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study material

I have used only the studyguide 101, lisa arends notes, the practice quizes, and the excelsior study guide an have done well so far. I hear a lot of people buy/read the recomended chapters...... Is is really necessary?

Has anyone done this without the books? I am on a very very limited budget, and have borrowed some. I just havent used them yet.

Has anyone else had this experience?? i am taking Chronicity now, but did Micro nc7, nc1 and nc2 this way.......( the numbers are just easier to type)

jan

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    I am doing the program without the recommended books. I am using Saunders NCLEX RN, studygroup 101 and EC practice exams I have Lifespan 2 and 3 left. I have made it so far without the books and making Bs. I think it's doable , I am also on a tight budget. Good Luck in your studies.

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    sounds like I am right behind ya!!! Thanks for the advise...

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    I think for some it is doable, if you learn/retain the info by a "notes" system and it works for you that's fantastic! I was unable to use the SG101 and Lisa Arends, i needed things written out with examples and descriptions/pictures =) So i am one that DID buy all the books, HOWEVER, i'm also limited on budget and ONLY purchased books that were 1-2 editions behind on ebay or half.com =) I spent $4.99 total for my fundamentals book and it looked brand new =) i think total for the program (plus i bought a bunch of "extra" materials too) I spent $200-$250 total =) not too shabby! I think it just depends on the person...I would have NEVER passed LS1 or LS2 wthout the books, but that's just me! =) I'd at least for newer testers who are unsure, buy the fundamentals book, the nursing diagnosis book (because you can take this one to the CPNE with you), a pharm book, and a medsurg book. Everything else id' say is kinda just extra =)

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    I have used Chancellors Study Guides to pass...and I'm thinking I should get the Funds book with Chronicity. I have passed so far using the guides and taking the practice tests. The tests I took had questions I never came across my study material . I use the Excelsior study guide thats available free to keep me on track.

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    Do you guys know which nursing concepts books we need and which to take in order. I have all my prereqsand am going to send everything. Now I want to start studying. Is it nursing concepts 3-7 or 4-8. Not sure cause I still need to order. Thanks

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    If you can't afford to buy them, do what I did, check the texts out from a library for free. If the library does not have the book, then do an interlibrary loan request.

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    Does anyone know which ones I need to test out of before starting the LPN- BSN?

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