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When to Take the NCLEX-RN Exam

How soon after graduation you take the NCLEX-RN exam is up to you, with some caveats. Some eager-beaver types want to take the test 14 minutes after graduation, while others are still dragging their feet 14 months from graduation. Each state has its own rules — of course! — about how long after graduation you need to wait before taking the test, but most states require you to wait 45 days. Read the full article for TIPS and REMINDERS → snip.ly/rv88yx

8 Rules to Pass the NCLEX from a Nurse Who Took All 265 Questions

Here are the "8 Rules" if you want to pass the NCLEX - no matter how many questions it takes. Rule #1: Stay relaxed Rule #2: Have good posture Rule #3: Stretch Rule #4: Take frequent, short breaks Rule #5: Don't over-think Rule #6: Caffeinate Rule #7: Don't try and "figure out" the test Rule #8: The last 10 questions are the most important; utilize Rules 1-7 Read the full article → snip.ly/rontf0

Is the NCLEX-RN Really That Hard?

Nurses are highly respected and valued members of our society, and nursing has been named one of the most trusted professions. Nurses advocate and care for those who are in vulnerable positions. We wouldn’t want just anyone taking care of our loved ones, would we? It’s important for the nursing profession to have high standards for entry in order to protect the public. Potential nurses must be able to demonstrate that they are competent, and able to practice safely and compassionately. For these reasons, the NCLEX must be challenging—not impossible, but difficult. Nursing students spend thousands of hours studying, going to classes, preparing for skills tests, and attending clinicals in order to prepare for graduation and taking the nursing licensure exam, the NCLEX . After all this preparation and studying, most students are still nervous about taking the NCLEX . Just how hard is this exam? NCLEX Pass Rates How Does the NCLEX Work? What Causes a Failing NCLEX Score? What Kind...

Taking NCLEX This Week? Read this first.

NCLEX Test day is almost here. If it hasn’t started already, I’m sure a few nervous thoughts have started to make their way into your brain as your NCLEX test day gets closer. But don’t worry because here we’ve got you covered! Here are some of the best prep tips leading up to your NCLEX test day! • Study • Do a dry run • Take a brain break • Believe in yourself Read the full article →  https://snip.ly/ji7o1d

History of Nursing in the Philippines

History does matter. This statement must have been self-evident over the years, decades, and centuries past. It is inescapable. Far from being a ‘dull and boring’ subject, its depth excitingly connects things through time and encourages starters to take a long view of such connections for a better understanding of their chosen path. Nursing in the Philippines has a deep and enigmatic history. This article illustrates the considerable weight and influence of nursing history while at the same time disclosing the challenges of applying the past to the present. Early Beliefs & Practices Early Care of the Sick Read the full article → https://snip.ly/a1d2z8 NCLEX Examination

Breaking Down the NCLEX-RN by Category

Nursing school graduates must successfully pass the NCLEX-RN to legally practice as a registered nurse. Such a crucial exam is, understandably, anxiety-inducing for those who must endure it, but resources abound to help nursing school graduates prepare for it. Each version of the NCLEX-RN is cultivated using a detailed test plan that is released to the public to aid in preparing for boards. Read on to find a breakdown of the information you will likely see on the NCLEX-RN to guide your study as well as sample questions to test your current knowledge. NCLEX-RN Overview The NCLEX-RN is a computer-adaptive test based on a “passing standard.” This passing standard helps the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) determine the graduate nurses who have the necessary knowledge to practice at (or above) a minimum competency level. The test asks the question, “What is the minimum amount a novice nurse must know in order to safely practice at a beginning level of nurs...

4 Reasons WHY Filipinos RNs should NOT fear the NCLEX-RN

In 2015, Canada (except Québec) has officially harmonized her Entry-to-Practice RN Exam with the United States—the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses or better known as the NCLEX-RN. The NCLEX-RN is a Computer Adaptive Test (CAT) that measures a nurse’s knowledge as an entry Behind its interface are computer algorithms based on the competencies that determine how safe this nurse-examinee can perform nursing care thus it is impossible to take the same test and questions on your retake. No, you are trained to make it the first time. The exam knows your strengths and weaknesses. In other words, it is not just a PC platform test. No, we’re not scaring you! Here are 4 reasons WHY Filipino nurses SHOULD NOT fear the NCLEX-RN : 1. Philippine Nursing Schools/Colleges of Nursing trained you to conquer the NCLEX-RN Sometimes, your CIs are so overwhelmed with work that they tend to recycle or use old and recent NCLEX-RN questions on your mid-term and final exa...

Gov't urged: Develop foreign labor markets for nurses

MANILA, Philippines – The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) pushed for an "aggressive" deployment of nurses overseas given the "large surplus" of nurses in the country. "We would prefer the aggressive overseas deployment of nurses over the semi-skilled and unskilled workers, such as domestic helpers," TUCP president and former senator Ernesto Herrera said in a statement Thursday, May 29. Herrera cited numbers from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration which said the country – "one of the world’s largest producers of English-speaking nurses" – sends an average of 12,000 nurses abroad annually. Read the full article → snip.ly/hr9sgh

How to Pass the NCLEX the First Time

Passing the NCLEX-RN exam is the last major milestone standing between you and your ultimate prize -- a Registered Nurse license. It’s hard to stop the panic from setting in, but you have been preparing for this test for years! You are more ready than you feel. Many nurses have come before you and know exactly how nerve-wracking this time can be. Rest assured, we will help you pass the NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination -- Registered Nurse) the first time. First Steps Congratulations! You’ve graduated from a rigorous nursing program. After years of tedious studying and long clinical days, you have earned the ability to take a week or two off from the grind of education. Give yourself a break to unwind and make time to treat yourself. Read the full article → snip.ly/6z5ihs

Nursing’s In The Blood

I finished my test in 98 questions, and so many of the questions felt like they covered topics I could not remember from school. A Nursing Legacy I come from a family of nurses. My grandmother, mom, aunt, and brother are all nurses, so it’s for sure in my blood. I’ve always been drawn to the empathy and compassion that makes up nursing, and I can’t imagine ever being anything other than a nurse. I’m an alum of the University of Iowa’s nursing program, and I had so many amazing people that I was able to meet and befriend in my time there. Near the end of my last semester, we spent a lot of time together on things like weekend dinners, since we knew it would be hard to get all together once we’d all graduated. The rest of my time was spent preparing for the NCLEX . Conquering the NCLEX Studying for the NCLEX was the worst. I thought that my last semester of nursing school would be the easiest, but that definitely wasn’t the case. So I had to focus on my hardest semester...

Understanding the NCLEX-RN Exam: A Nursing Student’s Perspective

The NCLEX-RN exam is like no other! This exam will hunt down your every weakness and challenge you on it! OK, maybe it is not that bad—but you definitely will need to be knowledgeable in many areas to succeed on the NCLEX! Even the things you may have forgotten from the beginning of your nursing program you will need to remember. Let’s sort through some facts and misunderstandings about this exam! The NCLEX is based on an analysis of new graduates. What this means is that test administrators looked at graduates across North America to see what knowledge and skills they possess. The analysis looked at acute care settings, as that is where most new graduates start their nursing career. It is important to acknowledge that nursing specialties are not tested on the NCLEX-RN exam. The NCLEX exam is testing you on what you should know as a newly practicing nurse in an acute setting—but remember that could be a rural or urban setting. If you are a new nurse working in a rural area and a ...