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Also, if you know "normal" you are in good shape -- a lot of that is common sense on the test! I would review it & make sure you understand the basics.

N328 was difficult but you can do it! Have you paid for your challenge tests yet through the computer store? If so, you can go onto your ISU blackboard and see the syllabus for N328. Study the diseases (for example, if my patient has this disease, should let him eat this? Should I take these precautions? In other words, nursing measures, judgement, etc.). I did not think that the modules were particularly helpful, but they give you a baseline. I passed the first time and only studied the modules (I dislike peds, too)! It would have been helpful to go a little more in depth on some of the more common diseases (like cystic fibrosis) -- if you see something like that, chances are you should google it (I looked at the Peds NCLEX for dummies study guide on google books) -- that really helps a lot. There are also a lot of practice quizzes on the internet that were helpful. Good luck -- if I can think of anything else I will let you know!

Hello! I was wondering if ISU offers any of the nursing classes in the summer? The TCN rep told me he knew someone who only took 3 semesters to graduate (all of their pre-reqs were completed). Also, is there anyway to take more than two classes per semester (or whatever they have set up for their 5 semester timeline)? I have spoken with the nursing department many times & no one has the same answer! Thanks!

Hello, I am just starting the ISU LPN to BSN program, too. I have taken 3 of the modules. The first one is by far the easiest -- I think I studied two days (a lot of reading & headaches but not very bad). NURS224 is a little more challenging but pretty much common sense (FYI - once you have paid for the first half of the exam you can log onto ISU's blackboard & print off the course syllabus -- that helped me a lot to focus my studies). I think I spent two weeks on N224. N328 was (and probably will be) the worst. I studied for three mos (I think it was too much time -- I also went on vacation & took summer classes in between). I passed it, though. The CSMs help -- just set a date to take the test & go for it (the only way I can do things!). I took all of my pre-reqs at community colleges (cheaper -- just make sure they will transfer -- joe taylor at ISU is really good at helping with this). I have not heard many good things about Ivy tech (I don't think all of their credits will transfer to other institutions if you change your mind about ISU). However, whatever is easiest for you. As long as you stick with ISU it shouldn't matter (although most of the pre-reqs can be taken either online at ISU or through a community college over their blackboard/distance ed program). Good luck! You can do it!

Hey! The CSM for N224 helped -- I passed the test (a small miracle!!). I went online to ISU's blackboard (once you have enrolled in ISU & paid for the first part of the exam you can access the instructor's syllabus) and printed off the syllabus for N224. That REALLY helped & gave me an idea of where to focus when I was studying. The syllabus is practically the test (narrows down the CSM immensely - otherwise it was just too much info to try and remember every little detail!). Anyways, hope the info helps you. A lot of the exam was pretty basic/practical stuff you learned in LPN school. Goodluck! How many challenge exams do you have left?

Hey, I am new to allnurses so please excuse me..! I have taken N106 (easy - just study the module & do the review questions) & N328 (tougher but manageable!). Does anyone have any advice on N224? I take it in two days...from what I hear the test is very difficult & the module isn't very helpful? Not sure where I should focus my studying (seems like that is all I have been doing lately!). Thanks!!