Looking for test taking stratagies

Thanks.. Ill Save This.. When Its My Turn To Take The Nclex.. Whenever That Is... Ha

Tests have always been the bane of my existence as well. I feel I would do wonderfully in nursing school if it wasn't for the fact that I had to take tests! (Particularly tests in Pathophysiology!) I just finished my first semester, and let me tell you, it's the hardest thing I've ever done. I need all the help--and support--I can get! AND PRAY FOR ME, PLEASE. I may not pass Patho. D:

My yoga instructor insists headstands promote clear thinking. try some deep breathing.......and smile!!!!! be confident.

Another great thread! Thanks so much!

thank you

Many schools are not having any course about critical thinking but I think they should. If english is your 2nd language, you have to read carefully each question, and get used to the Nursing Fundamentals questions because they help a lot. To think critically, takes time. Read the question as it is (don't try to add to it), and try to eliminate the distractors. After you read the question, try to eliminate at least 2 answers, and pick your first choice. Stop erasing because that can get you in trouble. When I take a test, and I am not sure of the answer, I always put a question mark for that question and come back later to it. Don't waste your time and go to the next question. Come back to it later. Try to answer the questions that you didn't know for sure and don't erase any other answers.
Nursing program makes you humble and many people feel the way you do. If you really want to be a nurse, don't give up. God forbid, if you don't pass the fundamentals, retake it again. Don't let that stop you. Do as many Nclex questions as you can. The Fundamentals book helped me so much.
I wish you good luck!

some website that can help you:
http://www.slideshare.net/nclexvideo...udents-413320/

http://www.test-preparation.ca/

http://philippinenurses.blogspot.com...-strategy.html

I just started Nursing school; I am currently using
Fundamentals-Success-Applying-Critical-Thinking on the first chapter for communication; it works well. But I dont know how to tackle the questions. I just know I need to use maslow pyramid, and focus on the cilent .etc.
I alway look at the rationale instead of critical thinking through it. Is this a bad thing? I want to do at least 1000 problems before I take the test. I will re do the chapter on communication... will my expiernce with reading the book set me up to be a better test taker that can answer similiar questions or am I doing the wrong thing?

Should I start doing more problems?

THIS AWESOME!!

Great thread!