing the NCLEX. As an NCLEX Expert...
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    Nclex sata

    Damion Jenkins replied to bound&determined91's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi bound&determined91! The answer to your question is - Yes. It is possible that all of the SATA answer choices can be correct. As an NCLEX Prep Expert, it is essential that I stay up on latest...