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i can't express how happy i am right now that i'm writing this. i just finished calling the board of nursing in saipan and the secretary told me i passed. after giving about 20 thank you's to the secretary i threw my cellphone in the corner, jumped u...

Hi guys! First things first, I earned my Bachelors Degree in Nursing last March 2011 in the Philippines. I took the NCLEX-RN in January and thank God, passed on my 2nd try. I have been researching the net for job openings for RN's in the US and just ...

Thanks for responding @yamkins :) Do you know of any kababayans that were able to become successful nurses in the hospitals in the States? I mean, UP Manila isn't NLN accredited I believe?

Hey there. I also failed my first attempt at the Nclex. What I did when I received my second ATT was I scheduled my exam date, and used the remaining months to review my whole Saunders 5th ed., Lacharity book and Kaplan questions. I answered hundreds...

Hi guys.. I am a Fil-Am who finished college here in the Philippines. Due to me being a US citizen, I wasn't allowed to take the Local Boards, so I took the NCLEX-RN immediately after college. My question is this, can I gain experience in the hospita...

I see. Well I guess US is the only option for me due to me not having the needed requirements here in Phils. Thanks guys, you've been big help. :) God Bless

Thanks Lafrenze. Yes I am aware of Manila hospitals becoming a problem to new RN's. Thing is, I was just planning on getting training and a few certificates (BLS and IV Training) while I am still here in the Philippines saving up for my tax payment t...

I will pray alongside you kabayan--it brings joy to me knowing even though we have lost at one point, we did not give up. God is so good, so good is God.. Have us updated :) By the way, what number did you stop at this time around? And how many minut...

Yehey kabayan :) I know in my heart that you passed.. you had God by your side, He definitely is the greatest and deserves all our praise and thanks. IMO Filipino nurses wanting to take the Nclex should not be pressured when to take their Nclex. It ...

@purplechicxiii- We're the same, lol. I didn't use the white board that much during my first try. 2nd time, I used the white board to break down the questions I thought were most difficult on the exam. I wrote down A B C D, and put x's on the wrong a...

ADPIE-- Assess before you implement ABC's Don't delegate to UAP's and LPN's what you can EAT (Evaluate, Assess, Teach) I didn't write down the lab values (NA, K, RBCs, WBCs, pH) cus I memorized and mastered them a week before the Nclex. Other than th...

I'd recommend it. I took the NCLEX and passed last month. Lacharity has a lot of those delegation questions that you don't see much in other review books. The delegation questions are somewhat repetitive in different chapters, I think this is a strat...

@Me2006: Thanks friend.. We both did it :)

@purplechicxiii: Go kababayan! The US needs more loving nurses these days and the Filipino people are truly those you can call warm, hospitable and caring. :) My prayers are with you..

I really recommend Kaplan :) I used Kaplan Qbank and the free QTrainers you can google online. Other than that I used Saunders, Lacharity, Feuer Audio Review that I would listen to from time to time, and the Kaplan Strategies Book. Memorize basic lab...

Exactly.. When you get a drop of ALDOSTERONE, automatically NA and Water levels decrease as well, blood volume and pressure decreases leading to hypotension, dehydration, the like. No need to over analyze my friend :) Basics, basics, basics are good ...

@aehtela: Indeed, God has heard my prayers, my wants. Though I didn't get my want (RN License) the first time around, I believe he was just planning the right time. I am so happy :) Thank you @NewGoalRN: Yes, I am so blessed to have good folks like t...

I can't express how happy I am right now that I'm writing this. I just finished calling the Board of Nursing in Saipan and the secretary told me I passed. After giving about 20 thank you's to the secretary I threw my cellphone in the corner, jumped u...

Jeremiah 29:11 really does send chills up my spine :) I too got the good pop up, did it for 2 weeks, phoned my BON and the secretary congratulated me and told me not to be nervous anymore cus I passed the 2nd time around. God is so good, all of our s...

Hello everyone. I just finished the whole Kaplan Qbank with an overall score of 60% Here are my scores on the Sample Tests: 1- 48% 2- 46%....... a hundred (sad facies) 3- 78% What do they signify? And the strategies, I have been using them and was ...

Here's something basic that may help: Adrenal Crisis/Addisonian Crisis= "everything down,except for Potassium" DROP of GMA(glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, androgen)= classic BRONZE skin ...

Hi. I used Mosby's the first time around as well. I read the whole book and answered in the cd-rom that came with the book. Unfortunately, I didn't pass. A friend told me Mosby's was a lot like Saunders. Great review books those two but they don't te...

Try the PVT and trust in it. "Our records indicate you recently scheduled the exam..."=good pop up that won't change no matter how many days pass by (this msg gives me goosebumps every time I remember doing PVT,lol) :) good luck and have us updated..

@ladybugme: that's the spirit! You gotta have confidence in yourself and in God..wish you all the best:) Have us updated on your test as well as the PVT ok? Take care..

I want to add something, this 2nd time I took Nclex and passed I cried like a baby and waived my arms in the air screaming "praise the Lord, Hallelujah".. my boyfriend was staring at me like *****?!! lol..but honestly man, the feeling of passing this...