Algernon

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1. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

   Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

   yeah. thanks :) don't misunderstand me. i wasn't advocating anyone not study. just saying i didn't and being honest about what happened. thing is...there's a lot of fear-culture in the world of nursing. always made me sick to see it. i'm one of...

2. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

   Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

   Wow. There are so many cool people on here. I'm so happy to hear my experience, or outlook, was helpful to some people out there. That REALLY makes me happy. To think that even one person out there was less afraid of this "big bad test." It's no...

3. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

   Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

   Oh no! I had no idea there were so many messages on here!!! I can't believe it. I FAILED the test. I eventually got the results in the mail (it took about 3.5 weeks) and saw that I was close to passing in every category--but not close enough. Ev...

4. Preemptive Horizontal Violence, Get 'em Before They Start

   Algernon replied to hvlqodvhiniyc's topic in General Nursing

   My heart most definitely is softened and goes out to all those wishing to carry their history of better choices forward into something great. I wish all such people the best!

5. erikson's theory

   Algernon replied to calianne1's topic in General Nursing

   Interesting. I'd never heard that. I didn't realize Erikson said elders who have enough integrity will not fear death which translates to security for their children. I wonder how it is that integrity means death is not feared. Any thoughts?

6. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

   Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX

   Well...I appreciate your opinion and I'll think about it more (I always allow that I just have a giant blind spot, as I often do). My thoughts, in response: I think its an unproved assumption that limiting the number of tries only allows the compet...

7. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

   Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX

   But why? What harm comes of endless chances? In other words, what would a cap on number of times specifically prevent?

8. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

   Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX

   Yeah. I see I put those "three strikes and you're dumb" words in your mouth. Sorry. You mention playing the odds...the idea that, given enough time, someone could pass by luck. But...I think the test is supposedly designed to rule out luck. I ju...

9. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

   Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX

   I totally missed this. Great observation. I love being made aware of false sets like this (as if there are only two possibilities that are also mutually exclusive and inversely related).

10. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

    Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

    Melinurse - That makes me laugh. I remember when my ex took her LSAT (exam to get into law school). She actually took depends to the exam (and if I remember correctly, she used them). This is COMMON among LSAT test takers, I've heard. I've talked t...

11. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX

    I have.

12. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX

    Questions that must be answered, when asking this question, include: Does the NCLEX accurately predict RN competency? Is it valid? Even if the answer is yes, we can't absolutely conclude that it is therefore the ONLY predictor of RN competency. Th...

13. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

    Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

    moonischasingme1 - That's GREAT! Congrats

14. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

    Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

    velardelynch - i'd get a kick out of knowing as well. i checked the CA BON. no signs yet. jnjbnr - it was the NCLEX RN exam. not sure if you're talking about CA or not. CA doesn't do the 3-day quick results, but i hear u can see ur results on t...

15. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

    Algernon replied to Algernon's topic in NCLEX

    iloveclay - Cool. Thanks! I definitely wish you luck!