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For those who graduated from WGU, was wondering how long did it take you to finish your program? Which program did you complete?

I just graduated from RN school and don't feel like keeping in touch with my classmates. I didn't like how there were so many cliques and people talked about each other and such. I hated the drama, negativity and am happy I'm away from it. Anyone ...

I've come into the nursing profession with the compassion to help people. However, in nursing school, I feel everyone should help each other to a "point". My current dilemma is that there are a few classmates in my class who are leechers. Unfortun...

I'm a new graduate nurse and as all of you know the job market is horrible for us new grads. I have heard that some new grads hand deliver their resume and cover letter to the hiring manager. Most of those whom i heard did this were hired on the sp...

I'm sad to hear that SSU has terminated their contract with ISU. I know that many LVNs in California go is route in hopes to bridge as an RN. Could you send me information on the petition? I would like to sign it and support you guys. Thanks!

I have an ADN and a bachelors degree in another field. I plan on getting my BSN because many hospitals are becoming magnet status and are requiring RNs to have their BSN and many job postings are stating "BSN preferred" under their qualifications. I...

Congrats on finishing the program. What order of courses did you take during the program? How many hours a week did you study? Which class(es) were the hardest? Which class(es) were the easiest?Thanks in advance!

I just graduated from an ADN program and am contemplating whether to pursue my RN to BSN through an online program such as Western Governors University or just enroll at the local brick and mortar state college.I have been told that online education ...

So sorry to hear that! You graduated nursing school and survived. The hardest part is over. Take a break, relax, and then recoup and study again. The good thing is that you can take it again and again until you pass. Good luck!

What resources are you using to study for the NCLEX? Have you taken any assessment test to see which areas you need to study on?

so i gave it a go and decided to take the nclex-rn last week. i used only hurst to review for my test. i studied on and off for 3 weeks. well, when i took the nclex-rn last week, i got to question 75 and then the computer rolled to question 76. i...

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I got every type of question you can think of. a lot of SATA and priority questions. If I were to round it, I'd say I had about 20-25 SATA and 15-20 priority questions. The only questions I did was one Hurst practice test and the sample Kaplan t...

Congratulations! Good luck on your nursing career! :)

Good luck everyone on your NCLEX exams! Kathyrdh1, the way I approached SATA questions is looking at each answer and asking whether they were incorrect or correct. Hope this helps!

Thank you Mya2bRN! I LOVED LOVED LOVED Hurst! I wish I had Hurst during nursing school too! I have to be honest with you. I really didn't dedicate 100% of myself to Hurst. I went through all of the content in days 1,2,and 3 and then went over ma...

Just attended this event. I got a 52% on the test. I'm not using Kaplan but, it was helpful and most important...FREE! Thank you!

I am doing the Hurst Online NCLEX Review and just started this week. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! They focus on content and their explanations are clear, simple, and easy to follow. I'm using Saunders, Mosby and Lippincott NCLEX questions for reinforcemen...

I just graduated and want to take my NCLEX within the next 4 weeks. I turned in my application to the board a week ago. I called them and they said it takes 4-6 weeks to get my ATT (Authorization to Test) form. In the meantime, can I go ahead and ...

i was pinned and finally done with adn school!!!! i bridged in as a lvn and now on my way to becoming an rn. i'm so happy it's over and done with. i put in so much hardship, sacrifice, and work into this program. i never worked so hard for somethi...

Thank you everyone for the congrats! :) NurseJacqpott, congrats on getting into Rio Hondo College! Time did and didn't go fast for me. I bridged into the ADN program as an LVN so the journey was a long one. However, my RN schooling seemed to fly...

Hi! Congrats on passing the NCLEX! :) Did you purchase the Q banks or did you do the live NCLEX review? I'm contemplating whether to take Kaplan. Thanks in advance!

I'm not sure about the score but, like you, all of my classmates are taking Kaplan. I am on the fence whether to take Hurst live or online review. Why did you choose Hurst over Kaplan? Why did you choose the online versus the live NCLEX review? ...

Just wanted to get an idea how to create my study plan... For those who passed the NCLEX... What did your study plan look like? Did you use a test review? If no, what did you use? How many hours did you study a day? How many questions did you do a da...

I sent in my application to the California Board of Nursing last week. How long does it take to receive the Authorization to Test? What was your experience? When did you turn in your application and how long until you received your Authorization t...