This is my first time making a post to this forum, and it only means im already desperate for information hoping anyone can share what you could. Here's the summary:
1. Graduated BSN in Philippines (March 2010)
2. Took & Passed the Nurse Licensure Exam (July 2010)
3. ------Never worked in a hospital------
4. Applied for CGFNS CES for ILLINOIS(May 2014)
5. CGFNS CES report issued to ILLINOIS ( August 22 2014)
6. FLEW TO AMERICA (Chicago,IL) (Aug.29 2014)
Now i havent applied for the NCLEX exam bec although i read a SAUNDERS 6th edition NCLEX REVIEW book, i wanted to attend an NCLEX review, in a real classroom. (I have googled a lot of NCLEX review and most of them are online, or some has live lecture but only last for 5-10 days)
I hate to admit it but im really having a hard time getting back on track. It's like i already forgot a lot, and reading a book alone or watching online videos are not enough to put everything back in my mind.
Do you know any live nclex review lecture or anything that cud help me remember anything that ive learned in college. And after that i can apply for my NCLEX exam.
Any suggestions are appreciated thanks in advance!
Hi! I am from IL too! And also a Filipina! Failed the exam twice and let me tell you sister, worst feeling ever. I graduated on 2008. If you need a study buddy or what have you, let me know. I might attend Excell Review Center in Chicago or Kaplan's live classes here in the suburbs (Naperville). I'm still torn between the two though (I posted something about it yesterday lol).
I strongly suggest to focus on your "content review" first before jumping on to live review class. I graduated 2009 and passed the PH local boards the same year. I took my NCLEX-RN exam last month and passed! 😊 It was a challenge reviewing and getting back on the theoretical yet with much discipline and dedication, you can also do it! The Saunders book is ALL you need for the must know nursing contents and Hurst Review Online has an interactive and straight forward approach when it comes to Nursing topics. I only self-reviewed for 4 months and by the end month, did practice questions. God bless you fellow Nurse!
mrsH0929
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Hi! I am from IL too! And also a Filipina! Failed the exam twice and let me tell you sister, worst feeling ever. I graduated on 2008. If you need a study buddy or what have you, let me know. I might attend Excell Review Center in Chicago or Kaplan's live classes here in the suburbs (Naperville). I'm still torn between the two though (I posted something about it yesterday lol).