[brwnsuga83]

Hello everyone,

First I would like to say "thank you for taking time out to read this thread". I just graduated from Nursing school with honors and a minor in English. I was a high achiever in school and for some reason, I can't stay in study mode as I am trying to review for the NCLEX. I graduated in May and never wanted to see another Nursing textbook. I was heavily involved in campus events and I worked very hard in school. I just started taking Kaplan review classes and I am trying to remain focused. I have the Saunder's Review book, the Kaplan review book, and The NCLEX 3500 CD. I am horrified about taking this test and although I graduated with a good GPA I feel lost and I need help. Please if you have any suggestions and tips I would really appreciate it. I hope to take my exam at the end of August and I am dreading the fact of having to take the test a final time. I want to pass this test the first time.

Thanks,

Worried Graduate

[SeasideRN]

Hi there!

I graduated in May too and like you, I NEVER wanted to look at another book again! I was just so unmotivated to study. For me, doing practice questions on the computer was much more tolerable than having to sit and stare at a book. I don't know why, but it just didn't seem so bad I just took my NCLEX at the end of June and passed! I just posted this in another thread, but I felt that answering practice questions was the best way to study. It gets you thinking the "NCLEX way" and I was able to retain more information that way than by reading facts straight from a book. The Mosby Prioritization & Delegation book, Saunders Q&A CD, and Kaplan questions were the most helpful I thought. Some people study for hours and hours a day and that works for them, but for me it was best to stick to about 100 a day. It was less overwhelming that way. You were a great student and I'm sure you'll make a great nurse! Keep that RN title in mind as motivation and good luck studying! You'll do great!

[brwnsuga83]

Thank you so much for your tips and motivating words and congrats on passing your NCLEX. I am taking it in a few weeks. I took a Kaplan review class and I don't think it did much for me. I'm using the Saunders Review book, NCLEX 3500 CD (to answer questions), and the course book from Kaplan. I don't have the prioritization and delegation book though. Many people have recommended it so I will buy it this week.

Thanks again

[Matilda50]

Check out the sticky a the top of the thread New revised tip of Suzanne plan heard great things. I am using it so far so good. This will be my 3rd time taking check it out.

[MKJT6558]

i graduated in May of this year and failed my nclex twice and feeling really down and unmotivated and disgusted i need help passing my nclex can some one give me some advice on test taking and where to find good questions.

[cardiacRN2006]

I also had no motivation to study after I graduated. So I barely made it through about 250 questions in Saunders and decided to take my chancesx with the NCLEX.

Did you have a HESI or other exit exam in NS?

[Rockcrawlerbabe]

Originally Posted by MKJT6558

i graduated in May of this year and failed my nclex twice and feeling really down and unmotivated and disgusted i need help passing my nclex can some one give me some advice on test taking and where to find good questions.

Asides from prayer, start out with some good old fashion exercise first thing in the morning. I recommend exercising until you are sweating while telling yourself I will stay motivated, I will stay focused, I will not give Pearsonvue anymore money, and I will pass the NCLEX!!

In regards to NCLEX questions, this thread has a lot of good advice, but I would also recommend a review course with questions from the nursing boards. As well, please read the Priority Delegation and Assignment book from cover to cover.