i studied nonstop since i graduated in december (ok maybe i took a few days off, but not many). first i took a review course my school offered for free and it helped me to single out my weaknesses. however, i was still left confused because i did not have an actual plan to prepare/study for the nclex. so i changed my original test date from january to february, got suzanne's plan on january 1, and used it as my study guide. before taking my exam i was afraid that even after i studied so much for so long i was going to ruin her 100% pass rate, but that is not the case!
btw, to those who wonder if you can do her plan and work full-time the answer is, "yes." in fact, i work more then full-time because i have an additional pt job. having suzanne's plan made the difference because it kept me on track. no matter how little time i had to study (or how many excuses i had not to study), i stuck to the plan and passed with 75 questions!!!
last but not least, i lived on this forum for the past 2 months. i read almost every single post since graduation because many of the good ones provided helpful links, encouragement, tips, and/or techniques. in fact, a few good "i passed" posts were motivating to me this week because i agonized while i awaited my results! in any case, good luck to the rest of you and hopefully this post is of some value!!!
-now a rn in need of a new username (i'm still thinking).
Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
I was working the last two nights so I did not have a chance to say, thanks to everyone. Good luck to those of you who still have to take the exam.... Right now I am forcing myself to relax by picking up hobbies I lost attending my ADN program and studying for the NCLEX. At work, I have taken on the responsibility of being the assigned nurse. The best part is I get to start thinking "real-world" as oppose to the perfect world of NCLEX....!
-New Grad Nurse always looking for short cuts. j/k
Specializes in med-surg, emergency, and geriatrics.
:yeah:congrats to you. The more I read these threads the more determine I am to do Suzanne's plan. I tried to study on my own but I realize I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!!
At work, I have taken on the responsibility of being the assigned nurse. The best part is I get to start thinking "real-world" as oppose to the perfect world of NCLEX....! 
kishinne
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be the best that you can be.....and enjoy what you are doing coz it wil guide you to a better working relationship with your collegues