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Hi everyone! I’m currently looking for a 1 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment or a private basement apartment to rent in or around Catonsville.

I’m specifically looking for:
- No roommates
- Private living space and private bathroom
- Full kitchen
- Washer and dryer in the unit or private access
- Preferably utilities included, but I’m open to options
- Looking for a long-term rental
- Move-in around November 1st
- Preferably in a safe, quiet area with reasonable access to Baltimore County/Baltimore

I’m a young working professional and can provide proof of income, references, and any other documentation needed.
If anyone knows of a private landlord, basement rental, or upcoming rental that isn’t widely advertised, please feel free to comment or DM me. I’d really appreciate any leads!
Thank you!

Note: Everything listed here is from my own personal NCLEX experience. You can choose to discard whatever information is irrelevant to you. 

How I Passed the NCLEX:

The main key to passing the NCLEX is knowing how to ANSWER QUESTIONS, even when you’re not familiar with the question being asked. Do you need the know nursing content? Yes. Do you need to be good at critical thinking? Yes. Do you need to be good at guessing questions? Maybe. The NCLEX is more than a safety exam than everyone says. 

1. Dr Sharon on YouTube (Kilmek Reviews): She works at Klimek Reviews and apparently Mark Klimek happened to be her nursing school professor. I went through her Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Maternity and Women’s Health videos. The reason I love her content is for every topic, she makes up questions and gives you a walkthrough why the answers are correct and incorrect. She also uses every question to explain the content. The way to benefit from her videos is to write down everything she explains. Even if you feel you’re familiar with the content, write it down. Write down the strategies she gives you. I went through the notebook three times before the NCLEX (The third time was the two days before my exam day). She had lots of humor too😂.
2. Bootcamp: The first time I took the NCLEX I used Bootcamp. I won’t say I failed because of Bootcamp, it was because of me, I didn’t have a solid NCLEX preparation plan. Every NCLEX tool can aid your passing, it just depends on how you utilize it. One thing I liked about Bootcamp is their interface. It‘s user-friendly and easy to navigate. I also liked the fact that they had lots of bow-tie questions and case studies. Honestly, you get more for what you paid for. I also like the “NCLEX Question of the Day” they sent to my email every day. I have nothing against Bootcamp. Their content videos are short and informative but their rations are long.
3. UWorld: I used UWorld for my second take. I heard people say it was harder than the NCLEX and Bootcamp, so I decided to give the OG a try. Indeed, UWorld’s questions seemed harder than Bootcamp‘s questions but not the NCLEX. They are more concrete and will make you put your critical thinking hat on. Their rationale was straightforward and not was bulky as bootcamp in my opinion. I used to zone out on Bootcamp’s rationale. I didn’t like UWorld’s content videos. They are a lot and overstimulating. I only watched 10 videos and quit. However, UWorld prepared me well. It thought me how to answer questions better. I cannot choose between Bootcamp or UWorld. They are both good in their own ways.
4. NCLEX Crusade International (7 Day Training): I decided to check it out while working out at the gym. I only got to watch 4 of his videos on 4 different workout days. He gives great strategies to pass the NCLEX. He has a great personality and wants to see people pass. His videos are worth watching. 
