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Would you say to not get a Kaplan book then to study for the boards? I was going to get their newest edition and a Saunders book. What are your thoughts on this?

Which UMASS did you work at? If you worked at UMASS Dartmouth, could you please tell me a little about the BSN-MSN RN track program? Thanks.

I'm from Fall River and work at Charlton Memorial Hospital. It's a really good hospital and I've learned so much since I've been there.

i'm in my second semester. i'm handling everything ok. sometimes i feel burnt from all the studying, and overwhelmed with all the material, but once i get passed that i do ok. i study everyday also. i have done fluid and electrolytes. i'll be more than happy to help you.

The Davis's Med Deck is really good too!

I switched from child care. I got a degree in it and everything. I realized after 5 years that it was a dead end job, and how I really liked looking into things. I finally went for my CNA certificate, and loved it. At my CNA graduation my instructor told me that I would make a great nurse. Well 1 year later I applied to the program, got accepted and absolutely love it. I'm working in a hospital right now and can't wait to be an RN.

I'm in an ADN program, and when I complete it I'm going for my BSN. I was confused at first what to do also, but when I spoke to someone at my work about it and they said an RN is an Rn is an RN no matter what degree you have. It all depends on if you want help in paying for education later, or if you even want to pay for it yourself in the long run. There are a lot of different options out there, and no matter who you talk to, their opion may be different from the next. In what ever you may choose I'm sure it'll all work out for the best. Good Luck!

Erika I go to BCC in Massachusetts. Is that where you go? I also used Fundamentals of Nursing by Potter and Perry Nutrition and Diet Therapy by Lutz Pharmacology for Nursing Care by Lehne We have a few others for 2nd semester and dictionary and a nursing dx book. If you want those too I'd be happy to share the info.

How long do they give you to take the test? How much did it cost you? Did you go to a class, or review books? How long do you have to wait for your results?