JarOfPennies

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1. How to deal with Kids? When you are prepareing for NCLEX

   JarOfPennies replied to jabwemet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I just passed my NCLEX this month and I can totally relate. I have two little ones and a husband that works long hours. Here are some things that worked for me: 1. Get organized. Even if it means...

2. Kaplan or Saunders?

   JarOfPennies replied to cecipun's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I used the Saunder's CD for questions, but the big book overwhelmed me as far as review is concerned. I enrolled in the NCSBN 5-week course for content review and practice questions. I think between...

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

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

   I just went to the BON website and...... I PASSED!!!!!! So, I guess you can add me to the long list of folks that say the Pearsonvue trick worked for

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

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

   Hee, hee... I'll let you know when I find out! But I tell you, if I end up paying the fee, I'll be real upset that I didn't just pay it on Sunday night when they were first

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

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

   Seeing that little "Quick Results" button is like dangling a carrot in front of me. It's only $7.95, but it seems like an easy way to make $$ off of anxious test takers. For the $200 exam fee, they...

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

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

   I'm STILL waiting for my results! I took the NCLEX last Friday and my quick results have been available on the Pearsonvue site since Sunday night... for a fee. So, I decided to wait until my license...

7. How many med questions did you get?

   JarOfPennies replied to abcdwakwak's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I only got a couple. I am still awaiting the results of my NCLEX exam (took it last Friday). I also have a problem just memorizing a list of drugs. My strategy was to focus on the drug classes and...

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

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

   I took the NCLEX-RN last Friday morning and it stopped at 75 questions... and let me tell you, those questions were HARD. I had tons of prioritization/delegation, a couple of SATA, 1 drag and drop, 1...

9. I'm about to lose my MIND!!

   JarOfPennies replied to kemkem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I take the NCLEX in two weeks and I came to this thread because I can SOOOO relate to how you were feeling before taking the exam. I am SO HAPPY for you that you passed... even more so because you...

10. Hello all, I'm a single mom worried about juggling school & full-time work

    JarOfPennies replied to peoplefriendly1080's topic in General Students

    Nursingbyf8th, Just do it. Sometimes it is hard to see the end from the beginning, but you just need to take that faith of yours and jump in. I was a single mom and I know exactly where you are...

11. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    JarOfPennies replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    1. The entire class got a copy of the syllabus and we all know the instructor’s expectations. We all have brains or we wouldn’t be in nursing school. We don’t need your constant emails,...

12. What mantra is getting you through nursing school?

    JarOfPennies replied to MySimplePlan's topic in General Students

    "If He brought me TO it He will bring me THROUGH it." "Failure is not an option." "I've waited too long and worked too hard to not succeed." "They'd have to throw me out, kicking and screaming,...

13. Cleaning up vomit

    JarOfPennies replied to caliwannabenurse's topic in General Students

    Cali, not to scare ya, but when I had my last baby, a laboring mom that arrived at the hospital the same time I did, was vomitting through her contractions! Ha, ha, bring the

14. Waitlisted...How should I take this?

    JarOfPennies replied to haleygirl's topic in General Students

    hayleygirl, I was also put on a waitlist. I called the school and they said that I was one of two people on the list. They said that people decline acceptance for lots of reasons. Some get accepted...

15. My FINAL, final exam is over!

    JarOfPennies replied to SoulShine75's topic in General Students

    Congratulations, Soulshine! I am half-way through my first semester and just starting to feel overwhelmed. I've got so much reading to get caught up on and the house is a mess. I think I'll have to...