Any words of ENCOURAGEMENT, TIPS before I take the NCLEX-RN exam?

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Hello guys,

I really love this site and I had gain a lot of information regarding different articles and threads. It really helped me a lot on what kind of resources I need and what style of questions I need to focus before I take this monster down (NCLEX) lol. I am really anxious in taking the exam but really excited and ready for I have been studying for the last 3 months and most of all I have God with me all the way. I believe in him so much that I would remind myself everyday that I need not to be scared for God is with me. I make sure that at the end of the day with almost all my time answering questions and reading information, I would set time to Him and ask for guidance all the time and most of all thanking him for giving me a purpose in life. I really had a hard time at first but through Him I was able to managed. I know Im gonna pass this test. This is for my parents, my family, friends, my grandfather and most of all to God. I only have 11 days before I take my exam and I would really appreciate your simple prayers for me, words of encouragement and final tips before my final countdown. And whatever happens if it is the will of God i would accept it wholeheartedly.

GOD BLESS FOR EVERYONE WHO IS ABOUT TO TAKE THE EXAM AND MORE BLESSINGS TO THOSE WHO ALREADY PASSED AND FOR THOSE WHO DIDN'T, STAY STRONG AND TRUST HIM. HE HAD ALREADY SET THE DATE FOR YOU TO BE A RN, HE JUST WANT YOU TO SHOW HIM THAT YOU CAN STILL STAND UP AGAIN.. THIS IS NOT A RACE.. BE PATIENT AND TRUST HIM.. :)

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here are a few tips that helped me pass

- Read the question carefully. Read it twice or even three times if you have to. Know what the question is asking before you pick an answer

- always assess before implementing. Ask yourself, what do I need to know to help this client? If the information in the question describes a condition that needs immediate action, then you can implement

- Remember there is only one correct answer. Most questions you can already eliminate two of the options. For the other two, think Maslow, which ones the safest? Which one makes sense? Which is a more global answer?

- don't rush! 6 hours is plenty of time but keep a steady pace. Definitely take our time with maths and SATAs

Good luck!!!

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May I know what resources you used? Kaplan?

FAITH! WITH GOD, YOU CAN! STAY FOCUSED AND POSITIVE! YOU SEEM PREPARED, YOU CAN DO IT! :)

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I really appreciate your tips.. I will surely read the questions twice or thrice..

Thank you for this very important info.. :)

God Bless

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I used NCSBN for 8 weeks, PDA, Saunders Q&A, NCLEX 3500 online.. I didn't used kaplan cause I cant afford the price but I tried 3 q trainers that is floating in the net..

Thank you. Be confident :)

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Mackie prayers for you;)

I'll be taking mine this Monday and I have been studying, praying at the same too

I know I will pass this nclex I feel confident enough because I have The LORD in me,,, and you can too

I appreciate for prayers for my exam this Monday @ 1030

GOD BLESS EVERYONE

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Mackie prayers for you;)

I'll be taking mine this Monday and I have been studying, praying at the same too

I know I will pass this nclex I feel confident enough because I have The LORD in me,,, and you can too

I appreciate for prayers for my exam this Monday @ 1030

GOD BLESS EVERYONE

I will pray for you my friend.. God is with you.. He will grant your wishes cause he know you have good intentions..

Be confident. I know you can make it.. Keep in touch and pray for me also. I will take mine on the 24th.. :)

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I will ill keep u posted and I keep prayers for you too:)

We can do this!!!

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Breaking down the NCLEX questions

A question consists of the stem (part that asks the question), the case (patient’s condition or the scenario), the answer, and distractors (choices that look correct but are actually wrong). It is easier to analyze once you have identified the different parts of the question.

1. Look for keywords

No matter how a long a question is, there is that one word or phrase that bears the most weight. Key words may relate to the client, the actual problem, and to specific aspects of the problem.

2. Repeated words

The same words may appear in the NCLEX question and in the correct answer. It may be the same word or a synonym of the word.

3. Opposite answers

If two choices have opposites, like increased heart rate or decreased heart rate, one of the two choices is usually the correct answer.

4. The Odd answer

The one answer that is different from the rest is apt to be the correct answer.

5. Umbrella principle

If all answers seem to be correct and applicable, choose the one that includes all the choices in it. One answer is better than all the others because it includes them.

6. Eliminate obvious answers

In NCLEX questions asking for a single answer, some choices are obvious to be incorrect. You should be able to identify some of these incorrect responses if they are/have:

the same idea- eliminate choices that have the same concept or idea. these choices are just reworded but if you analyze them carefully, they are actually one and the same

absolute answers- choices containing the words all, never, always and the like are very likely to be incorrect.

unrelated to the question- if the question asks for interventions and the action in the choice is an assessment, it is obviously incorrect.

After eliminating the obvious incorrect answers, analyze the remaining choices and select the option that best answers the stem.

7. Prioritize based on patient’s needs

Questions containing the words initial, first, priority- is asking for your prioritizing skills. The choices are usually all correct but only one should be done first. When prioritizing, you should always remember the following:

  • ABC’s- use ABC’s (airway, breathing and circulation). Patients with airway problems or interventions to provide airway management are top priority.
  • Maslow’s hierarchy of needs- remember the hierarchy and from there you will know that physiologic needs come first before safety and security and so on and so forth. This is typically used in patients with multiple problems to be addressed.
  • Nursing process- Assessment should always be done before planning anything or instituting interventions. Unless the question already has subjective and objective data about the patient, assessment is at the top of the list
  • Patient first before equipment- if a patient is attached to an equipment and sudden removal of the equipment causes problems, primary assessment and interventions should be directed to the patient and not to the equipment.

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You got this!! You have faith behind so the knowledge is just a boost! Thanks for the prayers as well! Praying that you have this too!

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Meimpress

Thank you so much for these wonderful tips ill keep these in my mind;)

Wonderful tips

Can't thank you enough

God bless to all

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Thank you so much meimpress.. This can really help me.. BTW Congratulations.. More blessings to you my friend :)

Dreazy86, thank you so much.. I know we can do this. Just believe in Him.. God bless you.. :)

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