Re: I wanna be a board topnotcher. Help me pleeeeease

What I did was I brushed up on the basics in the early stages of my review.. I brushed up on anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, and basic concepts in nursing.. after that I reviewed on the major nursing subjects.. I focused on topics that's not my forte.. I only self-studied on the first half of my review.. then I only went to a review center for final coaching.. I answered as many review questions as I can.. In order to memorize special infos I tried devising mnemonics.. mnemonics that I devised and mnemonics presented on different review materials (like the one presented on the ABCs of Gapuz and the book Carl Balita).. I did not buy the actual book, I only borrowed those books from friends..

you should have a time frame for reviewing and be strict about it.. for example, for week 1 you should have finished reviewing about MCN.. for week 2 you should have finished reviewing about psychotherapeutic drugs.. etc.. etc..

don't review if you're mind is not ready.. don't review if their are many distractions or if you're not interested.. remember that retention is increased if you have full attention on the review.. it's best to review just before or right after waking up.. there's a scientific study that you have better retention during these times..

try to have a table of important infos like the IMCI, immunization sched, pathognomonic signs of different diseases, crutch walking, nursing theories and the like..

focus on topics that aren't usually given on examinations.. like nursing management, jurisprudence etc..

and of course prayers could move mountains..

this worked out for me.. although I did not made it in the top 10 (Nursing Board exams-December 2006).. I have incurred 85.40% (number 14 unofficial).. I also placed top 1 in the midwifery board exams (I wouldn't tell you what year, because my real name will become a give away.. hehe..)

you have a good goal.. focus on that.. just as the commercial says, "great things start from small beginnings" although the board rating is not a guarantee that you would land a nursing job, I think this will really boost your self-confidence and this will be something that you'll be proud of for the rest of your life..

Re: I wanna be a board topnotcher. Help me pleeeeease

hi messageinabox..i sent you email already..hope to hear from you..God bless..and thanks..

Re: I wanna be a board topnotcher. Help me pleeeeease

hi messagenibox, if you don't mind could you also share to me your review notes? i wil be taking the NLE this november also. and i think it would be of great help. thanx

Re: I wanna be a board topnotcher. Help me pleeeeease

@hearty doll and plethoraldork,

I'm in the process of looking for copies my notes. I have reformatted my PC last May and still unable to find them. Will let you guys know. Good luck!