How I passed NCLEX-PN

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I'm brand new to this site but I wanted to share my story of what I did to pass the NCLEX. As soon as I got my ATT (about a month after graduating) I gave myself 4 weeks. First, I took an index card and used a permanent marker to write down all of my lab values, I then taped the card to the wall next to my bed. That way, every morning and every night I would be able to look at my lab values. I also wrote down my lab values and kept them in my wallet.

First week - Briefly read through my weak areas. Which happened to be PEDS, Endocrine & GI. I used Saunders to read through the chapters and do the questions.

Second to Forth Week - Did 50 to 100 questions per day using the Saunders CD Study Mode and Exam Mode. Read ALL of the rationales, all of them! Write down notes of things you want to remember as you do questions.

Day before the Test - Do nothing, let your brain relax! Get a good nights rest. If anything look at lab values. Nothing more.

Day of the Test - look at the various notes you took as you did questions. Stay positive. Breathe. Take a break if you need to!

I passed my NCLEX-PN at 85 questions. I used the Pearson VUE trick and it worked :) just got my license in the mail last week!

Good luck everyone!

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Thankyou!! ?

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congratulations!!!!!!!!!! I will take your advice on your tips, you didnt do kaplan or la charity?

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Specializes in Allergy/Immunology.

Congratulations!! This is great advice for me in the future :)

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Specializes in ICU.

Congrats! Thanks for the tips! BTW, I love your screen name.

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Heyy... I did only Saunders 3rd edition. It was the old one but it was still effective for me. I started out with a few books EXAM CRAM and Saunders. I decided to stick to one source throughout the entire time of studying and it helped a lot!

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:ancong!:

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