I can't stop comparing myself to friends.

[freedoctor17]

---

Members do not see this ad.

My first few weeks in college I thought I was a lot dumber than everyone else. Guess what, it turned out I just wasn't working hard/smart enough. A few life style and study strategy changes and tada I'm doing just fine.

 

[RNtoMD87]

Oh no - I definitely got it. And I agree for the most part.

What I was pointing out was you using the opportunity to brag about yourself. 😉 Although I would say that 99th percentile nursing exam isn't exactly a "natural ability" unless you took it without looking at a nursing book, ever.

I didn't study for it, and it wasn't a nursing exam, but a nursing entrance exam. Sort of like an SAT/ACT. Made a 32 on my ACT, never took the SAT for a comparison. You just go to school, pay attention, and you'll do fine. Math, reading, basic science, etc. I hadn't studied a day in my life until studying for Army promotion boards and nursing school.

 

[DoctorofDelight]

This is the answer to your question, and it empowers you.

 

[DocAdams]

This is the answer to your question, and it empowers you.

I only take advice from CT Fletcher.

 

[RNtoMD87]

I only take advice from CT Fletcher.

I like both but mostly I like to GROW MOTHERFU**ER!

For real though, CT is my number one inspiration. Dude make it through several heart attacks and overcame a horrible childhood to become a real beast.

 

[IsleyOfTheNorth]

I didn't study for it, and it wasn't a nursing exam, but a nursing entrance exam. Sort of like an SAT/ACT.

Interesting. I'd never heard of it. Sort of like the ASVAB for nurses I guess.

 

[RNtoMD87]

Interesting. I'd never heard of it. Sort of like the ASVAB for nurses I guess.

Yeah but the ASVAB was much more basic.

 

[DocAdams]

I like both but mostly I like to GROW MOTHERFU**ER!

For real though, CT is my number one inspiration. Dude make it through several heart attacks and overcame a horrible childhood to become a real beast.

Yeah, CT is my dude.

 

[RNtoMD87]

Yeah, CT is my dude.

Huge Terry Crews fan too.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Yeah but the ASVAB was much more basic.

Eh. If you’re talking about HESI, it’s not that comprehensive. Yes, it has more science topics, but the questions are incredibly basic. You really shouldn’t have to study for it except maybe a math review if it’s been a long time.

The ASVAB was super easy, but it had a lot of different topics tested. I’d say they were pretty comparable.

 

[RNtoMD87]

Eh. If you’re talking about HESI, it’s not that comprehensive. Yes, it has more science topics, but the questions are incredibly basic. You really shouldn’t have to study for it except maybe a math review if it’s been a long time.

The ASVAB was super easy, but it had a lot of different topics tested. I’d say they were pretty comparable.

Never took the Hesi.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

Never took the Hesi.

Similar to TEAS.

 

[RNtoMD87]

Similar to TEAS.

I did about equally well on the TEAS and ASVAB, but the ASVAB took considerably less time.

 

[Matthew9Thirtyfive]

I did about equally well on the TEAS and ASVAB, but the ASVAB took considerably less time.

The ASVAB took me very little time as well. They gave me my score at the end in an envelope lol. Very government-like.