studentnurse74 LPN, LVN

I just found out, but am not surprised. This was my first attempt. I had 265 questions. I've been studying for 3 months, following Suzanne's methods, and took a review course through my employer. I found the test extremely difficult, like nothing...

The course I took was through Drexel University, they guarantee you'll pass. I did tons of questions, from several different books and cds. I did all I could to prepare, but was very surprised at the questions I received on the test.

My friend took hers yesterday, and her number showed up on the state bon site this morning. I took mine yesterday, and nothing! I've been on the computer all day, and I can't leave b/c it's driving me crazy. I really hope I find out today, b/c I'm...

Or am I wasting my time checking every 5 minutes???

I asked b/c I had one friend who took hers at 8am, and it showed up that night at 5pm. And several other people had theirs show up the next day.

Does the last question matter or not? I hear/read mixed interpretations of this. My Kaplan book says at 265, the type of question that is last is what matters. I just can't see them making a decision based on one question.

I just took mine for the first time and got 265! I feel so bad about it, I cried as soon as I got to the car. I had no idea on most of the questions, and felt I was throwing darts the whole time. I'm pretty sure I got the last one right, but I ...

On NCLEX, does anyone know what the average number you get right are to pass? I know they say you should get about 75% when you're studying. I'm wondering about the boards. Thanks if anyone knows!

Thank you- I'm familiar with the CAT. I just wasn't sure if there's a certain percent on average that people get correct.

Great! All your work paid off. I was reading another one of your posts on studying, before you took your tests. Did your Saunders scores go up, what else did you study, and what do you suggest? Thanks! Taking my NCLEX-RN soon......

How do you know if you got it right? Do you go look it up?

I've been using the Saunders comprehensive book, and also took a class through Drexel and have been doing the online portion. Anyhow, my scores are everywhere! I either know it or I don't. I calculated my average with Saunders to be 67%. Is it tr...

I graduate in December. There are a few areas I've eliminated, and hold a curiosity about a few others, the rest I could take or leave. I know I'll be working in a hospital, but I have a dilemma about what area to work in. Any advice? Thanks

For Illinois- I would call some local hospitals or wherever you want to shadow, and just ask.

Mine's actually a sign-on bonus, but they call it a tuition bonus to make it tax-free. We sign a contract for 4,160 hours beginning after we accept an RN position. If we work only part of the hours, they pro-rate the bonus and we owe the difference...

I just have one child, but decided to just go for it, and now I graduate in December! It goes by fast. You can work part time as a student for extra money, and there are so many loans available. I will have SO much in debt from loans to help pay f...

That's awewome! :balloons: Which Kaplan course did you take?

I graduate in December. I have started one IV on one dummy's arm in lab. I've formed a wheal on a hot dog. That's it. No blood draws or anything, either. It is out of the ordinary that my school does not have us perform these skills on real live...

Wow- I'm in Indiana. I don't like the idea of my employer knowing before me. I want to know first and then tell them! :w00t:

Thanks, I feel a little better. It's a shame they can't give us the practice when we give them so much MONEY.

I had a few classes I flunked and re-took, grades ranged from As to Fs. My senior year I missed at least one day a week. My gpa was lower than a 2.0. I graduated in the bottom quarter of my class. I was accepted to nursing school based on my coll...

I currently work as a student nurse. They told me when I graduate I would be bumped up to level 4 (advanced level) student. They will begin to train me with RN duties at that time (working with a nurse), until I pass boards. Then I will get the ti...

Can a FNP also practice in women's health?

I haven't taken my boards, but am studying. I've learned to remember your ABCs, and study Maslow as well.

Have you checked your state bon site to see if you're listed? I heard your name will go there first.