Jenn_RN

I always dilute with 10cc ns and push very slowly.

Presbyterian is a very good nursing school (I graduated from the program in Dec). CMC is also very good, and would be cheaper as they offer the tuition incentive program. Presby doesn't offer that anymore as they merged with Queens. CPCC is also an option, they have an outstanding program. Good luck to you.

I got 3, a friend of mine got 5, another got 8, and another got 10. We all passed.

I don't understand why you can't just get a new driver's license made, reflecting the same name that is on your ATT. Sounds like a lot less trouble to me.

I would call, but if it does pose a problem, go get a new license made.

You really can't compare Kaplan to Saunders, imo. Kaplan is different than any other book in that it teaches you HOW to answer the questions. I found Saunders to be awesome for the content review, but Kaplan was invaluable in teaching me to read and answer a question properly.

I got A's and B's and passed on the first try with 75 questions. My advice? Do tons of questions. If you have no clue about the answer, look it up and learn the answer right then. If it's something you should know and have an idea about, try to figure it out using your critical thinking. Use the questions to identify your weak areas and study up on those. When you feel low, do a test on something that is a strong area for you to boost your confidence again. Use different nclex books to get a well rounded review. You can do it!

I had Kaplan, Lipincott, Saunders, and NCLEX 101: How to pass. I also ordered Mosby's online CAT. I really liked Kaplan and Saunders the best. That said, I think the best strategy is to have a multitude of books b/c every author has a different style of writing the questions, and I think studying from them all gave me a very well rounded preparation for NCLEX.

I had Kaplan, Lipincott, Saunders, and NCLEX 101: How to pass. I also ordered Mosby's online CAT. I really liked Kaplan and Saunders the best. That said, I think the best strategy is to have a multitude of books b/c every author has a different style of writing the questions, and I think studying from them all gave me a very well rounded preparation for NCLEX.

I've always wondered about the little details about this day, so I am going to share it with you all in case anyone is interested. I got there early, about 8:15 for my 9am appt. I walked into the testing center and it was so nice, but much smaller than I thought. There was a guy sitting at the reception desk, and he checked my ss card and drivers license, took my att and took a copy of it. He had me give him a fingerprint, which was done with just my index finger with a computer and not ink. He gave me a locker and told me to keep my key and my drivers license with me the whole time. He gave me a sheet to read about the nclex, it was all of the same stuff I had been readin in the booklet we got when we signed up for the test. When I was ready, he directed me to another desk, and there sat a really nice lady at a huge glass window with 3 computer screens at her desk. She had view of the entire testing center, which had about 15 computers, all around the periphery of the room. She explained to rules to me about getting up, asking questions, etc and then gave me some earplugs, a dry erase board, and pen. I then had to give her my fingerprint to get in the room with the computers. She sat me down, logged me into the system, and then let me begin. The first few questions were regarding how to use the system, the mouse, and the calculator. Then the test really began. I got 75 questions, so at least it was over quickly. Only the first couple of questions were easy, the rest were difficult and I had a lot of priority, who would you assess first, who would you call back first, which would need follow up. I had about 5 math and one was a mcg/kg/min drip rate, and I am guessing that was a high level quetion b/c it went from a priority to that, and back to a priority again. I did have a few new format, all of the math were fill in the blank and I had a couple that were check all that apply. I have no idea how it went and I can tell you honestly that I don't remember any of the questions. I concentrated so hard on each one that by the time I chose my answer and clicked on it, my attention was refocused and I lost the last question out of my brain. When I was done, I had to raise my hand and she came and verified that the test was over. I then had to do my fingerprint again to be let out of the computer room. I hope this was helpful and I'll keep you all posted on how I did when I get my results. :)

I graduated December 3rd. I am now studying like crazy, and waiting for my ATT. I swear, I think I've checked the BON site about 20 times since yesterday! :chuckle

All staff with direct patient contact will get flu shots. People with limited contact (admitting, env health) will not.

Ah, that explains it. Thanks, 3rdshiftguy. I am preparing for my interview now -- wish me luck. I am so nervous!

Thank you for that, meownsmile. I appreciate your comments. :)

Thank you for that, meownsmile. I appreciate your comments. :)