Has Anyone taken the LPN NCLEX recently?

independent29 · Feb 18, 2009

I took my nclex for lpn last week and I used Saunders. The night before my test I was told by several people to not even open up a book just enjoy the evening and thats exactly what i done. I went shopping and I sat in the hot tub and relaxed. It took me a little over and hour ro finish my test and it shut off at 85 questions and I thought to myself there is no way I passed this test, but I did. I was amazed. You willl do just fine and have a some confidence in yourself. Let me know how you do. Best of luck!!!

firefly86 · Feb 18, 2009

Well congratulations to you and Thanks for the advice. If you dont mind what state did you test in because I will be testing in CA and results are sent out in about two -three weeks. But thanks I hope I pass too. Again Congratulations!

independent29 · Feb 18, 2009

I took mine in IL. I only had to wait 48 hrs and that was the longest 2 days ever. I'm sure you will do fine. Have faith in yourself and don't second guess yourself. I will be praying for you. Let me know how it goes.

deveonag9 · Feb 18, 2009

I took my NCLEX-PN on 2-12-09 and I passed. I used the ExamCram Pearson Education textbook that included a cram sheet and CD, which cost about $30-$35. I would highly recommend this book since I felt as though my nursing knowledge was a little rusty and corrupted since I had been working as a graduate (TIP: Do not think real world, but think do think textbook for the NCLEX). I graduated back in Aug. 2008 and this booked helped put things back into perspective. I had to take a HESI exit exam that I bombed and it destroyed my confidence. However, I kept in mind that one of my nursing instructors said that was only one test. I took a review course in order to graduate and finally got the courage to sit for the NCLEX last week. I studied periodically up until about two weeks before my test. Then I went into full-blown NCLEX studying non-stop. No movies, no phone, no fun, etc. I studied the entire book from front to back which was about 19 chapters that included quizzes for each chapter. I also took two tests that were in the back of the book with rationales. I made note cards for things that I did not remember and brushed up in my week areas. I studied all the labs that the book recommended which mostly were on the cram sheet. I even put up poster boards and sheets of paper on my walls and boy did that help. During the test, it was as if I had a photocopy of some answers. Last of all, and the most time consuming but very, very, very helpful was the CD. First, you have to take a test so they can assess your weaknesses and strengths. Then (second), you can take tests in areas that you think you need help in. You cannot move on until you get the right answer or click that you want to see the answer. Either way you get rationales, which do help. During the last phase, (third) it was just like the NCLEX but not surprising since it is a Pearson book. You get five hours to answer questions and the tests stops on its on just like the actual NCLEX exam did. However, you cannot see rationales during this phase but it does tell you if you are above average, below average, etc. I took this about three times until I was above average. Before my last try on the third phase, I had completed 1000 questions including rationales from the CD. And yes, that included all of them but answering those questions and reading the rationales helps. Pay close attentions to the CAUTION areas in the book that include pertinent information you need to know. I am not positive but from what I can remember, all of my NCLEX-PN questions were covered in the book. I loved this book so much that I decided to keep it and review it on my on time.

The book is titled ExamCram, NCLEX-PN Second Edition by Wilda Rinehart, etc.

Pros: Too many to add but if you have any more questions I will be happy your answers.

Cons: I do not remember doing any select all that apply questions but I only got two on the NCLEX anyways.

I think there was only one question where you had to put things in order but I only got one on the NCLEX.

Hope this helps!!:nuke: