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You are a prime example for shutting down naysayers. Love it! Congratulations to you!!

Thank you for responding. I met wit the Director of Financial Aid and the Business Director. Nothing. No progress. Was told because I had a student loan, which was not used for my tuition, I could not receive the scholarships. Stated I had enough to cover for tuition. Well, how did I come up with a balance during my last semester.

Will someone please assist me with this information. I wanted to know for those who received WIA in addition to Scholarships, Pell grants, and any other Federal funding....were the scholarships and grants applied PRIOR to WIA? My college applied WIA to my tuition and REFUSED two of my scholarships. From my understanding, WIA is "third party" funding and any of the aforementioned should be applied to tuition FIRST and WIA subsequently. Presently, I am left with a tuition balance. IF my scholarship was accepted, I would have a credit of over $1100. I am not looking for a refund. I just want and need my transcript to sit for my exam. If there is a website where I can download this information, please let me know. I will consult with my WIA representative as soon as possible. Thank you for your assistance. :)

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I like UWORLD too. My friend passed with ReMar. I guess all these reviews and resources are contingent on individual learning styles. For example, my sister liked Kaplan and I found it boring. I need mnemonics, visuals, and hands on. Congratulations on passing NCLEX.

Post 3 years graduation, I still have classmates that haven't either taken NCLEX or had the courage to sit for the exam a second time. On another note, I have two classmates that passed about eight or nine months ago respectively after their 4th and 5th attempt. Keep trying, stay focused, continue to work diligently toward passing. You'll soon see the fruits of your labor.

You may have been unsuccessful this time. You DID NOT fail. To fail is to never try. Take a bow for at least having the courage to try. I commend you on a great effort. We fall down, and we get up. You're intelligent, knowledgeable, determined, tenacious, and faithful. Go show the world what you're made of very soon to be RN. Remember, your prayer delayed is NOT your prayer denied. It's ALL yours just for asking and believing. I'm still standing in agreement with you. ...that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 18:19 -

God always answers my prayers. I'm praying for God to keep your mind in perfect peace and thanking Him in advance for your pass status on your recent NCLEX exam. Remain prayerful and faithful. ... that if two of you agree on earth about anything that they may ask, it shall be done for them by My Father who is in heaven. - Matthew 18:19 -

I pray everything you've studied will be retained and understood as you sit for your exam. May the Lord fill your spirit with peace, mind with knowledge, and heart with overwhelming joy as He reward you with a pass on NCLEX and tells you, "Job well done my good and faithful servant". I speak this in advance because I have faith that you'll pass. :)

Soiledbrains I said a prayer for you. I know 6 years post graduating can and will bring about anxiety. I'm happy to hear you didn't give up. Two of my classmates (2012 graduates) just passed in mid-July after their 3rd and, I believe, 5th attempt. Was hired as RN's one week later. Stay faithful. Your time is coming according to HIS will.

Congratulations on receiving your ATT. I understand how waiting can be very discouraging. Two of my classmates were able to sit for NCLEX however they had to wait for licensure due to not revealing background on initial application. I'm just happy that everything turned out great for you and my classmate. Best wishes future RN.

I have been following your posts regarding preparation for the NCLEX. I always prayed for you because I have classmates who are sitting for the exam their 3rd and 4th time. We often discuss the difficulties and emotional turmoil of being unsuccessful with NCLEX. however, they continue to study and move forward. I admire your tenacity and faith to never give up. I'm so so happy for you. Best wishes with your future endeavors RN.

You're welcome. I understand your position about seeking options outside of Jackson. Best wishes.

Hi Shawn, Its difficult to suggest what you should do first. A lot of factors play an imperative role as to which program, ADN or BSN, program you should initially apply too. For example: Required pre-requisites and when they are offered Specific school wait list / enrollment (30, 40, 50, or 100 students; 1000 applicants) Family obligations Length of program Financial situation Day or evening class / clinical rotations Available scholarships / student loans Ability to work during program There are many more however, the pros and cons will be based upon your personal circumstances. Make a tangible list, review it carefully and make a firm decison. On a personal note, I do like the idea of the BSN program over the ADN; it will save time. FYI, I'm an ADN recipient. However, the aforementioned list may assist in determining which program you would be a better candidate. UMMC...AWESOME program. I wish you well. Enjoy, comprehend, and ask AS MANY questions as your heart desire during your nursing journey. PS....I enjoyed my college years in Jackson, MS. Great place to live.

That's the actual question? Wow, I can see why you would be confused with which diluent to select especially without any indication of what concentration is available. However, if the picture is included with the math problem, it illustrates 4.6 mL diluent and therefore you would select 200,000 units and solve and end up with 1.5 mL. No picture.....no answer for diluent. I've always been taught with reconstitution to locate the directions on the label to identify the type and volume of mandatory diluent. It's not a guessing game or a critical thinking situation in my opinion...it's called follow the manufacture's specific directions very carefully and get another nurse to verify. However, critically thinking (in my opinion for my instructor) would indicate the final question in the math problem still remains the same how many ML would you give and I know 1.5 mL is safe for large muscles. :) Its also the correct answer with the illustration. I hate tricky questions. However, we do learn from them and they will make us think. Don't worry to much you'll ace the exam!

Ok..... Ordered: 300,000 units On hand: 200,000 units/ml Equation: 300,000 / 200,000 X 1 ml = 1.5 mL to give The question ask how many mL to give. The instruction indicates a 4.6 mL diluent is to be used with a concentration of 200,000 units/mL. The diluent does not change the initial amount of the concentration. If I am incorrect, someone please correct me. You are adding to the concentration not what was ordered. Some questions add additional information that may throw you off. Always look at what the question is truly asking you. It should be at the end of the question. Best wishes on your exam. Also, I believe 1.5 mL is a safe amount for large muscles too. :)

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Im sorry to hear you weren't successful with NCLEX. Don't give up and keep trying. You'll passed in due time. I know of 3 people who used ReMar review and passed. Out of the three students, only one solely used ReMar to prepare for the 2nd retake. Note: all three examinees were at least second to fourth time test takers. I believe the ReMar developer recommended utilizing supplemental material such as Saunders and Lippincott for additional content and questions. As examinees, we can't cover everything. I know everything is covered in Saunders; its just an overwhelming book. My "C" student classmate solely used Saunders for 30 consecutive days of review and passed however, that's her and not me. I personally know one of the authors of Saunders, attended her NCLEX review, along with others classmates, some passed and others we were unsuccessful with NCLEX. She IS an EXCELLENT instructor however, we all learn differently. Thereafter, we individually utilized a variety of NCLEX review material. A few used Kaplan others used Hurst and some attended Martin, Excell, etc. live reviews. I'm using Hurst, ReMar, Lippincott, and Mary Ann Hogan's Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN for supplemental content and questions. I know we all have various learning styles and what I'm utilizing may not work for another student. I wish you the best and will keep you in my prayers. Stay focused and go conquer NCLEX.

Just said a prayer for you. :)

by eelise11 Aug 23 "I took my nclex today for the second time. I used the remar review only this time. I didn't even do questions. When taking the test, for questions I was unsure of, I used ABC then nursing process and then maslows. I took one hour to answer 85 total questions. Almost every single question, with the exception of one (EKG) was in the remar review. From studying the remar review, I knew the answers or at least partially and could narrow it down, for every single question. As soon as I left the testing center, I got into my car, made sure my test said delivery successful, and got the GOOD POP UP. Diligence and prayer is key. Staying focused was hard but I took a deep breath and said a short prayer when I felt overwhelmed and at the 85the question, I knew I wasn't getting any more questions cause I knew for certain, based off my knowledge from the remar review, that I was answering them correctly. I had 1 EKG, NO math at all, a ton of maternity and psych questions, 5 about disease processes, 1 med, and a ton of priority or patient teaching. I had a few delegation. 1 drag and drop, 3 exhibits, no hot spots, and I swear probably at least 60 SATA. If I can do it, you can too!"

Awww, thank you so much...or should I say, thank you "RN".

eelise11, Do you know how happy I am for you?!!! Congratulations. All those PM's, feedback, and information we shared .....I can only smile now knowing you are no longer stressed and conquered the exam. I guessed you truly "showed 'em what you got"! Thank you very much for responding to my questions. It really help me make a great decision with the study material. I'm loving it!!!

You're absolutely correct. Minimum competency is a fact. Never implied it was not. I clearly and respectfully understood your point. I agree that some instructors fail to properly educate their students. I agree with you that the student has a responsibility to put forward the dedication to succeed. I agree with you that the point is to find out what personal issues are preventing the individuals from succeeding. Those are imperative questions to ask and that is why I indicated the various levels of stress, etc. to present as an example. Nothing more. When I indicated the aforementioned was not geared toward your statement, that's exactly what I meant. It was regarding derogatory statements that some individuals post. Not you at all. Also, I wish I could have a soapbox, it would be targeted to underperforming academic programs who fail to provide adequate resources and who fail to meet the individual needs of students. At the end of the conversation, you are free to ask and make statements regarding whatever your heart desire. It's unfortunate that we all are unable to clearly decipher the tone in which material is present on forums and via text and that is why my initial statement was to set the tone of my statement. In all honesty, I do not perceive your comment as being mean or angry. If you feel as though I have attacked you, discredited your opinions, or lashed out at you, I wholeheartedly apologize.

In my most sincere, sweetest, and very much understanding voice, I state:): Statistically addressing 97% - 100% college and university pass rates, initial student enrollment must be taken into consideration and reflect the actual graduating class. For example, if 100 students are initially "enrolled", with 25 students "graduating", and subsequently 23 "passing the NCLEX" on the first attempt will most definitely yield a high pass rate for the college or university. Does it mean the institution was successful with educating 98% of its students? OR did the institution fail to educated 77% of its students? The latter is rarely expound upon. I do realize NCLEX pass rate is based on students who are allowed to sit for the exam the "first" time during that specific school year. In all honesty, not one person on the face of this earth can definitively say why any individual was "unsuccessful" with passing the NCLEX or give a definitive "solution" related to passing the NCLEX. Culturally, spiritually, cognitively, emotionally, mentally, and personally WE ALL have different stress levels, various personal issues, and learning styles. There are various equations as to why an individual may have been unsuccessful with passing the NCLEX: illness, death in family, self-esteem, unprepared, emotional and verbal abuse, dyslexia, anxiety, working to make ends meet, etc. Personal issues presents differently to us all, as to how we handle stress and resolve those issues as well. Therefore, to question how anyone could fail, or shouldn't be allowed to sit for the exam various times, or to say "it's a minimum competency test and I don't understand how a student could......" is unkind, belittling, and degrading (not to say you exhibited any of the aforementioned). We walk OUR OWN path and do the best we can with what is presented. Thereafter, we assist others by lending a helping hand to assist with reaching their goals and not an unyielding and hindering path. However, I do wish you well in your future endeavors as a nurse.