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  1. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    travelcat18 replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Congrats!!!

  2. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    travelcat18 replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I know how hard it is to wait and it's horrible that the campuses haven't sent out stuff yet, but hang in there. There is MUCH more to provoke anxiety once you get in to the program, so start...

  3. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    travelcat18 replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Yes, test anxiety is not fun... and I heard the TEAS V was much harder than IV, which is the one I took. You should be happy you made it in LPN, that's a coveted spot and you had to work hard to get...

  4. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    travelcat18 replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    I'm not sure if it will work the same in the future, but many of the LPNs that started with me in the same class graduated from LPN last July and then got into the transition program and will now be...

  5. NCLEX-RN yesterday, licensed today, interview Tues!!!

    travelcat18 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks all for each your

  6. Ivy Tech - Fall 2012

    travelcat18 replied to Mama_Cashew's topic in Indiana Nursing

    Congrats to all those who've made it in and hang in there to those that are waiting or have denial letters. It seems like just yesterday that I was waiting for my letter in the mail, becoming more...

  7. NCLEX EXAM

    travelcat18 replied to stefmack7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied for about 2 weeks using the following: NCSBN - 60's to 80's on post-tests and question banks Saunders 5th edition - 70's-80's on exams/quizzes/assessment Reviewing all rationales ATI NCLEX...

  8. Anyone's opinion on if I am ready for boards!!?? Please! :)

    travelcat18 replied to rundez09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here's what I had to tell myself... The average pass rate for the first attempt is 90% (you can look it up on the NCSBN website). The average first-time pass rate at my school is 98% (check out...

  9. Just Graduated and Need help/advice for nclex

    travelcat18 replied to Sera Blue's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You dont necessarily need more than what you have, but if you want to take a course, research the boards to find out what people like. I ended up using Saunders 5th edition and NCSBN NCLEX-RN...

  10. NCLEX EXAM

    travelcat18 replied to stefmack7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOOOHOOOOOO!!! Congrats Stefmack, RN!!!! Yes, I'm an RN too!!! Woohoo!! I'm so super

  11. NCLEX-RN yesterday, licensed today, interview Tues!!!

    travelcat18 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    VegieMarsha - The exam shut off at 75, I wasn't sure to be thankful or wish for more questions to prove myself. I saw that you got all 265, right? That must have been brutal! Have you done the PVT...

  12. NCLEX-PN finished and passed!

    travelcat18 replied to Busyme10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!

  13. NCLEX-RN yesterday, licensed today, interview Tues!!!

    travelcat18 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you!! Monae, messaged you back

  14. nclex rn exam today..

    travelcat18 replied to vegiemarsha's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just check...put yourself out of your misery. Just because you got 265 doesn't mean you failed. I have a friend who's a successful RN who got all 265 also! My exam stopped at 75 but I had a LOT of...

  15. What is NCSBN..pleez help?

    travelcat18 replied to pedsluv's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used NCSBN and Saunders and the ATI NCLEX study app for iPhone...and I took my exam today. Got the good pop-up!! NCSBN questions are harder than Saunders and ATI in my opinion. They've got a nice...

  16. Freaking out a little! Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    travelcat18 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Okay, so my family doesn't necessarily understand the anxiety here, but you all do. I just wanted to vent a little. I am very excited, yet nervous about taking the NCLEX tomorrow. I originally...

  17. NCLEX EXAM

    travelcat18 replied to stefmack7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    stefmack, I took the NCLEX this morning and was nervous as ever. After 1 hr 20 min it shut off at 75 questions. I'm not sure whether to be happy about that or not!! I did get the good pop-up from...

  18. Freaking out a little! Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    travelcat18 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you all for the words of encouragement!! I finished in 1 hr 20 min and got 75 questions. I feel pretty good about it although there is always room for that little nugget of doubt. But I got the...

  19. Freaking out a little! Taking NCLEX-RN tomorrow!

    travelcat18 replied to travelcat18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank

  20. NCLEX EXAM

    travelcat18 replied to stefmack7's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll be going through the same thing tomorrow!! Everything I read on this site points to it being 100% accurate!

  21. PASSED NCLEX PN!

    travelcat18 replied to sweetangelnurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! Time to

  22. Can someone clarify this?

    travelcat18 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Definitely check with your board as it looks like every state is a little different. In Indiana, we didn't get eligibility letters. We were told that we would be contacted only if they needed...

  23. Can someone clarify this?

    travelcat18 replied to wish_me_luck's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    From what I understand, you have to complete both the app with your state BON and register with Pearson Vue. Pearson Vue sends you the ATT once you have been approved by the board (your application is...

  24. My Study Plan - taking the exam on June 7th

    travelcat18 replied to five_apples's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Taking mine on May 31st. I bumped it up from June 5th. I think you could study forever for the NCLEX, but I feel confident and just want to get to the test!! I'm doing the NCSBN Comprehensive Online...

  25. What is your definition of "nursing"?

    travelcat18 replied to travelcat18's topic in General Nursing

    That is the assignment. I'm supposed to ask RNs and LPNs how they would define nursing. I then evaluate the definitions in comparison to your role in healthcare. If I offer what I think nursing is, it...