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1happiwife first off, never EVER forget your user name. I say that because I assume you are happily married. Always continue to be reminded of why you are happily married. This will be a trying time for you and the others in your life. My wish for you...you can and will continue being 1happiwife once becoming a nursing student. Good luck to you.

You are very welcome hankia1. I can't wait to see you post the good news. I'm rooting for you. Good luck darling.

There are always tons of applicants each year that apply to the nursing program each semester because the truth is...everyone wants to be a nurse. From what I know, over 300 people applied.

Hey guys. I understand your anticipation all too well however, there is no use in calling because the secretary will not be back until Wednesday. I was once in your position and I totally understand how you all feel right now. If you go back awhile ago, you will see that I had the same questions you had before being accepted. In a perfect world, I'd love to say just relax and save the anxious feelings for when you are accepted but that would not be fair. I'm currently working towards becoming a FON clinical instructor and I'm here today to answer questions any of you may have. From what I've read, most of you have impressive index scores and will be accepted into the nursing program. As a member of Southwest nursing alumni, I'm proud of the ambition on this thread. With that being said, I've noticed some misrepresentation of the program with user names and confirmations of acceptance from those who are waiting to be accepted themselves. Southwest nursing administration would never comment in this forum setting (but they are watching). This is a personal setting where people can come and say whatever they choose. Please me mindful and respectful of what you are trying to become. With that being said, I can't wait to see the happy posts when you are accepted. Good luck to all of you!

Hello. I just read your post and I would like to help because I was once in your situation but I took the HESI exit 4 times before I passed. IMO "Best Grade" was my saving grace. I would like to know what you mean by it did not work...if you don't mind. When I purchased that study tool I was desperate and looking for anything that I felt would help me pass. I was making low scores on the quizzes and became frustrated very quickly. But I soon realized it was not about the low scores, it was about totally comprehending the exact format of HESI questions and how to answer the questions even when you have no clue about a particular subject. Obviously you have to know content but you can't possibly know everything. I hope this helps. And let me know if I can help you pass the next time. Good luck future nurse!

The pre-reqs are listed under the Nursing tab on Southwest's website. The site also tells you everything you need to know in order to apply for the program. Good luck to you!!

There you are. I was praying for you too new nurse!! Let's go ahead and claim your success now. So proud of you!!

Congrats Miz! I was praying for you post a message yesterday.

Thank GOD! I don't even know you and have been praying for you all morning. Congrats!!! I forget, is that the minimum for PN?

So, you have been studying... you should be fine. But you are going to have to leave that anxiety at home in the morning. As someone else stated, put the books away now. Try your best to relax for the remainder of the evening. I am definitely praying for you. Good luck future nurse!

Have you been preparing for the exam by studying on a regular basis? Can you truly say that you feel prepared to sit for the NCLEX tomorrow? If your answer is NO to even one of those questions, you should reschedule.

I used the 3 week plan and did all questions, while paying special attention to EVERY single rationale. The questions were really helpful. I do feel leaving my anxiety and self doubt at home along with completing the NCSBN course questions helped me pass NCLEX-RN. I definitely recommend investing in the review course.

Hi there. Yesterday was my 2nd attempt at the NCLEX-RN. First, I stopped reading posts on this site because I found myself reading only the posts about people saying they failed and asking for help. I have to tell you, if you find yourself reading those...STOP NOW!! I feel that I was most attracted to those posts. This will not help your confidence at all. IMO. Second, start today being positive and speaking positive affirmations everyday. Now, on my 2nd attempt, I purchased the NCSBN 3 week study plan(doing only questions) and the LaCharity Priority Management and Delagation book. Those items where my saving grace. I never focused on my scores, I only focused on the rationales and committed them to my memory. I studied every single day for weeks while focusing on the things I did not understand. I continued studying the rationales. I also fell asleep each night to positive affirmations or progressive muscle relaxation videos on You Tube. I continued this routine for 50 days straight. When I walked into the testing center yesterday, I left self doubt and anxiety in my car. I knew it was my time and I knew I would be successful because I was prepared this time. I sat down and repeated my affirmations and started the exam. I got bothered when I went past question 75 then to 100. The computer shut off around # 105 and I felt good. Bottom line, NCSBN and LaCharity helped me in the way I should think while sitting for the NCLEX-RN. I hope this helps you and I hope you do well when your time comes. Good luck to you, future nurse!

Hi there. I took NCLEX this morning for the 2nd time and got the good Pop Up too. I am feeling so blessed!!!

Hello peaq. Your desire to work with children is awesome!! It truly takes a special person and patience to be a pediatric nurse. However, Lebonheur nor St. Jude hire LPN's or new associate degree nurses anymore. If you want to become a pediatric nurse, a BSN is a must. I know this because I recently graduated from Southwest and there are a few people in my cohort that want to be pediatric nurses. They were told by recruiters that they have to have a BSN or years of experience in this speciality, which makes no sense because how is a person supposed to gain experience if these hospitals aren't even hiring new LPN's or associate degree nurses? I was talking with my boss just yesterday and she told me that before long, an associate degree nurse with be the new LPN. My current employer has made it mandatory that all associate degree nurses must obtain a BSN degree within the next few years. I hope this bit of information helps you as you start your journey of becoming a nurse. You have definitely come to the right place for feedback. There are a tons of great people on this site with a wealth of knowledge. Good luck to you!!