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Hello! I have an interview for a RN position at an Emergency Department. However, I am an entry-level RN who hasn't worked for a year. I am really passionate about nursing and would like to ace this interview. I have researched possible nursing interview questions, however I'm unable to find questions related more for ER department. So I am posting this hoping to get some advice on how to prepare for this interview, and certain questions or scenarios I may be asked. As well, does anyone know if you are given an arrhythmia test during the interview? Thank you.

Hi there! I feel the exact same way. I didn't have anxiety until nursing school. Mine even increased after failing my NCLEX exam. I graduated last 2015 and will be taking my third time in a couple of weeks. I am still anxious and scared. You can only take the exam a max of 3x in Canada. I have been using Uworld and I am just above average. Would you be able to share more of your experience?

Hello there. I have graduated from a nursing program last year in Canada. I will be retaking the NCLEX-RN exam for my third time about 8 months later. My test is in less than 30 days and I really need some advice, guidance, words of encouragement. I am feeling numb about my last try. I have prolonged taking this exam again as I possibly could. I have spent my days since my first and second tries figuring out what else in life I could possibly do and there's nothing else I want to do but be a nurse. Spent random days studying, but other days working, locking myself up in my room and crying. Avoiding nursing friends. Avoiding the topic. Here's my story: First time - took a Kaplan course, and studied content; did 60% of their questions and barely remediated. I found it too consuming and made me very anxious. I also felt a bit rushed because I had a job lined up and needed to pass the exam within a certain time period. Had a panic attack 2 days before. Only finished 150 questions in 6 hours. Second time (9 months later) - read the Hogan book and invested in Uworld (only did 30%) and actually remediated it. I had less anxiety this time. I knew I bombed it after 80 questions because my last question, I got it wrong. I don't think I was well prepared content wise. Third time - studying Uworld only. Only have ~700 questions left and testing in 29 days. It has been 8 months since my second try. I have been getting various percentages on Uworld. From 40's to 65's. I am impassive about this third try. I do want to become a nurse and get my life going again. But I'm feeling a bit discouraged because: - I feel that all my friends have nursing jobs, happy and living their lives - I no longer want to be such a strain to my parents too - you can only write it 3x in Canada - Scared of what will happen if things take a left turn Does anyone have any words of encouragement? Advice? Anyone passed using Uworld and wasn't hitting high percentages? I am quite close to feeling helpless and hopeless.

Hello. I have graduated from a nursing program 2015 in Canada. I will be retaking the NCLEX-RN exam for my third time. I have prolonged taking this exam again as I possibly could. I have spent my days since my first and second tries figuring out what else in life I could possibly do and there's nothing else I want to do but be a nurse. First time - took a Kaplan course, and studied content; did 60% of their questions and barely remediated. I found it too consuming and made me very anxious. I also felt a bit rushed because I had a job lined up and needed to pass the exam within a certain time period. Had a panic attack 2 days before. Only finished 150 questions in 6 hours. Second time (9 months later) - read the Hogan book and invested in Uworld (only did 30%) and actually remediated it. I had less anxiety this time. I knew I bombed it after 80 questions because my last question, I got it wrong. I don't think I was well prepared content wise. Third time - studying Uworld only. Only have ~700 questions left and testing in 29 days. It has been 8 months since my second try. I have been getting various percentages on Uworld. From 40's to 65's. I am impassive about this third try. I do want to become a nurse and get my life going again. But I'm feeling a bit discouraged because: - I feel that all my friends have nursing jobs, happy and living their lives - I no longer want to be such a strain to my parents too - you can only write it 3x in Canada - Scared of what will happen if things take a left turn Does anyone have any words of encouragement? Advice? Anyone passed using Uworld and wasn't hitting high percentages? I am quite close to feeling helpless and hopeless.