MissCris

I just thought I would update, my license number posted on Thursday which was exactly 2 weeks after I got my quick results.

I was told 3 weeks also, probably by the same very annoyed guy you talked to. I started orientation for my job today and I need to have a license before I can work on the floor. SO AGGRAVATING!

Oh duh. I read your post again and saw you're in CA. That's some crappy luck But the rest of what I said still applies!

Forget about how many SATAs you had. My friend and I both passed in 75 questions, she had 5 SATA and I didn't count them but I can guess that I had somewhere around 15. I am convinced that SATA does NOT necessarily indicate that the question is "above passing standard." Some of my SATA questions were way easier than my multiple choice questions. I'm parroting the same thing I've said in another thread but you know yourself as a student and if you feel you did pretty well academically and went to a school with a good NCLEX pass rate you can be pretty certain you didn't fail with the minimum questions. It seems to be a common theme to leave the testing center in tears/feeling like an idiot. That was not my experience but from reading this board and talking to classmates I can confidently say that it's no indication of how well you actually did. The only cases of failing in 75 questions I've personally encountered involved extreme test anxiety or really intense and distracting life circumstances. Having said that, I am one of the most impatient souls in existence and I tried the PVT an hour after my exam and got the "good pop up." I tried it a few times again after that and the result was consistent. In my opinion it's accurate when you've had the minimum number of questions but as that number gets higher it becomes less so because of the quality control review that happens some time in a 24 hour period. If you're going to try it, use a gift card with a valid expiration date and less than $200 on it. If if your state has quick results, do your best to be patient and relax until you can get them. Looking back I wish I hadn't further stressed myself out by compulsively checking the PVT. My results came exactly 49 hours after the test started. Some states post license numbers before 48 hours so I would advise checking there also. Good luck! Trust yourself and the process and let yourself believe that you are capable of passing and did.

A friend of mine just found out she passed a couple of days ago. She had 75 questions and only 5 were SATA. I really don't think the types of questions matter as much as everyone seems to assume they do. Do you have quick results in your state? Keep yourself busy for the next couple of days doing something you enjoy. If you were a good student, well prepared, and graduated from a halfway decent program it is unlikely that you failed.

I didn't use Kaplan, but I loved Uworld. I used it almost exclusively to study and I passed in 75 questions.

I PASSED! The PVT worked for me. So relieved to have a definitive answer! Congrats to everyone!!

I took mine on 7/5 at 2 PM. I had 75 questions, didn't count SATA but 15-20 would be my guess and I've been getting the good pop up. So now I'm compulsively refreshing the Pearson quick results page and cursing myself for not taking an 8 AM slot. Here's hoping we all come back with good news very soon!

You can still apply to the Chem 1 class, the requirement is Concepts of Chemistry or higher. It won't make a difference for the CC programs but it could be beneficial if you are applying to other schools or hope to continue on to an RN to BSN, as some schools don't accept the intro level class. It is the same with any math class you take, intermediate algebra is the requirement but pre calc would satisfy that. Statistics would be another option there. Physics is not a CC requirement but Micro is, so I would suggest taking Micro.

I'm graduating with my ASN in May and I'm starting to look into BSN programs. I spent an hour on the phone with Sacred Heart today discussing their online RN to BSN to MSN program and it all sounded great until I heard the cost. I knew it was going to be expensive going into the conversation, but the number approaching 50 grand made me a little nauseous. I know for a fact that I want to get my MSN and maybe go into teaching, and this program would be the fastest way to get it done. I could conceivably have my BSN in 15 months which would be amazing. The fact that it's 100% online is another huge plus for me. Is there anyone out there who has finished this program? I'm looking for any and all opinions, taking into account realistic salary expectations. I have no idea what new grad nurses really make but I know it's not enough for a $500+ monthly loan payment. Does having an MSN make a big difference in your pay? I know some hospitals offer tuition reimbursement but would that even make a dent? I'm also considering WCSU and possibly Western Governors. Does anyone know what kind of reputation WG has around here as far as hospitals are concerned? I know they have a good reputation on these boards but I'm afraid it will look weird on my resumé. Sorry for the loads of questions, I'm just so anxious about where to go from here. Thanks everyone!

Congrats to everyone accepted! I know that last year NCC took 35 people off their waitlist which from what I've heard is not uncommon.

It was my class that found out after Easter last year. It was kind of on the late side, April 21st. If you're accepted you're guaranteed a spot, so registering late isn't an issue at all, although I would suggest if you have any co requisites to complete you register for them now. If you're accepted you can always drop them later on. There's always confusion about the nursing GPA, it should be explained better in the packet, but it is calculated using all of the classes that count towards the program, including lifespan, psych, etc. Hope that helps! I remember how awful the waiting was last year but you're almost there!

We found out on April 21st last year, right after Easter.

There are no weekend clinicals. Last semester we had lecture two days a week from 8:30-10:30 and clinicals 7:00-1:00 also two days a week. One clinical group had a 12 hour shift once a week. There are evening clinicals but not as many slots available and there is no guarantee you will get a spot. Those are twice a week from 4:00-10:00. In our second semester it is even less flexible because we are rotated off the unit to OR, PACU, child development, post partum, L&D and NICU. Also for the first couple of weeks before entering the hospitals there is lab time during the day.

Great stats everyone! I'm in my second semester at NCC, if you have any questions let me know :)