PVDS Test?

I believe that you mean PBDS (performance based development series).

Please use "search" and look up PBDS, there are several threads on this topic. Originally the test was to be used as an evaluation tool, it is now used to test competency of agency personnel.

I have never had trouble with it, but many do, as it requires a nurse to diagnose, which we are not supposed to be doing.

How much experience as an RN do you have? This is one of the many reasons that while you must have at least one year of experience, but that you really should have more.

I had to take a PBDS test for my first nursing job out of LPN school this past July. It was difficult but I had no clinical background other than school. There were scenarios where they give you some info and ask you to type what your actions would be. Just think through the pt history and symptoms and what you would suspect and what you would tell Dr. and ask for. this will help you. I think I probably over explained my reasoning but I did pass it on the first attempt. Some of my friends had to take it twice. They are looking for knowlegde of priority, procedure, and critical thinking. It is all type in no multiple choice. I was told it was graded by an actual nursing instructor. Just play off your experience and explain what you are thinking and it will go fine. Good Luck!