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  1. really need help guys.

    chicagoboy replied to kimmy2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I would also highly recommend Hurst Review! Just the content material is covered in details. Good

  2. Start Nursing School Tomorrow......So Nervous

    chicagoboy replied to happynurse49's topic in General Students

    Nursing theories can be very overwhelming. So many infos to be covered and you can only write notes this fast. You need to write notes, plus listen to the teacher, while looking at hand outs given....

  3. kaplan vs hurst?

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

    I chose Hurst because of their great content material. I am very slow on Endocrine & Psych and Marlene does a great job on explaining it better than my professor. Kaplan like others here are more...

  4. IL NCLEX 3 Year Limit

    chicagoboy replied to kmat12's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, Illinois sucks when it comes to taking exam within a 3 year period. Worst thing is there is NO REFRESHER course here. You have to go through the entire Nursing program again!!! I will be...

  5. July 16th the NCLEX defeated me! Sept 5th, I slaughtered the test!

    chicagoboy replied to Kamryn10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You were blessed. I read stories here one getting as much as 25

  6. July 16th the NCLEX defeated me! Sept 5th, I slaughtered the test!

    chicagoboy replied to Kamryn10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulation new RN! I am reviewing for my 2nd attempt. Did you have a lot of SATA type

  7. It's midnight--that means im taking the NCLEX today!

    chicagoboy replied to sKris's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Good luck! Please give us a feedback on your exam.

  8. Spanish class

    chicagoboy posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was wondering if taking a Spanish class or being a bi-lingual (in Spanish) increases your chances of getting hire as a nurse. Your input is highly appreciated. Thank you very

  9. Saunders book question

    chicagoboy replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    According to the Elsevier website, it's updated for the 2010 test plan. Kinda strange when the NCLEX-RN test plan was recently updated in April 2013. Still the same test plan from the 2010, just...

  10. Saunders book question

    chicagoboy replied to Asteria's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The upcoming edition to be released in October has the updated 2010 NCLEX-RN test plan. I am curious of getting this one myself. PS> Amazon has the price slash to $38.97 with FREE shipping. This...

  11. Help! Bad pop up, brn don't have my transcript welcome to cali!

    chicagoboy replied to maysa1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So sorry for this unfortunate situation. In my school, they won't let you graduate when you owe them money specially that large of an amount. I just don't understand that. I remember one time when i...

  12. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Finally...i'm glad...LOL. Happy

  13. Purchased Remar Review

    chicagoboy replied to Love81's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for mentioning this. I just saw it on Elsevier web site schedule for release on Sept. 3, 2013. Looks great with the latest test strategies plan. May have to get this one since i only have the...

  14. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Like i said on my previous post, it helps if you imagine or picture in your mind what is being ask. Look at the options given. what would you do first, and so on. Most of this sequential order...

  15. Iron with food or without???

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yeah, back in school, were thought Vitamin C increases absorption of Iron. No food was mentioned. so i'm assuming juice like

  16. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @snmzelle It's the 5th Edition that i have. In every skills, there is Assessment to Evaluation. The step by step procedure is under

  17. Any other notable reviews other than Kaplan?

    chicagoboy replied to okiedokie123's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You just described Hurst Review - Great on content and the video will not bore

  18. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Agree with GrnTea, you need to imagine in your head while answering Sequential order questions. Most of these we already know from clinicals, working as a CNA/PCT, or caring for someone (like i gave...

  19. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It should be under IMPLEMENTATION/INTERVENTION. You will find the steps by steps procedures under that area. Please take notice for the CRITICAL DECISION POINT under Implementation. Very important...

  20. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    In our school, we used this wonderful lab book called Clinical Nursing Skills & Techniques by Perry & Potter. Such a wonderful resource book specially if you are going to nursing practice. I...

  21. Spanish class

    chicagoboy replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    Hello, its because most Filipinos can speak English. I went to school in the Philippines and came here when i was 14. I can attest that English was thought from the very beginning. I've heard of good...

  22. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Perry & Potter book...It's all

  23. Spanish class

    chicagoboy replied to chicagoboy's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your response. I am already fluent in another language - Tagalog (Philippines) but it seems like in Chicago where i live, i see a number of job ads looking for Spanish speaking candidates....

  24. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am googling now, so far can't find any. Usually these are clinical procedures. I may have to go and check out my Perry & Potter Book. But a list would really

  25. Sequential Order Questions

    chicagoboy replied to snmzelle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for listing them. Make sure i know them by