anyone testing on dec 21st?? need more encouragement!!

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hello guys, after my first attempt ... testing again on dec 21st. if there are other friends who are testing ,, pls share how you are preparing for this big exam?? lets share our knowlege or tips !! feeling little anxious!!

good luck to you that will be testing soon, just thought i shared my insight, I also tested for the 2ND time and i PASSED!! i only got 85 questions (i think) I say I think because i decided on minimizing the time and question numbers while I was testing I did not want any distractors. I waited for about 3 1/2 years before I retested this november and I did it! and you can to keep focused and believe in yourself ask god or whatever higher source you believe in to help you retain the knowledge you need to pass the test. Good luck to you all!

any topics u can share from your test? will help i guess...big thanks to you!

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any topics u can share from your test? will help i guess...big thanks to you!

Well for me most of my questions were priority questions like what patient would I see first kind of thing, I also had nutrition and 2 calculation questions. The first time testing I myself knew nothing about calculations and it was very difficult for me so I focused on this part more when I was studying. I also hit the books hard on trying to find the best answer to questions that i new nothing about, that helped a lot since I had about 2 to 3 questions that I honestly new nothing about. I would say know your normal values and if you encounter a question that you know nothing of use the knowledge and eliminate the answers that you know fall within normal values. (I hope that made sense) but this is what I can give you as far as advice.

I took a review course that was outlined to about a month every saturday 8 hours ms. Esther Gomez was great she is in california she actually was the start to me believing I can pass my test, that was in march. After that I studied at work i did questions and reviewed what I knew where my weak points. I tested November 12th and I actually cried before I took my test because I wanted this so bad and I knew the day had come to do it! I cried while I prayed before I went into the testing center and then looked in the mirror and said I can do this. I looked over the normal wbc, rbc, hgb etc and then off to test I went. I took my time with each question and took the answer I choose back to the question to see if it made sense. I took my break when I was given the time to, and looked in the mirror and repeated the words ms. gomez gave our review class, "as long as your still answering questions, YOUR STILL FIGHTING FOR THAT LICENSE AND YOU HAVE A CHANCE!" Got back in the test and continued the test shut off on me and I walked out with my head held high and nervous... I recieved a text from my mom today while i was at work and my results came to her house (i use to live with her then moved out) I HAD PASSED!!!! I cried at work for joy because lord knows I wanted it so bad. There is hope for us that did not pass the first time, it doesnt make you an less intelligent then those who passed the in their first try! GOOD LUCK and I hope I may have helped or encouraged you a little tonight. ****sorry for the long post lol**** *wine

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Lizzie1027

it was long indeed...but thank you! im doing q/a now as much as i can with those prioritization....i hope i will make it,,in Gods plan!

god bless!

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I'm taking mine on Monday (December 6th). I took the Live Kaplan Review and I think the online Qbank is good enough. Just finished the Qbank a couple of days ago. Working on Qtrainer #6. Average score is in the 65%. I am also using Saunders CD for content, ExamCram (CramMasters RN) CD - they have the Adaptive test simulator which is kinda cool =) , Hurst Review NCLEX RN (also used the PN for my LVN boards - passed on my first try) , ATI RN online practice test (Have the codes if any one needs it) - 72% raw score on the Comprehensive =) on my first try, I also got the Lippincott Alternate-Format Questions 2010 book which I have not read yet =( maybe tomorrow LOL ---these softwares are telling my that I'm ready but overall, I am still very anxious =( . Goodluck on your boards! oh...PRAYERS WORKS A WHOLE LOT TOO.

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I'm taking mine on Monday (December 6th). I took the Live Kaplan Review and I think the online Qbank is good enough. Just finished the Qbank a couple of days ago. Working on Qtrainer #6. Average score is in the 65%. I am also using Saunders CD for content, ExamCram (CramMasters RN) CD - they have the Adaptive test simulator which is kinda cool =) , Hurst Review NCLEX RN (also used the PN for my LVN boards - passed on my first try) , ATI RN online practice test (Have the codes if any one needs it) - 72% raw score on the Comprehensive =) on my first try, I also got the Lippincott Alternate-Format Questions 2010 book which I have not read yet =( maybe tomorrow LOL ---these softwares are telling my that I'm ready but overall, I am still very anxious =( . Goodluck on your boards! oh...PRAYERS WORKS A WHOLE LOT TOO.

Good luck! keep us posted after your exam

btw, what edition is your Saunders' CD?

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Specializes in ER, M/S, LTAC.

Saunders 4th Edition. Thank you

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December will be my second time taking the test also. I wish everyone good luck.

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Well for me most of my questions were priority questions like what patient would I see first kind of thing, I also had nutrition and 2 calculation questions. The first time testing I myself knew nothing about calculations and it was very difficult for me so I focused on this part more when I was studying. I also hit the books hard on trying to find the best answer to questions that i new nothing about, that helped a lot since I had about 2 to 3 questions that I honestly new nothing about. I would say know your normal values and if you encounter a question that you know nothing of use the knowledge and eliminate the answers that you know fall within normal values. (I hope that made sense) but this is what I can give you as far as advice.

I took a review course that was outlined to about a month every saturday 8 hours ms. Esther Gomez was great she is in california she actually was the start to me believing I can pass my test, that was in march. After that I studied at work i did questions and reviewed what I knew where my weak points. I tested November 12th and I actually cried before I took my test because I wanted this so bad and I knew the day had come to do it! I cried while I prayed before I went into the testing center and then looked in the mirror and said I can do this. I looked over the normal wbc, rbc, hgb etc and then off to test I went. I took my time with each question and took the answer I choose back to the question to see if it made sense. I took my break when I was given the time to, and looked in the mirror and repeated the words ms. gomez gave our review class, "as long as your still answering questions, YOUR STILL FIGHTING FOR THAT LICENSE AND YOU HAVE A CHANCE!" Got back in the test and continued the test shut off on me and I walked out with my head held high and nervous... I recieved a text from my mom today while i was at work and my results came to her house (i use to live with her then moved out) I HAD PASSED!!!! I cried at work for joy because lord knows I wanted it so bad. There is hope for us that did not pass the first time, it doesnt make you an less intelligent then those who passed the in their first try! GOOD LUCK and I hope I may have helped or encouraged you a little tonight. ****sorry for the long post lol**** *wine

hi im taking mine in 2 weeks..it's gonna be my first attempt but i hope God will grant me my petition coz i really want it sooo badddd!! i cry out to GOd and beg to grant me this.. by the way i just wanna ask you one quick question, if i take a break during the exam do i have to give the scratch paper back where i listed all my nmeumonics before leaving the room or could i keep it until the end of the exam??

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hi im taking mine in 2 weeks..it's gonna be my first attempt but i hope God will grant me my petition coz i really want it sooo badddd!! i cry out to GOd and beg to grant me this.. by the way i just wanna ask you one quick question, if i take a break during the exam do i have to give the scratch paper back where i listed all my nmeumonics before leaving the room or could i keep it until the end of the exam??

Its not a scratch paper..its kinda like a mini white board + erasable marker and it stays in the room. Good luck!

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Specializes in ER, M/S, LTAC.
i will. right now anxiety is real high.

I also test on the 6th and yes! Anxiety level is really sky high. Bubby tummy since monday. Good luck on Monday!

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Its not a scratch paper..its kinda like a mini white board + erasable marker and it stays in the room. Good luck!

tnx:) that helps :heartbeat

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Good luck Carlitosway, i hope we both pass

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