After successfully graduating from nursing school, a nurse graduate must sign-up to take a licensure exam called the NCLEX exam. All 50 states and U.S. outlying territories require that nurses successfully pass the NCLEX exam before they can work as a nurse in their state or territory. There are two types of NCLEX exams, the [...]
NCLEX Tips
NCLEX Tips: Learn tips on how to pass the NCLEX examination, as well as frequently asked questions. The NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN are very important tests that will allow the new nurse graduate to obtain the proper licensure in his or her state to become a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. This test ensures that the nurse has met the educational and competency requirements as set forth by the state's board of nursing. Before taking this test, nursing students must generally pass all required educational requirements by graduating from an accredited university. For more information about the NCLEX, visit our NCLEX page.
Arterial Blood Gas Interpretation | for Nurses and Nursing Students
Being able to interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) as a nurse is very important. Many new nurses feel they are not comfortable with interpreting Arterial Blood Gases after they graduate. Some of these nurses feel they will never use it in their job and feel it is the respiratory therapist job or find it too [...]
NLN PAX-RN Exam Study Guide for Nursing Students | Entrance Exams for Nursing School and How to Study
The NLN PAX-RN exam is an entrance exam that pre-nursing students must successfully take and pass before they are admitted into nursing school. NLN PAX-RN is short for National League for Nursing Pre Admission eXamination. Many nursing schools require nursing students to take some type of entrance exam whether it is the NLN PAX-RN, ATI TEAS, HOBET, HESI, [...]
HOBET Exam Study Guide and Tips | How to Study for HOBET Exam for Nursing Students in Nursing School
The HOBET Exam, which is short for Health Occupations Basic Entrance Test, is an entrance exam that is required by some colleges for health care majors to pass before they enter into their program of study. The type of students who usually have to take this test include nursing students, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, and dental hygienist etc. Why do [...]
Are Nclex Review Guides, Software, and Books Worth It? Registered Nurse RN
Hello Everyone, I had a great question regarding passing the Nclex! As I promised, I will try to catch up with all of the questions, and once I get caught up, I will try and answer more =). Anyway, here is the question regarding studying for the Nclex and getting licensed: Hi Sarah, Congratulations on [...]
NCLEX-RN Results Are In-Did I Pass or Fail that is the Question!
Hey Everyone, NCLEX-RN results are in! I have to say it was the LOOONGEST 48 hours of my life, especially the last 15 minutes of it. They literally don’t post your results until the exact time you got done taking it….which was around 930 am for me. So did I pass or fail? I know [...]
I Just Got Done Taking NCLEX-RN Exam Today!
Hey Everyone, I just got done taking the NCLEX-RN exam today. I took it at 8 am and was finished at 930 am. I received only 75 questions and it cut off. I hope that is a good sign because I’m torn between the feeling of feeling like I passed and feeling like I failed. [...]
I take NCLEX-RN Exam TOMORROW…..Lots of Prayers Please!!
Hey Everyone, Tomorrow is the BIG DAY. Its the day of reckoning….putting all of my knowledge I’ve learned in nursing school to the test. It will be the moment of truth lol! Will I become a Registered Nurse RN or not? I can’t believe I’m taking my nursing boards tomorrow. Let’s just say I’m trying to [...]
NCLEX is getting Closer for Me…YIKES and How work is going!
Hey Everyone, I hope ya’ll are having a super Sunday. I’ve been busy studying for my NCLEX which I take on June 11th at 8:00 am…..very nervous. However, I am super positive about it because many of my former classmates have already taken it (they took it June 3rd) and passed it. So it gives [...]
International Nursing Students need to be licensed in their Country to take NCLEX? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, I received another “ask me a question” and it comes from Tammy and here is what she asked: “I am a nursing student from the Caribbean who have a few months in nursing school. Regarding the nclex exam…do international nursing students have to be license in their own country to do nclex exam [...]
Can’t Pass NCLEX, forgot all my nursing material, and don’t know what to do? Registered Nurse RN
Hey Everyone, Here is another ask me a question and this question comes from Anju: “I passed nursing in my country for 15 years now i am still at home. I’ve forgot all my nursing contents and failed nclex what should i do to pass nclex rn?” Anju, sorry to hear about your situation. The NCLEX [...]
Can’t Pass NCLEX After 3 Years of Trying! I’m Licensed In the UK | Registered Nurse RN
Hey Every one, I’m FINALLY back and will be making a personal post some time later today. First I have to get all my “ask me a questions” answered. I have many of them. This question is from Ajoa and here what was asked: “Hi its my first time on your site. Congratulations. Are you [...]
Early, Variable, and Late Decelerations | OB Fetal Heart Tone Monitoring Decelerations
This article is about how to monitor fetal heart tone of early, late, and variable decelerations during labor. I have been studying this in nursing school and at first I thought this was very hard to understand but once I kept studying it I think I have finally got it. So for you I have [...]
Best HESI & NCLEX-RN Study Guide Books: What Books to Purchase when Studying
Hey Everyone, I hope every one is doing fine and dandy this Friday! I received another “ask me a question”…..I’m so loving it This question comes from Brenda and here is what she asked: “Hi Sarah Just happen to come across your blog and love it! I am preparing for HESI/Boards here in Michigan. You [...]
Studying for the Exit HESI & NCLEX-RN exam, Check out My Study Log I made!
Hey Everyone, It’s that time of year again where I am having to studying for my HESI exam. Last spring of 2008 I had to take my mid-curricular HESI exam which I was super stressed out about because at my school you have only 3 times to take it and if you fail it the [...]
HESI Study Guide & Exam Tips for Nursing Students | Review Books HESI & NCLEX
HESI study guide (preparing for NCLEX): Do you need a study guide for NCLEX-RN or HESI exam? If so, you have came to the right place. I am a registered nurse who developed a free study guide log for future nurses/nursing school who are going to be taking the NCLEX or HESI exams. I developed this [...]