How i passed the nclex-rn

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Hi Guys. i'm here again to share what i did/reviewed for me to passed the exam.

i took the exam last march 8, 2012 and stop at 75 items. basically it was just a self review but i gather some good books for me to read.

Books:

1. Kaplan Nclex Course Book

2. Lacharity PDA

3. Purchased the Kaplan Qbank

4. Med-Surg Success 2nd edition Q and A review

1st: i started with the content. the kaplan book. basically this is the very foundation of your nclex knowledge. if you didn't finish doing practice questions. atleast you have the body of knowledge. use it.

2nd. Lacharity

i read this book until the 18th chapter, i didn't finish the rest because it's all case study but its a great help. you will learn about prioritizations alot

3rd. the med-surgical book

-this book is pretty good. its like 2 in 1. like reviewing the content at the same time answering.

4th. the kaplan qbank. this questionnaires are pretty hella hard. and will really give you an idea what is nclex is lol. but pretty much the kaplan qbanks are way harder than the nclex. based on my experience. pay attention to all the rationale of each choices they will help you BIGTIME.

lastly scan again the content book kaplan to refresh.

tips on SATA. be sure to pay attention on the endocrine signs and symptoms and infection control. this are the common topics that they are giving. and also some procedures.

1.when assessing a client you must verify the assessment and the objective data.

2.Physiologic needs- HIGHEST PRIORITY

3. Eliminate all psychological choices.

4. pain has physiological component, but reaction to pain is considered psychological

No second chances guys, eliminate only you know. once a choice has been eliminated put it OUT of your mind. Don't underestimate yourself, you have a body of knowledge USE IT. if you don't know the question. LOOK FOR CLUES ON the CHOICES.

and lastly: remember the test is about CARING for pt. and NOT working with high tech equips or analyzing lab results. Patients First.

i hope this will help guys. GOODLUCK to all test takers.

make sure 1 or 2 days before the exam don't review anymore. just relax.

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Thank you so much!!

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You are not alone on the kaplan is harder than nclex part. Ill be testing pretty soon. I am using kaplan as well.

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thank you and congrats on passing! im torn between kaplan and ncsbn. which one do you think i should get?

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just finished kaplan classroom. hope it will make me succeed this time:) took exam 2x but failed:(

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

wishing all of you that have taken the test or are about to take it...the very best in all of your future endeavors...aloha~ :cool:

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Way to go!

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thank you and congrats on passing! im torn between kaplan and ncsbn. which one do you think i should get?

well i haven't tried the ncsbn. but based on my experienced, kaplan's qbank are way harder than the actual nclex lol.

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You are not alone on the kaplan is harder than nclex part. Ill be testing pretty soon. I am using kaplan as well.

well yeah. just focus. and i hope you pass!

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just finished kaplan classroom. hope it will make me succeed this time:) took exam 2x but failed:(

additional tip guys. if you are losing focus on the exam. don't hesitate to ask for a break. and be prepared to answer 265 items. so incase you didn't stop at 75 items your still on the game. FOCUS.

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hi congrats to you. how long did u study for the nclex?

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hi congrats to you. how long did u study for the nclex?

2 months in total.. but the remaining 3 weeks i asked for a leave on my work so i can focus for 3weeks. and 2 days before the exam im not reviewing anymore :D just relax and have a good dinner and sleep the day before

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