Miss_Piggy.RN

I was wondering if anyone here is/was a nursing student in YVCC. I decided to apply to YVCC for Fall 2010 to nursing program. I am going to take ALTA Language Testing and Certification Exam to get those extra 10 points, have NAC license and very goo...

I have to disagree with you on trying to understand anything in your native language. It doesn't help at all. I am bilingual. I moved to United States when I was 30 years old. When I decided to start my prerequisites for nursing program I could comm...

I am not experienced RN (starting my new job on Tuesday!) but I think it's not necessary to start in med/surg. I know nurses that started in ICU or ER right after graduation and they told me on multiple occasions that I should do whatever I can to st...

I got job offer one month after I took my boards. However, I have been working in the hospital since 2009 and I think it helped a lot. I was hired on evening shift :) I am starting next week!

Congratulation!!!! So happy for you :)

Just do it :)

You can't write anything during practice test. Once you start actual exam you can write whatever you like. BUT if you need extra space you need to rise your hand and they need to erase it.

I used both. Get Kaplan qBank if you can afford it. Good luck!

I don't agree with you If you don't own anything and don't care about your stuff it's pretty easy. You pack your suitcase and you are gone. And yes, I have a husband and to cats (lol) and I still think it's easy. It's all about mindset

I didn't have q trainers. Only qBank. My average was 61%. I passed with 116 questions. You will do great! Good luck!

Kaplan is setup the same way as NCLEX. So once your screen will turn on you will see the same screen you saw on your computer :) I remember saying to myself.... "You are at home, you are taking another Kaplan test practice" Also, there were question...

Small cities that are not very attractive? I just passed my NCLEX and will be endorsing my license to other states, and applying to those "less attractive small cities" :) I don't own the house, no kids, husband is willing to relocate as well... I a...

I used both. Hurst and Kaplan qBank. HURST is AWESOME for content. But don't be surprise if you see questions on the boards that are not covered by HURST :) I loved the video lectures. I remember days I was falling asleep and in my head I heard lectu...

I can print out the notes. I think there is free PDF that will allow you to read and print.

After taking test today, I can honestly say that Kaplan prepared me for the test. I purchased both: Hurst and Kaplan. Hurst is AWESOME for content review. However, Kaplan qBank is good for practicing answering questions. I had questions on NCLEX tha...

I went blueberry picking with my friends and then for hike that at the top of the "mountian" finished with swimming in lake! I planned to study but my friends said "NO" and drag me with them. I am so thankful for this! I think I would have mental bre...

They won't tell you that is accurate because they want extra $8 for quick results

What ScottE, RN said it doesn't seem that scary as it sounds :) If they will ask you e.g., pt has Afib condition what kind of rhythm would you see? So you need to know how Afib looks on the strip. Anyway, take a look at this website acls-algorithms Y...

I have never heard about full time program that supposed to start Spring quarter. I know that they want to increase number of students in online program. At least that's what they told us before summer break.With GPA I am not going to argue. I am cur...

It sounds like you are applying for online program (?) Lowest GPA last year was about 3.86. This year GPA was high as well. However, I am not sure about GPA for online class but I would guess that it is high too. Good Luck!

Did anyone here applied for Fall 2011? :) I have scheduled interview for May! So excited and nervous! :)

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5K??? I would double check on that one. I received $9500 this year and next one I can get up to $10500. As a primary source use FAFSA website. They have all information you need and how much you can get during your first year of school.

Do you have previous degree??? My understanding is that you are young ( you still have to provide your parent's tax return). Even if you don't qualify for financial aid money (the you don't have to repay) you still can get student loans. My husband m...

Pageburst Store - Digital Textbooks and Educational Materials You can authorize two computers which is nice bc you can share expense with one of your classmate. Cheers.