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  1. Failed 7th time NCLEX RN. Am I a really a failure?

    vpoonia replied to Sakshi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Sakshi. Don't lose heart. Nobody is EVER a failure....and same goes for you. You were intelligent enough to make it through the gruelling nursing school, this is just the last hurdle you need to...

  2. Herzing or Keiser? - Orlando

    vpoonia replied to littlemissgator's topic in Florida Nursing

    Hi. The NET test was given - i believe- until 2009, and was nothing more than math and english. It has been phased out now and you will have to take the TEAS test, which in itself is gruelling. It has...

  3. NCLEX-RN Exam on April 2011, need motivation?

    vpoonia replied to Awww_ItsMyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello, and congrats to those who passed the exam. I have a question for all of those who passed....If you did Kaplan...what was your average....I've been doing Kaplan for a while and my scores are not...

  4. 2 questions about management of care

    vpoonia replied to neurontin's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    As for the answer to your questions....Here is my rationale: Answer 1 - D - (why??) - because, if you DON'T teach the client correct use of insulin, they may take too much - and then bottom out - and...

  5. Where are all the jobs????

    vpoonia replied to beatrice1's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    All of you bring up very valid and interesting points. With the job market saturating with graduate nurses, that are unable to find jobs for the longest time, the situation will only go further south,...

  6. Herzing or Keiser? - Orlando

    vpoonia replied to littlemissgator's topic in Florida Nursing

    Floridamama. You definitely want NLN accreditation for any nursing school you want to attend. In fact, that is the first question you should ask. Regional accreditation is okay, and it will get you...

  7. NCLEX, Medicate me

    vpoonia replied to wecan11's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Guys, you will all be fine, and will ace the NCLEX. Just you watch. Study the drugs by exception and interaction. I have a pharm study guide in a pdf format. just email me and quote this post....

  8. Anyone taken the NCSBN Online Review

    vpoonia replied to moetiny's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Did the OB section from NCSBN.....and RARELY went wrong on another OB question ever again -- on three other online preps that i used - ATI, Hurst AND

  9. Kaplan or Hurst NCLEX-RN review which one is better?

    vpoonia replied to ChloeRae's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did both and this is what i found: KAPLAN: great question prep. Very similar in wording, difficulty level and content to real NCLEX. Didn't have many surprises. so so on content prep. Unless you...

  10. WHEN TO SIGN UP FOR NCLEX and Kaplan HELP

    vpoonia replied to Cutiepie612's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would give it betwen 4-6 weeks after kaplan class is over, to be able to assimilate the information, and have enough time to enough questions on Kaplan and also understand the rationales on the...

  11. How to Study Pharmacology for NCLEX-RN

    vpoonia replied to tomall's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    majority of pharm questions you will get on the NCLEX, there is a good chance you probably would never even have heard of that drug. So, the best way to learn the drug is by the class, its ending...

  12. NCLEX-RN advice for 3rd time test-taker??

    vpoonia replied to amyn87's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I sincerely hope as well that you are successful this time. However, God forbid, IF you happen to go to 265, doesn't matter what you ve done in the past questions....on question #264, do me a favor,...

  13. how many questions did you do before the test??

    vpoonia replied to hanshin81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    did around a 1000-1500. Passed with 75. BUT learned the content in and out, its application, and prioritization strategies. All three are interlinked more than you can

  14. A question for any re-takers??

    vpoonia replied to maggie76's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the questions that you took have been purged from your particular account. You will never see the same question again. Sorry to hear that you have to take on the beast again, but unless you quit...

  15. confused about question wordings...

    vpoonia replied to mdguzman03's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your follow up would be to make sure whatever you tried to prevent (given in the question) has actually been prevented....so, you ve got to look for the particular s/sx/labs / reports of a successful...

  16. Will I pass NCLEX? what's score is a good predictor?

    vpoonia replied to thundahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you kidding me? ATI and NCLEX? Ha! WORLD of difference. however, ATI is a good gauge of content knowledge. Do the Kaplan to learn to apply it properly, and you will be a happy camper. Best of...

  17. Will I pass NCLEX? what's score is a good predictor?

    vpoonia replied to thundahh's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Exactly how the education THEN (competitive, empathetic) compares to education NOW (normalized,

  18. Can anyone help me on how I should study for my NCLEX-RN board exam?

    vpoonia replied to Gines RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    please dont lose heart. you have a lot more fight left in you, and next time you will be taking it to the nclex lady (marlene's favorite). if you still have access to hurst, keep it. hurst is...

  19. took nclex twice at 265 questions and failed. HELP!

    vpoonia replied to sushilover's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the NCLEX is a beast, especially when it comes to those mind boggling SATA's. No, seriously. On my second shot at the exam, i had a SATA that had only ONE choice that made sense. not kidding....only...

  20. Need of Advice

    vpoonia replied to canelita88's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    the question is what resource are you utilizing to prepare right now to prepare for NCLEX while taking classes? Because for the NCLEX, you need to go way beyond knowing just the content on your...

  21. NCLEX-RN Exam on April 2011, need motivation?

    vpoonia replied to Awww_ItsMyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Don't give up hope. Not passing the boards sure is demoralizing, but don't let it get to you. And most importantly, when you are studying again, DO NOT look back on the test you just took to identify...

  22. How I passed the NCLEX-RN (AKA the BEAST)

    vpoonia replied to Awww_ItsMyNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    My pet peeve - take a 50-100 question test approximately 1.5 hours before you are to leave for the testing center. It will get your brain to get in the testing mode and start oozing all that material,...