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Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
edited February 2012 in All Encompassing Trip
Has anyone taken the RN or PN NCLEX exam? Need advice.... :geek:
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  • GoatboyGoatboy Posts: 509
    pm me, I'd be happy to offer advice.
  • a little bittersweeta little bittersweet Posts: 18
    I took my NCLEX PN a week ago, let me know if there's anything I can help you with.
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    I took it in *sigh* 1995.

    Also was noosing faculty (far more recently) in an undergrad and graduate program.

    PM if you'd like.
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    How much study time do you guys recommend I study each day? Is studying everyday bad?
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  • a little bittersweeta little bittersweet Posts: 18
    Got my results today. I passed the NCLEX :D Woo Hoo!!!
  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    unlost dogs wrote:
    I took it in *sigh* 1995.

    Also was nursing faculty (far more recently) in an undergrad and graduate program.

    PM if you'd like.

    Edit: Did I really type "noosing" faculty? I suppose that is how some of my students felt at times... :twisted:
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  • unlost dogsunlost dogs Greater Boston Posts: 12,553
    a little bittersweet wrote:
    Got my results today. I passed the NCLEX :D Woo Hoo!!!

    YAY YOU!!!!

    Congratulations, A Little Bittersweet RN!!!
    :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:
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  • awilkinsawilkins Posts: 984
    I plan to write my NCLEX after I write my Canadian papers in a year when I'm done school. Wonder how it compares to the Canadian test?

    If it's anything like my Nuclear Medicine certification test, it'll be light years easier than the Canadian version.
  • a little bittersweeta little bittersweet Posts: 18
    unlost dogs wrote:
    a little bittersweet wrote:
    Got my results today. I passed the NCLEX :D Woo Hoo!!!

    YAY YOU!!!!

    Congratulations, A Little Bittersweet RN!!!
    :clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap::clap:

    Thanks, LVN actually. Planning on going back to school in the spring to start working toward becoming an RN.
  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    a little bittersweet wrote:
    Got my results today. I passed the NCLEX :D Woo Hoo!!!
    congrats! Good job! Really happy for you. Hoping to be like you soon. You're gonna be a great nurse!
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  • a little bittersweeta little bittersweet Posts: 18
    Ernie Vedder wrote:
    a little bittersweet wrote:
    Got my results today. I passed the NCLEX :D Woo Hoo!!!
    congrats! Good job! Really happy for you. Hoping to be like you soon. You're gonna be a great nurse!
    Thanks, let me know how things go with your test. I'll keep my fingers crossed.
  • Drop The Leash 10Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    Not a nurse but I deal with em all the time! Treat the EMT's and Paramedics with respect, contrary to popular beleif.. we actually know what we're talking about. ;) Congrats and the best of luck! :) :thumbup:
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    Drop The Leash 10 wrote:
    Not a nurse but I deal with em all the time! Treat the EMT's and Paramedics with respect, contrary to popular beleif.. we actually know what we're talking about. ;) Congrats and the best of luck! :) :thumbup:

