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  1. failed nclex. .. question?

    swansonplace replied to aidafm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The way I understand it is that you will miss 50% of the questions no matter what. The trick is to miss 50% above the passing line, and you have to do this across the board on all areas being tested....

  2. Ugh so upset!!

    swansonplace replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the tips. It helps to know so one is extra

  3. Which areas are looking for new grad nurses?

    swansonplace replied to swansonplace's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank

  4. Failed Nclex RN 3 times, I don't know how to answer these ques

    swansonplace replied to shabans's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Kaplan and it was confusing for me. I did better using Hurst, Feuer, ATI, and Davis RN Success. I primarily listened to content from 1 source as it would be confusing otherwise, Feuer. Where...

  5. Start Nursing School Tomorrow......So Nervous

    swansonplace replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    Practice lots of nclex questions on the topic of the

  6. NCLEX RN date tommorow..Prayers Please!

    swansonplace replied to guest744967's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It can be so nerve wracking. I have prayed for

  7. has someone passed the nclex even if they have failing practice scores on review

    swansonplace replied to icandothis09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you school gave you ATI, try and take the cumulative test to find your overall weak areas. Those that are below the passing mark. Then review those topics with Hurst. It is just getting an...

  8. Ugh so upset!!

    swansonplace replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    Think about other means of financing school if you were tired on the floor. This could cause other errors also, and it creates undo

  9. Start Nursing School Tomorrow......So Nervous

    swansonplace replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    Try and watch a video, read the reviews and rationales book before the lecture. This way you are already familiar with the basics of the topic, and can ask your professor questions, and see where you...

  10. Help pleaseeee....international nurse preparing nclex 4th time

    swansonplace replied to dhillons's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Start with a review class from the beginning. They will assess your weak and strong points which will tell you where to

  11. kaplan vs hurst?

    swansonplace replied to aidafm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you decide to go with Hurst. I also liked to test my self on each area. So some questions with the same breakdown helps. I liked ATI, and Davis RN

  12. Help with teaching for nursing diagnosis

    swansonplace replied to springchick1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Can you select any diagnosis or does it need to be the priority diagnosis? (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) For a colonoscopy, and obstruction what would you monitor for first after a colonoscopy?...

  13. Start Nursing School Tomorrow......So Nervous

    swansonplace replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    There are a lot of details that need to be memorized. Flash cards are helpful for this. Good luck on your first day of class. You will find ways to organize that fit your personality as you...

  14. Pharm Madness- Nursing Student's Cry

    swansonplace replied to UofLRN2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Anticholinergic effects | CME at Pharmacology Corner learn ending, major side effects with those endings, commonly used drugs and side effects. Feuer has cd for pharm that is home

  15. Ugh so upset!!

    swansonplace replied to brycross33's topic in General Students

    Those medications are real important. Be careful. Be sure and get the medication checks down, and learn you medications and side effects. Make sure your professor or RN is with you and walks one...

  16. kaplan vs hurst?

    swansonplace replied to aidafm's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst.

  17. has someone passed the nclex even if they have failing practice scores on review

    swansonplace replied to icandothis09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hurst is a great review. If after watching Hurst you need more core content, I would look at Feuer for med

  18. Three days before my NCLEX day..and I'm burned out?!?

    swansonplace replied to guest744967's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Keep it up! Post any questions or concerns that you

  19. New Grad RN JOB HUNTING in FL.

    swansonplace replied to Code09's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    The military is not a bad option. You would get trained and get experience. With a degree would you go in as an officer. Also, they pay for additional training. Coast guard seems

  20. Help pleaseeee....international nurse preparing nclex 4th time

    swansonplace replied to dhillons's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know I liked both Hurst and Feuer, and did not like Kaplan so much. Kaplan has a great reputation though, and many people do love it. They may have a free lecture you can sit in on so you can...

  21. Help pleaseeee....international nurse preparing nclex 4th time

    swansonplace replied to dhillons's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When reviewing, I found out it was better for me to do it quick. In a month or so. If you take too long you have to restudy everything again. Hurst was a good review, follow up with Feuer starting...

  22. Failed NCLEX twice already feeling so devastated and discouraged.. :'(

    swansonplace replied to charlei09's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I like the La Charity book for prioritization questions. Also those drugs are tough in themselves. I went over ending, and understood general classifications. Drugs are tough as each review may...

  23. Three days before my NCLEX day..and I'm burned out?!?

    swansonplace replied to guest744967's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You know it is so nerve wracking. The days before the test, I tried to cram everything I did the same way I did for regular exams. I tried to do as many questions as I could, but it just made me too...

  24. Three days before my NCLEX day..and I'm burned out?!?

    swansonplace replied to guest744967's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I did an over view of content. Especially going over areas I knew I had a hard time remembering like lab values, pharm endings, developmental stages, and infection control. The last couple of days...

  25. Taking my NCLEX in 2 weeks, can anyone recommend a study plan for me?

    swansonplace replied to colltuz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When you did ATI, what was your final comprehensive scores in each area? I would review my weak areas that showed up on the ATI comprehensive with Hurst for starters, and practice additional...