April 2008 NCLEX test takers, COME ON IN!

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Per the request of janina08 ;) I've started the April NCLEX takers support group. When do you take it? What are you using to study? Would anyone like to review any of the systems/meds that he/she feels weakest on? Let's keep each other in our prayers and good thoughts as we go through one of the biggest experiences of our lives. :) :nurse:

abortion will be counted as gravida because it occured before 20wks..

Micha, the rational on question said: if it was after 20 weeks, count it in PARA/PARITY.

So, dunno where to count it in GTPAL. thnks

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Micha, the rational on question said: if it was after 20 weeks, count it in PARA/PARITY.

So, dunno where to count it in GTPAL. thnks

I would say gravida..number of pregrancy..

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think of assessment the other 3 options are interventions..

FIRST I was confused between 2 and 4 answer coz both has systems in them. And then, DUH :banghead: I missed the assessment/intervention while reading the answers. Double DUH! Right infront of my eyes, and I miss it through and through. Oh Jeez!

But I was not sure between 2 and 4 or b and d. And then I thought, which will cause the least harm to the patient? 4 sounded like the one that might cause least harm.

Now that u said assessment and interven. question, it makes so much sense.

Micha, come with me to the NCLEX exam :D

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I would say gravida..number of pregrancy..

Got u. Even if it is after 20 weeks?

Before 20 weeks, yeah I would defnitely put it in Gravida with closed eyes. But after 20 weeks, not so sure. coz gravida is number of pregnancies where as para is number of births given.

Sorry, I am just going on and on with this question, but the thing is I'm not getting it that's y. Thank you for helpingme with the question Micha. God bless.

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What is the normal weight for the newborn infant?

And did any body get hold of the new CPR? thnx

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Got u. Even if it is after 20 weeks?

Before 20 weeks, yeah I would defnitely put it in Gravida with closed eyes. But after 20 weeks, not so sure. coz gravida is number of pregnancies where as para is number of births given.

Sorry, I am just going on and on with this question, but the thing is I'm not getting it that's y. Thank you for helpingme with the question Micha. God bless.

your welcome we are here to help one another to understand each other..by d way,how do you get along with your pharmacology..i cant memorize them..do you know i it goes in the nclex exam?does go with ABCD and Maslows and nursing process choices...???

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Hi April 2008 NCLX-RN takers!

First of all, I just passed it this past month and I am a first-time taker. Glad I passed it for the first time.

I also used Saunder's Q & A book, the green one. Kaplan and the PRinceton reviewers are confusing and especially Princeton, their questions are out of this world!

Remember, you shouldn't memorize all the facts. Understand the concept, know what the question is asking and then use the process of elimination. That's what I did.

I had only 75 questions and then the computer suddenly blanked out. I am expecting a longer one but that's what happened.

It's normal to feel that we still lack the essential nursing knowledge before taking the exams. That's why we should focus on the question, pick out the details and don'ts get distracted by the unknown case that is presented. Always use the principle for other cases that you know: safety, the appropriateness of the answers and if you may want this, you may answer the question yourself before looking at the choices. If you find your answer in the choices, chances are it is the right one. But again, eliminate distractors and pick out the most ligical one.

Good luck to all of you!

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Hi April 2008 NCLX-RN takers!

First of all, I just passed it this past month and I am a first-time taker. Glad I passed it for the first time.

I also used Saunder's Q & A book, the green one. Kaplan and the PRinceton reviewers are confusing and especially Princeton, their questions are out of this world!

Remember, you shouldn't memorize all the facts. Understand the concept, know what the question is asking and then use the process of elimination. That's what I did.

I had only 75 questions and then the computer suddenly blanked out. I am expecting a longer one but that's what happened.

It's normal to feel that we still lack the essential nursing knowledge before taking the exams. That's why we should focus on the question, pick out the details and don'ts get distracted by the unknown case that is presented. Always use the principle for other cases that you know: safety, the appropriateness of the answers and if you may want this, you may answer the question yourself before looking at the choices. If you find your answer in the choices, chances are it is the right one. But again, eliminate distractors and pick out the most logical one.

It is also important to answer about 200 questions a day and review your mistakes and reinforce those areas. My study plan, began September of 2007 and ended this March...i studied the fundamentals nursinf topics first and gradually went on to the Med-Surg, Maternal and Child, Psyche and during the last week before the exams, I focused on my waterloo: Pharma (And in the xams, I got something like 10 pharma questions, which I am not in liberty to discuss for NCLEX privacy reasons).

Don't get too distressed by the exam's length because it will get you out of track.

Good luck to all of you!

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You've likely heard complaints and comments about the NCLEX exam.