    Im an EMT right now
    , we get no love so I have to convert to the dark side.....nurse
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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    I'm late to the thread, and unfortunately have no advice to offer, but I hope you pass your exam. :)
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    Thanks, I'm taking the NCLEX in 2 weeks, wish me luck!
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  • dasvidanadasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,349
    I teach nurses so feel free to ask me anything. Best bet is to study from the review books. Some of the questions on the exam are exactly like the ones in the study books.
    It's nice to be nice to the nice.
  • CareyCarey Posts: 2,361
    I passed my NCLEX-RN boards eight years ago. My strategy was to focus on studying my two weakest areas (at the time, L&D and pharmacology). IMO, its impossible to cover everything! I remember being surprised at how easy and basic some of the questions were (many of mine went right to the ABC basics of airway, breathing, circulation). I also remember being surprised at the varying levels of ease vs difficulty on the test. If you study the NCLEX books I think you will find that you see some very similar material on the test. And at least you will be familiar with the format of the questions. I was by no means the smartest student in my graduating class, and I passed in 75 questions. Good luck!!!!
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    Ok, studying now, will check in later. Pray for me. I hope I pass.
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    Ok, I take the NCLEX-PN exam tomorrow, wish me luck guys!
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  • EmBleveEmBleve Posts: 3,019
    Good luck!!!! I took mine way back in the day before computers and it was written...what Carey said about ABCs is true...keep that in mind. Breathing, pulses, circulation...after (in light of) your education, you can use some common sense. Study like hell, but get some sleep, breathe, and pick what you think is the BEST, simple answer to stick with the ABCs. Airway, breathing, circulation! You will do fine, I wish you the best.
  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    EmBleve wrote:
    Good luck!!!! I took mine way back in the day before computers and it was written...what Carey said about ABCs is true...keep that in mind. Breathing, pulses, circulation...after (in light of) your education, you can use some common sense. Study like hell, but get some sleep, breathe, and pick what you think is the BEST, simple answer to stick with the ABCs. Airway, breathing, circulation! You will do fine, I wish you the best.

    Thank you. I will do my best! :)
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  • EmBleveEmBleve Posts: 3,019
    Ernie Vedder wrote:
    EmBleve wrote:
    Good luck!!!! I took mine way back in the day before computers and it was written...what Carey said about ABCs is true...keep that in mind. Breathing, pulses, circulation...after (in light of) your education, you can use some common sense. Study like hell, but get some sleep, breathe, and pick what you think is the BEST, simple answer to stick with the ABCs. Airway, breathing, circulation! You will do fine, I wish you the best.

    Thank you. I will do my best! :)
    :) It will be fine!!! Please let us know how it goes. And, if you don't pass (knock on wood!!), you can take it again...try not to stress (I know, easy to say).
  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    EmBleve wrote:
    Ernie Vedder wrote:
    EmBleve wrote:
    Good luck!!!! I took mine way back in the day before computers and it was written...what Carey said about ABCs is true...keep that in mind. Breathing, pulses, circulation...after (in light of) your education, you can use some common sense. Study like hell, but get some sleep, breathe, and pick what you think is the BEST, simple answer to stick with the ABCs. Airway, breathing, circulation! You will do fine, I wish you the best.

    Thank you. I will do my best! :)
    :) It will be fine!!! Please let us know how it goes. And, if you don't pass (knock on wood!!), you can take it again...try not to stress (I know, easy to say).
    I will
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  • conmanconman Posts: 7,493
    Ernie Vedder wrote:
    Ok, I take the NCLEX-PN exam tomorrow, wish me luck guys!
    good luck! my mother went to college and became a nurse all while raising 5 children... it can be done ;)
  • big mickbig mick Hull UK Posts: 773
    All the luck in the world, I've been a qualified nurse working in the UK since 2000 it can be rewarding.
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  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    :thumbup:
    conman wrote:
    Ernie Vedder wrote:
    Ok, I take the NCLEX-PN exam tomorrow, wish me luck guys!
    good luck! my mother went to college and became a nurse all while raising 5 children... it can be done ;)
    :thumbup:
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  • dasvidanadasvidana Grand Junction CO Posts: 1,349
    Have you found out your results yet? Fingers crossed for you :)
    It's nice to be nice to the nice.
  • Ernie VedderErnie Vedder Redlands, CA Posts: 2,261
    dasvidana wrote:
    Have you found out your results yet? Fingers crossed for you :)

    Not yet...but as soon as I do, I will let you all know. Keeping my fingers crossed too
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  • PJ88PJ88 Posts: 1,074
    Ernie Vedder wrote:
    dasvidana wrote:
    Have you found out your results yet? Fingers crossed for you :)

    Not yet...but as soon as I do, I will let you all know. Keeping my fingers crossed too

    Good luck! My wife is a nurse and I have never seen her so nervous/worked up as she was waiting for her results. Hang in there and good luck to you. I hope that you hear soon! :D
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