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Pass!

I used Saunders to start then Kaplan. That was it. There is a 35 pg NCLEX notes document floating around here that is worth some time. I did 50-75 qbank quizzes in timed mode, the tutor mode made me crazy so I suggest taking the quiz then review the rational. I started a binder with all the notes of stuff I learned through Kaplan rationale and Saunders. Took NCLEX and passed in 75q in less than an hr. There is just no way to know it all but you will be amazed how much you will learn just taking quiz after quiz. I did 200-400q per day.

Just passed NCLEX, thanks to Dunkin Dounts coffee and lots if it.

75q in an hour, within 15 min delivery successful, then good pop up. 48 hours after my end time, quick results were available...PASS! I think I saw that pop up at least 100x in those 48 hours.

Congrats! I took it on 7/19 and terrified to check tomorrow. Been getting good pop up since right after exam but still can't sleep.

Ooo... NCLEX book... I use Davis's Q&A for the NCLEX-RN Examination. I like the rationales and a wonderful professor suggested the book.

You can spend a ton of money on HELP books but try not too. I suggest a daily planner, a good drug book, a drug guide for smart phone (Davis is $$$ and Micromedex Drug is Free), a care plan book (I suggest Nursing Care Plans: Diagnoses, Interventions, and Outcomes, 8e by Gulanick & Myers), also the F.A. Davis SUCCESS Series is wonderful. FUNDAMENTALS SUCCESS is a great book for 1st semester students and really taught me how to take a nursing test. For the basics get a good printer, a case of paper, a crap load of black pens and highlighters. :) My final suggestion is strap in and hang on because Nursing is a bit of a wild ride. Requires a ton of dedication and disciple. Good Luck.

I'm not going to add anything new because it has been stated over and over that her approach was completely unprofessional and rude. I'm another one that doesn't hang out with fellow students, nor do I participate in study groups (cant learn too much in a large group) I have 2 active children and a home to take care of so I have minimal free time. I am very warm hearted and most patients thank me for my care and kindness. Other than that i smile, and minimal small talk. As a nurse you seek info with open ended questions and do alot of listening. Clinical instructors, will come and go. Some are wonderful teachers, some can't be bothered, and a few are down right mean and unprofessional (for a reason I can't figure out). Smile, participate when you have meaningful info or opinion to add and tell them to have a lovely day when you leave. When you get to the car you can mutter any swear word you want. :) Don't let anyone, even an instructor strip you of any confidence you may have BECAUSE if you allow it you won't succeed (without being over zealous). PS: Its Friday so grab a glass of wine and grab a nursing book. Love my weekend cram sessions.

Ignoring or not saying anything makes it acceptable. Learned that in Management 101 in my younger years. Lol. I haven't read all the replies but I'm sure someone has said this along the way. I would first make it know to them that "although you may find these remarks humorous, I don't. I'd appreciate it if you both would stop." End of discussion. If they probe, you can explain or not that it is uncomfortable and not professional. It's up to you as far as how friendly you want to be. IF IT doesn't stop then take the next step, but I would make an attempt to put an end to it yourself. My opinion. You sound educated and mature enough to be able to put this ridiculous banter to an end without causing yourself any undue aggravation.

I agree about the stethoscope. I had the same stethoscope when I started and had difficulty with breath sounds. I finally gave in and upgraded my stethoscope. What an amazing difference. My lab partner was having the same issue you are and I let her use my new stethoscope and bingo.... She never had to guess or be unsure again cause she bought the same one that day. Yes, $200 is alot but I see it as an investment for your future and as long as you keep it close, you will have it for years.

My experience is that you are not the only one to feel like this. When anyone gets a B in our class it calls for dancing in the streets. Nursing science courses are not like any of the prerequisite courses you have taken so far. Many of my fellow students went in with As and now all we want to do is pass because it is that difficult. My advice is feel proud of that B, find a friend in the program and share your feeling and help each other through. I believe most nursing students need the support if a couple fellow students. None of my family and friends understand the demands of these courses, only my fellow classmates. Trust me... You are not doomed! Don't panic cause there will come a time when you might even fail an exam and that is no reason to panic either. You take it as a tool to know what your strong topics are and which are not, then you can go back and figure out where you went wrong and relearn the topic. Any lack of confidence can make nursing school a bear.