melissaplexy

melissaplexy specializes in OB/GYN, Oncology, Hospice.

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1. 75 Questions on NCLEX, pass or fail?

   melissaplexy replied to Lurksalot's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I was a wreck and was sure I failed when the computer stopped at 75 questions....... but I tried to remind myself that all my questions were not ordinary and required a lot of thought. I took a...

2. FAILED NCLEX-RN

   melissaplexy replied to starleviosa's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Sorry I didn't respond to this email. My life has been a mess with family issues. I hope you passed your exam. I learned early on that reading the ATI books didn't help me that much. I would take...

3. CCRI Acceptance?

   melissaplexy replied to Braga92's topic in General Nursing

   I went back and read your first post. If you want to do well, go to CCRI and save money to start off and then transfer to get the benefits of the RIC nursing program. CCRI is better at assisting...

4. How can I best assure that I'll get job after nursing school?

   melissaplexy replied to Skylarslaughter's topic in General Nursing

   Get a "per diem" position at a local hospital that you want to work for after graduation so you are in the union. When you graduate you get a shot at jobs before outsiders because you are in the...

5. CCRI Acceptance?

   melissaplexy replied to Braga92's topic in General Nursing

   Try this site if you don't like the other. http://www.bestnursingdegree.com/programs/bachelors-in-nursing/. Same results. CCRI has a sister "college compact" with RIC so you can take your general...

6. From Teaching to Learning - The Advantages of Passive vs. Active Learning Strategies

   melissaplexy replied to VickyRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   My nursing classes were always "taught" in the active learning style. You have to effectively reach students with different types of learning styles (auditory, tactile, visual) and the active...

7. CCRI Acceptance?

   melissaplexy replied to Braga92's topic in General Nursing

   I went to CCRI first and transferred to RIC and it is a great way to save money. As far as their NCLEX pass rates, RIC has had the highest pass rate since 2007 according to...

8. The single best piece of advice you've gotten/gave

   melissaplexy replied to HumorHeals22's topic in General Students

   Practice NCLEX questions

9. Caring For A Family Suffering A Fetal Demise

   melissaplexy replied to mother/babyRN's topic in General Nursing

   beautiful story....made me cry. The world needs to be filled with people as caring as you!

10. HOW CAN I PASS ATI?

    melissaplexy replied to KAYBDT6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Thanks!!

11. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    melissaplexy replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    Honestly what I said above, "I suggest reviewing test taking strategies, timing yourself with an NCLEX book, and trying to remain calm during the test. That's my strategy." I knew the material. They...

12. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    melissaplexy replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    Thanks so much for all your support! I PASSED MY ATI EXAM WITH A NATIONAL SCORE OF 93!!!!!

13. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    melissaplexy replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    AWESOME!!!!!! Wish me luck. My test is on Friday. I am SOOOOOOO stressed out about

14. HOW CAN I PASS ATI?

    melissaplexy replied to KAYBDT6's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    ATI books are great for review for general knowledge but even if you read them 100 times they won't prepare you for this test. The questions at the back of each chapter are not the type on the exam...

15. HELP ATI comprehensive predictor :/

    melissaplexy replied to dmansmith10's topic in General Students

    I am in the same boat. I passed my clinical and class with an A and just failed my ATI exam with one more shot or I have to re-take the class and clinical. I know the material very well (studied the...