5. NCSBN Exam Preview https://ncsbn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dDCtk2JFOKpjCu This should be mandatory for every NCLEX taker. You shouldn’t write the exam without answering the questions by yourself. It’s from the folks that prepare the exam can so why not. It doesn’t have any answers so I utilized ChatGPT. I was very careful to analyze the answers chat gave me because AI can be wrong. For the most part, most of the answers it gave were correct. They also have a sample pack with answers. I didn’t have the time to look at it but I’m sure it’s worth it. https://ncsbn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vCOaqQakTbaOwu 
6. Be intentional, consistent and self-disciplined about this exam: Make good time to study or answer practice questions every day. Make sure you doing something exam related everyday even if it just reviewing rationales. The first time I took the exam, I would work 2 days every other week which isn’t crazy but I was also going to graduation parties and events I could’ve avoided or left earlier to go study. I’m not saying make your life 100% NCLEX, I’m saying be disciplined in whatever you plan to do outside your study time. Get enough rest, eat healthy, workout and stay hydrated, participate in your hobbies. Brain fog, anxiety, depression and fatigue will build up if your brain don’t have avenues to ventilat. I’m Christian, so I spent time reading my Bible, praying and didn’t stop going to church. This helped to increase my faith and reduce my anxiety because Jesus gave me peace. 
7. NCLEX Exam: People say the NCLEX is a safety exam but it is more than that. It examines your knowledge on different concepts in a very vague format. You may feel like a majority of the questions are completely outside of what you studied. But your study habits and practice questions will help you answer the questions correctly. I had lots of case studies, I mean 1 question case study which was annoying to read through because I prepared for a 5-6 question case study. I received questions from every content area. Don’t make a mistake of listening to someone that told you they had more OB questions. Be prepared for every subject. The NCLEX doesn’t give the exact questions to everyone. It’s an adaptive test. BE PREPARED. I finished in 140 questions. I 90% thought I failed and 10% passed. You will most likely feel this exact way. But you haven’t failed until your quick results says FAILED two day later. When you finish doesn’t matter. Your computer can shutdown at any point of the exam at or after question 85. Shutting at 85 or 150 can be a pass or fail. Same applies to any other question it shuts at. Don’t obsess over your computer shutting at 85, prepare for it to shut at 150. Train yourself to answer 150 questions at a go while you practice. Also, utilize the breaks they give you. Use the bath, stretch, take a deep breath, drink some water.
8. Exam day: Get enough sleep the night before. Eat a light meal. Limit things that increase your anxiety (caffeine). Don’t have the mindset of a failure, have the mindset of a champion. You passed nursing school you can pass this. Think of the millions of nurses there are in the US, they took this exam and passed. They aren’t better than you. Just be focused with a growth mindset. 
9. Checking my results: I didn’t do the Pearson VUE trick. I checked my state’s Board of Nursing registry and saw Registered Nurse after my name. This didn’t show up after my first NCLEX exam, so I knew I most likely passed this time. I took my exam on a Thursday so my Quick Results were ready on Saturday. I checked and finally saw the PASS I’ve been waiting for!
10. Final advise: You can do whatever you set your mind to do. Failing an NCLEX exam doesn’t define you or isn’t a foreshadow of your clinical competence. You’re way more valuable than this exam. You will pass with the right preparation, practice, mindset, routine, memorization strategies, study habits, critical thinking skills and wellbeing. CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE

