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| Recent Sullivan Campus practical nursing graduates (from left) Melissa Fortenberry, Brandie Hansel, Darren Canova and Brandie Arabie (back to camera) use group study to prepare for their NCLEX. (Photo by John H. Walker) |
Before they can actually practice as a nurse, they must pass their state boards before they become licensed practical nurses.
On Tuesday, four members of the spring class of 2011, put their heads together for a study group at the Bogalusa home of one of their former instructors.
Darren Canova, Brandie Hansel, Melissa Fortenberry and Brandie Arabie discussed the respiratory system and received pointers on how to study for the test, known as NCLEX, from Stephanie Walker, RN.
"It was definitely beneficial," Canova, from Covington, said. "The fact Mrs. Walker was willing to help us when we asked was great and she asked the questions in ways that really make you think."
"I would definitely advise students to take advantage of an instructors willingness to help when asked," Hansel, of Metairie, said. "I'd love to say I was going to study every day, but we don't have our tests dates yet (from the state) and will probably wait until I get my date, the study for the two weeks before the test."
Walker said that, "Over the past couple of years, I've had the opportunity to study with graduate nurses to help prepare for the NCLEX. I do it as a volunteer and my sole expectation from them is hard work and dedication."
She added: "Some study better in groups and some study better individually. I'm just willing to try and help those who want it ... but passing the NCLEX is the result of studying all the way through the program and not waiting until the very end."
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