nursephillyphil BSN, RN

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    Did any one struggle with low self-esteem in nursing school?

    nursephillyphil replied to Avill's topic in General Students

    You're feeling uncomfortable because you're transitioning! Nursing school is nothing like High School. You are entering a field with an incredible amount of information, many of which is being updated...
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    Tips on how to survive Pharmacology

    nursephillyphil replied to ferrella's topic in General Students

    1. Identify the medications, included in the classification and subclassification. This will be your key to identifying the purpose of the drug as well. SO group them into beta blockers,...
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    Study Tips for Pharmacology

    nursephillyphil replied to byarchan's topic in General Students

    For pharm, your best bet is to study by classification. Group them into these categories, so you'll have drugs separated into classes like beta blockers, antifungals, antivirals, etc. Next you'd want...
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    Nursing supply vs. Demand in america

    nursephillyphil replied to byrone's topic in General Students

    Ok first of all, where are you looking for a job? If you're looking in the Bay Area in Ca then of course the job market is tough. It's one of the highest paying locations for RN's and it's saturated....
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    I stood up after Nclex was done

    nursephillyphil replied to EmmaWeiss's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Your results are going to take long to receive, especially since taking it on Oct 9th which was the last day of the transition to breeze. Things are backlogged right now. You can check the status of...
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thats an unreliable statement, many things can factor into how soon you get your results. Right now the quickest way to "check" is the pvt but it can give false negatives. The only sure way is to wait...
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Nope not here, i'm at the point where I wish i could file a lawsuit. Losing patience but more importantly: JOB OPPORTUNITIES! Many of us graduated in May, meaning the grace period for loans end in...
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    When i called, they told me the system is updated everyday at midnight. I forgot to ask if that included weekends. 18 days for many of us as well haha, this
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    failed the nclex rn for the 4th time...

    nursephillyphil replied to KT92's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    thats what happened to me when i was trying to study for my first nclex exam, i was stuck between kaplan (2 books and their videos) and saunders, all it did was overwhelm me with information. Second...
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    Took NCLEX-RN on October 9, 2013 in California

    nursephillyphil replied to kneekodio's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    should move responses to here: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/ca-brn-website-882068.html keeping everyone updated throughout california
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    Authorization To Test and California BRN-- (PROBLEMS)

    nursephillyphil replied to RedNavy's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    did you pay the registration fee with the BRN ? you have to pay both pearson and the brn to test. if you did i'd just follow up and see how things are going. We're all stuck with this system update, a...
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    Finished all of kaplan/Hurst.. am I ready for nclex-RN???

    nursephillyphil replied to newgradOBlover's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    based on your scores, you should be good to go; how are you with handling test
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    KAPLAN

    nursephillyphil replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    if you're just starting, the on demand one is good since you can go over material etc, if you are confident in your content knowledge then go for qbank to practice the nclex style questions. good...
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    KAPLAN

    nursephillyphil replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hell yea it's worth
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So they said approx 3 to 4 weeks. Those of us who took the test on the 3rd should be getting good news this
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    Input on Kaplan online review classes???

    nursephillyphil replied to ssk5's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I find nclex to be the best resource (for me and my learning style at least). Kaplans qbanks, trainers, and sample tests are very good at simulating the types of questions you'll receive. You'll have...
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    Please share your Kaplan Scores :)

    nursephillyphil replied to sil2012's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You should be aiming for the following: QT 4: 150 questions 3 hours Target score: 65 QT 5: 150 questions 3 hours Target score: 65 QT 6: 200 questions 4 hours...
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    Retaking Nclex - CA after 5 years

    nursephillyphil replied to nurse2us's topic in Nurse Registration

    I think your safest bet would be to call the Ca BRN and
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    I passed!!!!!

    nursephillyphil replied to Clairealex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    1KeriG Take breaks! You won't fail for not going through all 265 questions, if you find yourself dozing off or sleepy at 50 or 75 questions then take a break! I timed mine to be q50
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    I passed!!!!!

    nursephillyphil replied to Clairealex's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    wow congrats! I've heard its quite difficult transitioning from different countries in nursing (with the differences in scope of practice, etc) but i'm assuming nursing roles in the UK are pretty...
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yea on breeze this is all i get on my dashboard; i may have accidentally tried to add a license? lol Quick Start Menu To start, choose an option, and you will return to this Quick Start menu after you...
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    for some reason i don't get the option to view status on Breeze? Don't know if i messed up somewhere on the application haha, but when searching for a RN license with my name i'm still getting no...
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    @jmira where does it show status pending? i created an account but i'm a little lost navigating their site
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    DRUG BOOK FOR NCLEX

    nursephillyphil replied to jechro.08's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    get the Kaplan NCLEX-RN medication book, its a small pocket sized one , yellow and blue papercover. they have it on ebay for
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    Ca BRN Website License check?

    nursephillyphil replied to nursephillyphil's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    11 days for me and counting lol. the site is updated at midnight, not sure if that includes weekends or if its just