TessaMae

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  1. why they say the REAL NCLEX is not what they expected

    TessaMae replied to bodz01's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The brand names are Nexium and ambien...I've heard they give

  2. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

    TessaMae replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is there any way you can reschedule your exam for a couple of weeks? I really believe that going in rushed and having to cram is a bad idea. If you do not pass you have to wait 45 days and spend...

  3. Kaplan???

    TessaMae posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So many people recommend Kaplan. I want a book but would prefer a comprehensive book. Is it impossible to get the best of both worlds? I checked Kaplan's website and it seems like the NCLEX-RN book...

  4. Kaplan???

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

    So this light purple Kaplan book is something you get when you take the course through Kaplan? Bummer sounds like a great book. I ended up buying the Saunders

  5. Med questions aren't common meds????

    TessaMae posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't misinterpret my question, I am not looking for specific exam questions but after reading alot of posts on here made by people that took the NCLEX-RN I am a little confused/concerned. I keep...

  6. Failed 2 Fundamentals tests - HELP!

    TessaMae replied to shannahan's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Fundamentals Success by FA Davis, it's a great book and will help you critically think. I got a 94 on the first exam I took after reading through it. Lots of test taking tips for nursing students as...

  7. Work or network...final year of nursing school?

    TessaMae posted a topic in General Students

    [color=dimgray]if given the choice [color=dimgray]work as a pct or cna while completing school to get your foot in the door ... [color=gray]or [color=dimgray]concentrate on school and family??? i...

  8. Kaplan???

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

    So Kaplans book does have content in it? The description online makes it sound like the Kaplan book is only questions and rationales and some test taking tips. I borrowed my friends Saunders last...

  9. NCLEX scoring and repeat items...

    TessaMae posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    lots of people seem to ask about scoring, the number of questions they got, and why they see the same item more than once so i decided to copy this information from the ncsbn.org website. i hope this...

  10. NCLEX scoring and repeat items...

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

    There is also a really easy to understand powerpoint presentation on their website called "how CAT works". It explains how the computer picks a question for you (based on your previous response) that...

  11. Critial information for test takers regarding time limit!

    TessaMae replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    there are a lot of rumors out there. i suggest that anyone interested go to the actual nclex website www.ncsbn.org here is the simple version but they have very in depth information on how the exam...

  12. Which study resource resembles the NCLEX type and difficulty of questions the most?

    TessaMae replied to IcanHealYou's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Select All That

  13. What would you do in this situation?

    TessaMae replied to arelle68's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Did someone verbally tell you? If so, I would have said ok and

  14. Is there more demand for Physician's Assistants than for nurses?

    TessaMae replied to DanainOrlando's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure if it is the same all over the country but in MA where I live, the PA programs are much more selective than the VERY selective nursing programs. I had a 4.0 and applied to nursing programs...

  15. I hate this question...

    TessaMae replied to ONCRN84's topic in General Nursing

    That is a really great one! I feel the same way

  16. Stethoscope for new student

    TessaMae replied to squishy11's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I might be in the minority but I believe that when you are just starting out a good stethoscope is very important. I started off with a $20 one and had the worst time distiguishing the sounds. I...

  17. WANTED: Nursing student tidbits of advice

    TessaMae replied to KellRrn2b's topic in General Students

    [color=dimgray]my advice would be to follow the rules, it will make getting through nursing school much easier. [color=#696969] [color=dimgray]if your school says that recording lectures is not...

  18. Students not working while going to school....

    TessaMae replied to CLJ1988's topic in General Students

    I take out the max amount allowed each year for the federal student loan I get (which this year is $10,500, my tuition is around $3,000). The first year of the program I also took out (and it kills me...

  19. background checks?

    TessaMae replied to aomer5178's topic in General Nursing

    If your school is requiring you to get a background check (criminal or credit) I would ask them who they recommend before paying for anything. They might know of a company that does it for students...

  20. good ECG/cardiac book

    TessaMae posted a topic in General Students

    In the third semester of my program cardiac takes up a big chunk of the semester. Can anyone recommend good books to help with this? I personally do not like the Made Easy books, I just do not learn...

  21. NCLEX results pending...,meltdown

    TessaMae replied to nursekatie25's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I Hope you did well! You aren't going to try the "trick"?? I hope the trick is still working when I take mine. I am pretty sure that all 25 of the test questions are mixed into the first 75...

  22. I took NCLEX-RN today and got all 265 Questions!!

    TessaMae replied to Megan2428's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think you are mistaken... if you go on the nclex site they explain the whole grading process, its actually rather confusing. It seems as though the people who only get 75 questions (15 of which are...

  23. When to being studying for NCLEX?

    TessaMae replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I personally consider doing NCLEX questions during nursing school as a win win...I don't consider it studying for the NCLEX exam BUT more like studying for my nursing exams which are made up of NCLEX...

  24. When to being studying for NCLEX?

    TessaMae replied to AdrienneRN2b's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I just completed my first year of nursing school and find that I have used my NCLEX review books quite a bit. The professors recommend doing 500-1000 questions before each of our exams. I'm pretty...

  25. Am I screwed?

    TessaMae replied to Vitamin Sea's topic in General Students

    you should check the schools policy. At my school their policy is that science courses can be repeated only once in the last 7 years with a grade of C+ or