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We use the neonatal littmans.

We were informed that the NCLEX-RN format has changed this year. I graduate in May and will take it in June. It has gone from being a multiple choice only to fill in the blank, labeling, and even where you are supposed to select more than one answer and have all of them correct to count. So, now, our nursing exams will follow the same format. I really was comfortable with multiple choice even though it is still hard, but this is awful! What's is everybody else's opinion?

Oh, also I forgot! Don't do the CNA-its like 400 dollars around here. Once you get your first semester of ADN behind you, you are basically able to work as a tech (similar to CNA) in the major hospitals. CHeck with your advisors. Hospitals are great places to work while in nursing school because they are flexible with school and the money is ok. Good luck!

I am in Central Kentucky. I recommend the RN program-I am in my last semester. LPN salaries are lower and in some hospitals like the one I work in, the LPN's are hired only as techs. If you go the LPN route, you only bypass the first semester of the ADN programs-I don't think it would be worth it. Just my opinion. Better yet, go the BSN route-the ADN is a killer-they cram everything in two years-the BSN is more spread out. It all depends on where you want to be in the long term. As for scopes, I chose ADSCOPE-cheaper than Littman and some cardiologists swear by them. Don't go all out moneywise for one-it's not that necessary. Best of luck to you!