Any one who just passed the NCLEX? Please share your experience and study tips.

bamagrl · Sep 24, 2006

hi

just passed nclex on aug. 31, had 75 questions. i used kaplan nclex RN exam book, kaplan question trainer, saunders 3rd ed. and the prioritization,delegation & assignment book.. all are great for studying but i think the kaplan question trainer cd is most like the nclex questions.

best wishes to u

dreamsdo · Sep 24, 2006

I took the NCLEX-RN Aug 30. I passed with 75 questions in an hour and a half. I would recommend nothing but Kaplan all the way. If you use Kaplan like they tell you, you will not only pass...you will do so quickly and confidently. Melissa, BSN, RN

RNKay31 · Sep 25, 2006

I took Nclex-RN on August 31, and I passed with 75 questions in 2 hours, I would reccomend Saunders for content area, and Kaplan for higher levels,crictical thinking, analysis and applications questions, especially trainers 5,6 and 7, all the best.

papa_piolo · Sep 26, 2006

i took the test last july 13. i had 75 questions and passed. my tip is to answer as many practice questions as you can to reinforce and increase your body of knowledge. if you still have time, try to answer the practice questions again. i used the saunder's, kaplan, nsna, etc. i really can't recommend any particular review material. i tried to answer whatever practice questions i have that are available. some of them are hand-me-downs from my friends who were successful test-takers (i wasn't able to use all the materials).

another tip, which worked for me, is to eliminate at least 2 possible wrong answers from the selection.

i hope these helps! good luck!

Lo225 · Sep 26, 2006

I recently took the NCLEX and the computer stopped at 75 questions. I got the last one wrong and know I did. However, I still passed. Each person is different as many of our peers posted. I am sure that I am rare, but I waited for almost 8 months to take the test. Most people would argue that you lose information. I will argue that if you lost it, how can you apply it? With hurricane Katrina and my sick sister on dialysis, I decided to wait and put it off. In addition, I failed OB - who would think (I have three children and had them every way to have them). I could not handle another failure. I have two B.S/undergrad degrees and in the process of finishing a masters in business administration. Nursing is another world!

Do not listen to the stories which are negative. Focus on the positive. I used the Kaplan & Saunders along with the NCSBN website. Now, I found that to be the most informative and helped with preparation: http://www.learningext.com/ This is an excellent tool. Other tips that you should really consider: get sleep the night before the test (go to bed early), wake up and put on your favorite outfit so it will make you feel good, eat breakfast and most of all pray! I woke up, prayed, ate, got dressed up and put on perfume, got in my car (prayed again) and sang my favorite song. I was calm and took a deep breathe before proceeding to click, next for the test. Above all, have faith in yourself and believe that you will be an RN!

jessicab · Apr 15, 2007

I took it March of 2007. I passed in an hour with 75 questions. I used several different review books, but hands down the Kaplan was the best. My hospital paid for the class, and I think that was very valuable and worth the time. Do questions, questions, questions. I also recommend looking at the videos that are offered by Kaplan with their class, I really remembered some of that stuff.

P.S. Don't neglect Pharmacology. About 60% of my questions were pharmacology - specific drugs and what things I would look for (ie side effects) or tell the patient to watch for. It was like torture, and I was sure I failed, but I passed! Good Luck

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · Apr 15, 2007

I studied 5 mo for nclex-pn , studied anything I could get my hands on, had a study schedule just for nclex. I was really nervous at the test site, my hand could barely stay on the mouse! Wasn't the same person for a week while waiting for the results but (drum roll) I PASSED! so I'm happy. Good luck to you

eliza_mae017 · Apr 16, 2007

Saunders 3rd Comprehensive Review. Follow Ms. Suzanne4, especially the first tip. Remember NCLEX Stretgy answer tips such as ABC's, PHysiological first, Safety... Oww and most importantly know which areas of weakness, be patience reading books even u have to reread it again.. Write notes, codes if u have to just to remember what u read.. And ur good to go;)....

Study hard, Pray alot,

eliza, RN

smrfett76 · Apr 16, 2007

I passed NCLEX-RN last week with 75 questions. I used Kaplan question trainer. Lippincott CD, and the Mosby CAT. They were all good, but the questions on the exam were the most similar to Kaplan. I would recommend Kaplan to anyone. I studied for about 4 weeks before taking it and did almost 2500 practice questions. :lol2:

luna770 · Apr 17, 2007

I took the NCLEX RN on Thurs 4/12.

Walked out after 2.5 hrs & 76 Q's

Hoping I had more Q's...

The weekend was long

Doubted myself

Hoped

and today, Tues 4/17 in the wee hours

of day, I discovered my name on the BON site!

Relief

Surprise

I can put the books away...

Studied in class with Kaplan & used Saunders (with Suzanne's first tip)..

Good Luck to all that are preparing/waiting!

--a New RN

lavender rose · Apr 17, 2007

Hi:
Please read my post to: "just took the test & got 85 questions".....I gave all my study tips there!!!
Best of Luck to You!
melba:mortarboard:

under what heading is it. I am not able to find it. It is probably in front of my eyes and I just don't see it. Thank you!

ArielleLVN · Apr 18, 2007

I tryed everything Kaplan was the best. I pass my test #4 with Kaplan only. Kaplan strategy really works!!!