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Has anyone heard of a study guide called NCLEX RN Secrets Study Guide? It states, You can't lose with our 100%, ironclad, moneyback guarantee. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I take my HESI exam in 2 weeks, and getting a little anxious...

Just wanted to ask the many of you that have just graduated that didn't obtain jobs before you graduated if you are having any difficulty finding a job? I just started looking and I am running into the theme of "you don't have any experience as an R...

I don't think it really matters if you have an ADN or BSN. Well, except for one hospital that told them they prefer hiring BSN's over ADN's, but would hire an ADN with 6 months experience. This hospital is one of the best in Houston and I guess they...

I had one instructor tell me to "re-think my career choice." And another one basically tell me "I wasn't SMART enough to be a nurse." Well, I showed them. I went on to get my LVN, and just recently graduated from my Transition program to get my RN...

Still nothing on the horizon! I have heard of internships for new grads, but most of them started right after I graduated. I did see one for St. Lukes, but my HESI score wasn't high enough for them. I have applied to St. Lukes, Memorial Hermann, Me...

I am trying to remain calm, think positive, and do something other than study at this point. It's really great to see all of the postings regarding the NCLEX and how SO many people felt after taking it; now, if I can just remember that tomorrow. An...

I PASSED!!!! Took test on Monday at 8; found out this am. The waiting for horrible. I got 76 questions; 3 all that apply, 1 math, lots of assessing and prioritizing. What a relief. Good luck to all who are about to take and especially those of yo...

LizzieJ, RN! How great! Congratulations! This is the news I wanted to hear since I take the NCLEX tomorrow am at 8. I keep telling myself that I will pass the test, that I have the knowledge and capabilities to do it! It's just so hard when so m...

Hey AnaBanana12! I'm in the same boat as you. I take the test on Monday at 8 am. At this point, all you can do is pray and put it in God's hands. I have studied till I think I can't study anymore. Yesterday, I had done so many questions, that I ...

25 Minutes? Is that like a record or something? Congratulations to you, what a wonderful feeling to have it done. I take the NCLEX in 6 days, and the anticipation is killing me. Best of luck to you now and in the years to come!

BLUEYESOFTEXASNURSE: I just love that screen name! PearsonVue does post on both Saturdays and Sundays from what I've been told from other classmates. It's supposed to be 48 hours from when you took your test. Hope this helps.

I am come to realize I don't think it matters what the number is. The reason I say this is because I have talked to or emailed classmates that have had the following numbers: 75 (yes, many get this number), 170, 261, 265 (yes, some got this many). ...

Hello to all that have tested and PASSED! How exciting. I had to post something because I'm about to come out of my skin and need some words of encouragement, etc. I graduated in May, took the Kaplan review course at the end of May, had an Abdomin...

I'm not sure about California, but in Texas the Board posts names on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. So if you took your boards on Wednesday it wouldn't show up until the following Tuesday. That was what happened to me when I took my LVN boards. Mayb...

Just printed my ATT and the Quick Results Service information. It states, Please wait two business days after your test before you request your results. I wouldn't consider Sunday because they don't test on Sundays. I have a classmate who took it ...

I am so GLAD someone posted this thread. I have been wondering this very same question. I am having a laprascopic hysterectomy this coming Tuesday and will meet with my OB/GYN on Monday to go over my procedure, ask questions, labwork, etc. I'm thi...

CONGRATULATIONS to all who have passed. Thanks for posting how you felt after the test, so that when I take it (and many others reading this) if we have the same feelings, we know many people feel this way. I know when I took my LVN boards, I came ...

First of all, "Congratulations" on your new job. I started out on a Ortho unit as a brand new LVN and was terrified. I asked ALOT of questions; as someone already stated, the people who don't ask, you worry about. If you don't know something, ask....

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You must be so proud! Seriously, if you read the posts and talk to people I have never talked to ONE person who felt good about that test when they came out of there. I guess it's meant to be hard for a reason. But, I know when ...

I also choose #4. I have difficulty with tests in general and answering questions; but, the way I looked at this question was, "what is the worse thing that can happen to this child?" You know with bacterial meningitis the vital signs and neuro sta...

Had Pinning last Thursday (5/11), Graduation on Saturday (5/13) and I received my ATT today. So surprising, considering we had a Interim Director having to do the work. Two years ago, when I graduated from LVN from the same school, I didn't receive...

I didn't wear my "real" wedding ring to work/clinicals because the setting is a marquise (sp?) and sets up too high, plus when putting on gloves, the diamond would rip the gloves. I went to Walmart and my husband bought me a plain gold band with som...

I have my Pinning Ceremony on Thursday, Graduation on Saturday. It doesn't seem real to me yet. I have a feeling though it will tomorrow at the Pinning. I've worked SO hard for this, just like many of you have. I will be taking a review course in...

I have a question about changing my profile name and how to do that, if that is possible? Please let me know how to do this; I registered about 3 years ago and wanted to change when I came back a couple of months ago but didn't know how. Thanks for...

mjlrn97- I totally agree with you; you're right, not everyone has the same symptoms with a kidney stone. The problem that I had was the stone (which was the size of a peanut) was stuck in the ureter and wasn't going to be anywhere anytime soon. Had ...