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This was a battle I fought for over 10 years with lots of starts and stops, but I got confirmation this morning that I officially passed the NCLEX-RN and I'm on cloud 9! My test shut off at 75 and I was a nervous wreck! No one could convince me that...

It was a total of 10 years to actually get through all the pre-reqs and to get into nursing school. Once I was actually in my nursing program there was nothing that I would allow to stop me after I went through so much to be there in the first place!...

@nursel56, RNsRWe, Cookie.monstar Thanks so much! I'm still pinching myself in disbelief hahaha--and I'm still looking myself up on the Board's website thinking "it really does say Registered Nurse."

I focused my content studies mostly on M/S, making sure to cover the main systems like CV, Endocrine, Resp. I reviewed the main stuff in Psych (disorders, coping mechanisms, meds), I did a thorough review of OB because that was not a favorite of min...

Thank you and yes it's amazing how relieved I feel! I have my life back lol. Happy studying for your upcoming NCLEX test. I'm sure you'll be successful--I'll look for your "I passed!" post. :)

Thanks so much! No I'm in AZ. I took the test yesterday morning at 8. My license status was updated by 11 am today to "passed NCLEX RN". I had an active official license before 3 pm today :-)).

I took AP 1 in another state and got credit for it. They had me re-take AP 2 because it was only 3 credits and Maricopa colleges require 4 credits. I took it online at Phoenix College. It was tough and the only reason I got a B was because I'd taken ...

My story of getting to this point is so long it's pathetic. I had almost given up on going back for my RN, and had even started looking into other areas of healthcare. I kept feeling, though, like I had unfinished business in nursing. I had put in...

Thank goodness I don't have midterm exams :-/. I'm on a MUCH needed spring break! This semester is flying isn't it? Hope that holds true for the rest of our programs :-). I hope you and all the other LPN--->RN students are hanging in there. A few...

Our grades are not posted yet, but I think I did well. We had a two part exam on respiratory and perioperative care. It was by far mostly situational questions. I really hate the select all that apply, but since they will be on the NCLEX I guess I h...

My first exam is tomorrow ?. I was really focused on patho, then two of my professors said there won't be any patho on the exams, just nursing interventions, teaching, patient safety, etc. That REALLY helped me and hopefully it'll pay off tomorrow. ...

I'm finding the support here to be an amazing resource! You are totally right when you said that this is a small portion of my life. I keep thinking and saying the very same thing. When I think I can't do this, I start thinking about how I will fee...

That's awesome! :-). Congrats on finishing the RN program and I'm more than sure you'll do just fine on the NCLEX! I'm now much more focused after getting past the first few days and learning more about my schedule and the syllabus. I'm in my zone n...

It really helps knowing that someone else is feeling the same way about doing the LPN-RN. We can absolutely do this! Kinda nice not to have clinicals for a semester huh? I wish you all the success with your program!

So glad to read this!! Really, really needed the encouragement.:-)

Congrats on getting in the RN bridge and moving closer to your goals! I started my advanced placement program a few days ago. I was really scared and overwhelmed at first because I've been an LPN for 7-8 years. Now I'm my "failure is not an option" m...

There's much good advice here--I especially loved the quote up top that you're not there to make friends but need to be friendly. Your description of yourself sounds so much like me! When I did my LPN there were 60 or more that started. Our class f...

Thank you CT Pixie!! I feel much better after reading your response! I'm more than sure that the LPN program comparison is making me needlessly worry. I am hoping that my 8 years LPN experience will make me feel more confident this time around.

Would you give Lantus without an order to check blood glucose levels prior to administrating whatsoever? I wouldn't and while I won't go into details on this situation, I'm curious as to what other nurses think.

I'm not going to jump on anyone because I did ask for opinions. I know what I would more than likely do. In response to your post, though, I was only told pt. "eats well." There wasn't good doc on what/how much. Also, when I checked H&P part o...

Is it just me or does it seem like LPNs have to jump through MANY hoops to apply for adv. plcmt? Maybe it is because I did my education out-of-state for the LPN program? I'm practically staggering toward the finish line just to put the application ...

I was having a reflective moment as this year wraps up. I want to take at least one lesson learned into next year to help better myself. I had an incident earlier this year in which another nurse took a situation that was totally nursing judgment and...

I feel your pain! I have a 3 year old and am expecting a second baby in a couple months. You really will have to evaluate your personal situation and decide what's best and safest for your children. For us, we were able to make preparation prior to ...

Just wondering if there are any LPNs that have applied for advanced placement and are currently waiting. How long is/was your wait? Did you do the HESI-PN and what did you do to study and prepare for that test? What block did you place into? Any info...