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  1. accepted into becker college!

    Leda replied to PinkLady24's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    The Becker College nursing programs (ASN and BSN) are fully accredited by ACEN. This program has never been in danger of losing nursing accreditation or approval from the Massachusetts Board of...

  2. Pub-Med NCLEX Review ?????

    Leda replied to JoAnna McNurse's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Med Pub was purchased by Assessment Technologies, Inc. (ATI) (www.atitesting.com ) some time ago. Med Pub materials would be outdated and probably not the most appropriate resource to prep for you...

  3. Old Diploma Nurse need of help

    Leda replied to DryHumor1970's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    transcripts for graduates of worcester city hospital school of nursing are stored at the worcester technical high school, guidance department, 1 skyline drive, worcester, ma 01605. it is important...

  4. ADN nursing student in MA can I sit for LPN exam?

    Leda replied to denecy's topic in General Nursing

    Massachusetts requires that you have, "completed a minimum of 945 hours in theoretical and clinical practice in medical, surgical, pediatric, and obstetrical, as well as mental health nursing...

  5. Did I win the lottery or is it a curse?

    Leda replied to jsuh's topic in General Students

    I am only speaking for myself as my opinion does not reflect many nursing instructors. If the OP obtained the teacher's edition and test bank with the sole purpose of accessing course exam, this...

  6. Did I win the lottery or is it a curse?

    Leda replied to jsuh's topic in General Students

    Nursing instructor responding, I never use the textbook questions as I know they are not secure questions. In addtion the textbook test bank questions are not always written in current NCLEX-style...

  7. MA Nurse Practice Act/Standards

    Leda replied to Salls25's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Try this link: http://www.mass.gov/dph/boards/rn Click on Statues, Rules and

  8. Wondering if anyone has a list of topics and subtopics for NCLEX??

    Leda replied to ablenurses's topic in General Nursing

    You can find information on the NCSBN website, https://www.ncsbn.org/1287.htm Once you have accessed the site click on 2007 NCLEX-RN Detailed Test Plan - Candidate. You will find what you are...

  9. Discouraged with my program

    Leda replied to JillFRN's topic in General Students

    Sorry to hear that you are dissastisfied with you nursing program. At two months into any nursing program it is common to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about your choice. The fact that your program...

  10. How I take a test and get an A

    Leda replied to TessaMae's topic in General Students

    Outstanding summary of what is necessary for success on nursing exams! Thank you for sharing with others what is necessary for success (self-direction, time management, and study methods adapted to...

  11. Oldccart

    Leda replied to JillFRN's topic in General Students

    I'm not sure about the second a in CAART, but here is what OLD CART (used for symptom assessment) usually means: O = onset L = location D = duration C = characteristics of symptom or complaint A =...

  12. Darn Kaplan!!!

    Leda replied to DisneyNurse18's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Typically people score 10 to 20 percentage points lower on Kaplan than on other NCLEX-style questions (i.e, NCLEX 3500, Saunders, etc.). That said it is important to review the rationales for all...

  13. Conflict of interest between NCSBN & NCLEX

    Leda replied to wannabeRN2's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your argument makes sense at face value, but it doesn't hold up when you thoroughly understand the NCSBN mission, values, and purpose. "The purpose of NCSBN is to provide an organization through...

  14. trouble with evolve and instructor resources

    Leda replied to LadyIrish43's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I would suggest that you contact the local publishing company representative directly to request the replacement. For reasons of exam security the publishing companies have strict requirements...

  15. What is the passing grade for your state NCLEX-RN

    Leda replied to nurz2be's topic in General Students

    NCLEX is a national exam; therefore the passing standard is the same for all states. NCLEX is not graded in the traditional sense, meaning it isn't scored on a percent correct basis. You can read...

  16. shut off at 75q...how many select all must have before u pass

    Leda replied to marvs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Many people have passed the NCLEX-RN without answering one select all that apply/alternative format or dosage calculation question. There is no way of telling if you've passed or failed the NCLEX-RN,...

  17. Kaplan's test results

    Leda replied to luv2shopp85's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'll respond to your question. Receiving a 42% on one section of the Q-Bank, isn't great BUT, it isn't an indicator that you will fail the NCLEX either. Passing the NCLEX is about being able to...

  18. Increase in NCLEX Exam Failure

    Leda replied to PedED's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Over the last few years the first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate for US educated nurses has increased: https://www.ncsbn.org/461.htm 2004: 85.3% 2005: 87.3% 2006: 88.1% The first time NCLEX-RN pass rate...

  19. Yup - another NCLEX inquiry from a new grad!

    Leda replied to Vektor's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Relax! Most people score 15 to 20% lower on the Kaplan tests/questions vs. other NCLEX prep questions (e.g. Saunders). Your Kaplan scores are fine, remember the NCLEX is not scored in the...

  20. WHat was the majority of questions on your NCLEX?

    Leda replied to SoulShine75's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Everyone's NCLEX is different; however everyone's NCLEX questions are based on the Detailed NCLEX Test Plan. The stress of the exam, etc. makes it very difficult for the test taker to know with 100%...

  21. Which one would you pick and why?

    Leda replied to MomenTs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Here is another way to look at the question and answers. I am aware that there will be disagreement with my posting but it is important to remember that, airway is only the best answer when it fits...

  22. Register to take for NCLEX before I graduate?

    Leda replied to krazykev's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The place to start is with your nursing program. In order to be eligible for the NCLEX your nursing program has to verify that you are in fact a graduate. Each state has different criteria as to how...

  23. So I did not back out....

    Leda replied to Silverdaisyd's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!!! Enjoy your

  24. Need an answer to this situation

    Leda replied to ric13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    "thanks for the replies.giving a immunoglobulin is the best choice(vzig) but the given choice only states "vaccine" is it proper to think that in this kind of question (situation) the "vaccine "is a...

  25. Need an answer to this situation

    Leda replied to ric13's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The vaccine given to the child in the question will not be varicella vaccine. This child would be administered VZIG (varicella-zoster immune globulin). VZIG would be administered to this...