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I just wanted to pick the brains of experienced ICU nurses as I know I still have a lot to learn! Is it a good idea to go straight into ICU nursing if you know it is your dream and passion? Or should new nurses really gain a year of experience on ...

I am very interested in applying to UTA for the RN-BSN online program. I still need college algebra, statistics, and my government classes. Should I go ahead and apply to the program and take these online through UTA or knock these out at my local c...

Thank you this helps a lot!

I want to know too :) Good luck. Not a ton of reviews out there on this.

No fluff or congestion-that's very reassuring! Your passpoint scores are similar to mine so also reassuring! Thanks for sharing :)

Hey That's awesome! I really like the idea of writing a bible verse down! I think I will do that too for encouragement. I would also like to know if passpoint helped and if the practice exams were at all like the real thing. Thanks. And congrats sou...

Thank you!

I'm sure this has been answered before but I could not find a definitive list. I have ten days left to prepare and was wondering what I should really focus on when it comes to labs. I remember a lot from nursing school like sodium, potassium, ABGs e...

I would like to start studying and learning as much as I can before I start my new position in a med surg ICU. I will also be required to float to trauma and neuro ICU if the need arises or a step down unit although med surg ICU will be my home. Do ...

Thanks everyone once I pass Nclex I will definitely take these suggestions. I would like to have a head start as I know it's going to be overwhelming.

I have the Kaplan strategies book and the questions are definitely harder and I was beginning to panic. Hopefully they are all passing level questions with Kaplan? Good luck to you! I take it in 10 days!

Thank you! This makes me feel so much better! I take it June 3rd and have been using passpoint, Kaplan strategies book, and the NCLEX mastery app. My scores have been in the 50's and 60's with the last two sources so passpoint made me feel a little ...

Congratulations!!! Do you feel like passpoint really helped? There are not too many reviews put there on it.

My first practice exam was scored with 6-7. It says passing level is anything above a 4. Would love to hear from people that actually passed the NCLEX and what their scores were too.

Thank you for the well thought out response. I just accepted an ICU position and am nervous, scared, and excited all at the same time. Your post definitely made me feel better! Thanks!

Well I probably can't give you the answers you are looking for but I am a new grad who just accepted an ICU position. My heart is really set to work in critical care and I know that is where I belong but I have the same concerns as you. If they are w...

Thanks for the replies!

Hello all! I am a nursing student entering my 4th semester. I applied for an extern position at my favorite hospital and just found out that I passed the first round of interviews. I now have a final interview on the neuroscience unit which was my fi...

Hi everyone. I just applied to the ADN program at Tyler Junior College to start Fall 2013. Anyone else here applying to the RN program at TJC and would like to share during the application/ wait process?

Hello, I feel a little silly writing this but I guess I really need some feedback from people that have been there and done that. I have just finished my second week of nursing school. I know it is still early but I am feeling a little out of place. ...

I feel the same way even though I'm only about 4 weeks in. I started the program believing it would be the hardest thing ever. I study about 3-4 hours a week and spend probably another 3-4 on assignments and have made all A's so far. I hear a lot o...

Congratulations! I got in too!!!! I almost cant believe it! Maybe we can communicate here and help each other out along the way. I know we have a ton to do before August :)

Hey there. I am taking A&PII only this semester. I have already taken all the other non nursing courses! I have never applied before and am really nervous because my gpa is not super high due to "flunking" out of a class a few years ago, that I ...

I've only seen a time frame of 5-7 weeks but I am hoping things move faster. I am dying to find out too!