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Hello fellow readers, I began my first job a week ago. I am so excited and yet so anxious. So far, I have been only in a classroom setting for my orientation (Going over the new software for nursing documentation). I have not been on the floor yet, b...

anyone?

I am sorry you are feeling that way, but don't give up. I understand that it gets very frustrating. It is good to just vent and continue from there. Maybe it's test anxiety? I had the same issue. The key is to study questions 75 to 100/day. Do your b...

I mostly used Saunders, used the 30 day calendar that was on the Saunders CD. From there I actually used the kaplan program and the kaplan book. I used other books such as Davis and Lippincotts but not as much. I had two months until my exam date so ...

I saved up on some soundproof headphones. My main spots to study were my school library, coffee shops, and my kitchen. I woudl be sure I would have almonds on the side (any type of snack), it became a habit. I decided to take out chapters of my textb...

I don't think so. I say the earlier you study the better. Just be sure you are aware of what portions of the HESI exam the school you are applying to will focus on for example will they emphasize the math and english portion more? What's the minimum ...

I would say using Quizlet, using a recorder (there are apps that you can download on yor ipad or phone to record a class), going over notes after class, flashcards and be sure you are on top of your syllabus day to day. Adding a tutor will definitely...

THANK YOU SO SO MUCH! For your advice =) I really needed it. I will definitely keep this in mind everyday! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Hello everyone! Well first I like to provide the good news that I obtained my first RN job in the psychiatric unit a few days ago. I am doing the paperwork necessary to submit in order to begin my job sometime next month. I also decided to go read m...

Did your colleague have anything in his resume that stood out? Did he have any relevant experience? Just wondering. I just found out about the fellowship today, according to the onlinepost the deadline is tomorrow so I hope it isn't too late. I spend...

Oh okay OB health assessment and psych. Best advice I can give you is to use as many nclex resources you can. For psych, you could memorize the slides and you will be fine. Health assessment, I can recall relying only on what I learned in lab which h...

what level are you in right now if you don't mind me asking?

As a fellow alumni myself I can definitely agree with you that the administration is very difficult to get by. Don't let that stop you from graduating though. With my experience, I can definitely tell you that it is possible to graduate there and (in...

I am a New Grad RN. I was offered an interview at a hospital for a nurse position in the psychiatric unit. After having the opportunity to see the unit and be acquainted with the unit staff I might work with, I really felt that this might be my "home...

I was told that it is more difficult to transfer to med surg if I go straight into psych, that's why I was so unsure. But, I am already finishing my application process. It might be difficult but maybe it is not impossible.

I love to share the good news and announce that I recently passed my NCLEX! My heart skipped a beat when I saw the words "Pass" next to my name. Since this announcement, I decided to write my story about my experience so as to give other people in th...

@dafishman I actually just PMd it to you a few minutes ago, didn't see this post.

don't forget to memorize lab values, and you got this. a month of studying should help you pass the HESI with the right way or ways to organize the studying time each day

Oh wow I wish I found out about that. It can be a 50% chance then. I did the new PVT, got the good pop up and passed. I guess i am one of the lucky ones

This is just advice I can give you. Depending on when you have to take the exam. I would say do questions, get a HESI review book. Study a certain amount of chapters each day and do questions to test how well you understand the material. You can try ...

Congratulations! It is time for a new chapter in life =D

It is okay to feel stressed out. You have a second shot! you already know the level of difficulty on studying for the exam. You have a better idea of what is expected for you. Since you have Saunders you can try looking up "Suzanne's plan" and see if...

Good luck @mkcab! you got this! check out the study guide I linked on my first post of this forum. Some mneumonics can really help you in case you need it. Let me know how it goes!

I am having trouble navigating to see how to edit my post but it looks like I cant. So i will add an updated message. I do not do emails anymore. I will PM through allnurses on the study calendar. Also if you all can return the favor and like my post...

I agree with Okami. Also check youtubers such as nursenacole, mikelinares,etc. There is also this website that goes by nclexcram (I think that's the name, I kind of forgot). Hope this helps. Good luck!