yedwards42 BSN, MSN

yedwards42 has 11 years experience as a BSN, MSN and specializes in Maternal Newborn.

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1. RNC-NIC results

   yedwards42 replied to nursebaileyy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   Saw this post and appreciated the updates about timing/receiving my NCC testing results. I took my RNC-MNN test on 9/29 at a test center; I received a letter saying I would receive my results in 7-14...

2. generic or brand name in nclex

   yedwards42 replied to jot22's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Generic drug names were on my NCLEX - I took 8/27 (heard through my HURST course that NCLEX would test on generic drugs

3. Best Way to Prep For NCLEX?

   yedwards42 replied to blingle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Very honestly, it will be hard for you to study for NCLEX during nursing school. Though your courses and tests should help prepare you. Does your school give you NCLEX type exams (NCLEX questions)?...

4. please read :(

   yedwards42 replied to rainbowl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   You're welcome. You have everything you need in your head and heart to pass NCLEX.

5. please read :(

   yedwards42 replied to rainbowl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi rainbowl, Preparing for NCLEX (and anxiety/nerves) can get the best of us! It's a hard exam to study for as it's very broad. What you're feeling is normal, though like others said try to continue...

6. failed the nclex with 265 questions, now what

   yedwards42 replied to jjkort10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi~ I'm sorry you didn't pass, though you seem to have the right attitude and stamina to get back on the saddle. NCLEX is just a test, and while I did pass, I said to myself I would do my best and if...

7. NCLEX RN tomorrow!

   yedwards42 replied to GodmademeRN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Good luck - you can do it!!

8. How much should I have knowledge?

   yedwards42 replied to happy time's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Hi ~ You really need to know core content - common illnesses/assessments/interventions/treatments within each body system, lab values, infection control (what diseases are airborne, contact or...

9. Nclex in 5days. What to do?

   yedwards42 replied to Kathrene,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   This is part true, as there are some "vague" or "obscure" questions within NCLEX testing on critical thinking skills and not so much nursing. However, that said, I'd say at least half my test was on...

10. Nclex in 5days. What to do?

    yedwards42 replied to Kathrene,RN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If you have your core content (including fundamentals, infection control and priority/delegation) you can whip NCLEX this next time. I'm sure since you are familiar with NCLEX you reviewed the...

11. What/how to study for NCLEX

    yedwards42 replied to dannygirl04's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ~ I took NCLEX in August (and passed at 102 questions) and studied almost two months with several resources: HURST, Kaplan, NCSBN, Saunder's and La Charity PDA. I also used the 35 page study guide...

12. About to take NCLEX 2 weeks from now. Any advice?

    yedwards42 replied to cml_413's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ~ I feel for you as I felt the same way prior to my NCLEX. I had NCLEX scheduled 8/7 and extreme panic/anxiety set in a week before. It was so bad, I rescheduled my exam for three weeks later....

13. 2nd attempt advice pls

    yedwards42 replied to Soontobern517's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ~ Nobody can tell you if you will pass or not, though your chances are greatly increased if you know core content backwards and forwards (i.e fundamentals, some information on specific...

14. Is PDA + Study guide enough?

    yedwards42 replied to rnchick2013's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm sure you will!! Big hugs and cheer for

15. "real" nclex course better than store bought book?

    yedwards42 replied to northmississippi's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I can speak of Hurst as I used Hurst, Kaplan, Saunder's, NCSBN and La Charity. I used all these resources for different reasons. I attended Hurst, and it was a good course to "hear" and review core...