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 also.
I'm halfway through the nursing program. The only pre-req I had left was micro. I'm taking it this summer and just started my class last week. I'm an A student, always gotten A's in my biology classes, but this one seems to be overwhelming! I wasn't ...
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. Hopefully I get good news like you :) Congrats ag...
SmetRN2008 replied to MsNursingStudent's topic in NCLEX
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, quite a few peds, and 1 OB. I'm a good test taker. I ...
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 infection control, teaching, prioritizing, maybe 5-7 med q...
SmetRN2008 replied to Jennybeans2000's topic in NCLEX
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, prioritizing and infection control, no math, maybe...
SmetRN2008 replied to lpn2rnMay2005's topic in NCLEX
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 (ERI, ATI, HESI)? ATI, which I did very good on all...
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 practice questions. I haven't kept track but I would sa...
SmetRN2008 replied to TangoLima's topic in New Nurse
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 don't hire new grads in OB so I'm getting a year in...
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 27. I just got my ATT yesterday and got way too exci...
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 doing 50-100 during the week and more on the weekends ...
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 on studying which I'm sure will make a huge differe...
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 the 3rd edition? Any replies are much appreciated...
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 rationales? Should I read through my review book? I start...
SmetRN2008 replied to crunchymomx3's topic in NCLEX
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 take a review course and pay them $300-400 when I ca...
Hi everyone! I just graduated from nursing school on wednesday the 14th and was also valedictorian of my graduating class. :yeah:I'm really nervous about the NCLEX. I haven't gotten my ATT so I have no idea yet when I'm going to be taking it. I was j...
I will be graduating in May. I can't believe NS is almost over for me! I really have no idea where I want to work yet. I'm leaning towards OB but I'm not 100% certain. I'm at the top of my class and do well in clinicals, but I still doubt myself and ...
Hello, I'm a nursing student in my 3rd semester of a 4 semester program. We haven't had an OB rotation yet (4th semester) but I'm really interested in that area and am thinking of applying for a job in OB when I graduate. I was just curious, for all ...
I know how you feel also. My daughter is 3 and her first day of preschool is the same day as my first day of class. It really sucks, but grandma is going to be there to take pictures.
I worked as a phlebotomist while taking my pre-reqs. It's really good experience and I would highly recommend it. The skills you learn are helpful when it comes to learning how to put in an IV. Also, where I'm from (illinois) a phlebotomist makes a l...
SmetRN2008 replied to MelanyJ's topic in Pre-Nursing
I just finished up my micro class last week. It was brutal!! Of course, I had a HORRIBLE teacher! I just found out I got an 89%, 1% away from an A!! :angryfire He told me if he curved the grades, I might end up with an A. Hopefully he curves them! I ...
SmetRN2008 replied to StudentNurseAbby's topic in General Students
Yes, the more I start to think about it....the more scared I get. I keep telling myself in 9 more months I'm graduating!! And the beginning of next year I will be job searching! It's crazy how fast it has went. I know this second year will probably g...
I start my 3rd semester in the ADN program the 20th. Here's my schedule. M: 6:45am-3:15pm clinical T: 6:45am-11:45am clinical W: 9:30-11am Human disease processes 12-3 Life span nursing I R: Same as wednesday F: Off