yedwards42

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  1. My NCLEX Experiences: 2 exams and new PVT

    yedwards42 replied to lovelea08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats - it sounds to me like you passed! I had a few conference questions too, while most q's on NCLEX were easy-fair; then there were a few handful of q's that were "random" or "obscure". I left...

  2. Took 2nd Test today NCLEX RN

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

    Congrats! Sounds like you passed. Holding good thoughts you receive official news via BON

  3. really confused

    yedwards42 replied to lrdcn3's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ~ Is there a new line item for your name that says Registered Nurse though it says cancelled? If so, this happened to me - I have an interim permit and took NCLEX 8/27. On 8/28 (evening) I...

  4. Failed NCLEX 2x..HELP!

    yedwards42 replied to CS2222's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi - If you still have access within Kaplan - did you check out all their resources? They have content videos, strategy/decision tree, question videos, qbank/qtrainer. While I found their content...

  5. Nclex Oct 2nd

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

    I used a variety of resources (Kaplan, Hurst, NCSBN and La Charity PDA) and while you can pass with using one resource, my suggestion is to review all your answers (right or wrong) and know the what,...

  6. Guys, this is difficult.

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

    Congrats on taking NCLEX! Many folks (including myself were uneasy/unsure) after taking NCLEX. While I felt some of NCLEX was easy (over-studied in some respects) I also felt some questions were a...

  7. Just took kaplan QT 6 and got a 59%

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

    Do you have your on-line or hard cover Kaplan book? The topics are broken down for each category. While, I hear Kaplan recommends a 60-65% or more on their tests, I've read posts here of folks...

  8. Failed 2nd time..HELP

    yedwards42 replied to Lkay26's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I used Hurst, Kaplan, Saunder's, NCSBN and La Charity. While I liked Kaplan (i.e. their hard cover book, qtrainers,qbank) I most especially liked their question videos. Did you watch any these?...

  9. My one month plan - is this crazy?

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

    Your plan and variety of NCLEX resources sound perfect! While I studied for almost 2 months (ten hour days) I probably over-studied in some ways. However, keep in mind NCLEX is very broad - so in my...

  10. Just took NCLEX-RN

    yedwards42 replied to USFnurse89's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    What you are feeling (post NCLEX) is normal. Hard to gauge the test and how well you did. I felt the same way. Hopefully, you hear soon. Go try to relax. Holding good thoughts for you and hope...

  11. NCLEX Today at 1pm

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

    Best of luck and cheer. You can do

  12. 85 questions shut off and failed!!

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

    I think you using Kaplan and other resources available will benefit you. I will say what you read in one, may be differently said (or expanded) in another resource. I was toggling between resources....

  13. 2014 California Nclex result

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

    I took NCLEX 8/27 and found out within 48 hours. I hear it can be 2 days to 3 weeks - so

  14. Test in 4 days need some advice

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

    In order to pass NCLEX you need to know core content (infection control/precautions/ppe to wear, fundamentals, med's/herbals and bits of knowledge from each body system, roles of RN/LVN/UAP's for...

  15. Failed NCLEX 2X

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

    Hi auchiepie, Your recent response is right on. Many of the q's on NCLEX are priority or types of questions that ask you "what is best" or "priority". All of the answers may be correct - though one...

  16. 85 questions shut off and failed!!

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

    I'm sorry about your NCLEX result, and know the 2nd time around you will ace it. I can imagine with a new baby and trying to study it was difficult. Now that you will have some help, I think this...

  17. Just took my NCLEX! Anxiety through the roof!

    yedwards42 replied to PaBubb23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations on passing!! And yes, what you felt after taking NCLEX (like you failed) is completely normal. Many folks do (including myself). I took NCLEX last week and passed. Breathe a little...

  18. 3 weeks till nclex

    yedwards42 replied to Stdntnurse101's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi ~ I studied almost 2 months and about 10 hours a day (including weekends). I used Hurst, Kaplan, NCSBN, Saunder's (comprehensive) and La Charity PDA. I used Hurst and Saunder's mainly for content...

  19. best study methods plz help! have newborn at home

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

    Do you have all of Kaplan's resources online - content videos, question videos, qbank and qtrainer? Also, do you have the Kaplan content book? I just passed NCLEX last week and used several...

  20. Ended NCLEX RN With 92 Questions. Good or Bad?

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

    Holding good thoughts for you! Yes, the suspense is crazy - hope you hear

  21. Need help with HOW not "what" to study

    yedwards42 replied to dbrenda1510's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi dbrenda1510, It sounds like the amount of time you're studying and using a few resources is really good. I saw that you have and used Hurst - I did also. I think Hurst is great for core content...

  22. Need Advice :D

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

    If you buy the kaplan on-line (any full package - not just the qbank) it comes with their content videos, question videos, qbank and

  23. Passed Nclex 2nd time with 5 SATA

    yedwards42 replied to anu10's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations! I'm sure you feel a great sense of relief and a burden lifted off your shoulders (I know I did :)). Go celebrate for a job well

  24. Ended NCLEX RN With 92 Questions. Good or Bad?

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

    Congrats on taking the test - hopefully you know your results soon. Not sure what state you're from, though some results are known within 24-48 hours. I'm from California and my license was posted...

  25. Need Advice :D

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

    Hi ~ I used several resources including Kaplan, Hurst, Saunder's, NCSBN and La Charity PDA. I think if I used one resource, I would not have passed. I think Hurst is excellent for core content (know...