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I think all of you are definitely ready to conquer NCLEX. I found out today that I passed at 75 questions! I think Kaplan does a decent job preparing you for the exam and types of questions and their wording. But, I didn't use the decision tree as much as I would have liked. Some of the questions are just impossible to apply it too, you simply ask yourself uummm ok, so what are the outcomes and is it desired? Everyone is going to do great!

Skittles, your scores are great! You are definitely more than ready if Kaplan is any indication of our success, which it is! I completely agree, as my professors said, you'll never feel ready for this test...we just have to go for it

Hey everyone! I wanted to start a thread for those taking NCLEX soon, whether this summer or simply sometime this year. I'm actually taking mine within the upcoming week! **activate panic mode now** haha I want us to be able to share tips, what we found helpful, what didn't work, and of course once we pass! I took the Kaplan course and also found it helpful when people shared their scores, so I could relate and feel just as confident in their success. (What else is this website for, but help and comfort during chaos!) So, my scores have been as follows: Q bank: 100% complete at 64% Q Trainer 5: 66 Q Trainer 6: 60 Q Trainer 7: 63 Readiness test: 64 (I did all the q trainers, but the beginning ones multiply times after a month or so, thus scores aren't completely true?) How is everyone else doing!? Best of luck; we're almost to finish line!

Yaaayyyyyy!!!!!! So happy for everyone! :) There is talk about moving to Lake Nona, but no for a while. I don't think it is something you awill have to worry about. Congrates again! Get ready for the wild ride cause it goes by so fast!

Steviekate, yep there will both Juniors and Seniors helping out with the interviews, just mainly checking you all in and getting the groups organized :) Unfortunately, I can't help out though, I have clinicals instead. Good luck everyone! You will all do fine! This is the first year they're doing it, and I don't think it is meant to be an intense process, just to, like you've all said, make sure you're dedicated, able to communicate well, and give off the presence that they want in representing their program! So excited for you all to be a part of the CON family; it's a pretty darn amazing experience :)

Yes, the website was their old policy. Last year we didn't have to complete the background check until after we were temp accepted. Their system this year for acceptance is much more thorough I think and will definitely be worth it in the end :)

For clinical sites, they all differ and again is random on which you're assignment to. You could live right next to a hospital, yet you get assigned to another one. It's kind of silly. But, first you're out in the community. Then you are at long term care facilities (all prob within 30 to 45 minutes from UCF). Then the second semester you start at hospitals, either Florida Hospital (like Orlando-East, I think Dr. Philips?, MD Anderson), or ORMC (Orlando Regional, Winnie Palmer, Arnold Palmer). Almost all clinicals start at 6:45AM, some you'll have two days, so until the afternoon, or you may just have one day of clinicals, but you wouldn't get off clinicals until 7:30PM that night... It's great you are moms and that you are going back to school, but with clinicals you have to be so flexible!

Hey all! I know the nerves are definitely still there. As someone already answered, we have no control over when our classes are! They literally assign everything. Clinicals are almost always Thursday and Friday, with labs and classes Monday through Wednesday. Also, they'll go over everything in detail that you need for the program, including equipment! So I know you are all anxious and maybe trying to get a head start on being prepared, but they could change some stuff. They send out details about stethoscopes, and don't recommend getting anything too "fancy" like the cardio. You're just starting out learning to hear all the adventitious sounds, and the cardio are so much more specific, that a lof of students can distinguish the fine sounds like are hair or something crazy that is heard really well in the cardio between normal/abnormal. It is kind of overkill for the program, but again they send out instructions and different deals that you can get with your other supplies. Good luck everyone! If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask. For me last year when I was in your shoes, it was one of my saving graces, being able to stress with others but also get reassurance from people that were in the program already :) It may take several days to answer cause this semester is intense!!! lol

The uniforms are a little expensive, like 20 for a shirt then 30 for the pants (you have to wear them to clinicals obviously but also the days that you have lab)...but you all are lucky. We have an all white uniform now, white pants and top, but they're changing the uniform for the incoming class. It's black pants and a white top with gold and stuff (kind of looks like a band uniform). They are a little more though I think becuase they made them microfiber or something. Good luck everyone! And yes, they are very strict about uniform and shoes; completely all white! Definitely no crocs or nike shocks (because of the holes and stuff). They must cover your heal too, so no slip ons.

Hi everyone! Right now I am in undergrad, finishing a BSN nursing program. I am pretty sure that I would like to continue to grad school shortly after graduating (perhaps a few years after some work experience) either nurse practioner or CRNA route. I understand that grades, GRE, and other aspects are vital to graduate school applications, but how essential is undergraduate research? We are required to take an undergrad research class, but some instructors are pushing that we complete research and write a thesis our last year of the program as well. I know that research is vital in graduate school, but how important is it that we have some experience in undergrad? Would not doing this program eliminate me as a potential applicant to grad school? I don't mind the hard work, but I don't want to overwhelm myself either if it isn't vital. I've done really well grade wise and would hate to damage my chances of grad school by dropping my GPA because I was attempting Honors in the major, or completion of a thesis and defense in addition to my courses and clinicals. I appreciate all of your help and advice!

MamaKate, yes they have a very high percent pass rate for the NCLEX, so they definitely prepare us; however, NCLEX is raising the score required to pass this April, so the pass rate will likely lower overall in the country due to the score increase! They use NCLEX type questions in each class during regular tests to get you use to the format or typical wording of NCLEX questions (and a lot of select all that apply). Also, there are ATI tests throughout the program, each semester, for multiply classes which gauge how well you mastered the material for each class. I'm sure the review gets more intense during the last year of the program as well.

Nursowiczka2b, it's been going really well so far! Obviously a ton a hard work and very time consuming, but the professors are wonderful and clinicals are the best part of each week with a variety of opportunities! I have no complaints, but I'm sure my sleep deprived, constant junk food eating body would totally disagree lol

For the basic program last year, when I applied, they said at orientation that over 700, nearly 800 people applied to the basic program, but a lot of people do get "thrown out" immediately because of their TEAS or issues with prereqs or suprisingly a lot of people fail out of the drug test after they've been accepted. Also, there was a maximum of 120 people in my class at the start last year...a bit less now that we are in the second semester. But, the lecture room doesn't hold more people than that, so definitely not even close to 200 people be accepted!

Good luck everyone! I was in your shoes last year, except not having to go through the whole interview process. I am currently in the program, and I can reassure you that although waiting is terrible and quite exhausting, every second is worth it! The program is truly amazing! So again, best of luck, and I hope to see you all around in the Fall :)

Unfortunately, I don't; we are all curious about it as well actually because this is the first year they're doing it! My impression is don't stress out about it. I think just gpas and teas scores are all very close, they're just looking to ensure you're genuine about nursing and representing their program. We've had a handful of people leave the program already during this semester for silly reasons which could've been addressed prior like what to expect and the strong commitment you have to make because it is so intense and time consuming!