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Ok, just got my results in the mail today (wasn't expecting to get them in the mail before online), but I PASSED!!!! The trick worked for me!!! And even after doing it, I doubted it, but here I am...an RN!! :)

I must have done pretty darn good then!! LOL Let's hope anyway!

Well, let's hope the pop-up doesn't fail this time around. I am getting it and I am super worried about the test...walked out of there feeling horrible. So, I am praying it is acutally a fact!!!

Well, I took it in WI, but my license will be in IL. Thanks so much for the info...still getting the pop-up...unfortunately I'll probably be checking it all night. I have a huge headache after that and want to go to bed...but I have a 4 year old, so not possible right now. That was TORTURE!!!

Thanks...it does say delivery successful... How do I check for my license number?

I just got back from my test and checked the website and I got the popup, but I'm wondering, how soon is too soon to check that way??? Is it an immediate thing or not?? I'm freaking out - that was the worst test I have ever taken in my life and I feel so uneasy about it...

Congrats on passing!!! That is great!! I take mine on Tuesday and I feel exactly how you explained it...studying away but still feeling like I'm getting nowhere (even though I am sure I am). pharm is a big issue of mine!!!

I wanted to do hurst after reading about it...I need the background info for the patho as well...I believe that is what I am lacking and that would be a good place to get it...but I know I can't take that on top of Kaplan right now...so I will have to do the best I can with what I have!

Well, I ended up getting my ATT today...both nervous and excited at the same time!!! So, I go February 9 at 1PM.

Thank you so much for that info!! I really wish the class would have been more than answering questions...I wasn't aware that was all it would be...sounds like you have a good class. Ideal! But this leaves it on me to sharpen my knowledge...I just want something that will help the information about diseases and such STICK! I will definitely check out those other books to get the info I am looking for!! Thanks again for the great suggestions!!

I happened to find it the other day too...it was under the random fact sticky, but there are a million pages there. But yes, I printed this out as well!! Good info!

I am still waiting for my ATT...I have done my part, but waiting for the school to send out our paperwork...so once I get that, my plan is to try to sign up for mid February. I just finished my Kaplan review course today and I plan on continuing to review that book as well as take the Qbank questions and possibly Saunders. Good luck to everyone!!! And yes, WE CAN DO IT!!!

I've seen several references to the Exam Cram book for the NCLEX-RN and came SOOOO close several times to buying it. Can anyone tell me what this book has that others may not or what makes it good? I am currently taking the Kaplan class and was a little disappointed that we are reviewing questions only the entire time and now I am reading some saying you need more than just that to answer questions which is not what they are telling us. I am learning things from the class as we go along, but I just feel like this book is calling my name and I don't know why!! If anyone has further information on the book, let me know!! I think I just need something that will help me learn some of the stuff I may not know and not sure the Kaplan book will do that fully! Thanks!!! Lori

I think I would have gone with the one that has it attached...but I didn't see them...so I had the one without. But really, to have it all right there would be nice...just my opinion! The less stuff you have to carry around and jam in your pockets, the better. You may think one calculator may make a huge difference, but trust me, it does...LOL

My quick response... Who cares what the reason may be, the only thing that really matters is that you care about your patients and take care of them the way you would want yourself or a family memeber taken care of...some people have that caring personality, others don't...if you don't, I think this is the wrong field to be in.

There were some job postings that used that term...I figured they were all the same type of position, but just wanted to verify...

Hi there!!! I am a current ADN Student in very far North IL. When I get my degree, my husband and I are wanting to move into Wisconsin. We are not set on an exact location, but answers to this question may actually give me some good options... In IL, there are some hospitals in my area that actually offer BSN completion courses at the hospitals...they offer classes like once a week and it's a fairly quick program from what I understand. Problem being, I don't want to work in IL...I don't want to be stuck here required to complete the program AND possibly have to stay on for a certain amount of time after I finish the program due to obligation. So, I am wondering, are there any hospitals in Wisconsin that offer this type of program? I have been researching some hospitals, but I didn't see anything. The only reason I know about these offers at the hospitals around me is because they had some flyers at school. I really want to complete my BSN and this would be the most convenient way to do it...just need to know where it might be offered!!! Thanks so much for your help with this!!

Thanks for the great info...I appreciate it!!!

I "think" I know the answer to this, but want to know for sure...what type of degree is necessary to even have the opportunity to become a Head Nurse in the future??? I think you have to at the very least have your bachelors, but wanted to see what everyone else had to say!!! Thanks!!!!

College of Lake County

I agree with the previous poster, and also you will get to know and feel more comfortable with your teacher throughout the semester, so that should give you some relief as well. I have not gone to the school nurse for anything like that, but I would say if you think you need it, it may not be a horrible idea!! You shouldn't have to worry about that when in the nursing program...your going ot have enough to think about!!! Yes, it's stressful, but good...and you really do get to know your group VERY well!!! Best of luck to you!

Yes, I wear the nude undies as well...everyone else in my class I can tell wears the white, but nude just makes sense...thanks to Colleen and Diedra for telling me that 2 semesters ago.

Trust me when I say it CAN be done...I work full-time through the day and go to classes at night. I am in my 3rd semester right now...I have no choice but to work. Most of the night class students are doing it while working full-time, but not all...as well as some day students. If you are determined, you figure it out. Yes, it's a HUGE hit on your home life, but my husband and I both know in the end, it will be worth it!!! I'm stressed ALL the time!!! And I don't get nearly enough time with my daughter, but I know I can do it!!! If I could quit, I certainly would...but unfortunately for us, it's not an option.

I think mine is the lack of time to study. I work full-time (have to) and have a family (husband, 3year old daughter & a dog) at home that I have to care for...so, time for me is limited...so I guess the best answer for this would be balance!!! I am doing it...in 3rd semester now out of 4, so I'm getting there, but none the less, makes for VERY stressful semesters!!! Glad your financial situation was helped...that is stressful to think you'll have to stop...

YES, YOU CAN DO THIS!!! It will be fine...the first few clinicals are always a little...I guess uneasy? The unknown is what's so scary, but as time goes on, the confidence will increase!!! GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY IT!!!