INTERVIEW PROJECT

Interview project



Interview project

Introduction

For the project, we interviewed NC RN BSN, a Thomas Jefferson University graduate and a practicing Registered Nurse at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. In the interview, we inquired about when and how she passed her NCLEX program, the challenges she faced in her nursing career and the transition of her nursing education to her present position. Also sought were the advices and suggestions that could help other nurses in choosing the best opportunities in their profession.

How RN prepared for NCLEX

Because of financial constraints, the RN was unable to attend KAPLAN course NCLEX review, and this made the task of dealing with over 2000 questions required by NCLEX review even more challenging. Upon the advice of her senior, RN joined the NCSBN review for NCLEX. Using a wide range of NCLEX review textbooks along with the Kaplan Test Strategies book, RN stuck herself with her 1-5 hours daily study schedule. This way she could have the best of knowledge material while keeping light on her expenses.

How this interview influences preparation for NCLEX

The interview with RN has acted as a real motivation for preparing the NCLEX program. Her somewhat challenging journey to become a leading nurse has intensified my zeal for taking NCLEX even more seriously. Despite the financial troubles that appeared to limiting her easy transition, she still managed. Only her lifelong desire to become a registered nurse has intrinsically motivated her during the course of her entire NCLEX preparation (Raines 2008). And this is where I share my dream with her. She took her mentor's advice rather very seriously to join the NCSBN review course, despite the fact she had trouble opting for the regular KAPLAN course. Still, she managed well and there she is, with her roll on the MSN ...