HELP! Kaplan Qbank average in low 60s

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Plz help, I only have one section left on the entire Kaplan Qbank and so far I have a 63% average. I am reviewing the rationals (probably spelled wrong) and seeing my mistakes but I am so disappointed at my average! I test on March 4th and honestly I was so bumed about failing the first time on October 10th, 2007 that I really didn't consistantly start reviewing until the new year. Something must be wrong with how I'm thinking, does anyone have any suggestions? when I read the rationals I think "duh I should've known that" or "oh I see" but then I answer questions and I have no idea where the info is coming from. I take notes on areas I didn't understand when I review the rationals and I am hoping that I'm not wasting my time in doing so. I have done Question Trainers 1-3 and my average for the total percent correct is a 58%. So far I average 67% on the knowlege portion of the Bloom's taxonomy. I got "near passing" on all areas of my 1st NCLEX-RN exam--I had ran out of time and rushed to answer as many questions as possible (one of my downfalls). I study for many hours a day and I am tired :( any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :mad:

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If I am looking at Bloom's Taxonomy for the QT what should I be looking at in order to see where I stand as far as critical thinking goes? Application/analysis?

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Plz help, I only have one section left on the entire Kaplan Qbank and so far I have a 63% average. I am reviewing the rationals (probably spelled wrong) and seeing my mistakes but I am so disappointed at my average! I test on March 4th and honestly I was so bumed about failing the first time on October 10th, 2007 that I really didn't consistantly start reviewing until the new year. Something must be wrong with how I'm thinking, does anyone have any suggestions? when I read the rationals I think "duh I should've known that" or "oh I see" but then I answer questions and I have no idea where the info is coming from. I take notes on areas I didn't understand when I review the rationals and I am hoping that I'm not wasting my time in doing so. I have done Question Trainers 1-3 and my average for the total percent correct is a 58%. So far I average 67% on the knowlege portion of the Bloom's taxonomy. I got "near passing" on all areas of my 1st NCLEX-RN exam--I had ran out of time and rushed to answer as many questions as possible (one of my downfalls). I study for many hours a day and I am tired :( any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :mad:

It kind of sounds like you need a little break. I also used the Kaplan trainer. From what I've heard, you're on the right track with your scores in the 60's:wink2:. I would recommend Saunders NCLEX review book. Focus on Endocrine disorders and Cardiac meds or use the book to review your weak areas. Also, if you are not already doing this, read the rationales for EVERY option, even the ones you get right. There were plenty of times where I learned something new after reading the rationale for the correct option I chose:idea:.

I hope this helps. GOOD LUCK TO YOU!!!:D

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If I am looking at Bloom's Taxonomy for the QT what should I be looking at in order to see where I stand as far as critical thinking goes? Application/analysis?

Yes.:idea:

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Thank u 4 the advice and words of encouragement. I've been studying a lot, I want to make my family and my boyfriend (who constantly motivates me 2 study b/c he really wants me 2 pass this time around). This is so stressful and I am so proud of the users here who have already passed their NCLEX-RN. I can't wait 2 know what that feels like...

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You're :wlcmggrp:

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