SmetRN2008

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1. NCLEX-RN on 07/14...results

   SmetRN2008 replied to RNMay2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   CONGRATS RN!!! I took mine yesterday too and only got 75. I've been checking my state's BON site all day but nothing . Guess I'm going to just have to wait until tomorrow morning to check pearsonvue....

2. Just took the NCLEX!!!!!

   SmetRN2008 replied to MsNursingStudent's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I feel the same exact way you do!! I took NCLEX yesterday...got 75 ?'s and like you ALOT of SATA. I also got tons of infection control, prioritizing, and teaching, only 5-6 med questions, no math,...

3. Nclex today, freaking out. Only had 75Q.

   SmetRN2008 replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm in the same exact boat. I also took mine today and got 75. I'm feeling so bummed right now because I'm like you...I have absolutely NO idea how I did. I had probably 20-25 SATA, lots of teaching,...

4. Poll for those who have already taken NCLEX..

   SmetRN2008 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? Saunders 3rd ed & Kaplan strategy book 3. Did your SON offer any testing...

5. Took NCLEX-RN today...stopped @ 75!!

   SmetRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm not sure how to feel right now. I don't feel like I did well. There were few that I was 100% sure of the answer. Other than that the others were just my best educated guess. I had alot of...

6. Taking NCLEX-RN in 7 days!! Freaking out!!

   SmetRN2008 replied to SmetRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   .......anything??

7. How easy is it to change specialties?

   SmetRN2008 replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I don't have an answer to your question but I'm in the same boat. I'm starting out in med-surg and I know it's not my calling either. I eventually would like to move into OB, but where I'm from they...

8. Taking NCLEX-RN in 7 days!! Freaking out!!

   SmetRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I wasn't really nervous until now. I graduated May 14...started orientation at my job June 2 and have been working since so I haven't had all the time in the world to study. I've been doing some...

9. Kaplan NCLEX-RN Strategy Practice Exam

   SmetRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just bought the Kaplan blue book 2008-2009 edition. I just completed the 180 question practice test on the CD-ROM and scored a 78%. Would you say that it good? I'm curious to know what others scored...

10. Should I Reschedule???

    SmetRN2008 replied to SmetRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for your reply futurecnm! I do have the saunders book w/ the CD and I also just ordered the kaplan book today. I plan on using those two. I started doing questions yesterday and plan on...

11. Should I Reschedule???

    SmetRN2008 replied to SmetRN2008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you for you reply Suzanne! I just rescheduled for July 14. That gives me over a month instead of two weeks and since I'm done with my orientation on the 27th, I will have 2 weeks to focus only...

12. Should I Reschedule???

    SmetRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, I graduated May 14, 2008 from the ASN program. I started general orientation at the hospital I will be working at on June 2.....no patient care, it is all classroom stuff. That lasts until June...

13. Saunders 3rd ed VS 4th ed

    SmetRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I have Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX RN 3rd edition. I was thinking about going out and getting the latest edition but is their really a big difference between the two? Is is still ok to use...

14. How did you study for NCLEX?

    SmetRN2008 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just graduated from nursing school and will be taking the NCLEX-RN soon. I was just wondering what would be the best way to study. Should I just do as many questions as possible and read the...

15. Do I NEED to take a prep class?

    SmetRN2008 replied to crunchymomx3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just graduated and I am a good test taker too. I took the ATI comp predictor a few weeks ago and according to that I have a 99% chance of passing the NCLEX the first time. I don't see a reason to...