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Just wanted to come back on here, I passed NCLEX- RN on my first try in 101 questions. I studied for about 6 weeks and used most of the UWorld qbank (had about 150 questions left), listened to mark k lectures, and used nurseachieve mock NCLEX. My UWorld average was a 54%. Finished NCLEX after question 101, had about 65 SATA, and got the good pop-up about 30 minutes after finishing. Got passing results 48 hours later!!

I graduated next week and I am starting to study for the NCLEX. I used ATI at school and have the Kaplan book from a review course offered through my school. I just activated the UWorld 30 day plan. on Kaplan practice test I recieved a 63% and on the ATI predictor 1 I got a 63% and on ATI predictor 2 I got a 62.7%. I activated UWorld yesterday and on my first 75 question quiz I got a 44% and the second I got a 41%. any advice on how to increase my UWorld scores, or are they generally harder than ATI/ Kaplan?

Hi, I'm graduating with my BSN next year and I so desperately want to work in L&D/ postpartum/ mother baby/ anything like that!! I have an externship through an amazing hospital network in the ICU this Summer (they didn't offer anything besides ICU, med surg, and rehab). Are there any tips for breaking into L&D upon graduation?

That’s my plan too, good luck!

They both are, one is a pathway to an amazing network of hospitals and the other is a pathway to jobs at that one specific hospital, which is very small and jobs rarely open up there. Thinking of going with the ICU position just because the hospital that offered me L&D is sort of a dead end, been on a hiring freeze for years and don’t seem to be letting up anytime soon

I’ve gotten offers for 2 externships this Summer- one at a well- known hospital in a system of many great hospitals in my state. They offer a great program and post- grad opportunities. I was offered an ICU position, as all they offer for their externships is ICU, medsurg, and rehab. I was accepted to another program at a small community hospital for L&D, which is ideally where I’d like to end up. The hospital is very small, and there are rarely job openings there. Looking for advice on which one to take, and why

I’m graduating next year with my BSN and secured an externship for this Summer. I’m now focused on graduating and the NCLEX, but I’ve been thinking about whether it’s better to apply to a residency program or just search for a regular job as a new grad. My dream job is in L&D, which I know is hard to get so I know I’d probably start off in some sort of medsurg position. Just wondering what everyone else has done/ is planning to do and why

Hello, I'm taking the PSI CNA exam in a few days. I've done thousands of practice questions but can't find anything specifically for the PSI test. Does anyone have any advice on what the PSI exam is like and what to focus on when studying?

I took pathophysiology last semester and failed with a 74% (needed a 75 to pass). I studied a lot but I know I could have done better and tried harder. I am retaking patho next semester and I'm confident I will pass this time around. However, the semester after that I take pharmacology which I've heard is another challenging weed- out course. How similar/ difficult are the classes, and do you have any tips for passing (and doing well in) pharm? Did you find patho or pharm harder (and why) Thanks!