MetalheadRN

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1. Food choices on NCLEX day

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

   Oof I don't think that I could do that. But different strokes for different folks! Thank you for telling me about that law. I will look into it. However I do not attach 'RN' or 'ASN' to my actual...

2. Passed NCLEX with SUPER SUPER LOW scores

   MetalheadRN replied to Nargii's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thank you for sharing this! I've been using Kaplan and I also agree that it is a great tool to study. My test is in two days and today is my last real study day. On my last few Qbank 75q tests, I've...

3. Food choices on NCLEX day

   MetalheadRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Greetings all, In about 36 hours, I'll be taking another swing at the boards. I'm more confident now than I've been with my last attempts! You are what you eat as they say, and I want to be prepared...

4. Hangnails and their risk

   MetalheadRN posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

   Let me go off and say that I am male so I haven't the slightest clue as to preventing these. I'm on the verge of passing my NCLEX so I am fully expecting to work in the hospital in the near future. My...

5. The calm (day) before the storm (NCLEX)

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

   Thank you! I have the book but I actually did not do the book. I did purely UWORLD RN review which included a lot of PDA Qs. I focused on PDA because that was a weak point for me on my last attempt. I...

6. Depressed, frustrated, wanting to Scream

   MetalheadRN replied to heygirl589's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Sorry to hear that. Take a step back and unwind for the rest of the week, Your brain needs to relax! You don't want to risk burnout! After that, make your arrangements. Schedule your next test date...

7. The calm (day) before the storm (NCLEX)

   MetalheadRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Alright. tomorrow I will be taking on the demon-beast that is the NCLEX for the second time. I'm calm, collected, and pretty confident that I have learned from my mistakes and will be able to do well...

8. Working a job while studying for NCLEX

   MetalheadRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Taking time off of work when studying for you NCLEX is not always feasible but if you can do it, then by all means DO IT! But If you failed the first time perhaps you may find yourself in a position...

9. Failed Nclex twice... Need help

   MetalheadRN replied to hpalmer23's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I used Prep U (Lippincott PassPoint) and it is good for teaching you how to learn to take a CAT test. However, I felt that the questions and answers were too unrealistically worded, meaning that they...

10. Failed NCLEX on first attempt

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

    I was definitely taking too long to answer each question, especially with the first 75 Q's. I was intimidated by the test for sure, which also didn't help me focus. I have to wait 45 days before I...

11. Failed NCLEX on first attempt

    MetalheadRN posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It's not a great feeling to fail. I took my NCLEX on 4/9/16. I completed 252 questions before I ran out of time, yes, ran out of time. I totaled approx. 27 SATA Q's and tons of prioritization Q's. I...