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  1. Using Kaplan Medications in a Box?

    shoegalRN replied to LoveThisNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with Mike. I had tons of meds on my test, but they were meds that were very common and I had really studied the classification of meds, and not the actual meds themselves. If you study the...

  2. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    shoegalRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did the test before and after I took NCLEX. Before it said: Our records indicate that you have recently scheduled this exam. Another registration can't be made at this time. After it said: Our...

  3. Kaplan Question Trainer Test scores

    shoegalRN replied to pinky11889's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You are doing fine! I took Kaplan and took my boards today. I got 75 questions. According to the "trick", I passed. I am awaiting my quick results to make it official. I got 62% on QT 6 and 50% on...

  4. Just took the NCLEX for the first time!!

    shoegalRN replied to soonertwin87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes, review

  5. Just took the NCLEX for the first time!!

    shoegalRN replied to soonertwin87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am like the OP, I took my boards today and got tons of SATA, one med calc question which was fill in the blank, tons of meds, mostly ones I knew, a couple I have never seen before, tons of...

  6. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    shoegalRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took NCLEX-RN today and I got 75 questions. I got tons of SATA, infection control, delegation, one med question which was fill in the blank, and priortization. There were meds I knew and some I...

  7. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    shoegalRN replied to AndiePi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad you brought this up. Alot of my classmates who have landed jobs in the ICU plan on going to CRNA school. I don't have a desire for that, but I will let them know I have an interest in...

  8. Say a prayer for me!

    shoegalRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello All! I graduated on May 16th and have been looking for a RN job since February. I've gone on 4 interviews and have not been job offered. I was forced to go back to the corporate world to make...

  9. Say a prayer for me!

    shoegalRN replied to shoegalRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone for the prayers and positive energy! I believe what's for me is for me. I'm trying to relax so I can be ready to take boards tommorrow. I'm also attending bible study in the AM,...

  10. I can't find a job, feeling down.

    shoegalRN replied to 4treasures's topic in General Nursing

    I know your feeling. I am in your shoes as well. I graduated on May 16, been applying since Feb, been on 4 interviews and have not been job offered. I take NCLEX tomorrow (YIKES) and I have an...

  11. Is it really difficult to get a job in an ICU?

    shoegalRN replied to AndiePi's topic in General Nursing

    I have an interview on Thursday for an ICU in a Level I trauma center and I'm a new grad. These are some of the things I told the nurse recruiter: For one, I have a COMPASSION for critical care I am...

  12. If you weren't a nurse...

    shoegalRN replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU, SICU

    If I wasnt a nurse (take NCLEX tomorrow YIKES!), I would love to move to NY and live the life of Carrie Bradshaw. Sex columnist is right up my alley LOL! Realistically, I would love to do Forensics...

  13. I guess I'm too HOT to be a nurse.

    shoegalRN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    You know, I'm starting to think people are hired or not hired based on SOMETHING the interviewer PERSONALLY doesnt like or like about them. I've been on 4 interviews since February and have not been...

  14. If you can ...

    shoegalRN replied to Crumb's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Pray for me as well! I take it on Wed, I'm so sick with

  15. Nurses and social networking sites (Facebook, Myspace, etc)

    shoegalRN replied to running_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad and I have a facebook page that is set to private and only seen by my friends, not friends of friends. And I think it's crossing the line to have your patients or their parents as...

  16. Question Trainer Scores....like it hasnt been asked already!!

    shoegalRN replied to heather092800's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took QT7 and got 50%. I didnt even review it. I'm gonna retake it tomorrow morning to try to aim for the 60%. I got 62% on QT 6. I am freaking out as they say QT7 is what is reflective of...

  17. July 8th (wed) test takers

    shoegalRN replied to perfectly_4given's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I test on July 8 and I plan on taking a mini breathing break every 15 questions. I will take a 10 minute break at the 100 mark. I am going to go in there relaxed, because Monday is my last day of...

  18. Question Trainer Scores....like it hasnt been asked already!!

    shoegalRN replied to heather092800's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you supplementing with Saunders? I know someone who got scores comparable to yours and they passed NCLEX on the first try. I am also taking Kaplan and supplementing with Saunders for rationales I...

  19. ADVICE-NCLEX THIS WEEK..am I ready?

    shoegalRN replied to ScaredTracey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My test is also on Wednesday and My Kaplan scores are close to yours, and I'm taking QT 7 tomorrow as well. However, I know a few of my classmates who took Kaplan and they were getting in the mid 50's...

  20. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    shoegalRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    And another thing, there is NO comparison on waiting for an "acceptance" letter to nursing school and waiting to being licensed as a Registered

  21. Pearsonvue Trick Is this TRUE? Does it work every time?

    shoegalRN replied to brichielpn08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok, considering you are just "starting" this journey, I don't think you really have a clue..... Once you get through all those "tests" in nursing school... Once you get through all those "clinicals"...

  22. 265 questions...i failed

    shoegalRN replied to nrcolee6's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm so sorry to hear this. I am also preparing for NCLEX using Kaplan, getting the recommended 60% average and this freaks me out! Did your test start off with easy questions and then get harder?...

  23. Everything Just HIT THE FAN!

    shoegalRN replied to RudyMvp1's topic in General Students

    God, I sure don't miss those days! I know what you mean. In our school, you needed a 75% to pass. I was glad to see anything over a 75%. My Peds class almost took me out. I constantly had 75 or...

  24. Wednesday is the big day!

    shoegalRN replied to GINARNBABY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here are my Kaplan scores: QT 1: 53% QT 2 55% QT 3 55% QT 4 59% QT 5 55% QT 6 62% I've completed all of the Qbank and my overall percentage is 57%. On the NCLEX sample tests my scores are: Test 1...

  25. Losing Confidence Quickly

    shoegalRN replied to starz6666's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sorry to hear that. Did you do Kaplan the first time? Maybe you have test anxiety? Have you checked into that? I say pray about it. Prayer helps alot! Good luck to you! Sending positive...