ATI fundamentals!

[kdowdy]

Aghhhhhhh! we are taking our ATI fundamentals in groups the first group went yesterday and omg it was not what was expected. some didnt even get any points from it. I am really scared I take mine tomorrow and I have studied what they studied, any suggestions?Has anyone else taken that test? Any helpful hints?

[RNTutor, BSN, RN]

Try to relax!! If you're anxious and worried then it will be more difficult to do well on the exam. I assume that you're a relatively new nursing student since you're taking the Fundamentals exam? Just keep in mind that there is still a lot of nursing knowledge to learn, and it's hard to put it all together after just 1 semester.

Just trust that you've studied what you can, and do your best! Good luck!

[kdowdy]

hello I am actually completing my first year I am in a 2 year program thanks for your advice ill let ya know how I do!

[TheSquire, DNP, APRN, NP]

You're taking the fundamentals exam that late? Wow.

My bit of advice - take the practice exams, and then retake them both until you get at least 90% on them. Also, review the things it tells you to, especially if they've not been covered in your nursing courses to date.

[kdowdy]

Thanks alot! I did that I got like a 76 the first time and the second time after reviewing what it told me to I got a 100. I am just really nervous because all of us pretty much have studied for it the same way and some have done well and others not so well and the majority was not so well....I am just trying to relax and have faith in myself and my knowledge.

[kdowdy]

Well I took the test and scored very well I ranked in the 99 percentile for the national average and in my class so I got all 5 of my points I am so excited and relieved. Thanks for the advice!

[RNTutor, BSN, RN]

Yeah!! Congrats

[kdowdy]

Thank you!