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  1. february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

    jjnmrsmom replied to RN_d1027's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    your best bet for accurate infection control information is always going to be the cdc. someone also suggested remembering mtv for common airborne diseases, which helped me. measles tb varicella...

  2. Try Not to Panic Over NCLEX!

    jjnmrsmom replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It wasn't by choice that I only studied for a week, I had things going on and that's just the way it worked out. I decided to just role the dice and see what happened. Not a genius... just smart like...

  3. Try Not to Panic Over NCLEX!

    jjnmrsmom replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lisa, boy... we sure do carry the weight of the world on our shoulders don't we!! we don't want to disappoint our schools, we don't want to look foolish in front of our friends and families, and we...

  4. Try Not to Panic Over NCLEX!

    jjnmrsmom replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    damomma, this is exactly the reason i started this thread in the first place. we drive ourselves crazy over this test! we fear the unknown and we tend to blow it up to be way more than it really is....

  5. Being a New Grad stinks

    jjnmrsmom replied to AniRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's the same here in the Chicagoland area. I came out of school with expectations of working in certain places on certain units. But I quickly learned that I was not going to have nearly as much...

  6. Try Not to Panic Over NCLEX!

    jjnmrsmom replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Actually, looking back I think the most important test I ever took was my last final. 14 of my friends are retaking the last semester of nursing school and redoing 70+ hours of clinicals because they...

  7. Try Not to Panic Over NCLEX!

    jjnmrsmom replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i really hope i didn't hurt anyone's feelings with my post! i assure you that my intension was the complete opposite. i just want people to see nclex for what it is... just another test. my hope is...

  8. Try Not to Panic Over NCLEX!

    jjnmrsmom replied to jjnmrsmom's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When I was waiting to take my exam and came to this site I found that most of the posters were just as freaked out as I was. So it kind of made me feel even worse. But then I came across a couple...

  9. february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

    jjnmrsmom replied to RN_d1027's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i recommend using the cdc as your source for infection control.

  10. Tips on mastering priority questions!!

    jjnmrsmom replied to learae08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Prioritization, Delegation, & Assignment : Barbara Bartz, Candice K. Kumagai, Linda Lacharity (Paperback, 2005) This book is page after page of questions to get you used to prioritizing. It might...

  11. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    jjnmrsmom replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hallelujah I PASSED!!!!!!!! I can't believe it... I'm in a state of shock! Thank you guys sooo much for participating in this threat and sharing in this experience. It was so nice to know I wasn't...

  12. only really intelligent people pass NCLEX RN the firs time?

    jjnmrsmom replied to shush001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just got my result and I passed!!!!!!!!! I can't believe it!! Guess I'm really intelligent or something!!!

  13. only really intelligent people pass NCLEX RN the firs time?

    jjnmrsmom replied to shush001's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think your stress level plays a HUGE role in how you test. I am usually a good test taker but before I sat for NCLEX I was a sack of nerves as everyone is. Not only do you have to study an...

  14. Curious About Other's Experience

    jjnmrsmom replied to magdalena223's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Man I am really glad to read your post. It's seemed like my exam was all med questions too!! I thought for sure that meant I failed because the others all seemed to have mostly priority. I hope I...

  15. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    jjnmrsmom replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I understand priority and teaching questions are GOOD! Sounds like you did

  16. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    jjnmrsmom replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, I gotta ask. Did anyone get any lower end questions, content type questions, on their

  17. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    jjnmrsmom replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well while all of you are freaking out about 75... I'm worrying about 80! What the heck does that mean!?! I think we are going to drive ourselves insane before the 48 hours is up!! Keep in mind guys...

  18. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    jjnmrsmom replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    This is the worst stress EVER!! I feel like I am about to jump out of my skin! Nice to know others know exactly how I feel. No one else can possible image how hard this

  19. Took NCLEX-RN today..freaking out!

    jjnmrsmom replied to futureRNJaz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took my test today too and I'm also freaking out!! I felt the same as you... that I wasn't 100% sure on hardly any of them. Here's to hoping both of us have a successful

  20. february/march 2009 support group planning to take nclex-rn exam

    jjnmrsmom replied to RN_d1027's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took my test this morning, it shut off at around 80 questions. Not feeling very positive. I had a LOT of med questions which is my weakness. It's out of my hands

  21. ATI Testing!!!!

    jjnmrsmom replied to clvjackson's topic in General Students

    ATI tests are part of our grade in my program too. Our final semester we were required to pass the comprehensive exam with 80% or retake it at home and attain an 80% on the non-proctored. It was worth...

  22. do you ever just wanna yell..."Would you SHUT UP already???"

    jjnmrsmom replied to coltsgrl's topic in General Students

    Why only target the incessant question askers? Let's not forget to mention the attention getters who think they are the center of the universe, class prolongers that routinely digress from the topic...

  23. does age REALLY matter?

    jjnmrsmom replied to pinkynbd_99's topic in General Nursing

    I am one of those late starters you refer to. Life is unpredictable and it's impossible to plan it from beginning to end. I don't know too many people to begin a career at 20 and stay with it. They...

  24. i PASSED !!!!!!!! third time IS the charm !

    jjnmrsmom replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Jon... I'll keep that in

  25. i PASSED !!!!!!!! third time IS the charm !

    jjnmrsmom replied to MaleNursesRock's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Jon, Thank you for your post... it made me smile! I can definitely relate to your anxiety. I have one more semester of nursing school to go and I'm a nervous wreck about taking the NCLEX. I've already...