DolphinRN84 MSN, RN, APRN, NP

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    How many Qs did you practiced before NCLEX?

    Hi. I never kept track of how many questions I did overall..but I think it was in the 3000 range...since my school recommended we do at least 3000 questions before NCLEX. I did pass on the first time....
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    Faulkner Hospital

    I just applied for a position in the ICU at Faulkner. Do you know if they take new grads? How is the unit? Thanks
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    Big Day Tomorrow!

    Congratulations new nurse! :balloons: :balloons:
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    Today is the day!!!

    Good luck with your exam this afternoon! Take one question at a time, DON'T RUSH, and breathe.
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    Need advice on interviews...

    Thanks Eric! Yes I do, and I will definitely do that. I guess practice makes
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    Need advice on interviews...

    Thanks for the advice so far. :) I tend to be a calm person but during interviews....I kinda choke because when they ask me questions like "Why would you be a good candidate for this job" or "what are...
  7. Yeah, there have been people in this forum that did pass the NCLEX without any alternate format type questions. I had 5-6 select all that apply when i took the test and I'm not very good at answering...
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    Big Day Tomorrow!

    Wishing you lots of luck! We're all pulling for
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    Nclex Tommorow!

    Good luck with your
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    med quesetions on nclex

    :yeahthat: That's pretty much how I studied the meds too when I was studying. I studied the most common ones, as well as the random
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    questions???nclex pn

    Usually those types of questions are priority type questions. When a question asks you to follow up on something..that usually means something's going wrong, so you have to follow up and intervene....
  12. To the OP: I wish you the best of luck in whatever you do. I'm thinking of becoming a CRNA in the future, and hopefully I'll like what I do. I hope you find happiness in a career that you will love....
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    Nclex Study need advise!

    Using Kaplan and Saunders together was a very good study tool. Saunders was great for reviewing content. Kaplan was great in practicing critical thinking type questions. Good
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    Louisiana Nclex limited to 4 times in 4 years

    I agree with the above. Try to focus more on passing this exam. Don't worry about which states can allow unlimited takes. Focus on passing this time. Otherwise you're just going to stress even more...
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    Finding a job harder than school and NCLEX put together

    Good luck with your new job tomorrow. I'm not an LPN but as a new RN i'm having trouble finding work as well. Though I do have an interview at the VA tomorrow so we'll see how that goes. Congrats on...
  16. Thank you!
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    Testing Results in California

    I think it's only if you take the NCLEX-PN. The RN and PN boards are two different things in CA I think, but definitely correct me if I'm wrong. :) Good
  18. I just wanted to wish you luck on your results. Hoping you passed! I think the AVERAGE length of time for CA is 10 days for results..but it could take as long as 4 weeks....I saw on a post here...
  19. You're prepared. I was getting 50'-60's too in Kaplan and I still passed. Good luck tomorrow! Now rest up, no more studying and have a great's night sleep. You can do
  20. Hi all. I am only a new nurse right now, but am thinking of CRNA school in the near future once I get more experience. I was just wondering...because someone mentioned it on here that they didn't get...
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    freaking out.......

    Elfchen- I definitely know how you feel. I felt like the days getting closer to my exam, I was doing worse on the practice questions. I think you are ready. One 43% won't hurt you. Have you finished...
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    265 Questions

    Congratulations!
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    Help, Failed Nclex

    I also think the above are right. :) Saunders was a really good book (and CD) for reviewing content. I also used the Kaplan question trainers and question bank. Kaplan was really good in practicing...
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    265 Questions

    Getting the last question right or wrong does not determine pass/fail. Just another myth. :) Good
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    Update Thread for New Grads Looking for Jobs in MA

    I graduated from UMASS just last spring! UMASS has a contract with St. Elizabeth's and I was able to get in the ED for my internship. You can pick preferences and the school tries to accommodate. I...