I passed my NCLEX last week in 75Qs and have been meaning to write a post to help those who were in the same position as I was. I graduated in May and I was so scared to take this test. I studied for 2.5 months before I took the exam. You will never feel prepared to take the test, so don't freak if your test is coming up and you feel like you have been studying and still feel that you have sooo much to study b/c the test is soo vast to cover absolutely EVERYTHINGG in the history of nursing.
Soooo, here is just a list of things I did to study:
PDA by Lacharity: I did every single chapter and read the rationales. (I did it in the computer mode on the evolve website to get a feel of how it would be to take a test on a computer).
Kaplan Qbank: I did 100% of the Qbank and had an avg of 60%
Saunders NCLEX-RN Comprehensive Review: very helpful to brush up on material that you may have forgotten
That 35 page study guide that was floating around on the forum
NCLEX apps (free apps that you can find my just searching "nclex" on your iPhone
I did about 75-100 practice questions a day, and made sure to REVIEW RATIONALES!
The day before my test, I relaxed and went to go see Guardians of the Galaxy. I agree with others that it is definitely important to rest your mind the day before your test. If you don't know something by the day before your exam, chances are you're not going to learn it now!
I know I am writing so much but I just want to make sure you guys feel confident on your test day because you can do it!! I cried when I left the testing center because I felt there was no way in hell that I passed, but I did, and you can too!
Best of luck to all the future nurses taking the NCLEX!!
