I took my NCLEX-RN for the second time this past Tue. The computer stopped at 84 questions. I felt really good. I took my time, read the questions carefully, used Saunders 3rd edition, and Kaplan 2010 edition to practice questions. Wed. morning I found out that I failed. I feel so dumb...... The hardest part is facing my family, my children asking, "mommy how did you do?"
Well anyway, I picked myself up today and went to Barnes and Nobel, I found the book, "NCLEX-RN review made incredibly easy". I skimmed through and enjoyed the cartoons in it (Need some humor right now). Has anyone used it to study? and if so, your thoughts. I feel at the end of my rope right now.
there is some very good advice here regarding strategies for taking the NCLEX.
in addition, think of the NCLEX as the " Ivory tower of nursing" you always have all the staff and all the equipment you need. Think of pain as psycho-social and often times not a first priorty. Of course, the good old ABC's of nursing. Always think of patient safety first particularly in situations where mental health issues are at hand and the patient is at risk to harm him/herself or others. Don't ask "why" questions. Try to avoid asking questions that only require a yes or no answer rather than open ended giving the patient opportunity to elaborate if they feel comfortable. Watch for information stating that the patient's condition suddenly declined, particuarly their level of consciousness. That is always a red flag that something acute and life threatening could be going on. As previously stated in a post, dont just automatically assume you are going to call the doctor unless it is obvious that implimenting a nursing intervention will not provide the best outcome for the patient. Also try not to read into questions. Such as; you received a lab report that a patient's Potassium level was 7.0. Unless it states you have an order in place to administer medication to amend the situation then obviously you would need to contact the physician to get an order.
I got it from a previous post. It is very helpful.
I used a web site NCLEX review 3500 free on internet it was extremily helpful and free. you can go in study mode and it provides immediate rationals and there is a test mode to see how you do. just type in free nclex test questions there are alot free.
hello, does anyone have Suzanne's plan? I know she has stepped down but I heard it was good and it helped alot of people. Can anyone share if they have it?
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hello, does anyone have Suzanne's plan? I know she has stepped down but I heard it was good and it helped alot of people. Can anyone share if they have it?
thanks
Suzanne requests that her plan is not passed on to other people
hi.. sorry to hear that you failed, but i know exactly how you feel right now. I took mine last december 29 and failed. T'was so hard to deal with because everybody knew that I was taking it and everybody was just wanting to know how I did or if I pass. And of course you cant lie.. It was embarrassing and depressing at the same time. But then I just learned to pick myself up and start to study and just taking my time. No rush or any nonsense this time. I hope you will not give up. Keep it up and just pray. Maay God bless you and your family. Will be praying for you.
I feel so dumb...... The hardest part is facing my family, my children asking, "mommy how did you do?" 
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there is some very good advice here regarding strategies for taking the NCLEX.
in addition, think of the NCLEX as the " Ivory tower of nursing" you always have all the staff and all the equipment you need. Think of pain as psycho-social and often times not a first priorty. Of course, the good old ABC's of nursing. Always think of patient safety first particularly in situations where mental health issues are at hand and the patient is at risk to harm him/herself or others. Don't ask "why" questions. Try to avoid asking questions that only require a yes or no answer rather than open ended giving the patient opportunity to elaborate if they feel comfortable. Watch for information stating that the patient's condition suddenly declined, particuarly their level of consciousness. That is always a red flag that something acute and life threatening could be going on. As previously stated in a post, dont just automatically assume you are going to call the doctor unless it is obvious that implimenting a nursing intervention will not provide the best outcome for the patient. Also try not to read into questions. Such as; you received a lab report that a patient's Potassium level was 7.0. Unless it states you have an order in place to administer medication to amend the situation then obviously you would need to contact the physician to get an order.