NurseKate

NurseKate

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  1. Testing on 9/20!!!

    NurseKate replied to christylee77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I agree with breastfeedingRN. Do not study the day before. I had been studying right along and paying close attention to the rationales of the questions I was getting wrong. I gave myself a break...

  2. Still waiting in NC

    NurseKate replied to Luv2Care's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had waited for 11 days to get my results from NC. It took a few more weeks after I got them back to get my license because, as someone else has said, the criminal background check takes so long. I...

  3. What % scored on most practice test??

    NurseKate replied to christylee77's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Well, I took a class where the teacher made us do 10 paractice tests a week and score at least an 80 on them before we could hand them in. When I was studying by myself before I took the NCLEX I was...

  4. TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

    NurseKate replied to paula77720's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I had used Saunders, Lippincott, and the NCLEX 3000 CD. I felt that the books were beneficial because I could take them with me and study if I had a moment or find a comfortable place to review....

  5. Well....its official

    NurseKate replied to Headhurt's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! You seem so excited. Make sure to do something good for yourself to celebrate your wonderful accomplishment! :balloons::)

  6. nclex result posting time

    NurseKate replied to Zar's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi Zar, I had touched on your question in another post by decided to address it here as well. I waited 11 days for some inkling about my results here in NC. I lived in MA, went to school there, and...

  7. I am back from my test

    NurseKate replied to RNIAM's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I passed at 75 and was thinking I hadn't. I know of several people from my class who also got 75 questions and passed this summer. As other members have posted, it is possible not to pass with 75,...

  8. 11 Days and finally!!!

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

    This was in NC. I was applying from MA, which is where i took my boards. I guess the hold up was that they didn't have the results from my background check yet, but it took 11 days for them to send me...

  9. Panicking

    NurseKate replied to Ms.RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I just took the NCLEX-RN, so I am not sure how the test differs from the PN, but I think if you are uncomfortable with the material or really concerned about whether you are prepared or not, then...

  10. NCLEX preparation

    NurseKate replied to Ms.RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I think review from a book is beneficial because you can take it with you if you are going somewhere, so you don't have to be tied to your computer when studying. However, I believe that the CDs are...

  11. thought i failed but passed

    NurseKate replied to pattyboyy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    :balloons:Congratulations to you both! I know the feeling of thinking I failed and it's horrible, but you must have been really happy to hear your name. Have a party and celebrate!...

  12. NC Roll Call!

    NurseKate replied to Aneroo's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi, 23, just graduated in May from the University of Massachusetts--Amherst with my BSN. Moved to Greenville to work at PCMH, where I start this month. Will be working on the Surgical Intermediate...

  13. New Grad in L&D

    NurseKate replied to orchid's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi Orchid, I am sorry that things on your L&D unit did not go as smoothly as you had anticipated. It sounds like you made a valiant effort and tried to make the best of it, although it sounds...

  14. After 11 days, the results are in...

    NurseKate posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I PASSED! I got a letter today from the NC Board of Nursing saying I passed the NCLEX! The reason I wasn't showing up on the website is because they are waiting for the Criminal Background Check...

  15. Where is everyone working?

    NurseKate replied to pokey sn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :balloons:congratulations! :balloons: you seem excited! sounds like you will get exposure to several different areas, which will be to your advantage. as to go with the topic of the post, i am...

  16. pinning ceremony question

    NurseKate replied to cherrock's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow, I graduated from UMASS and they said we could get a pin if we wanted, but the Dean of Nursing had to do the honors. We didn't have a choice as to who we wanted to pin us. It was a ceremony...

  17. NC Results Anyone?

    NurseKate posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I took my NCLEX exam last week in MA for my license in NC. I had studied long and hard for the exam and it shut off at 75 questions. I have been checking the NCBON website and calling the verification...

  18. 11 Days and finally!!!

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

    Thank you!!! Lippincott helped me out a great deal, but I also used Saunders and the NCLEX 3000 CD Rom. Make sure you focus on prioritization and delegation in studying. Endocrine review was helpful...

  19. NC Results Anyone?

    NurseKate replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I PASSED!!! I got my results today in the mail. My license hasn't been issued yet because they are waiting for the results from the Crimincal Background Check, but I am so relieved! Thanks for your...

  20. I passed-YEAH!!

    NurseKate replied to wilbur1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!! :balloons: You must feel somewhat relieved. Go out and do something nice for yourself to celebrate. You should feel proud of yourself because all the hard work has paid off....

  21. ca nclex result question

    NurseKate replied to hanniebabes99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Any news yet? I hope you hear good news soon!

  22. NC Results Anyone?

    NurseKate posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took my NCLEX exam last week in MA for my license in NC. I had studied long and hard for the exam and it shut off at 75 questions. I have been checking the NCBON website and calling the verification...

  23. ca nclex result question

    NurseKate replied to hanniebabes99's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi, I am in the same boat as you, although in a different state. I took my test on July 19th in MA and have applied for a license in NC. Still no results, no letter, not on the website...nothing! I...

  24. NC Results Anyone?

    NurseKate replied to NurseKate's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Day 10 and still nothing!!! No letters, nothing on the website...just NOTHING! This is horrible! Why the heck is it taking so long to find anything out?!

  25. NC Results Anyone?

    NurseKate replied to NurseKate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I am honored for the 600th post! Thank you! After reading your post, it sounds like you had quite the ordeal when getting your results. I still haven't heard or received anything yet. Right now I am...