EriNurseNJ

I took and passed the exam this week. My margin for passing was not very high, but I did pass. As others have said, as I sat for the test I felt I was as prepared as I was going to be. While there was no topic on the exam that was new or that I had not reviewed, I felt some topics that were emphasized in review materials and practice tests were not emphasized on the exam. I used the Certified Nurse Educator Review Manual(2nd edition) as well as Teaching in Nursing: A guide for Faculty by Diane Billings. I would recommend both books, but in hindsight, using the Billings book as a primary reference might have been a better choice to increase my confidence while taking the exam. Good luck to those studying and retaking the exam.

I was supposed to take my exam tomorrow, but do to emergency construction the testing center is closed and I had to reschedule. I will be testing mid July. I have the same resources as you, with similar assessment scores. Since I will likely test before you re-test I will check back and see if I have any tangible study tips to offer as I move through my study process. Best of luck to you!

Thank you!

Hi everybody, I am moving from critical care to my hospital's clinic. I am very excited for my new role and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction for resources to better understand Medicare and Medicaid? Thanks so much.

Like previous posters stated, the worst they could do is not hire you. I would definitely apply and, if you are planning to return to work after the baby, stress that in your interview as well. A game plan like "I would like to take 3 months off and then continue 2/3/4 whatver shifts per week" will show how serious you are about the postion. Also, you may be more likely to land a postion in a general float pool (where they are less likely to notice your absence) than a per diem job on a specific unit. And, for what its worth, I just had a baby on February 7 and worked ICU right up to 2 weeks before my due date, so you could get a few good months out of a position before baby arrives.