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For Fiona59 and Sam755, thanks so much for your posts.. really appreciate it. Well, I am working right now as a General Care Aide since I have no PSW background. Yes, it's tough, during my first few days I can't believe I am doing something like this.. but there's nothing to do.. I will try to find those books and hopefully the CNO assessment comes soon. Thanks again.

I know that rpn are nurses too.. and I know their differences.. what I am asking are the experiences of those filipino nurses who went here in canada and took the RPN exam while waiting for the bridging program from CNO for RNs.

Hello, been here in Canada for almost a year now, a graduate of nursing in the Philippines, now awaiting CNO decision on my Nursing application. I know there are lots of nurses who can relate to my experience. I would really like to pursue on being a Nurse here in Canada but I think it will take months before I get the assessment from the CNO. So finally I have decided to apply for an RPN just so I can work in a hospital in Ontario and not to waste any time. Below are some of the questions I would like to ask and it will be my pleasure if some of you would like to answer to my post. (1) Is it really worth it taking the RPN exam while waiting for the RN assessment from CNO? (2) What are the review materials to get in preparation for the RPN and RN exams in Canada? I hope you can share with me your experience as a nurse/rpn here in canada. Thanks for your time.

Same here, Kaplan for me on my 2nd try...Congratulations for all of us who got depressed and yet stood up to face the nclex again! And for those who are still having doubts to whether or not retake the test, GO for it!!!!

..and by the way, with kaplan, you'll do just fine...stay focused....

Well, since your exam will be on monday already, by this time, you should be slowing down already and as they've posted, try to relax. You should begin organizing your papers by now for the the day of the exam---- ATT, 2 ID's to show with similar names as in your passport, etc. And don't forget to bring a jacket with no pockets... Goodluck and keep us posted...

I too, used Kaplan and Medspub when i took the nclex two weeks ago. The computer shut off at 79, and I passed. This was my 2nd take, I did Saunders during my 1st nclex exam and I failed at 85! You see, books which helped others may or may not help you. On my part, Kaplan and Medspub online helped me prepare for my 2nd nclex!

So sorry to ever hear that.. Dont worry, you'll soon have your time.. Perhaps HE still has some plans for you.. Have some time off and be sure to be back on track once again..

goodluck! just relax and stay focused...

Hi, passed the nclex just recently... Go visit MEDS Publishing It helped me a lot.. it's all there...the basics....don't waste time going thru the whole thing!

thanks everybody, got the result.. I PASSED!

Goodluck... i had mine last saturday.. got the result already...stay focused!

Hi everybody! Just want to share my excitement! The feeling is just tremendous! I PASSED the nclex!!!! I had 79 questions.. Finally, i can sleep!!! For all re-takers, just hang on and focus. It doesn't matter how many times you've taken it.. You'll soon have your time...

Hi, just take it slowly, try to take off "nclex" in your mind for a while bec it will not help... Give yourself time to relax. For me, this is the best time to ask for SPIRITUAL guidance..Don't think of anything yet, not even what other people around you will think, not even the money you've spent for the nclex.These will not help you..... Give yourself time to grieve.. For me, (i'm a 2nd nclex re-taker) i took the NY state boards. It was difficult.. like other candidates had said.. I reapplied also in NY BUT i made sure i tried a different strategy in preparing for the nclex the 2nd time.. Retaking the nclex is never easy, and preparing for it again is so difficult.. But you must never loose that "confidence" because you've seen the nclex! I think retaking it in any other states is just the same as retaking California nclex.. While waiting for 3 months (91 days in calif), use these months wisely and focus on the review so as not to waste time..Don't use more than 2 books. The more it will confuse you.. Saunders and Kaplan are good books. These books will really help you discover your areas of weakness.. Goodluck! and don't give up! Your time will soon come.. Looking forward to reading you posts again..

hi everyone, just sat for the nclex last saturday.. well, i hope i'll pass it.. This is the second time, though i know for a fact that i should not be including the first time i took the exam.. I know i did my very best at that time (that's what i thought!).. but i was not able to overcome the anxiety! i blocked out! the computer shut off at 85.... This time, i really prepared by using Kaplan and Meds publishing online. Though none of the sample questions ever appeared on the actual test, for me, these review materials helped me a lot... I had a lot of prioritization, more of "select-all-that-apply" questions, a lot on medications, computations (gosh!!!) and WOMEN'S HEALTH!!! I have never been assigned to an OB ward before! I've been stuck to the ICU all my life! But i hope and pray i'll make it... God knows i am serious about this exam this time around...By the way, the computer shut off at 79.....