It's "too hard," "unrealistic," or "so unfair." Guess what? That's

a bunch of garbage. The NCLEX is one of the most researched tests

in the world. The trouble is, if you start believing some of the

myths surrounding the NCLEX, it starts to wear on you, eroding your

confidence.

Once you believe the test is difficult or nearly impossible, your

brain isn't going to make a liar out of you. You create the

"reality" that the test is SO difficult and that in turn becomes

your actual experience.

When you see and feel the NCLEX as a monster, that's exactly what

it becomes, something that haunts you. It doesn't need to be

this way.

You can disarm your NCLEX exam by following some 'brain dead'

simple, yet DEADLY TACTICS. You can turn what you may think is a

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battle over your NCLEX test.

Let's take a look at some common NCLEX myths, so you'll be ready to

fend them off (at least in your own mind) when you hear about them.

* Myth #1: Questions on the NCLEX Are Designed To "Trick" You

Into Choosing a Wrong Answer

There are no tricks on the NCLEX. If you don't read carefully

you may get tricked, but that doesn't make it a "trick question."

Some wrong answers look a lot like the correct answers, but there's

only one correct answer.

Savvy and trained NCLEX test takers know how to decipher the

difference between the CORRECT and ALMOST CORRECT choices. If you're

fooled, it because you are foolable, not because the question is

a "trick."

* Myth #2: You Have To Do Really Well On the NCLEX to Pass It

1) If you had to score a hundred on every test just to pass it that

would be unreasonable. In fact, the test is designed so nobody can

get 100%. The test is just a measure of your proficiency. Scoring

100% on the NCLEX is NOT the goal.

So you can relax now and close the 300 page textbooks you were going

to try and memorize. Discover how to pass on your NCLEX test, not

learn everything there is to know about the subject matter.

2) Achieving a passing score can be quite easy. Anyone can go through

the motions of studying and putting in the time, but that doesn't

guarantee you'll pass. Making just a 5-10% change in how you prepare

for the NCLEX can double your score overnight.

Just make sure your NCLEX study guide is completely updated for the

LATEST version of your NCLEX exam. Throw in some help from someone

who already took and passed your specific exam and your NCLEX is a

slam dunk.

* Myth #3: Test Preparation Doesn't Increase Passing Rates

1) You need to invest something to get the result you desire. When

you first sign-up for a class, can you pass the final exam and get

credit for the course? Probably NOT! You'll need to pay the tuition

or finance it, go to class, do the required assignments, correctly

prepare for exams, and ask important questions and get some

guidance from your instructor. The same is true for your NCLEX exam

2) Can you imagine a test more important to your future than this

test? Clearly you need to invest at least as much time, resources

and commitment as you would in a university course. Statistics

collected for decades show that correct test preparation greatly

improves your chance of passing your NCLEX test.

* Myth #4: Test Mentors, Tutors, or Former Test Takers Do Nothing

To Improve Your Chances of Passing

1) If you think about it, saying "Someone who recently passed your

specific NCLEX test can't show you how to pass" is like saying "a

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focused on the material you really need - and helps you AVOID

wasting your limited time studying stuff that's NOT on your NCLEX

exam.

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Skill has a much greater affect on your test score than luck. If you

use good guessing strategies you're more likely to guess correctly.

DON'T CHANCE IT - discover how to do it right. Random guessing

usually leads to poor results on the NCLEX or any other exam.

Leave luck and gambling in Las Vegas... and take 100%

responsibility for your own NCLEX test preparation.

* Myth #6: There's Not Enough Time

Your time needs to be BUDGETED. Many test takers get flustered and

panic as time runs out. If you stick to an NCLEX time strategy

plan it lets you keep your cool all the way to the end. You'll be

able to quickly answer the questions you're sure about, and still

have time for good guesses on the ones you're not so sure about.

Lies, rumors and myths spread like a virus and have consequences

like a plague. Believing what you hear and getting psyched-out by

people who insist on perpetuating test myths is a death rattle for

your NCLEX. Only you can control your own mind.

Create beliefs about the NCLEX exam that inspire you to

correctly prepare. Just go for it, and get the rewards of success.

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wow ETHENMON that is a really cool post! thank you! :nuke:

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oh and i just want to give a shout out to my home girl genny!! u can so do this thang!! haha.. i know ur freakin out but i just know u can! im bummed that were not taking it on the same date anymore but hey! do what u gatta do! wish u all the best girl!! :icon_hug:

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Specializes in ICU.
oh and i just want to give a shout out to my home girl genny!! u can so do this thang!! haha.. i know ur freakin out but i just know u can! im bummed that were not taking it on the same date anymore but hey! do what u gatta do! wish u all the best girl!! :icon_hug:

Thanks CHICHI...... After tomorrow, I will be relaxing for TWO WHOLE DAYS! I am looking forward to that!!! :yeah:

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