KimberlyRN89 BSN, RN

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    Hallelujah: The NCLEX is no longer looming in my future

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Trillion's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! I used PDA & Kaplan as well. They were great :) I'm actually going to be sending my book off to a classmate to help them prepare, and I've suggested that all my classmates purchase the...
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    Nclex whiteboard limit decision tree

    KimberlyRN89 replied to asdfg12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Haha I did too ! I ended up with 9. How about
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    170 Questions

    KimberlyRN89 replied to sassyfivey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your prayers were answered :)
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    Freaking out!!! Advice please!!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to clh8987's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I didn't use the exam cram but I heard from others it was helpful. I took the ATI predictor twice (once for LPN & the other for RN). For my LPN it said I had a 98% chance of passing, RN only 94%....
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    Nclex whiteboard limit decision tree

    KimberlyRN89 replied to asdfg12345's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Our kaplan instructor said we should use the white board like this: 1. I or A 2.I or A 3. I or A 4. I or A Remember Assessments (A) take precedence in most cases over implementations (I). I did not...
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    Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

    KimberlyRN89 replied to my_purpose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll be rooting for you :) the day before the nclex: most ppl say don't study, but if u want to ,just skim a little bit. But not for too
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    Anxiey overload!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Mrsladysoul83's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes!! It is already passed. You got this :) I think NCSBN is great because I used it when I took the nclex pn as well. I passed with 85
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    Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

    KimberlyRN89 replied to my_purpose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's great. Honestly, I was freaking out because my scores weren't up to "Kaplan's standards". But you gotta remember, you only have to score about a 50% to be considered "competent". So if you're...
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    So I took the test today 8/21/13

    KimberlyRN89 replied to quixmix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What is your budget ? If you can afford a pricier review class, Kaplan is good. If you don't want to spend too much, NCSBN has a review course. Three weeks of access is only $50 . I recommend both...
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    Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

    KimberlyRN89 replied to my_purpose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did think the Kaplan questions were similar to the nclex questions, but kind of harder. Nclex was hard, but I think their questions were more "to the point" and
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    How long will it take to be hired as a CNA?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to PryingNini's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I became a CNA in 2009 and it seemed like a long time before I actually found a job. But in reality, it took two months. I got hired at an assisted living facility. They seem to like new CNAs. It took...
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    Didn't do so hot on the Kaplan Nclex sample tests

    KimberlyRN89 replied to my_purpose's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm finally able to get on Kaplan again lol, so here are the breakdown of my scores: NCLEX sample test 1: 52 NCLEX sample test 2: 36 NCLEX sample test 3: 80 NCLEX sample test 4: 20 Question Trainer...
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    PASSED LPN NCLEX :) w 85 !!!

    KimberlyRN89 replied to 915 Nurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!! I used the Learning Ext too when I took the nclex-pn. That thing was ten times harder than the actual nclex
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    So I took the test today 8/21/13

    KimberlyRN89 replied to quixmix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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    So I took the test today 8/21/13

    KimberlyRN89 replied to quixmix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks! Heck yeah I am lol but it feels surreal
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    Need Help,.,Failed NCLEX :(

    KimberlyRN89 replied to CBMG06202008's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I watched a couple of videos on YouTube from the creator of remar review. I did not use her program, but she seemed to focus heavily on helping those who have been unsuccessful in the past to do well...
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    Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats! My license # appeared today as well :) pvt has worked for me once again
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    Doing lousy with being a Nurse's Aide

    KimberlyRN89 replied to faithfl's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't worry too much. I got a little nervous too when I was in nursing school and we had to perform a skill in front of our peers. Just focus on performing the skill, and don't think about the others...
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    Taking nursing boards 1 year after graduation

    KimberlyRN89 replied to KFricke's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Kaplan had a study outline posted in their ebook. It mentioned doing 150 questions a day, and doing the qtrainers. I tried following it but I got burned out
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    Kaplan and Hurst Scores NCLEX Ready?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kerrynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    That's really good. I think the highest I got on those tests was a 80% the questions were similar to
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    Nclex 7/1/13 Official RN 7/2/13 Test Study Peers passed & failed

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Lane007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Idk how the many breaks you get since I was only in there a little over two hours. At the two hours mark, I was at question 66. I needed to regroup, pray and use the bathroom lol. I suggest taking...
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    So I took the test today 8/21/13

    KimberlyRN89 replied to quixmix's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm playing the waiting game too. Took the test yesterday and it cut off at 75. I felt like bawling my eyes out as soon as I got out of the testing center! I worked as an LPN over the last year so I'm...
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    Nclex 7/1/13 Official RN 7/2/13 Test Study Peers passed & failed

    KimberlyRN89 replied to Lane007's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!!
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    Kaplan and Hurst Scores NCLEX Ready?

    KimberlyRN89 replied to kerrynurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Saunders & PDA are great. I had tons of priority questions and I think I got most of them right lol thanks to La Charity's book. And Saunders is the best book out there when it comes to
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    Took nclex today

    KimberlyRN89 replied to NW_studentnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats all ! I'm still waiting for my state BON to put my license number up..maybe I shouldn't panic though, cuz it's only been a day since I took the test lol :) If all else fails, I'll just pay...