RNbethy

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  1. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    what you say is all true... but just because we need to gain experience before feeling comfortable in the job does not mean that our education does not matter! this argument has been played over and...

  2. My girlfriend is afraid that I might meet another girl in the nursing program...

    RNbethy replied to ThePhilster's topic in General Students

  3. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    joe007, I couldn't agree more. Although I like the nursing profession, it seems like we learn a lot less in nursing school than perhaps we SHOULD. It does feel demoralizing at times to rush through...

  4. Exams...how to trust yourself? your instinct?

    RNbethy replied to madareebrahim's topic in General Students

    I can understand your frustration - The approach I take is to look at the worst case scenario: What could happen if I don't discuss sugar compared to what could happen if I don't discuss eating...

  5. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Yes, I would consider care plans like an essay type question - that's a great point. However, apart from the clinicals, apart from any essays I write, apart from tutorials, etc.... I still think the...

  6. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

  7. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    cnmbfa - It's not about being right or wrong... In my experience, I haven't found that these tests challenge my critical thinking - good for you if they challenge yours. Don't make assumptions...

  8. Help!! Taking on-line political science

    RNbethy posted a topic in General Students

    So I'm taking a political science course on-line, and I have the entire course to complete in about 1/20th the time that most people do it in!!! Yahoo! I just submitted a proposal today and realize...

  9. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Interesting perspective and I agree with much of it. However, why should our tests not also prepare us to be a nurse? As you say, NCLEX is there to ensure that we have a "MINIMUM" understanding......

  10. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    I appreciate your perspective JBMommy. It seems that there's a bigger issue with your program, especially since ALL the grades are allocated to the test. That doesn't make any sense at all. I don't...

  11. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    So that particular question is not suitable for an essay or fill in the blank question. Point taken. BASIC questions like that might be more suitable for M/C... but an entirely M/C based test is not...

  12. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    How am I "risking my ability to complete my RN?" I'm just thinking critically about the current testing system within our nursing education... Nursing education is not perfect, and there is research...

  13. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Thanks for the thorough explanation shortnorthstudent... Paying attention to the question stems is great advice and a great reason to practice NCLEX questions. However, I still think MC is overused on...

  14. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    I'm fully aware that tests are only ONE part of the equation. A great clinical experience is appreciated and is probably the most important aspect of nursing education, but that does not mean that...

  15. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    My goal isn't just to graduate - I would like to get an advanced degree in nursing eventually. Yeah, you're right - this isn't o-chem... I can't help but compare tests I've written to these ones.......

  16. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    [quote The ambiguity is the real problem though, we were once given this question; A nurse is obtaining a sexual health history for a 20 year old client which of the following should she do? A....

  17. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    My thoughts exactly!

  18. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    You don't need to tell me this - I'm not saying that tests are so important that they are far better than what you learn in practice.... that's just ridiculous. What I am saying is that the testing...

  19. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Just because the NCLEX pass rate is high does not mean they are testing us to the level that they should. Has anyone ever questioned WHY all the tests mimic the NCLEX? In other programs, tests don't...

  20. I was yelled at by my nurse yesterday

    RNbethy replied to EllieBean13's topic in General Students

    Asking questions shows that you are curious about the profession, which is a good thing! In my opinion, if you really care about nursing and becoming an excellent nurse, you have to ask questions.......

  21. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Good luck to you as well Mindlor :) Keep in mind that I was not posting here for advice on how to do well on the MC exam... I already know what I have to do for that, :)- I am frustrated with the...

  22. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    Mindlor, I'm not saying I have nothing to learn about improving my test-taking ability. I am always ready to improve and do things to better my scores. Even if I do make the marks I want to make...

  23. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students

    I'm not trying to undermine the importance of clinical when I explain that the testing system needs improvement... All aspects of our nursing education should help us learn, and I do not feel the...

  24. Where do you think you need to improve?

    RNbethy replied to Karolyte's topic in General Students

  25. I hate nursing exams

    RNbethy replied to RNbethy's topic in General Students