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  1. How to pass NCLEX-RN on first try

    amybethf posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    This is for those who have not taken boards yet. I had a mandatory review class @ my college. But what really helped me was being prepared. If u did well in school and studied so much, u actually...

  2. How do I learn "charge nurse" skills???

    amybethf replied to WVStarFish's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been an RN for 10 mos. I was hired with 6 other new grads. The last 2 months or so we have all been taking turns being charge nurse. Basically, when I am charge, I need to know the pertinent...

  3. Please give Katie V her honorary nursing license!

    amybethf posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    Hopefully it is ok to post this....a classmate of mine from Henry Ford Comm College found out days before she was to take the NCLEX-RN that she had an aggressive form of brain cancer; it is in the...

  4. Please give Katie V her honorary nursing license!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Do a search on his name (State Senator Raymond Basham, 8th district) and it will direct you to his official website where you can leave a comment. Katie's family received an authoritative resolution...

  5. Charge Nurse... 1 month out of orientation?

    amybethf replied to CandyGyrl's topic in First Year After Licensure

    That's absolutely nuts! I also had 12 weeks of orientation and have been at my position for 7 mos and I am still not ready to be charge nurse! And I am sure that you have wisened up to the fact that...

  6. Please give Katie V her honorary nursing license!

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    You can contact Senator Raymond Basham, 8th district! Please, time is of the

  7. What is the best RN to BSN online school?

    amybethf replied to lecavalier4's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Chamberlain online program does not require clinicals but it's $600/credit

  8. What Can You Tell Me About Oakwood Healthcare?

    amybethf replied to iluvdetroit's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I also work at Oakwood on a critical care floor since June, I graduated in May. As with any job there are good and bad points. But for the most part, I like it alot. I usually have 3 pts with a max...

  9. RN-BSN ?

    amybethf replied to Mich2009's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There's an ongoing post about this on the MI forum. There's alot of programs available and u need to consider how fast u want to finish. My job offers UD onsite and OU online at a discount. But I...

  10. Oakwood Hospital in Dearborn

    amybethf replied to GRnurse57's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I am new nurse @ Oakwood Dbn. and thus far it is ok. I am in a transition, working very hard to hone my skills and learn how to be a nurse. The other nurses I work with r nice. U will always have...

  11. Kaplan Book Test Questions Scores

    amybethf replied to Just_An_Illusion's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Long time no talk friend! I didn't do Kaplan review but I have heard it helped some and its alot harder than actual nclex. Personally, I knew I passed when it shut off and I seem to be in the...

  12. SURVEY for 75 questions on NCLEX RN

    amybethf replied to Ng74's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Passed with 75Qs in 1hr

  13. Pearson Exam Status?

    amybethf replied to mommy.19's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As far as I remember that is what I got when I knew I would be getting my ATT. Did it say pending due to 'passing nclex exam'? If so, then that is the green light. U will receive ur ATT by email...

  14. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    amybethf replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    3 of my classmates tried the trick, got the popup and

  15. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    amybethf replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had a mix of some with brand and some with generic but never both. And if I wasn't sure, I went with the answer that would most likely harm the pt or disrupt their life, ie, noncompliance. Yes,...

  16. Literally just took the NCLEX and it wasn't pretty

    amybethf replied to champ01's topic in First Year After Licensure

    After taking NCLEX u can leave feeling VERY unsure about ur performance because the format is so different. But as the other posters said, the amt of SATA u got doesn't really mean a thing. My...

  17. How to pass NCLEX-RN on first try

    amybethf replied to amybethf's topic in Michigan Nursing

    Some ppl might scream when I say this but I didn't find it that hard at all. You have to know ur material because it is all about application. But if u r prepared and can calmly read each question...

  18. HELP! NCLEX TOMORROW!!!

    amybethf replied to ~Grad-2009~'s topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Best advice - be confident, calm and focused. Treat it like just another test. If u r prepared and read each question and all options TWICE - u should be fine. Like another poster stated, u might be...

  19. HELP...

    amybethf replied to thedukestar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sorry about ur test! I used Saunders Q&A and 4000 and ncsbn review. All 3 of these were great but since taking nclex-rn and passing - I would use ncsbn. I took a 3 wk 24 online access for $49....

  20. need help for preparing nclex rn exam

    amybethf replied to runpindertoor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I found the nscbn review the most helpful and most like nclex. In terms of priority questions, remember ABC's and Maslows. Be sure to read the stem and see if it asking for an assessment or action...

  21. Contact Precautions: You should know them forwards and backwards

    amybethf replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    RSV is droplet and contact. Rubella (measles) is

  22. Contact Precautions: You should know them forwards and backwards

    amybethf replied to david.cummiskey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Rubella (measles) is airborne

  23. just took the NCLEX - 75Q's.

    amybethf replied to KaiTT21's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is my experience exactly! I did feel it was challenging at times but it was easier that alot of the reviews I did! When it shut off @ 75, I knew I passed! I am sure u did as well! Good

  24. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    amybethf replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My name was on the BON site this morning so YES IT

  25. I have two months to study for the NCLEX what should my plan of attack be?

    amybethf replied to hpynurs2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Use NCSBN learning extension. A 3 week course is $49 and u can also do 5 and 8 wks too. I also used Saunders but the above was the best review for me and my nsg instructors recommended it as