Doodlebug21

In my experience, for nursing school we were required to take a HESI exit exam. They wanted us to have a 900, I ended up with an 840. For NCLEX I ONLY used UWorld which I thought was a wonderful refresher. I used all of the questions and my exams were between 52-70% but a majority was around 56%. I felt really prepared for my NCLEX and also wanted to move it up, however, I didn't. I wanted to be sure I answered every question on UWorld. I used LaCharity for PN but not RN but I highly recommend- it's a great book! I took my NCLEX June 16th. My exam was almost ALL select all that apply, a few "who would you see first", and two drag/drop questions. Did I think UWorld saved me during the exam? Probably not because I had some off the wall questions. What I did like about UWorld was that it prepares you for the randomness of questions. None of the questions were related to each other and it really makes you think. UWorld questions were also more in depth, NCLEX is very vague in my opinion. My computer during my NCLEX shut off at 75 questions and I am now an RN. My best advice- DO NOT WORRY about your UWorld test scores! Just keep practicing and getting used to the types of questions and how to answer them (Especially SATA). During your exam do not try to figure out if the question is easy or hard. If you go beyond 75 questions just know that each question thereafter is a new opportunity to pass. You made it through nursing school, you've got this!! Good luck!

I am a LPN with only 6 months of experience with LTC and I currently make $22/hr on second shift.

I feel from reading her post she handled the situation very well. Especially for being a new nurse. That being said, new nurse or not it doesn't matter what type of nursing position she is in. Her post was directed at the fact the hospice center she works at is not well equipped or managed very well. A nurse with 20+ years of experience would even complain about this as well. You come off very rude BTW

I graduated October 2nd, sent all of my paperwork to the state and had my stuff organized. The school on the other hand waited a month. State received their paperwork November 3rd, received my ATT via email November 5th and tested November 13th.

Some schools, at least where I'm from, after the first year of nursing school you're allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN. I know a few people who have done it just to gain some work experience as a nurse in LTC to get into the hospital quicker. I am from Michigan, I'm not sure what you're allowed to do in your state though.

Honestly, I wish I had this book when I took the NCLEX-PN the first time. Nearly half of my test was priority and pt. teaching. Since I bought the book, it helped out tremendously! I highly recommend this book, it contains multiple choice, SATA, and place steps in order. Yes, it is more geared towards RN but definitely helpful for PN as well!!

I only recall seeing one drug I've never heard of before and they only gave me the brand name, not the generic. Other than that, I don't decal any pharm. I know I got like 3 SATA and a ton of priority and pt teaching

The book we used for Pharm was "Basic pharmacology for Nurses" I think we touched the book a total of 2 times the entire semester. The biggest issue was that the teacher wouldn't come in most days or she would assign us drug cards for homework but then never collect them. never knew if I was even doing them right, nor did the class. We all got shafted in the entire pharm course, unfortunately. I'll have to look into that book though. I have tried the NCLEX mastery PN app but the questions on there seem much more difficult than what the NCLEX asks you, do you feel the same way?

I attended a one year LPN program October 2014-October 2015. Little did I know that the entire school was a joke. They cared little about the students and entirely about the money. Yes, I passed, as everyone did. I took the NCLEX November 2015 after studying the hurst program and failed. I have little hope and don't know what to study. My results showed that I was near passing in every topic except pharmacology, which I was below passing standards in. What should I do? I have little hope and have been highly depressed since. Help.

What's the difference between Hurst and Nursity? I have done the Hurst review but I have failed the NCLEX the first time.

I just ordered all of these books, hope it pays off! I can't afford to fail again!

Congrats on becoming an LPN!!! Any tips on what I should study before the NCLEX?

I graduated from a practical nurse program October 2nd and the school claimed they mailed out documents to the state October 3rd. I then mailed out my application to the Michigan board of nursing and paid Pearson vue a week later. Everything is approved on my application except the state has no supporting documents from my school. I have called and they keep telling me they mailed it out already. I called the board of nursing and they tell me they haven't received anything and they're not busy at all. The school kept telling us to take the NCLEX right away but the school is the one holding us back from receiving the ATT's. What can I do? I'm getting discouraged especially since I have 2 job offers who only need my test date so I can start working.

Thanks a ton! I am truly grateful for your help!

I just registered with Pearson VUE and paid the $200, and printed out the application for the state of MI. What do I have to do next?