laKrugRN

laKrugRN

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  1. Passed NCLEX-RN using Saunders

    Hi Jaes!! Congratulations to you!! I am so thankful to hear this because I have the new purple saunders book and am studying religiously. How did you handle the SATA? Was Saunder's SATA helpful to...
  2. Passed RN exam at the first try, thanks god!

    Wonderful! congratulations! Thank you for including the prayer. I am a firm believer! You bet I'll be saying the rosary on my way up to test! Haha
  3. Any tips for a "new" nursing student?

    You already sound like an outstanding person! :) I would recommend a PRN job during school cause hey! it may lead to a job! However, I could not do nursing school with CNA hours. I got a job as a...
  4. fainting

    I have a medical condition and sometime will faint due to low blood sugar. I can remember being sooo embarassed because I fainted at clinicals once. I was talking to a nurse at a computer and BAM I...
  5. What's YOUR Dream Job?

    I never thought I would like psych and correctional nursing. Now I cannot imagine doing anything else!! :) I plan on applying to a prison in my area when I graduate in 2 weeks! :) So
  6. ATI Fundamentals

    Read the book and do practice tests. Took this in the fall semester if my junior year and passed with a high level 2. Good luck!
  7. To BSN or not to BSN...

    Hi there!! I would highly recommend a BSN. I think it will give you the leadership and management skills you will need to be a nurse practitioner. However, I think a nurse is a great nurse regardless...
  8. Hang in there!! Hugs! Pick up and try again. You will knock it out next
  9. Anxious? Excited? Nervous? Mixed emotions!!!

    Good luck to you! Just sent a prayer your way! You got this! Be confident because you know you have all the information you need!!
  10. I have both the 5th and 6th edition. I like the 6th because it is easy to read and I am paranoid about having up to date information. HOWEVER, the 5th edition is golden because the CD has over 2000...
  11. Tips on how to study throughout nursing school?

    Also, remember ABC's when test taking. Priority is something I wish I'd learned
  12. Tips on how to study throughout nursing school?

    But with kids, the four hours does not have to be consecutive!! I know they are time consuming little cutie
  13. Tips on how to study throughout nursing school?

    Hello!! :) Congrats on getting into the program! I have 2 weeks left of my BSN program and boy am I excited. How I study is reading the chapter. For example with Med Surg..I type my notes. I make...
  14. Passed NCLEX 265 Qs.. Here's my story

    Awesome story!! :) it is no shame to take 75 or 265. As long as you pass in the end! This makes me feel better. I have 2 weeks left of school and am hoping to take NCLEX next month! All these...
  15. Anyone use saunders / kaplan? Similar to the test?

    Bringing some attention back to this post haha. This really made me feel better! I enrolled in Kaplan, it was pricy but I want to do all I can. I too, feel that Saunders is great for content but the...
  16. Conquered the NCLEX-RN with just 75 clicks!!!

    Great job and congratulations! Thanks for the tip! Makes me feel better because I am doing similar things to prepare for the exam! :) Way to go
  17. I PASSED THE NCLEX!! woohoo!

    Great job!! Congrats! I love seeing these "I passed" posts! So inspiring!
  18. I passed NCLEX 2nd try 2014

    Congrats! Way to keep your head up! Way to go
  19. I am about to graduate and I feel like I know nothing!

    Oh do not worry! I think we all feel this way. It's called being overwhelmed cause nursing school stretches your sanity! haha. But trust me, I am almost done with school and when I am reviewing for...
  20. 265 questions is not A BAD THING!!!

    Ah!! This is wonderful!! Thank you for putting this out there. Very inspiring. Congrats Nurse!!
  21. March 2014 NCLEX-RN Kaplan Testprep

    You can do it!! Have faith! I will pray for you! I will be taking Kaplan in May after I graduate. We are all on this crazy journey together. I love this website because I feel a sense of support and...
  22. Graduating May 2014! :)

    Hey All!! So stoked to be graduating this May. Counting down the days! Who else is with me?? Let me tell you, seeing the end in sight is such a relief. I am trying to balance studying for school and...
  23. Graduating May 2014! :)

    I am also working on my resume!! This is becoming all the more real. So excited, nerve racking, relieving! Less than 2 months to go! Graduating will feel so good but I wont feel GREAT till I pass...
  24. Good luck! Praying for you! :) You got
  25. Graduating May 2014! :)

    Awesome to hear from all of you!! :) So inspiring to see graduating nurses of all ages, backgrounds, and dreams. It seemed so impossible in the beginning and now look at where we are! Julesmama28,...