Taking the NCLEX soon???

NNNikki · Aug 2, 2007

Congratulations! :balloons: You took your test the day after I did with the same amount of questions! Isn't it great? ;)We are nurses!

BTW, I had Saunders books and CDs and they were very helpful as well, but I must admit, when it really came down to it....I found what helped me most was to rely on my education. I told myself not to sweat it, for I was taught well.. It worked! Congrats again to you and your exciting beginning into nursedome!

Nikki:nurse:

Tweety, BSN, RN · Aug 2, 2007

Congratulations. I'm sure future test takers appreciate your advice.

kirish34 · Aug 2, 2007

Congratulations!!!*~! :)

emy912 · Aug 3, 2007

Congratulations! I'm scheduled to take my test on August 15th so your tips will come in handy so thank you very much. Unfortunately I live in California and my result won't be available for several weeks after I take the test.

nursemomof3boys · Aug 3, 2007

I just took the NCLEX on the 30th of July (85 Qs). I just found out that I passed...Praise God!
If you are about to take THE test, here are the best pieces of advice people gave me.
-Take a break(s) during the test. Stroll around and regroup.
-Know the ABCs of priority: airway, breathing, circulation
-Know Maslow's Hierarchy of priority. Physiological first...ALWAYS!
-Know the more popular meds.
-If you can get your hands on it...Silvestri's NCLEX Handbook/Study Guide is unbelievable. She gives you key words to look for to r/o answers. She tells you how to strategically answer Qs. It alone probably accounted for 30% of my right answers. Plus it comes with a CD that has a ton of practice Qs.
May you test with peace of mind.
God Bless Christos Anesti - Alithos Anesti

Thanks, and congratulations!!!

I just finished my LPN program on Aug 1. I am about applying for licensure.

About how long does it take between applying for licensure by exam, getting authorization to test, and taking the actual exam? I would like to have a rough idea of when I will take the exam.

nursemomof3boys

scoobydoo32, RN · Aug 3, 2007

I just took the NCLEX on the 30th of July (85 Qs). I just found out that I passed...Praise God!
If you are about to take THE test, here are the best pieces of advice people gave me.
-Take a break(s) during the test. Stroll around and regroup.
-Know the ABCs of priority: airway, breathing, circulation
-Know Maslow's Hierarchy of priority. Physiological first...ALWAYS!
-Know the more popular meds.
-If you can get your hands on it...Silvestri's NCLEX Handbook/Study Guide is unbelievable. She gives you key words to look for to r/o answers. She tells you how to strategically answer Qs. It alone probably accounted for 30% of my right answers. Plus it comes with a CD that has a ton of practice Qs.
May you test with peace of mind.
God Bless Christos Anesti - Alithos Anesti

congrats:balloons::balloons::balloons:

DeeDee143 · Aug 3, 2007

I just took the NCLEX on the 30th of July (85 Qs). I just found out that I passed...Praise God!
If you are about to take THE test, here are the best pieces of advice people gave me.
-Take a break(s) during the test. Stroll around and regroup.
-Know the ABCs of priority: airway, breathing, circulation
-Know Maslow's Hierarchy of priority. Physiological first...ALWAYS!
-Know the more popular meds.
-If you can get your hands on it...Silvestri's NCLEX Handbook/Study Guide is unbelievable. She gives you key words to look for to r/o answers. She tells you how to strategically answer Qs. It alone probably accounted for 30% of my right answers. Plus it comes with a CD that has a ton of practice Qs.
May you test with peace of mind.
God Bless Christos Anesti - Alithos Anesti

Congratulations Cristos:balloons::balloons::balloons:. Rub some good luck dust my way. I take my exam on August 21st.Thanks for the advice.

FLIGHT2RN · Aug 3, 2007

Woooo Hooooo!!!:smiley_aa We've got another nurse in the house. Congrats!!! Thanks for the advice, I will definitely apply it when it's my turn.

Christos Anesti · Aug 4, 2007

Thanks to you all! I start on a CHF floor on august 8th. I'm excitedly nervous, ya know!

Nursemomof3boys:

It took took about a month from the time I sent My Application to the time I received my ATT and tested. I was fortunate enough to find an appointment that was reletively soon.

06/29 - sent my app and reg

07/09 - rec'd reg confirm from testing center via email (best way;))

07/27 - rec'd att via email

07/28 - scheduled online for an appointment on 07/30

07/30 - took that nasty test :uhoh3:

08/01 - paid (regretably) to receive pass/fail results

08/01 - afternoon: was posted on OH board of nursing website to be viewed for free. :angryfire

NWANURSE · Aug 6, 2007

Thanks for the advice! I take "THE TEST" August 27th Im excited, but scared. I will check out that book for sure... Thanks again and Congrats!!!!

JennBlondPNgrad · Aug 8, 2007

I have a question for those that have taken the NCLEX-PN recently.. I'm taking it Aug 10th at 9am and I'm a lil concerned with IV questions. We didn't learn anything about IV's and tubing and drip rates in school... we ran outta time. Did anyone get those kinda questions? I looked up a formula in one of my books but I can't find an example questions. I wanna practice with one so I know how to use the formula. HELP! Is this somthing I need to stress or should I be more worried about those darn click all that apply? :uhoh3: