cjmmsn98 MSN, RN

cjmmsn98 is a MSN, RN and specializes in Nursing Instructor & Asthma Educator.

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   NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

   cjmmsn98 replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

   Dear Theresa, and others- Reading the posts can have 2 effects,I think. Either they validate that everyone approaches the NCLEX with some fear, or they scare the &%$#@@ out of you.... Clearly, if you completed nursing school, and have been prepar...
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   Would you have called the doc? (LONG)

   cjmmsn98 replied to SierraN's topic in Ob/Gyn

   You did the right thing. If at the end of the day, youhave done your very best, no one can fault you. Let them be quiet.
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   NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

   cjmmsn98 replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

   No, the test is confidential and even those who take it may not have a copy. Youc an go to the HESI website at http://www.hesitest.com to obtain study and review materials and get additional information. Drexel University offers a review course fro N...
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   IS ILLINOIS REALLY THAT BAD FOR NPs????

   cjmmsn98 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in NP

   Seems like more suburban and rural areas are finally getting more NPs on board, in addition to the city hospitals in CHgo. All depends on the setting and the docs. I seem to encounter 2 kinds of docs- those who will only work with PAs- so forget abou...
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   New format questions?

   cjmmsn98 replied to flaced's topic in NCLEX

   Treat each and every question on NCLEX-RN as a question that is going to be scored and counted. There is no way to differentiate a pilot question from an "actual" scored question, and alternate format questions are treated as any other question. NCSB...
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   I am having great difficulty registering for NCLEX. Please help

   cjmmsn98 replied to strenght1981's topic in NCLEX

   Call the NCSBN and talk to someone (NCSBN authors the NCLEX). They will give you the facts. You can get theinfo fromtheir website- http://www.ncsbn.org Good luck...
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   I passed my test.....

   cjmmsn98 replied to jennijen56's topic in NCLEX

   Congratulations! Welcome to nursing- we need you!!!!
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   NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

   cjmmsn98 replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

   I agree- think good thoughts. By the time you read thismessage, I hope you have passed! The questions keep coming until you clearly meet or do not meet the passing standard, and the average number of questions presented is around 120. You can get 265...
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   NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

   cjmmsn98 replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

   HESI is a predictor test for NCLEX success. The highest numeric (raw) score you can attain on HESI is 1500. For NCLEX
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    Eligibility expires 19th November,any ideas?

    cjmmsn98 replied to LeeTendayi's topic in NCLEX

    The longer you waitm the easier it is to forget. Youa lso will have to pay all the fees again, since the ATT is only good for 90 days,a nd theymake no exceptions. You can call pearson vue to verify this, but better use the time and get it taken!
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    NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

    cjmmsn98 replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

    The 15 pilot items are in the first 75 questions. They do not increase if you have more than 75 items presented. There is no obvious difference between pilot items and actual items, so treat each item seriously and focus on working through the case a...
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    NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

    cjmmsn98 replied to cjmmsn98's topic in NCLEX

    You are welcome- If the test shuts off at 75 questions, you were either doing very well or doing very poorly, because the computer was able to determine very quickly that you either met or did not meet the passing standard with 95% certainty. You won...
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    NCLEX Number of Questions and Clarification

    cjmmsn98 posted a topic in NCLEX

    The NCLEX adapts to your skill level. The first questions that are presented are determining your ability level. Once that ability level is determined, the questions are presented in increasing level of difficulty/decreasing difficulty until you have...
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    Ritalin

    cjmmsn98 replied to kellilou3's topic in School

    As a schoool nurse, you are the one professional in a position to educate peers, parents, and children about ADHD and the treatment for it. First, look at the research about ADHD and all the treatment options. Several studies have been done that docu...
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    Tips for New Nurse Educators

    cjmmsn98 replied to VickyRN's topic in Educators

    I have had such a challenging few weeks in my first year of full time teaching. Vicky your words could not have been available at a better time. I found them very helpful and wanted to say thanks- I will take them to heart and continue on.