NurseThis21

NurseThis21 BSN, RN

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  1. Please Help me with SATA!

    For the test, I felt confident about it during my studying as well as on the big test day. It was kind of like I was psyching myself out in order to not make the test seem scarier than what it really...
  2. Please Help me with SATA!

    Don't get overwhelmed by the thought of having SATA on your exam. Instead, treat it as any other question and know that it will be weighed equally just like the multiple choice. If you put SATA...
  3. Most Known Used Drugs on NCLEX PN

    Hi there! Honestly, there's no way to know which meds are popular for the test since the q-bank is only visible to the NCSBN's eyes! However, kaplan has a book out that lists about 280 meds that they...
  4. No problem! I'd go ahead and start focusing on the simulated tests. That way, you can see just how well you're progressing and eventually, you'll get used to the CAT-testing style. It's actually quite...
  5. nclex difference

    Hi there! Perhaps you should just focus on study material that's related to the NCLEX-PN. I don't think you have the time or the energy to be confused and irritated by the different formats! :chuckle...
  6. I didn't really worry about getting through all three levels. That's mostly because I found out about the CD a little too late in my study regimen. Instead, I practiced approximately 300 questions per...
  7. When I was in the bookstores for hours and hours, I picked up the Hurst book a couple of times and looked at certain sections (i.e. Cardiac, resp., infection control). Their content review was okay,...
  8. This is so hard! How do I do it?

    Honestly, it's perfectly okay to feel like this! It's preparing you for the challenges you'll face as an actual nurse and if you've made it this far, the finish line is just a few blocks away! During...
  9. Taking NCLEX-PN this Wednesday!

    From my understanding, EVERYONE scores low on the OB/Peds sections, no matter if you're taking the RN or PN exam! I don't know, it's just something about those sections that makes people get...
  10. I cant afford Kaplan! Help!

    Hi there! Exam Cram has two different types of books: Quick Content Review with Practice Questions: NCLEX-RN Exam Cram (2nd Edition) JUST Practice Questions (5 chapters worth = 250...
  11. ready and focused

    hi there! i wrote this down for another person on this site. hopefully, it will assist you in preparing for your test! :pntrghi:1. create a study plan for yourself. from what i've seen with my...
  12. :hpygrp::ancong!::hpygrp: Now you can rule the world as a Nurse! :w00t: Good luck to you in your future endeavors!!! NurseThis21, BSN, RN UIC
  13. Hello There and welcome to the world of Nursing! I may have some good news for you. It appears that the healthcare system's fiscal year will end at the end of September and thus, a new census (and...
  14. SATA Questions (Select All That Apply) are questions in which you should pick ALL of the answers that you believe to be correct. Example: Which of these items are types of fruit? A. Banana B. Grapes...
  15. This should hopefully help you out! http://www.amazon.com/Kaplan-NCLEX-RN-Exam-2010-CD-ROM/dp/1419552570/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1250093255&sr=8-1 NurseThis21, BSN, RN UIC
  16. Work and School?

    Hi There! I really think it's possible to have a job while still in school. It works in your favor since it teaches you invaluable time management and organizational skills! When I was in school, I...
  17. Tension and Clinical

    If you need other pharmacological ways of preventing headaches, try taking a calcium supplement before bed or first thing in the morning on the day of your clinicals. It's a natural muscle and nerve...
  18. it's so frustrating!

    No worries! The same event happened back in the supposed "Nursing Shortage" of 1995. A lot of new grads had to figure out an ingenious way of making the most of their down time while looking for a...
  19. HELP PLEASE..

    hi there! i don't quite have a website for you, but i am knowledgeable on how to format your resume. i'll try to outline it below as best as a i can... all margins: .75 inch - 1 inch font: times new...
  20. First Nursing Semester Over!

    Congrats on getting through your first semester! I remember saying that back in 2007, and it seemed like it would take a couple of millenniums for me to finish up the final three semesters!...
  21. VIPRA Med - NCLEX Practice Questions and Review

    I've tried the 7-day free trial and honestly, it's just like the NCLEX 3500 link below... http://198.146.4.5/nclexrn3500/mainM...75CE2004385FCF Their questions are very similar to one another and I'm...
  22. Hi There! At this point in your study regimen, it's not really necessary to worry about what you're getting on your tests. Focus on seeing if you actually understand what the question is asking and...
  23. Help for a Second Timer??

    i'm so sorry about your results, but remember that just as a baby falls over and over again while trying to walk, they too will end up succeeding; perhaps not at the exact moment they want, but they...
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  25. scoring 68% on cram exam Cd

    Exam Cram is intended to mimic NCLEX almost perfectly because of the CAT software. Since you may know by now that the actual NCLEX is looking for a 51% or better in the higher-level questions, then...