belljar1995

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  1. Nclex struggles.

    belljar1995 replied to beautiiRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hmm...I don't know why some individuals would say that you should give up. Yes, the test is "supposed" to assess minimum competency, but it doesn't really do that. This test is UNLIKE any other...

  2. I just took the NCLEX and stopped at 75 and did PVT please help!!!

    belljar1995 replied to Ditayler's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI there, I definitely wish you the best and I hope you passed! NY (at least this week) is processing at about 5-7 business days post test. I only know this because I spoke with someone there this...

  3. Thinking about leaving nursing school

    belljar1995 replied to Student1713's topic in General Students

    Hi there! I completely understand your concerns. I have a MA and PhD in Psychology and I also completed an accelerated post BA/BS RN program . Below are my thoughts: 1) Psychology is an amazing field...

  4. Nclex struggles.

    belljar1995 replied to beautiiRN2b's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, sorry to hear that you are struggling with this test. It definitely is a beast, however you can pass! I did use the updated Hurst program--it's a good review , but as you say it does cost a...

  5. Is There Still Hope?

    belljar1995 replied to JenVG's topic in General Students

    Hi there, I am sorry to hear about all of these struggles! If your track record up through now was good and it was just this one class that was problematic, I would consider appealing the dismissal....

  6. PASSED NCLEX. Uworld. PVT March 2016

    belljar1995 replied to Newbiee RN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Then chances are you're fine! PVT worked for me, but my name is not yet posted, although I was told it could take 1-2 weeks post

  7. Test Shut off at 75 and I know I failed

    belljar1995 replied to GigglyStyle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Yes. I'm telling you, this is most likely your problem--the camera incident. I'm sure the hold will clear soon. The woman at my center was really upset about this guy being there and she kept saying...

  8. Test Shut off at 75 and I know I failed

    belljar1995 replied to GigglyStyle's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey! I took mine on Friday--75Q 53 minutes. I got a question that was out of a 9 ninth grade biology book. Seriously...then I had some crazy questions. I was sure I failed--so sure that I signed up...

  9. NCLEX Experience Today

    belljar1995 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone, I tested today. I walked to the testing center (it's just a few blocks from my home) and as soon as I got there, I was processed and taken in. The center was pretty comfortable--people...

  10. PASSED NCLEX. Uworld. PVT March 2016

    belljar1995 replied to Newbiee RN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks so much for the words of support. I hope to join the RN ranks with you in about 1 week

  11. PASSED NCLEX. Uworld. PVT March 2016

    belljar1995 replied to Newbiee RN,BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    WOW congrats to you! This post gives me hope! I test next week and I'm a wreck. I am also using UWORLD and I also used Hurst (a little bit of Kaplan, but I gave up with that in favor of UWORLD). TBH,...

  12. Clarification on UAP for NCLEX

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in General Students

    Yes, definitely that I understand. But if you look in the lacharity book case studies--they are all acute --for example--woman comes into ER with crushing chest pain and SOB.... (and the UAP answers...

  13. Clarification on UAP for NCLEX

    belljar1995 posted a topic in General Students

    HI everyone, I've been studying for my test which is next month and using Hurst, Uworld and Lacharity. In my Hurst review, we identified the roles of the UAP and LPN and we were told that neither...

  14. Serious Problems with SATA Qs

    belljar1995 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi everyone! I am scheduled to take my nclex the second week of March. I have been studying (using Hurst, Lippincott and some Kaplan Q-bank). Thus far I am doing pretty well on the general content...

  15. Serious Problems with SATA Qs

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Riblet--you are really right. I just was practicing and came across a triage question where one answer was "gunshot wound to chest". Did I pick this? NO. WHY? Because I thought it was too easy...

  16. NYS BON NCLEX Retake Policy?

    belljar1995 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi there, Would anyone happen to know the NYS BON policy on NCLEX retakes? I have not yet failed the test ( I take it next month) but just wanted to know if there was a limit on takes and/or if one...

  17. NYS BON NCLEX Retake Policy?

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks for answering me! I hope I don't need to take it again, but it's good to know the policy *just in

  18. NYS BON NCLEX Retake Policy?

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Ok you're right--- I'm just getting really nervous because I keep studying and taking tests and my scores are going down...so it's a bit depressing. I was doing better when I started w/o having much...

  19. NYS BON NCLEX Retake Policy?

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    yes, obviously...that would be my best source. However.I've called and only got put through to VM, this is why I

  20. RN Mastery APP (NCLEX)

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks Jordan! Hmm..yes, I usually get to two choices that can be rationalized as a priority, etc and I have found some conflicting rationales. I guess, the best thing to do is just stick with one...

  21. RN Mastery APP (NCLEX)

    belljar1995 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hello everyone! My NCLEX is scheduled for just one month from today (OY!). I've done the HURST review and at this point, I'm reviewing all of my notes and starting to work on the HURST tests. I also...

  22. RN Mastery APP (NCLEX)

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks KK Happy! Did you find Nclex RN Mastery to be "easier" than Kaplan?

  23. Priority NCLEX Situation Assistance?

    belljar1995 replied to belljar1995's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thank you both! This is really helpful. The rationale wasn't *really* given in the book--you both explained it MUCH better. I think I'm also just in panic mode and starting to confuse everything--I...

  24. Priority NCLEX Situation Assistance?

    belljar1995 posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    HI everyone, I hope that this is not splitting hairs so to speak, but I was wondering about the difference between "priority" and "first action". Is there a difference? As I've been studying for...

  25. Will I have to deal with a lot of blood in nursing school?

    belljar1995 replied to jusrene88's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Blood can happen in any setting! One of my first clinical experiences involved doing a veinipuncture --well I was SOOO nervous about getting the vein. Luckily I did without any problem and...