Re: Passed NCLEX-RN, first try
I passed my NCLEX with first try.. I took it last june 10, 2008 California state.. I have a review center but I was always absent or if not i go half day.. I started reviewing January but never so serious because I am reviewing with my boyfriend, we come and go in my review center, and put more time in dating! hahaha! we only got serious in my review when it was april all what we did was to answer test question in Pearsonvue and we answer subject by subject,5 days a week, and all its rationale where we got wrong or just luckily got it right we write it on pad of paper and at night read it then read and answers saunders 4th edition book also.. when the clock strikes 11:30 PM I stopped and go to sleep.. I am not deligent in studying, I never study early in the morning because it gives nothing to me.. I tried it once studying till dawn and waking up early but I don't absorbed anything ( I also don't study quietly, I should be facing the television, because it keeps me awake). On month of May we did the same thing but we also answer now 75 questions of saunders CD.. and that's it.. we finish pearson at the end of May but we did not finish our saunders..~lazy to read~.. 5 days before our exam we flew to Makati and brought with us our laptop and days before our exam we keep on answering questions and going to church to pray..
On the day of our exam we went to the testing center early to avoid rush that can lead to mental block.. we both stop at 75 question and took it for almost 3hrs..~whew~ ITS HARD!! I got 6 SATA and 2 Computations while he got 12 SATA. after a month `WE BOTH PASSED'! Thanks to God!!
Actually how you prepare to your exam is really up to you. find your comfort on how to handle your studying, don't ever overstressed yourself, find time to relax, if you think there is no absorption while you are studying then stop and rest. don't push yourself too hard. PRAY,PRAY, PRAY to give you strenght and willingness to study. Ask people for advise but find what fit you most. You can never tell if you are ready to take the test because the more its coming the more it feels that you are unprepared. And don't get caught of seeing yourself reading every author of NCLEX books because it will only confuse you with their principles, values , etc when you are taking your exam. remember authors have different approaches. Find only 1 or 2 sources that has similar approach for your studying.
Remember the EXAM is not EASY.. I dont know for some but for me I can say that its not easy even after passing it! even until now. Number 1 question for me is not easy..
Goodluck and congratulations to everyone!
As what you've said, nothing is impossible with Him.
i feel like i should just give up and go to the military. 
I'm also planning to take the nclex this year but there's no exact date yet, but i will register as soon as i felt ready to sit for the exam. You're right, believe to the power of God and He will surely work. He is faithful to His words (John 14:14, "If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.") That's how good Jesus is. God bless us all!
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