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Hi Nikki, 205 is the maximum number of questions for the NCLEX-PN. Yes, people pass the board exam with the maximum number of questions. Keep in mind that the number of questions, is only the number of questions you took and the results can go either way, it doesn't have any bearing to pass or fail. But I hope you passed. Good luck!

I totally agree with all the reasons you cited in your post. In addition to the patient care experience that I gain as an LPN, I personally think that being an LPN has open more doors for me, in that I can now proceed to become an RN without having to wait... in some NS's today, LPNs can just apply to the LPN mobility programs, if they meet other selection requirements, LPNs can purse the LPN-ADN, or the LPN-BSN degrees. So, yes, I'm proud to be an LPN! My main goal is to become an NP and being an LPN is not a bad way to start to achieve my final goal. I believe that one can achieve more with the RN degree and gain the much deserved respect from colleagues and other disciplines. Yes, LPNs are definitely NURSES too... no question about that and should be respected!

relax and take a deep breath! i'm sure you'll do well on the test as long as you said "you prepared for the test." i would say no need to stress--i know is easier said than done, but stress will only yield poor results, imo. about the center... i don't believe there's any such thing as getting the most of any type of questions on the nclex based on the center, as the tests for one is computer adaptive, it will adjust to the way you answer the questions. if you answer a question correctly, expect your next question to be harder, but if you answer the question incorrectly it gives you a less harder/easier question. which is not really what you want. stay focus and plan to test for the length of the exam, unless otherwise. good luck:)

Well said!

Hi Karen, according to the info I have from ISU, registration deadlines is as follows: June 1st for admission into the fall semester & November 1st for admission into the spring semester. These are the required courses for Phase I: Anatomy & Physiology (6 credit hours) Chemistry (4 credits hours) College Algebra (3 credit hours) Information Technology (3 credit hours) Life Span Development Psychology (3 credit hours) Microbiology (3 credit hours) General Psychology (3 credit hours) Introduction to Communications (3 credit hours) Foundations of Sociology (3 credit hours) Freshman Writing (3 credit hours) Other general education and cognate courses required for degree completion are: Advance Expository Writing Foreign Language (6 credit hours) Pathophysiology (3 credit hours) Statistics (3 credit hours) Physical Education (2 credit hours) Literary, Artistic and Philosophical Studies (6 credit hours) Multicultural Diversity -International Cultures (3 credit hours) Multicultural Studies - U.S. Diversity (3 credit hours) History (3 credit hours) Phase II: Lower-level online nursing and Customized Study Material (CSM) courses are completed during Phase II of the program. Acceptance by and enrollement in ISU and the College of Nursing is required prior to registering for the online nursing or CSM courses. Students will be accepted for enrollment into the College of Nursing on a conditional basis, until the sucessful completion of Nursing 200 and 208. At that time, the student will receive full enrollment status. Hope this helps!

Hi Jean, my school had the ATI testing incorporated in their curriculum. I didn't think those tests were good--just my opinion. They were suppose to determine how well you would perform on the nclex exam. It was interesting that the school also had NLN Nclex-PN diagnostic test at the end of the program. I did very well on that. The NLN diagnostic test is designed to show how well a student will perform on the really thing. There were no special books to study from for the NLN, all you needed to know was all the nursing content you have been taught for the past 11 months, as the test is all integrated. The ATI books to me is design for only the ATI tests. I didn't think the test were really hard, I had problems applying what I already knew about nursing content to the ATI exams. There were a few questions that would apply to what you already knew but to really pass ATI, you must read their books to pass, as their questions/answers are straight from the ATI book, which for me was a bit of a struggle, as I was more focused on passing the class, reading the required textbks and didn't really have time to look at the ATI books, but then again, to be able to sit in the next nursing course ATI was used to determine that and the books were really thick, mostly written in outline formats. Oh well, needless to say I didn't touch the ATI books nor their practice online questions while reviewing for my nclex exam, like you, I used the Saunders CD to prepare, and thank God it worked out.

handyman, sorry to hear about your situation. i think eri world has their pn review in these category. check out their website for more information @ www.eriworld.com they also have a book (course manual), not sure how you can get that though, but it won't hurt to call them if you have further questions or concerns. in addition to eri, i would highly recommend the saunders comprehensive cd (1-4160-0052-6), and exam cram pn (isbn: 0-7897-3267-x). the saunders q&a (isbn: 1-4160-2912-5) also have the book separated in the categories you mentioned. but, please remember the nclex-pn exam is not divided up into separate content areas. it tests integrated nursing content. also, i think you should know some test taking strategies. as you know, some of those nclex answer choices are tricky, so having a good test taking strategy will help whenever you feel you need to make an educated guess. best of luck to you, don't despair, you can do it!

Hi! Glad we have this forum! I have read each and every post here and I wanted to just add some information which I didn't think I read anywhere ... Like some stated Phase I is the general ed requirements taken "predominatly outside of ISU" while Phases II and III are a combination of general ed electives and nsg courses "predominantly taken at ISU" After completing Phase I you then apply to ISU and have your official transcripts sent to ISU Admissions Office. OK! Other requirements: LPNs will take the TEAS exam for entrance into the Nursing Program. This will begin for the Spring 07 Semester. Your exam scores will need to completed by Nov. 1st and sent with your College of Nursing application. http://www.indstate.edu/site/nurs/3240.html For more information on the TEAS exam and ATI Testing, please e-mail Michele Pantle at: [email protected] Other Info: All nursing courses are completed online. Even though the courses are online and self-paced, they are within the traditional Fall and Spring semester time frame and taught by on-campus faculty members. Clinicals will be done in the state where you reside, with a preceptor at a local facility. This link is the FAQ for the delivery of clinical education for the LPN-BS Distance Education Track: http://www.indstate.edu/site/nurs/pdfs/faq-lpn-bs-clinical.pdf In regards to the TEAS exam, once you complete Phase I (general ed requirements) you will purchase the web-based test from ISU book store. You will need to have a Preceptor who monitors the exam. This person must be approved by ISU. You must score between a 38-40%. This is based off of 100 nursing students who take this exam. The exam is said to be 11th grade level of English, reading, math, and science. OK! I also thought it would be important to note that you need to take ATI test after each nursing course before you can enroll for the next nsg course/class:uhoh3: More info: Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) ATI's Comprehensive Assessment and Review Program has been adopted by the College of Nursing for pre-RN licensure students to strengthen the student's knowledge base throughtout the nursing program and prepare students for the NCLEX-RN state licensing examination. A portion of the program will be utilized in identified courses to enhance mastery of nursing content, assess students' strengths and areas of deficiency, and to remediate as needed. Scores on proctored examinations for nursing content areas falling below the 60th percentile rank for BSN programs nationally will require proof of remediation and retesting for successful completion of the course. I recently passed my boards. I have most of the pre-reqs from colleges/univ I attended prior to lpn school. So really, I was just waiting to get my lpn license, which I now have. But, I am still considering this route, the ONLY draw back for me at the moment is this ATI testing which the ISU school of nursing have adopted. My lpn school had that as well, and I didn't quite do as well on those tests. ATI is really not my favorite type of exam. Other than that, based on the research and the information I have to date I really think the ISU program is a good one, which requires full dedication

:balloons:Congrats New NURSE:balloons: Yes I agree that "the number of questions is only the number of questions." Mine shut off at 182 or 183 not sure, actually, I ran out of time, since I was taking my time. And like you, had to wait 48 hours, which I thought was more torture/brutal compared to preparing or taking the nclex-exam itself. My questions were mostly prioritization, delegation, pharm, med-surg, and select all that apply. I actually taught I had failed, because the questions were hard, and I found my self guessing half the time, as nothing I studied really prepared me. In NS med-surg was my favourite course, so I think that helped some how, but I truly PRAYED! Glad we made it! And best of luck to those who are yet to take the test.