I waited over 4 months for my ATT due to the BRN delay in California. When it finally came Wednesday night (4/16), I went to schedule my NCLEX and the only dates available were 2 days later and 2 months later. So I went with the soonest appointment (4/18).
I was a good student throughout school, graduating with a 3.9 GPA. I took Kaplan in the classroom back in January and then completed 70% of the Qbank with a 71% average, and I did the first 4 Qtrainers with 65-75%. But then I stopped studying 2 months ago because it was taking forever for my ATT and I just wasn't motivated. I kept telling myself I would start doing Kaplan again when I got my ATT, but of course I didn't have time. I just wanted to get it over with.
The day before the test I read over the 35 page study guide that's floating around, and familiarized myself with infection control, abnormal labs, and insulin. The computer shut off after 75 questions. I did the PVT as soon as I got to my car and I got the good pop-up. The test itself was unreal. There were things on there I'd never heard of before, but I tried to use common sense to answer them. I went with my gut when I was unsure. I had about 20 SATA, 2 EKG, and a bunch of meds, infection control, and prioritization. A few delegation. It took me about an hour to finish and I was nervous the entire time.
I would say Kaplan helped me get comfortable with the formatting and answering NCLEX style questions. The study guide is great for brushing up on content. I'm glad I didn't wait 2 more months, because I doubt I could have prepared myself any better during that time. It just would have made the wait agonizing. Now it's over and I'm relieved.
Good luck to everybody taking the NCLEX soon. Believe in yourself, you can do it!
Congratulations! I can't wait until I take my NCLEX I know I will be a nervous wreck! Do you mind if you can email me the study guide that helped you prepare for the NCLEX? Please..my email is [email protected] Thanks a bunch! Congrats again!
Congrats! I felt like there were somethings on there I had never heard of either. Now I don't feel so bad reading that someone else experienced that problem. I got a lot of SATA and prioritization questions. I didn't get a single EKG and very few med questions. Got the good pop up so I hope it's a good sign :)
I got my ATT and booked my NCLEX for the following day Lol I passed w 75 questions . Started working 2 weeks later !!! I can be done w persistence and motivation.
Whoatemyburger - congrats! Wasn't it nice to just get it over with? I think it saved me a lot of stress doing it that way. I sort of think the longer you wait, the more you forget too. I had already waited 4 months for my ATT and was feeling like I was forgetting everything.
I just saw that you got your results, congrats!!! I'm still waiting and it's killing me. To top it off, 3 of my classmates who took it after me got their results today. I really really hope the good pop up wasn't some kind of cruel joke.
Whoatemyburger - congrats! Wasn't it nice to just get it over with? I think it saved me a lot of stress doing it that way. I sort of think the longer you wait, the more you forget too. I had already waited 4 months for my ATT and was feeling like I was forgetting everything.
Thank you!!! Congrats to you too ! Sometimes we must be brave in life ! Happy job hunting !
FutureNurseChelle
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Congratulations! I can't wait until I take my NCLEX I know I will be a nervous wreck! Do you mind if you can email me the study guide that helped you prepare for the NCLEX? Please..my email is [email protected] Thanks a bunch! Congrats again!