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when I was applying back in Winter of 2019, I applied only to the positions that said "Clinical Nurse Residency" as those are the only positions that hire RN's with less than 1 year of experience I.e. New grads. Some of the positions though do not accept you for some odd reason. What I did was apply for the positions and called HR to confirm that it was a position that I was eligible to apply for. Also it really helps if you know someone that works there that can put in a good word for you with the hiring manager. It doesn't even have to be someone you know very well. Just one little thing that can help you get your foot in the door ?

Not sure if you took the exam already, but to answer your question, yes, the rationales are more than enough, in my opinion, to learn and ace the NCLEX! All I did to study was do 75-100 questions each day, ready the rationales, and thoroughly understand the answers before moving. Best of luck to you!

Keep doing practice questions every day so you do not forget the content you learn. Review things that easy to forget and keep going over them. The key is to do practice questions every day up until the exam. And READ RATIONALES!

UWorld is the only resource I used. I kept doing 50-75 practice questions every day and read the rationales for each question I did, whether it was right or wrong. That helped me. UWorld prepared me so well! More then I thought it did. I passed NCLEX in 75 questions.

How did you prepare for NCLEX? I would recommend UWorld for anyone studying for nclex. It truly helps you so much answering nclex style questions and the design and layout are the exact same! Please do not get discouraged because this is just a small setback for a greater comeback! Keep studying and think positive thoughts only! Good luck to you.

Thanks! I used only UWorld! I would highly recommend it to anyone preparing for NCLEX. It gives in-depth rationales for all the topics and easy to understand and easy to use. I started studying for NCLEX on November 4th and my exam was on December 6th. To study I would do 50-75 questions on UWorld every day and read rationales for each question, whether I got it right or wrong. I also did the Self-Assessment 1 week before my exam and also reviewed the rationales for that. I also bought Saunder's Comprehensive book but I did not use that all that much. But I would say if you have the book to go over the Test Strategies section because it will teach you how to answer NCLEX style questions and strategies. I just did practice questions because that is what is going to help you succeed on this exam. Good luck to you guys! You're going to rock the NCLEX! ?

I used only UWorld when studying. I thought I was doing bad because my scores were in the 40's 50's and 60's. And my Self-Assessment score was "Borderline." I really felt discouraged by it but I was doing research and a lot of people made scores like that and did fine on NCLEX. I did not finish the whole test bank either. I had about 1,200 questions leftover and only went through a little over 1,000. I would do 50-75 questions a day and mixed them up because on the actual exam it is going to be a mix of everything. My exam date was approaching and I felt like I was not prepared but I just kept doing practice questions and reading rationales! Honestly, the only thing that helps is reading the rationales. UWorld truly helps, I passed NCLEX in 75 questions and that was with those low scores and Self-Assessment scores. UWorld really prepares you for NCLEX. You may think UWorld is hard but it really helps when taking NCLEX.

I just found out I PASSED NCLEX! I wanted to make this tread for people that are currently studying, waiting for results, or have already passed/failed and wanted a place to get advice, vent, express their emotions lol. I can tell you that I was under so much stress the past two days waiting for my result, it was brutal, to be honest. But I kept good faith and knew in my heart that I prepared well for it but the suspense and wait really did a number on me lol. If you guys want to know how I studied or anything, in general, let me know below! ? Good luck, future Nurses!

Update: I PASSED! ? I totally agree with you! It was the longest and most stressful 48 hours og my life. I tried to do things to take my mind off things but nothing seemed to work. Definitely give yourself more credit because you have come a long way and Nursing school is not easy and NCLEX is also not easy but you can get through it! God really got me through it and I can proudly say I passed NCLEX in 75 questions!

I also stopped at 75 and was so surprised I did. I know that I have been preparing for this well and UWorld has been great. I should know my score by later afternoon today. This post has given me hope because I know I did not do THAT bad to fail at the minimum number of questions. I studied too hard for that to happen but the suspense is killing me lol. I need to see it writing in order to calm my nerves.

Congrats! That is awesome! I know this is an old post but I am currently waiting for my results. I did not want to do the PVT for this sole reason. I am waiting until its 48 hours exactly so that I can check to see if Quick Results is available and/or see if the Texas BON posted my license. Good luck to everyone that is going to take NCLEX and to those who are waiting like me ? the past 48 hours have not been fun lol but we all will get through this!

Hello, does anyone know what the name of the nurse residency is called for the VA Houston location? I have been looking at USA Jobs every day to see if they posted the application. Thanks!

congrats on the offer! I still have not heard back but not losing hope just yet ?

Oh okay. I have applied to Medical, Surgical, Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Gynecology & Radiation. I am hoping they are just backed up with applicants and will get back to everyone soon!

Hello, Which unit did you apply for? I applied to several units that had the Clinical nurse residency Program but have not heard back from them yet. I keep calling HR but they say that once the application status says "Interview In process" to give them a call. I'm getting kind of nervous, It has been over a month since I have applied and I know one person who already had an interview and got offered a job. She said they are doing interviews in batches and she was lucky enough to be in the first batch.