How soon should you start studying?

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Specializes in L&D, OR, postpartum, pedi, OBGYN clinic.

I start my 12 month accelerated program on Monday. I have done all pre reqs including Patho and Pharm so all that is left is straight nursing courses.

So when should I start studying? Should I start now and review the parts that I have already had classes in so I don't forget? (like straight physio and anantomy and micro) Or does it make more sense to wait until I get into the nursing portion because it will make more sense?

Do the NCLEX books help you with the actual courses and rotations?

Thanks!

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Specializes in LTAC, Homehealth, Hospice Case Manager.

I found Saunder's to be a big help in Adult Health, but I would recommend concentrating on school right now (especially in an accelerated program, you're going to be very busy) & worrying about NCLEX as you get closer to graduation. You'll go back over classes like A&P, pharm & micro a million times during your course...you won't forget! All my best to you! :)

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Specializes in Medical-Surgical, Orthopedics.

Start studying as soon as possible. So that you can have headstart before your classes begin. Goodluck...

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Yes do start ASAP, but remeber to keep a good routine and to rest a few hours every day, and do sports it really helps (if you can fit that in somehow).

Good luck!

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NCLEX books help a lot. I love the Lippincott's Q&A Review for NCLEX-RN and also the Saunder's. Those are the best!!! I started studying for my NCLEX after my 1st semester. The best thing to do is to do Millions of questions, even if you have not had that subject, yet. You are using the "cognitive studying" way... you will remember the next time you have that on lecture and by the time you take your exam, it will be a peace of cake!

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Specializes in Peds, PICU, Home health, Dialysis.

I disagree -- I don't think you should start studying yet. I think you should at least wait until your first semester is over with because I really think you need a little bit of nursing foundation before you embark on studying for the NCLEX.

I did a 15 month program and I started studying for the NCLEX my final semester of nursing school -- I tried doing 50 NCLEX questions a week my final semester and then began a more intense study schedule after graduating.

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.
I found Saunder's to be a big help in Adult Health, but I would recommend concentrating on school right now (especially in an accelerated program, you're going to be very busy) & worrying about NCLEX as you get closer to graduation. You'll go back over classes like A&P, pharm & micro a million times during your course...you won't forget! All my best to you! :)

I agree. I would at the earliest start to study in my final semester, especially if accelerated. You'll be plenty busy as is with studying for your classes. I did not start studying for the NCLEX-RN till a week after graduation. Everyone will be different though. At least wait to see what your school workload will be like before worrying about state boards.

:flwrhrts:Good luck!

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