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.
oic.. im planning on taking my nclex maybe at the end of april but im not so sure if that would be enough time to study all the information that i needed to succeed in taking the nclex..the thing is i dont want to retake it again so i really need to focus.. do you think that will be enough time? i have been studying since march 1st but not everyday cnt focus due to my responsibilities as a mom, running errand etc etc.. i graduated year 2009 and i know its been a long time so mostly i already forgot all the contents..when did you graduate nwei? is this your first nclex? thanks for replying i am really just anxious about this nclex thing but i do want it thou and want to work as a nurse just dont know how to focus more to pass this nclex
oic.. im planning on taking my nclex maybe at the end of april but im not so sure if that would be enough time to study all the information that i needed to succeed in taking the nclex..the thing is i dont want to retake it again so i really need to focus.. do you think that will be enough time? i have been studying since march 1st but not everyday cnt focus due to my responsibilities as a mom, running errand etc etc.. i graduated year 2009 and i know its been a long time so mostly i already forgot all the contents..when did you graduate nwei? is this your first nclex? thanks for replying i am really just anxious about this nclex thing but i do want it thou and want to work as a nurse just dont know how to focus more to pass this nclex
basically in my 2months. i can only say that i only reviewed very well on my last 3 weeks. because that time i got my leave on work. i graduated 2010. you need to focus atleast 1 month straight. well maybe you can take it around mid-may but it depends on you. if your not yet ready dont force yourself. coz you need to be confident in going to the nclex testing center. know your content. and everything will follow.
1. Never use clinical experience to answer a question. Pretend you have all the resources in the answers to play with, the NCLEX
RN IS NOT THE REALWORLD!
2. ALWAYS do the LEAST invasive nursing action first.
3. If its a what to do next, Assess, Diagnose,Plan, Implement, and Evaluate.
4. If its Triage, or Priority, A.B.C.D. Airway, then Breathing, then Circulation, then Dysrrythmia/Arrythmias.
5. Teaching=making sure the patient understands, you will have teaching questions, and the goal is patient UNDERSTANDING.
6. Sometimes they introduce a disease you have never heard of, or a medication you've barely played with; Ask yourself, is this a SAFETY, TEACHING, TRIAGE, GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, NURSING PROCESS, or ETC. Then you will know what to do reguardless of the Dx.
7. If there is an answer that is a further assessment, IT IS PROBABLY RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!
8. YOU HARDLY EVER NOTIFY THE PHYSICIAN ON THE NCLEX, THERE IS ALWAYS SOMETHING THEY WANT YOU TO DO FIRST!!!
My nursing school had a 100% pass rate when I took the NCLEX some years ago. There were several reasons for this: first, the school had a philosophy that students were taught what was needed to be a good nurse, but to be a nurse you had to pass the NCLEX. So, at the end of each semester (after the finals) the instructors held information sessions to highlight what we needed to know in order to make good choices on the NCLEX. Second, we were required to take an NCLEX review course after graduation before we could sit for the NCLEX. Our school used the Kaplan review and it was valuable. Third, it was suggested at the beginning of our last year to buy an NCLEX review book, flash cards, etc. and spend at least an hour a week becoming familiar with the material and the type of questions. It's also a good idea to take review tests of 300 questions (or more) at one sitting to build up concentration and test-taking endurance just in case you end up with more than 75 questions. When I took the test, I was fairly confident that I was prepared.
In the last few years, I've tutored individuals who have failed the NCLEX on their first or second attempts. When working with them, I'm convinced that they are not ill-prepared, nor are they less competent than their counterparts who passed with 75 questions on their first attempt. I'm fairly certain that virtually every person who graduates from an accredited nursing school leaves that institution with all the information and ability necessary to pass their licensing exam. They need to review, they need to take practice exams, and they need to get enough sleep in the days before the exam. Don't cram the day (or even few days) before the test. Get plenty of rest, try to relax, and give yourself mental 'pep talks' ("I can do this", "I studied hard, I understand the concepts, and I know the information"). And, if you aren't successful on your first attempt, don't dwell on it--put it behind you, chalk it up to a bad day, and focus on taking the test again--as soon as you can.
All of you have the potential to be successful. Best of luck to each and everyone here!
Pride and Joy... it's been almost three years since you graduated--that's a long time and you probably forgot much of what you learned. That's not good, but it's not an insurmountable problem. You are facing a harder task than others who were in the classroom a few short months ago, so you'll need to prepare differently.
I'd strongly recommend first buying a review book (or two... or three!). Go over the questions, read the books strategies and recommendations for answering questions correctly, and take every practice exam you have access to. When you feel like you're getting back up to speed and the material sounds familiar again, sign up for a review course (Kaplan has a great one). Make sure you're scheduled to take the exam in the weeks following your course completion so you don't forget what you just relearned.
thanks so much for all the info i know i really need to focus more since im really in a harder situation but i am willing to give it my all just to pass the nclex... i will give it maybe 2-3 months to study answering questions, reading contents and for sure will sign up for a review course and it will be kaplan.. most of my study material are from kaplan and i like it so far. will keep intouch. Thanks again!
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oic.. im planning on taking my nclex maybe at the end of april but im not so sure if that would be enough time to study all the information that i needed to succeed in taking the nclex..the thing is i dont want to retake it again so i really need to focus.. do you think that will be enough time? i have been studying since march 1st but not everyday cnt focus due to my responsibilities as a mom, running errand etc etc.. i graduated year 2009 and i know its been a long time so mostly i already forgot all the contents..when did you graduate nwei? is this your first nclex? thanks for replying i am really just anxious about this nclex thing but i do want it thou and want to work as a nurse just dont know how to focus more to pass this nclex