I wanna be a board topnotcher. Help me pleeeeease

periwinklechan · Dec 22, 2010

hey guys! I want to be a board topnotcher too.. I need help

there were a lot of people who lets me down, just because the always see me as a jester and a brat,

I want to show them I can do something good, that I can be better..

I dont have problems with my academics , I think having an average of 2.00 in NCM 100-105 wasn't bad.. I hope..

I have a plenty of time, I will take JUNE/JULY 2011 board exams.. and I will start my self review in January.. seriously..

sure you can help me big time by sending in some lectures, because I believe I still got a lot of things to learn ^_^

thanks so much :)

nr-rubi · May 1, 2011

Hi porkfat,
If you want to be a board topnother you really have to want it. As in WANT it. You should be willing to have more sacrifices than others and exert extra effort, extra time, extra dedication for this dream. Since you will be taking your NLE in November you will have plenty of time to harness your theoretical foundation and enough time to condition yourself for the NLE.
You're thinking, "Would my chances of topping the boards better if I enroll in a Review Center?" My answer, Not necessarily. I landed 5th Place in the recent November 2008 NLE and I didn't enroll in a review center. And I know some topnotchers that did it without having to enroll in one, too.
Here are my tips and advices:
Formulate a schedule for yourself, the one you can easily adhere to. Unrealistic schedules will only cause you frustration and in my opinion will only increase your anxiety.
Perform a self-evaluation. What are the subjects that seems to be difficult for you? Allot extra time in your schedule for those.
If you think your theoretical foundation is sound enough, start with answering questions.
My advice, use NCLEX review materials first. It will strengthen what you already know and will aid you to understand some concepts that is vague.
Here are the books that I used:
Lippincott's Review for NCLEX-RN by Billings
David's NCLEX-RN by Lagerquist
Mosby Review Questions for the NCLEX-RN by Saxton
NCLEX-RN Review by Stein
Prioritization, Delegation, Assignment by Lacharity
Saunder's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN by Silvestri
Saunder'sComprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN by SIlvestri
Complete NCLEX-RN Review by Gauwitz
NCLEX-RN Review Guide by Chernecky
Mosby Comprehensive Review NCLEX-RN by Saxton
NCLEX-RN Pearls
[*]I also suggest you make a improvised answer sheet similar to the answer sheet for the NLE. It would help you make you lines more straighter and you could have some "techniques" on how to shade properly
[*]Keep a log on your scores and if you still have time. Retake the same exams and compare your scores.
[*]Lastly, but not the least, always PRAY. Seek His guidance, you will need it.:heartbeat
Hope this helps.

>>>hello Messageinthebox.... I didn't realize that NCLEX reviewers are useful in the NLE until I failed... Instead I study the large large textbooks specifically(Brunner and Suddarth's) Little did I know that I was running out of time reading chapters 1 to 10 and transferring important details to a green notebook that I have. Because I only finished up to chapter 10... and the important chapters are in the adult disorders that is chapters 11 and above (I didn't even got to see the pages) so frustrating... ( a big mistake) I failed in Nursing 3 and 4 which is solely focused in medical surgical (60 and 61) but the rest I got 79-80-77 it's so unfair ... So today I decided to make it different I bought Saunders comprehensive review 5th edition for the content and Lippincott's by Diane Billings as my Question and Answer guide... I hope I will make it this time... But I have a problem I don't have research notes... I don't wan't to go to review centers because I'm an easy to go with type person and can never concentrate because I cannot live without talking... So sir favor please>...>>> Can u send me any research type notes or questionnaires? God bless in your lectures and God be with you always...please.... I hope you will reply in my post:yeah: :yeah: ... Thank you so much:yeah: :yeah:

spongebob6286, BSN, RN · May 3, 2011

when i reviewed for NLE i just read the chapters summary not the entire book bec. i will ran out of time. you ahould already be done reading it page by page during your schooling. so basically you are just refreshing your memories. im not fond of memorization, i make sure i understand the context of what im reading.

nr-rubi · May 5, 2011

Thanks Spongebob8286 for the response... Yes you're right I should have done that when I was in school ( I was so dependent on handouts rather than the textbooks) But now there's no other choice but to study comprehensively using Saunders, how I wish I could finish the entire textbook. And maybe if I will I will top the board (OMG, just being positive... hehehe) In what year did you take the exams? anyways congratulations U. :yeah:

NursePao, BSN · May 6, 2011

Nothing is impossible, all you have to do is to focus and set your priorities. Sacrifice some pleasurable activities during review, just think about it, you will be reviewing and sacrificing for just a few months but in return a lifetime privilege of becoming RN. Don't forget also to pray, pray and pray... offer to HIM your success

dwyane_0033 · Jul 2, 2011

thank you all for a very informative discussion and sharing of ideas.. God Bless all!

nr-rubi-rn · Sep 2, 2011

Hello This is nr-rubi... I did it ... I just can't believe it... ... after all the failures... I'm an rn here in the Philippines... Thank you so much for your help and advice everyone... I used Saunders 5th edition and answered the entire cd reading the rationales and strategies... And Diane Billings' Lippincott's Q and A... I'm so thankful. and lastly to God Almighty Mama Mary and St. Joseph of Cupertino. :nurse: :yeah: :redbeathe

nr-rubi-rn · Sep 2, 2011

By the way I just self reviewed... no community content all nclex resources... Thanks Linda Ann Silvestri and Dianne Billings. UUU

spongebob6286, BSN, RN · Sep 3, 2011

congrats nr rubi rn

nr-rubi-rn · Sep 17, 2011

Thanks spongebob6286 this was made possible because of the comments of helpful people and your one of those. U

jrm24 · Sep 20, 2011

Hi Messageinabox, if you don't mind me asking, where are you teaching? I have supplemented by income with teaching English (TOEFL, IELTS) for the last few years and am really interested to get a chance at teaching for nursing subjects as well. I hope it's not too bold for me to ask.

Hi mommyrina, please help me pass my ielts, i am reviewing now and worried that i cant get 7 in speaking and most specially writing. THANKS!

jrm24 · Sep 20, 2011

Thank you porkfat.
To answer your question, NO, even landing 5th did not increase my chances of being interviewed let alone being hired,hehehe. It is so sad. To date, I have "distributed" my resumes to almost ALL hospitals and still no response . I have my share of "Sorry, we don't accept applicants as of the moment and no we don't accept resumes even for manpower pooling" or "Sorry, we only accept resumes for manpower pooling from our own graduates".
The only door that is open for me at this time is teaching. It can be fun and the pay is great but I really wanted to be a nurse. You know what, before the results was out I already have a pending application to Saudi but when I learned that I was one of the top examinees I felt this overwhelming patriotism and canceled my application to stay here as a nurse. Now, reality is getting back at me and as much as I wanted to stay here and serve, I felt that I have no place here at home.
But I am still hoping for better days. Maybe it just bad timing with the global recession and all.
Yes, it is true that the more you know, the more you don't know. But then again, you cant know everything. Good luck!

Hi messageinabox, can u share me where did u apply for SAUDI? God bless!