Answering Nursing test questions

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I recently took nursing 110 and didnt pass by 2 points, I study the material for the test but once I sat down for the test I dont the questions format confused me , please if you guys can help I will truly appreciate it , thanks

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

you may need to talk to an advisor or instructor about how test taking strategies. Too much to include in this format. There are guides to assist you in learning how to pick out the important parts of the question. Good luck

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

I agree, speak with your instructors ASAP.

I've heard good things about Saunders NCLEX books, but haven't used them myself. It helps you to learn how to answer NCLEX-style questions, and I know a few classmates really liked utilizing this during nursing school to help with the questions and to understand some of the content.

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I really like the books "Straight As" in... they have them for each subject, like "Straight A's in Pharmacy" or "Straight As in Mental Health." My first semester I was struggling with the questions, I felt that I knew the material but did not know how to apply it the way the questions did. I went out to the book store and looked through all the nurse prep books for hours until I found one I really liked and it was those. I ended up with a B in pharm and a B in fundamentals after I bombed the first test for each. This past spring semester I used them again for Mental health and for fundamentals 2. This coming fall I will definitely get their book for medsurg.

I like how they break down the information by need to know, helpful to know, and hints. They also have quick facts in the margins and an index that is pretty easy to navigate. One of my biggest pet peeves is getting a prep book that has a horrible index; how can you make a book and have a horrible index?! but yea check the books out! I hope I was helpful!

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

I would suggest the book "Fundamentals Success". It really helps you to develop critical thinking skills for nursing exams. As stated above, you should DEFINITELY meet with your instructor so he/she can show you where you did well and what you struggled with on the exam. You're not the first student who's failed an exam and he/she can give you some excellent advice to move forward. :)

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