charnsuka
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Funny you mention this. The other day while receiving report, I had the nurse from first shift tell me that she was mad at another nurse from third shift for not giving a PRN med because she had to "deal with her behaviors all day", then went on to suggest that I SHOULD give a PRN to this particular resident also. All I could do was give a blank stare and think "just like you trust your OWN nursing judgement, I will trust mine as well." If it isn't indicated that it's needed from my assessments, I'm not giving it just to make your shift a convenience.
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Was tonight a full moon? A crazy night I can imagine. I had a day like this today and it happened almost around shift change. I wanted to cry lol.
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85 questions.
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So very happy for you! I knew you would do it! Congrats, RN!
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Thank you! I really appreciate it. It still feels unreal.
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PDA by LaCharity was a very good book! Even though it is used primarily for RN's it can also be used for LPN/LVN's as well. I do think that Hurst and Kaplan Qbank is enough, however, if you ever had trouble with prioritization (which was my case), I would HIGHLY recommend purchasing it. I had a few priority questions on my exam, and I think it really helped me. Plus, you can never go wrong with more questions. Hope this helps. Good luck on your exam and go pass it!
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Thank you! I pray it helped someone. :)
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I recently passed the NCLEX-PN with no math.
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You will definitely pass! It's nice to see you have confidence in yourself, some people forget to have that but it's key! I can't wait to hear the great news. Good luck! :)
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Your scores look awesome! Keep going with Hurst Review. I used Hurst and recently passed the NCLEX-PN in 85 questions on 5/28. My scores were 76/125, 81/125 and 91/125. Make sure you know your content "without a doubt and hesitation". I felt as if Hurst really prepared me for the NCLEX, and for that I will forever recommend their program to anyone preparing for NCLEX. Remain confident, read the question and understand what they're asking you, do not over-analyze or assume, and remember safety is key. When you don't know the answer, breathe and relax, just try to answer it to the best of your abilities. I also read Hurst strategies the day before my exam, I think that will also help as well. Good luck and I know you will pass your exam! :)
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Thank you! Congrats to you as well! I KNOW for a fact you passed!
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Thank you! I definitely relate to how you're feeling. I honestly would feel as if I was never going to pass this exam. It's normal how you're feeling. Try to regroup yourself and take a few days off, whatever time you need to put yourself back together again. When you've done that and are in the mind frame to study, then go hard. It will take dedication. Hurst Review for me was my best friend. I found out that I needed a good content review and also a balance of questions (which is why I also used PDA by LaCharity and Kaplan Qbank). It made my studying so much better. And trust me, if I could calculate how much I have spent alone on review programs and the NCLEX, I'd probably be a millionaire.. ha. But Hurst was worth every penny. I say try to figure out your weak areas and then build from that. Most importantly, have more confidence in your abilities and know that you can pass this exam. I know it sounds cliché to say if you can pass nursing school, you can pass this exam, but it's very true. You're smart. Just breathe, relax, read the questions on NCLEX at face value and understand what they're asking you (that was my biggest mistake the last two times, I didn't know what they asked me!) But with practice it helps. I know you will pass the next time you take your exam. Have faith and believe in yourself. That is the biggest piece of advice I could ever give to you. Good luck! I will keep you in my prayers. :)
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I spent about 2 weeks on the videos alone and that's because I went over some of my weaker areas such as (Cardiac, Endocrine, etc..). I constantly went over the notes all the way up until I tested to be honest, I wanted to make sure I knew it "without a doubt or hesitation". When I studied the notes, it composed of mock lectures, and I would also go to Quizlet and do flashcards from whatever topic I studied that day for Hurst.
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Yup continue reading the rationales, don't focus on the scores! You got this though! Remain confident and please keep me posted! I know you will pass! And again, thank you so much! Good luck! :)
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Congrats!!! I took mine on the 28th and just found I passed today too! :)
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Thank you all!
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Thank you!!! Kaplan Qbank did! I can't speak on Hesi because it wasn't required for the NCLEX-PN, but I will say Kaplan QBank was at the application/analysis level in my opinion, and to me closely resembled NCLEX. I felt like I was taking another Kaplan exam! Even the colors of NCLEX looked just like Kaplan, I was like wow lol.
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You're welcome! In the online course you will receive the videos, there are lecture notes that go with each video which is the content, and you get the QReview. You get access for 90 days. Trust me this review is worth every penny! Again thank you so much! Good luck and God bless! And remember you will pass your exam!
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Thank you!!! Hurst was very helpful, and being that it was online I was able to work at my own pace because I had a job as well. For RN's, you get 6 QReview attempts of 125 questions. Trust me it will be enough! On my exam, I seen so many things Hurst went over and that I only knew because of Hurst. Trust me, you will do just fine when you take your exam. Believe you will pass!
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Hello everyone, I am writing to tell you all that yesterday I tested for the NCLEX-PN and passed in 85 questions. This was my third time taking this exam. I had graduated in June 2012, so it's been almost two years since I've graduated. I am so relieved to finally have this test behind. I'm ready to move forward with my next goal which is becoming an RN. In the past, I didn't believe in myself, but everything about this time was different. My mindset towards NCLEX and nursing, for some reason, I had a greater appreciation for everything. I realized exactly what I needed to do and that was to believe in myself, dedicate myself to studying, and KNOW that I would pass the next time. Of course, none of this could have been done without my God. Many thanks to Him and his blessings. What I used to study: Hurst Online Review PDA by LaCharity Kaplan QBank A combination of these things really put my studying in high gear. I will always recommend them to anyone. Especially Hurst Review, I feel like it was key because I honestly needed to be refreshed on content, and if you've been out of school as long as I was or you have failed, this would be a review program I would consider hands down! At the testing center yesterday, I didn't know how to feel, I was confident but I was so surprised when it cut off on me at 85! I was like WHOA, I want more questions ! But, I got the courage today and found my name on FL BON and also seen PASS. This was something I needed and I'm glad I am finally a LPN! SO for those of you who ever want to give up, don't! Always keep trying. Just because your dreams of being a nurse was delayed does not mean that it was denied. The third time was the charm for me, but I fought hard for it! Keep going, stay focused, and know that you are meant to be a nurse. Your journey will be worth the wait! Love you all and thanks for your prayers and support! xoxo :)
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Thank you!
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Thank you so much for keeping me in your prayers. You have no idea how great that makes me feel. I kept the faith and God definitely blessed me with the opportunity to become a LPN. I have the same faith that you will pass your exam the next time you take it. You will for sure be in my prayers! Remember to trust in yourself and in your knowledge as well! You can do this! If you can pass nursing school, you WILL pass this exam! Good luck and God bless. Again, thank you so much!!!! :)