ScudderRN31

Passed another test today! So happy! Sent from my iPhone using allnurses

Any suggestions on specific study guides to prepare for this exam?

Looking into obtaining my BSN through WGU. Just completed an ASN program online with Excelsior so without a doubt I'm up for the challenge of independent schooling. I've spoke to an advisor who I honestly wasn't impressed with. Have a few questions h...

You must be able to keep your nerves under control. You can know how to do everything perfectly and one small mistake due to nervousness can cause one to make a critical error. I think the most important thing is confidence, knowing exactly how they ...

EC was a great program for me as well. It requires a great amount of independence and motivation but I truly enjoyed it and glad I choose that route. Didn't find it nearly expensive as others I looked into. WGU has accepted several credits I obtained...

I understand your point. I'm not necessarily excited about going back to school..again..but the positions I desire require it so to be where I want to be I'll do what I have to do. If you're comfortable in your position and don't plan leaving I agree...

My plan is 6 months too..taking a little break though. Let me know how it goes! Best wishes

So I took the RN NCLEX today and I must say that was by far the hardest test I've taken throughout this journey. Seemed as though nothing I studied was mentioned at all. Entailed tons of critical thinking and prioritization which wasn't obvious..made...

Want it done ASAP and once I jump in will be willing to go full force to make it through. Finished Excelsior's program from start to finish in 11 months which includes a 3 month wait for CPNE

Awesome, thanks! How long did it take you to complete the BSN?

I found it helpful. Plenty of content review and questions. I had already bought the Saunders or I would've saved my money, once I had NCSBN I didn't open the Saunders again. There is different course options based on length of time you have access t...

I used Saunders, Lacharity and the 3 week course from NCSBN for $50. Total less than $100 in resources and passed first attempt with 87 questions.

The amount of time while taking the exam doesn't have anything to do with a hold. I took my exam Thursday, 87 questions in 50 minutes. My results were available on Saturday.

I took Excelsiors A&P exam to satisfy mine. Had taken it before at a community college but had been greater than 5 years so it wouldn't transfer

I passed! 😜😱🎉🎊🍹So excited! Best of luck to all the testers out there!

Being in a totally different facility definitely played a part in increased anxiety. Fortunately for Excelsior exams I was able to go to a local community college that has an approved testing center. For NCLEX I had to drive 2 hours for a Pearson Vue...

Thank you! Will know for sure tomorrow when I check my quick results, hoping and praying I did!

Depends more on your graduation date. They start processing things a few weeks before you graduate to complete the process of making you eligible for NCLEX. So if you're like me, I did CPNE Jan 9. My graduation wasn't until March 20. So I had to wait...

Agree with previous post. I put that I was ready 2 months out. Once it exceeded that time I began calling for cancellations and quickly accepted the first one offered. The wait is terrible and to me added more stress. It's a complete personal prefere...

There isn't a specific nursing diagnosis book to use, just that it can't be more than 2 editions old. I prefer and used Sparks and Taylor. Some advisors will suggest Mosbys because they are more familiar with it but it's not required. If they questio...

$50 ish

Plenty of people have..what information are you looking for?

It's luck of the draw, the first morning I called I was told no..sent a message through message center within an hour of the same day, by noon I had a date. Took me by surprise but I ran with it and quickly accepted.

Credit by exam route for me from start to finish including CPNE was 11 months..just missed paying the annual fee :-)

I just completed Beginning Algebra through Aleks to satisfy my math requirement last month. However as others have mentioned I would get approval for the course before completing anything.