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  1. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

    Algernon posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I decided I really didn't want to study for the NCLEX. When I heard you can just take it again, I thought: brilliant. I'll just give it a shot and see if I can do it. If not, I'll disillusion...

  2. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    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...

  3. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    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...

  4. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    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...

  5. 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

  6. 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...

  7. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  8. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

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

  9. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  10. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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

  11. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    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...

  12. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I

  13. NCLEX: How many times is enough?

    Algernon replied to PMHNP10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    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...

  14. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    moonischasingme1 - That's GREAT!

  15. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    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...

  16. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    iloveclay - Cool. Thanks! I definitely wish you

  17. Does NCLEX really determine if your effective Nurse???

    Algernon replied to Angel41908's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't know what others experience in nursing school, but my exams were typically not knowledge-based as much as common-sense and critical-thinking style questions. In other words, I found I could...

  18. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    Thanks, LVDreamer :) I'm happy whenever i hear someone relaxing over these things. The truth is, it will be okay regardless. Passing it your first time or second or third. I mean, in the "grand...

  19. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    Cool. Thanks, Silverdragon102. Looks like it will remain a mystery for some time. I will return to my ignorant bliss. Or maybe I'll live in a bit of denial, pretending I'm done with that test....

  20. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    lol. I remember reading the brochure they gave me at the California-based Pearson testing center. It said something about looking up my score online for 8 bucks or something. But when I log into...

  21. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    Ha. I just realized I Have no idea how to look up my scores online. I lost the little brochure Pearson or whatever gave me. I tried logging in on Pearson and see the words "You board of Nursing...

  22. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    Bettyboo706 - Thanks :) warmc1 - Thanks. I hear ya. My heart goes out to you and best wishes. khine2mn80 - hahah. Glad to hear it. Totally. There is absolutely another chance. MikeyJ - Yeah....

  23. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    Again, I have no idea if I failed (and I realize, scientifically, there is NO way I CAN know, because of how the test is constructed). But I was thinking, with a chuckle, that if I DID fail, I can at...

  24. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    lol. Hey, moonischasingme1. Hope you

  25. Took NCLEX without studying. Anyone else?

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

    Right. I totally covered that in my post. Oh. I will add this: I notice many people are willing to pay 400-something for review courses out there. I'd rather just take it twice. Once right away....