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Here you go doc! He ready for you to "bark" orders!!!

Nursing is sooo awesome! Avoiding the negative, staying focused while at work and blessing patients lives everyday is very rewarding!

Hey!! Talk to the nurse first! Older nurses sometimes just do that when they have a younger preceptor brings on some insecurities for them that can result in a power struggle. Communication is key! Talk to her first. If it doesn't change the ascend the chain of command. A simple conversation can make a world of difference sometimes!

Hey!! That's awesome you got the suit as that's always a plus plus! In addition to attire.. - Prior to interview, education and practice is key... Google will be your BFF( look up interview questions) - Intro-" tell us about yourself" make sure you are strong and organized in your mind when asked this question and answer sincerely. - Know the companies mission/ purpose - Whatever floor they are going to put you on, know somewhat what is done on the floor - They like to know what you would do in certain scenarios, so reflect back maybe on some clinical moments that might be helpful. - They may ask you about pitching in to help other nurses who need your assistance during a shift so basically they are trying to see if you are a team player! - Be eagar and enthusiastic -Smile, sit up staraight and speak with confidence - Avoid ummm...uhhh, like, mid sentences - practice your interview with a friend or 2 and tell them to give honest constructive criticism. Remember, organizations want friendly, caring, dependable, organized people who are team players and have a willingness to learn. Most of what they ask you will be centered around this! Here's a website I found with some questions that are asked on interviews:Nursing Interview Questions and Answers Even if they don't ask these you'll be over prepared:))) I wish you the best of luck and hope you get the job!!!!

Hey there! I just want to encourage you that all is not lost... If you feel overwhelmed and you don't like your place of employment, it is always best to find what works best for you! Nursing has many disciplines and a change may not be a bad idea! Also, remember that everything is about perspective and how you view life! The people around you and the environment may never change but as long as your perspective on things remains a positive one you will go far! Change might not be a bad idea right now! Not sure if you have a spiritual recourse you can turn to outside of work but that can be helpful! In Nursing, we have the ability to change lives for the better! Find positive things about Nursing, pursue professional growth seminars, talk to nurses who love Nursing! In whatever discipline you choose there will always be some aspect of negativity whether it's coworkers or patients, you have to keep it together and seek positivity! Yes, seek positivity because negativity is easy to find! Stay positive no matter what! God Bless!

Sorry to hear that. What did you use to study?

Sorry to hear about you not passing:( My advice would be just study and do as many questions as you can. Maybe use a different review. ATI was good as far as content but not analytical thinking. I think you should stick with kaplan for the analytical questions. You can do this!

Congratulations!!!

just FOCUS ON WHERE YOU HAVE THE LOWEST SCORE BUT NO STUDYING THE DAY BEFORE. MAYBE JUST GLANCE SOME TEST STRATEGIES IN AM THEN GO HAVE FUN...

I think you should use both! I took the RN boards and during my prep, I started with Pearson and ATI then merged to Saunders and Kaplan. At the end I felt well-rounded as far as content! Try to relax a little so you can study. I know it is nerve wrecking but remember, you have the knowledge, use the principles/test-taking strategies you have learned... Don't focus too much on your scores and more on remediation and understanding why you got an answer wrong or right.... Good luck! Let us know how you do!

congrats!

Don't worry so much about the scores. Your scores look fine to me... As long as you reviewed and understand why you got questions wrong and right, kaplan has done its job. You will do fine! Get a good night's rest, try to keep anxiety to a minimum and just relax and let your brain work. Do not change your answers unless you are 100% sure that the answer you are switching to is correct

I had 75 questions and passed and I had a classmate who had 85 and passed. It is a competency exam. Once that is determined, the computer shuts off. It could be any number. Don't sweat it ok.

Yayyyyy!!!!!! Congratulations!!!!! So awesome!

Awww..... I know you want to know. In the am, try to sign into you BON website and see if your name/ license is there ok...

Yes, I had that happen to me when i took my test last month. When I signed on to pearsonvue and hr after my test. I got that message. When i checked again a few hrs later, I had the good pop-up... That is not a pass or fail message, you may just have a to wait a few more hrs then check again. Sorry, you have to go through that.. It is already nerve wrecking to take the test but then having that hold just adds fuel to fire.... Think positive ok..

Yay!!! That is a good sign!!!!!

You are able to hide clock and question number I think....

Most BON's update on Tues and Thurs. At least here in FL they do. A classmate of mine took her exam on a Saturday and was not on the site until Tues so just relax, your name will be there tomorrow! PVT is very accurate(99.9%), but I understand about the wanting concrete results

I agree with the above post.... trust me... As long as you have studied and have a good knowledge base, you will be fine. Watch out for be over anxious on the day of the test because you want to be able to think clearly during the test ok. Good luck!

I think your scores are great! You know, it is really not about the scores and more so about reviewing the rationales and understanding what you got wrong and and right and why you got those answers wrong and right. At the end of each test, there is an analysis part. just make sure you take the time to look at that and focus on your weak areas.

I also used ATI. I got a 62%, 88 percentile, on their predictor test. I took the nclex 7/30 75 questions and passed. It was not very accurate to me... I went with my own judgement. Take the nclex when YOU feel ready...

congrats!

Your welcome!

congrats!