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Did you find that the questions were similar to the NCLEX question style?? I found that the questions weren't similar at all and actually felt the style and type of questions weren't hard enough to prepare me properly. You're right though--it really...

I wouldn't recommend using too many resources. Saunders is not a good resource. The material and style of questions are not going to prepare you for the exam. If you haven't already taken the in-class version of kaplan, I would highlyyyyy recomm...

Suggestion: Get Exam Cram! Do all the questions. Helped Me

i also graduated may of 09. however, my wait wasn't as long as most of the comments i read. i waited about 8 months before finding a job. i was applying everywhere in my area or near my area (fairfax, va...dc...maryland). no luck. i ended up hea...

have you looked at nursing homes??

check your institution's policies. at our institution, we are to change the inner cannula every 8 hours.

By the way, if you want any person to really respond to your messages in a cordial manner, I'd advise you to watch how you respond to another's post.

Sorry for not being specific enough Dragon... I have applied and called all the hospitals and LTC facilities I can...and all do not hire new graduates right now. This may change for the new year but as of now, none, zero, nada. I wish this wasn't...

Binghamton NY is hiring! Wilson Memorial Hospital (UHS) and Lourdes Hospital. It's pretty much a small college town, but experience is worth it.

I currently live in Fairfax, VA and have been having a difficult time just applying for new graduate positions. There are little to no positions available in the VA, Southern Maryland, and DC area. Only a couple of hospitals are hiring new graduate...

CAT, a computer adaptive test, allows the individual to be tested on their weak areas rather than their strengths. Based on how well the questions are answered, the CAT and one other individual can determine whether or not the graduate nurse is safe ...

You did it!!!! Doesn't it feel wonderful?! Congrats~!!!!!

I'm also a new graduate having just passed the boards last month. The job market in the VA/DC area is horrible especially for new graduates. They're wanting more experienced nurses. If you had a choice as to where to relocate...I would not make VA...

I wouldn't recommend moving to VA unless you're thinking of West Virginia. A lot of the hospitals here are only hiring experienced nurses...and the few that are looking at new graduates...are highly competitive and very hard to come by. I'm a new g...

I'm glad you have all enjoyed the article. No one ever told me step by step what to expect for the NCLEX examination, and I thought that sharing my thoughts and feelings, would help those anticipating the exam and taking it for the first time. Just ...

Prepare now for NCLEX if you're doing good in your classes. I noticed that a lot of the students who started preparing for NCLEX their senior year, by doing questions here and there, passed the exam after graduation. Can't guarantee this is success...

First of, I would like to say that this has been a long journey. Perhaps short compared to some, but long nonetheless. After struggling through nursing school, having been a horrible test taker accompanied by test anxiety, the NCLEX exam was anothe...

thanks! I passed at 75 questions :) I appreciate all the advice you had to give

oh and day of... wear a rubber band on your wrist! It helped more than one graduate with keeping their attention on the computer. If your mind starts to wander...flick the band on your wrist. Also, DEEP BREATHES! Take a deep breathe if you're stu...

first of all, i would recommend reviewing your first two attempts at the nclex-rn examination and recognize how you prepared for it. i would then take this information...and change your plan for the 3rd time around. it obviously didn't work for yo...

I surprisingly was skeptical when I heard about this because everyone calls it a "trick" however, have found that IT WORKS (or at least that's how I feel). I don't see it as a trick but rather as a "it makes sense". If you passed, why would they le...

I'm a second time test taker and passed at 75!!!! Am so grateful the studying payed off and am excited to share the great news!!! Thank you for all the great support!!

I agree and disagree with Bluee... End of your nursing program isn't going to be any easier than the beginning. Keep focused because it's not hard to lose track when senioritis is kicking in. However, I do believe it can't hurt to prepare for the ...

I would recommend Exam Cram because the test question format is similar to that of the NCLEX...it also has a CD that comes with a mock NCLEX examination, that will tell you whether or not you're in the passing or failing range. NCSBN's website has 3-...

Regarding plants in the house, you want to assess where the family keeps the flowers (whether they're hanging or on the floor) because the children like to crawl into whatever they can (especially when they're young) and they come across problems wit...