This Is How To Pass The Nclex!!!

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AFTER FAILING THE NCLEX ONCE I HAVE NOW PASSED!!! LET ME TELL YOU HOW I DID IT...

Two websites were absolutely wonderful for me: rnquiz.com and a website from the NCSBN, http://www.learningext.com/products/rnreview/review.asp

The first one was more of a quick but very good review of everything imaginable and quizzes at the end of every second and then four 75questioned timed tests. The second one is very very in depth with extensive quizzes. I would overall recommend the second one a bit more than the first just because of how in depth it is. If you just read all of that information and take all the quizzes it's a done deal, you'll pass! The other huge thing is this book: Prioritization, Delegation, Assignment by Linda A. LaCharity, Candice K. Kumagai, and Barbara Bartz. That book is a lifesaver and an aboslute must to get. I failed the nclex the first time I took it because I had no idea how much of the test was goign to be on prioritization and delegation. I would say 75-80% of the test is questions that were similar to the ones in this book. It was truly my lifesaver! I would reccomend doing as many questions as possible. When they say do 1000-2000 questions that is for real. I didn't barely do any the first time and I failed it, and this time I did aprox. 1500 and I passed! when prioritizing who is the most important patient to be seen remember this: 1.ABC 2. Change in LOC 3. Change in VS 4. Unstable metabolic disorders (hypo/hyper glycemia, electrolyte shift) 5. Pain 6. Any treatments you need to perform 7. Family requesting you to come/Discharge teaching

That is a must know and what helped me significantly! No worries you can do this if you just believe believe believe. Unwavering faith, let no thoughts of limitations enter your mind. You are an RN! If you need anything more just please let me know, I'd be more than happy to help you.

Ok, I like this part of your post for priority!!

" 1.ABC 2. Change in LOC 3. Change in VS 4. Unstable metabolic disorders (hypo/hyper glycemia, electrolyte shift) 5. Pain 6. Any treatments you need to perform 7. Family requesting you to come/Discharge teaching"

But want to double check with everyone especially if I use it. Is this ok to use for priority?

BUT what if a patient has hypo / hyper kalemia. Isn't this emergency? Would hypo/hyperkalemia be a priority over say tachycardia, or a high or low blood pressure?

Specializes in None yet but hopefully critical care..

YAY! Congrats on how you passed. I'm going to suggest this to some of my colleagues! You are so awesome!

Hi , i am actually new to this site and really need help, i am a new grad, and finished my nursing program with honors, i have done everything right in nursing, that is until i started taking the nclex , i just received a failure notice for the third time now since graduation , and i am wondering why i am not able to pass this exam. I have used all types of software and review class out there from Kaplan to Hurst Review, and NCSBN learning extention,i study about 5 to 6 hours a day but, i really need help with testing strategies and would appreciate any book that can help. Thanks

Specializes in MED/SURG.

Hi Sugar 383:

This a while back, but I wanted to know if I can join Kaplan to do this NCLEX? Thx.

Specializes in MED/SURG.
Hi , i am actually new to this site and really need help, i am a new grad, and finished my nursing program with honors, i have done everything right in nursing, that is until i started taking the nclex , i just received a failure notice for the third time now since graduation , and i am wondering why i am not able to pass this exam. I have used all types of software and review class out there from Kaplan to Hurst Review, and NCSBN learning extention,i study about 5 to 6 hours a day but, i really need help with testing strategies and would appreciate any book that can help. Thanks

Hi hun:

You are not alone. I am so scared to do it again, and I feel like giving up. First of all, it is way too much info to cramp into ur brain, from memorizing the lab value to the patho and pharmcology. It is too much and paying couple of times and scared to loose that money and time.

congratssss

Congrats!

For NCSBN's online 3 week review, and the question portion, do they give you the rationales behind why they are right/wrong. Also how do they compare difficulty wise to NCELX/KAPLAN questions?

failed twice now and am going to do the 3 week review for my test the 23rd. just finished the 292 word document random fact throwing guide that they have on here as well.

Bit late but already bought this book from amazon, any one like it?

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Try to do as many questions as you can and try to do 50-100 questions a day every day. When I did questions and took a break in between, when I went back to Kapan tests, it took a while for my brain to kick in and I felt rusty.

However, when I do questions everyday, it doesn't feel overwhleming and I start to see a patter. However, make sure you are ok with content also.

Relax, dont psyche yourself out of the game. You can do this.

Respected mam

I gone through your information and i find it really very relevant. Mam could you plz let me know what is the criteria to give CRNE Exam. Actually i am from India and i did diploma in nursing. Am i need to convert it into degree? Can i prepare myself for this exam in India itself. plz give information at my email [email protected] i would be greatful to you. And congratulation for passing the exam.

Thanks & Regards,

Dheerpal

that first link the page has been removed....

Specializes in Emergency Care Nursing.

I failed the nclex twice after taking both the Kaplan Review & Hurts Review. I read your post, followed all of your advice (including buying & reading the "Prioritization, Delegation, Assignment" book...and I passed!!! Yeaa...thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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