How Many Questions Are on the NCLEX?
“How many questions are on the NCLEX?” is a question that Nurse Plus often gets. We understand that you want to be as prepared as possible for your exam day, so here are some helpful answers—and PRO TIPS--to put your m ...
How many times can I take the NCLEX?
“How many times can I take the NCLEX?”If you’re asking this question, chances are you did not pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and are wondering when you can try again—and what to do next t ...
NCLEX Boot Camps: Pros and Cons
As you study for your NCLEX, should you consider enrolling in a boot camp? The idea of preparing for the examination in a compressed time frame can sound appealing. But will it be adequate to pass NCLEX on your firs ...
NCLEX and License Costs
How much does it cost to take your NCLEX and get your nursing license?There are a few expenses that are required before you can obtain your state license to practice as a professional nurse: NC ...
NCLEX Pass Rates and Resources
“Will I pass my NCLEX?” “Do the Next Generation (NGN) test items make it more difficult?” “What are the pass rates since NCLEX added the ongoing case studies?”Nurse Plus receives queries like these all the tim ...
How to Create a “New Nurse” Resume
Well, New Nurse, are you ready to get hired? You’ll need to create a compelling resume that attracts the attention of the hiring personnel at the organizations where you want to work. It’s not hard to write a resume; ...
How to Write a Cover Letter
Your nursing education teaches you everything about providing outstanding patient care. You are well prepared in details, from interpreting lab values to determining nursing interventions to implementing critical thi ...
Code Blue: What to Do
“Code Blue!” Picture these scenarios:After receiving the change-of-shift handoff, you enter your patient’s room to introduce yourself and do a quick assessment. The patient has been stable since their unc ...
Prepare for Interview
Your nursing education prepared you for all types of clinical situations. And hiring prospects for a new nurse are very, very promising. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for nurses is expected to ...