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I went into the test thinking that the more SATA's you have the better, because that means you're doing good because they're higher level questions. Several people from my graduating classed passed with 75 questions and said almost half their test was SATA, that's why I thought that. But, based on what you're saying, if people with a lot SATA's aren't passing, then it's just a myth. SATA is just another type of question and doesn't have anything to do with how you're scoring. The Kaplan Qtrainers helped me in hindsight. While I was taking them they just seemed like any other practice questions. But when I started NCLEX, I saw that the set up of the questions, the wording, and even the color of the background is pretty much identical to Kaplan so it made me feel more relaxed.

I just took the NCLEX and passed with 75 questions. I only had 4-5 SATA, one EKG, one math, and one picture. I was a little worried because I had heard that the more SATA's you have the better. That wasn't the case for me at all. I had a ton of pharmacology questions as well as teaching and priority. I hope I don't sound insensitive to anyone who failed, or who is struggling, but this test was one of the easiest tests I've taken all through nursing school. I used the Hurst videos to brush up on my content and I took two of the Kaplan Qtrainers the day before the test. My scores were 67% and 73%. The format of the test is almost identical to Kaplan. However, I give the credit to Hurst and recommend their service. The rules and tips that I learned made answering the questions a breeze.

I'm having that experience as we speak! I used to think others were exaggerating or being irrational. But.. I took NCLEX today and left the testing center 100% convinced that I failed. The test wasn't particularly hard and that worried me. I thought maybe I wasn't answering correctly so I was getting the easy questions. It shut off at 75 questions, I did the Pearson Vue trick and got the good pop up but I'm still not convinced. I really will not believe it until I have my official license number. I think it's a combination of the anxiety and the anticipation. For most of us this has been a long time coming and it's almost unbelievable that it's happened.

Thanks for sharing that. We were told something completely different, which sent some people into a panic.

An instructor at my school said they were really beefing up the pharmacology this time around. Has anyone found that to be true?

The time will pass whether or not you're working toward your goal. You WILL turn 30!! Do you want to be a nurse at 30 or do you want to still be working on your pre reqs? That was the talk I had to have with myself a few years ago. I started school at 27 having never taken any college courses. I worked full time, enrolled in between 1-3 classes and just took it semester by semester, day by day. I can proudly say that I just graduated nursing school and take NCLEX in two weeks. Again, the time will pass anyways... do something with it!

I just finished my preceptorship in med-surg and I got really good at rattling off patient data and what had happened throughout the night. But when I was asked, "so what's the plan for today?" I froze. Don't forget to know that!

I'm a white woman, tall at 5'10 and chubbier than I should be. I walked into an elderly patients room with two Filipina nurses who were very tiny. Both of them are less than 5'0 tall and barely 100 lbs if that. The patient got wide eyed when he saw me and said "Wow, you must be a body builder or something??" I can only imagine how I looked standing next to them. I didn't know what to say so I just replied.. "Yes, yes sir.. I'm a body builder."

Getting accepted is the easy part. Nursing school is a long process and all throughout you will have a roller coaster of emotions. There will be things that build you up and things that tear you down. It's about making a commitment to becoming a nurse and sticking with it. If you're already getting A's then you're clearly smart, just take it one class at a time and don't beat yourself up over every bump in the road.

I agree with what others have said that it sounds like a poor nursing program with poor instructors. I remember my first semester (2011) we had to line up and have our uniforms inspected before clinical. Our group was taught that we were the guests in the hospital and therefore we were to act appropriately or there would be consequences. My instructors didn't tolerate loitering at the nurses station. I'd go from room to room to see if there was something I could help with. I can't imagine the opportunities students miss if they don't try to actively participate. All that being said, there are always going to be disrespectful, lazy, and annoying students. Guess what? They turn into disrespectful, lazy, and annoying nurses. Ideally, I think it's the job of the nursing school to tighten up and weed them out.

This question might sound like a joke, but it's really not. I left my job to finish my last semester of nursing school and money is running out quickly. I'm about one month away from graduation and getting ready to start applying for jobs. My ideal job out of school would be a night shift position on a med-surg floor. That's where I'm doing my preceptorship. However, in reality I will work anywhere. I will work any shift and any day. If I can't find a job in med-surg I'd happily work anywhere else just for the experience. That being said, I do have goals and preferences, but I need a job ASAP. Some of the local hospital listings have jobs in Med-Surg, Rehab, Postpartum, Gero. They all sound fine with me. I'm ready to start anywhere and see how I like it. Does anyone have any advice in regards to this problem. How do I send in a resume for multiple positions without getting labeled as unfocused and desperate?

I didn't watch the video so I don't know if it's mentioned, but one of my instructors told us that pharmacology is one of the subjects they are increasing. Just FYI. Know your meds!

In my past two years at nursing school I have followed many different nurses. Being a student and new to charting, I would look over every detail with a fine tooth comb. It is my conclusion that the nurse who documents accurately is the exception, not the rule. I'm talking about six different hospitals and probably 10 different floors. I can count on one hand the nurses I have seen actually assess their patient and document correctly. When I've asked my instructors about it, the only answer they have is something like "Yeah....they shouldn't do that. At least you'll know what not to do." Does anyone have any tips or advice for what to do when you document behind someone and you know their entries are wrong? Do you bring it up?