 

Inbox me if you got any questions!

Note: Everything listed here is from my own personal NCLEX experience. You can choose to discard whatever information is irrelevant to you. 

How I Passed the NCLEX:

The main key to passing the NCLEX is knowing how to ANSWER QUESTIONS, even when you’re not familiar with the question being asked. Do you need the know nursing content? Yes. Do you need to be good at critical thinking? Yes. Do you need to be good at guessing questions? Maybe. The NCLEX is more than a safety exam than everyone says. 

1. Dr Sharon on YouTube (Kilmek Reviews): She works at Klimek Reviews and apparently Mark Klimek happened to be her nursing school professor. I went through her Fundamentals, Pharmacology, Maternity and Women’s Health videos. The reason I love her content is for every topic, she makes up questions and gives you a walkthrough why the answers are correct and incorrect. She also uses every question to explain the content. The way to benefit from her videos is to write down everything she explains. Even if you feel you’re familiar with the content, write it down. Write down the strategies she gives you. I went through the notebook three times before the NCLEX (The third time was the two days before my exam day). She had lots of humor too😂.
2. Bootcamp: The first time I took the NCLEX I used Bootcamp. I won’t say I failed because of Bootcamp, it was because of me, I didn’t have a solid NCLEX preparation plan. Every NCLEX tool can aid your passing, it just depends on how you utilize it. One thing I liked about Bootcamp is their interface. It‘s user-friendly and easy to navigate. I also liked the fact that they had lots of bow-tie questions and case studies. Honestly, you get more for what you paid for. I also like the “NCLEX Question of the Day” they sent to my email every day. I have nothing against Bootcamp. Their content videos are short and informative but their rations are long.
3. UWorld: I used UWorld for my second take. I heard people say it was harder than the NCLEX and Bootcamp, so I decided to give the OG a try. Indeed, UWorld’s questions seemed harder than Bootcamp‘s questions but not the NCLEX. They are more concrete and will make you put your critical thinking hat on. Their rationale was straightforward and not was bulky as bootcamp in my opinion. I used to zone out on Bootcamp’s rationale. I didn’t like UWorld’s content videos. They are a lot and overstimulating. I only watched 10 videos and quit. However, UWorld prepared me well. It thought me how to answer questions better. I cannot choose between Bootcamp or UWorld. They are both good in their own ways.
4. NCLEX Crusade International (7 Day Training): I decided to check it out while working out at the gym. I only got to watch 4 of his videos on 4 different workout days. He gives great strategies to pass the NCLEX. He has a great personality and wants to see people pass. His videos are worth watching. 
5. NCSBN Exam Preview https://ncsbn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dDCtk2JFOKpjCu This should be mandatory for every NCLEX taker. You shouldn’t write the exam without answering the questions by yourself. It’s from the folks that prepare the exam can so why not. It doesn’t have any answers so I utilized ChatGPT. I was very careful to analyze the answers chat gave me because AI can be wrong. For the most part, most of the answers it gave were correct. They also have a sample pack with answers. I didn’t have the time to look at it but I’m sure it’s worth it. https://ncsbn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3vCOaqQakTbaOwu 
6. Be intentional, consistent and self-disciplined about this exam: Make good time to study or answer practice questions every day. Make sure you doing something exam related everyday even if it just reviewing rationales. The first time I took the exam, I would work 2 days every other week which isn’t crazy but I was also going to graduation parties and events I could’ve avoided or left earlier to go study. I’m not saying make your life 100% NCLEX, I’m saying be disciplined in whatever you plan to do outside your study time. Get enough rest, eat healthy, workout and stay hydrated, participate in your hobbies. Brain fog, anxiety, depression and fatigue will build up if your brain don’t have avenues to ventilat. I’m Christian, so I spent time reading my Bible, praying and didn’t stop going to church. This helped to increase my faith and reduce my anxiety because Jesus gave me peace. 
7. NCLEX Exam: People say the NCLEX is a safety exam but it is more than that. It examines your knowledge on different concepts in a very vague format. You may feel like a majority of the questions are completely outside of what you studied. But your study habits and practice questions will help you answer the questions correctly. I had lots of case studies, I mean 1 question case study which was annoying to read through because I prepared for a 5-6 question case study. I received questions from every content area. Don’t make a mistake of listening to someone that told you they had more OB questions. Be prepared for every subject. The NCLEX doesn’t give the exact questions to everyone. It’s an adaptive test. BE PREPARED. I finished in 140 questions. I 90% thought I failed and 10% passed. You will most likely feel this exact way. But you haven’t failed until your quick results says FAILED two day later. When you finish doesn’t matter. Your computer can shutdown at any point of the exam at or after question 85. Shutting at 85 or 150 can be a pass or fail. Same applies to any other question it shuts at. Don’t obsess over your computer shutting at 85, prepare for it to shut at 150. Train yourself to answer 150 questions at a go while you practice. Also, utilize the breaks they give you. Use the bath, stretch, take a deep breath, drink some water.
8. Exam day: Get enough sleep the night before. Eat a light meal. Limit things that increase your anxiety (caffeine). Don’t have the mindset of a failure, have the mindset of a champion. You passed nursing school you can pass this. Think of the millions of nurses there are in the US, they took this exam and passed. They aren’t better than you. Just be focused with a growth mindset. 
9. Checking my results: I didn’t do the Pearson VUE trick. I checked my state’s Board of Nursing registry and saw Registered Nurse after my name. This didn’t show up after my first NCLEX exam, so I knew I most likely passed this time. I took my exam on a Thursday so my Quick Results were ready on Saturday. I checked and finally saw the PASS I’ve been waiting for!
10. Final advise: You can do whatever you set your mind to do. Failing an NCLEX exam doesn’t define you or isn’t a foreshadow of your clinical competence. You’re way more valuable than this exam. You will pass with the right preparation, practice, mindset, routine, memorization strategies, study habits, critical thinking skills and wellbeing. CONGRATULATIONS IN ADVANCE

 

Inbox me if you have any questions!