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Don't be discouraged. At least you had some very helpful teachers who were willing to help you. If nursing is what you really want to do, apply to another program. You obviously have the heart and dedication for this field and you will be successful the next time. I'm rooting for you!!!!

Some programs don't require it, some do. I was going to attend Governor's State University until I found out they required organic chemistry. I instead decided to enroll at Purdue Calumet and they don't require any Chemistry.

In my opinion, the way things are going now, if you can afford to do it, go for the BSN. More and more hospitals in the area I live (Chicago) are requiring the BSN. I just graduated from an ADN program and I've been hard pressed to find my first RN job. I've been flat-out told by HR recruiters that ADN's are competing with the BSN's and the BSN's are getting the job. I've had to immediately enroll in an RN-BSN program which has been challenging for me because they gear the papers toward experienced RN's. At least if you start off in a BSN program, you don't have to rush back to school and you will have an edge in getting a position in a hospital right away.

When I took the Kaplan review, the teacher warned us and when she went over the review questions, she only used generics. I took the NCLEX on Aug 7th and all my meds had only the generic names. Knowing the classifications of the meds and the endings will definitely help you. Good Luck!

I'm in Illinois. I took the test on 8/7, got the good pop up, my name was on the continental website 24 hrs later. I got my letter two days later (took it on Thurs, got the letter Saturday). It should be up there by now.

Doesn't Kaplan have a money back guarantee if you don't pass NCLEX the first time? I would definitely take advantage of their services again by re-mediating through their course and constantly doing their practice Qbank questions. Out of all the practice questions I used, Kaplan was the most like NCLEX. Especially look at the practice NCLEX questions that are in the Qbank area. I definitely would not keep wasting money buying more review books. Also, see if the nursing department at your school can loan you some of their prep books from their reference library as well.

If you can afford to purchase it, you should. Most schools use some kind of learning management system (moodle, blackboard, desire to learn, etc) where you have to access the class information such as syllabuses, lectures, messages that the professors communicate to the class, etc. So, it's easier if you have 24 hr access to a computer to be able access valuable information your professors need you to know. Laptops have become more affordable these days (usually less than $500).

I felt like I was going to the county lock-up when they searched me. I had to turn my phone off in front of them and they sealed it in a bag. I had to turn my jean pockets inside out, my sweater inside out, and I couldn't even wear my headband. They let me keep my pillow but they thoroughly inspected it before I could go in. I was very nervous as it was so I didn't even take a chance of going to my locker during the test. During the break, I quickly used the bathroom, drank a quick sip of water and returned right back to the test. Hopefully, they will just let you re-test. The rules were very straight-forward that we read and accessing anything paper related was a violation of the rules. Good Luck to you.

Congratulations!!!!

Just curious, are the classes mainly online? Are the hospitals where you do the clinicals only in Indianapolis?

I'm hoping someone can offer some advice. I started a a new nursing program. I passed the first class but I didn't pass the second class. I was told I can come back and repeat it, but it is a mark against me. I'm thinking about applying to another program, but I think I 'll be considered "damaged goods" and wont get in anywhere else. I'm nevous about returning back to this program because it felt like the instructors purposely made the final extremely difficult because they told us there were too many of us still in the class after midterm. Indeed, out of 58 of us 32 of us failed the final. Should I try to overcome my fear and try again next Jan or should I try to see if i can get in another school?

I can't believe this! Didn't they just get amnesty from taking that awful Hesi exam? I can't believe they would give their students a pitiful 7 day notice that they are shuttering their program.

I'm not sure if they're hiring now. I heard there was a hiring freeze, but that may or may not be true. I would try going on their website.

I work at Advocate Christ as a pct (pca that can draw blood). They start at about $13/hr. I work pm's (3-11) so we get $1/hr shift differential m-f and $2/hr shift diff on weekends and holidays. I plan on staying with advocate until I finish school because they have a pretty decent tuition remibursement program. They give you $4000 tuition remb if you work full time (.9 or 1.0) and $1200 if you're pt A or B annually. They also have the ACE program that pays $8000 towards your tuition if you go to one of their approved nursing schools and it doesn't matter if you're pt or ft, you just have to have been working for them a year or more and promise to work for them 2yrs after you finish. Benefits are ok. They match 3% on your 401K.

This was a computer exam. She hovered over my shoulder as I was taking it. I felt very intimidated and nervous with her standing over me (as I think anyone in my position taking an exit exam would) and when she saw the answers I picked, she kept telling me "no, that's the wrong answer, choose this one" I didn't ask her for her help.