Published Oct 22, 2012
jedmaine
7 Posts
I just wanted to share my road to success with the NCLEX-RN. I started to prepare for the exam two years ago, but two years ago there was no pressure, because I haven't processed with the papers yet, I just read the Saunders Comprehensive 5th edition but I didn't finish it, only about 70% of the book. Not until 3 months ago, where I knew about my exam date. I subscribed to the Learning Ext by NCSCN first for 5 weeks. I studied about 3 hours per day and if there was a new info I learned, I wrote it down to my notebook, but they say writing down in notes can make your brain learn it easily, without reading it again, so that's what I did. I didn't read the notes I wrote down. So after about 3 months, to be specific two weeks before the exam, I did the KAPLAN qbank, I finished everything I got 55% only, they say you should have 60% or more to pass the exam, so I was kinda worried. And I bought Lacharity's PDA, and I did all the practice questions except for the case studies part. And I thought it was okay, my score was about 48-60%. I also did all categories in the Saunders 5th edition comprehensive CD, with a score about 50-65%. I did a 100 questions per day for my last two weeks before the exam, after the exam I played Warcraft DOTA and counterstrike, I also check my facebook, youtube, and other accounts as well. And also I exercise everyday regularly. Just make sure eat healthy foods, and then most importantly PRAY,everyday!! I forgot to mention, love what you do, love your family, and love NURSING. Don't deprive yourself, and be positive.
On the nclex-rn, I had about 128 items, had 10 SATAs, 3 ordered response, 3 calculations, and about 10 meds. It wasn't really easy!
And so two days after the exam I knew about the results, I didn't have the best two days of my life, I was really anxious, depressed, and sad. But my wife helped me to be calm. She is my inspiration and my family in the Philippines. I was kinda expected it because I tried the Pearson vue trick, and there was the good pop-up. But I didn't believe that not until there's an official announcement. And so, in the BON website,in my account it says "passed". Time to job hunt! Thanks for reading!
nik77natural
9 Posts
Congratulations, R.N.! I passed on 10/12 with 75 questions. It felt like a majority of my questions were select all that apply. I had like 1 med, one visual, one rhythm, and like two order of operation. Sata were my weakness so I was sure that I didn't do well. But that Monday I got the great news! :) Now I'm off to the job hunting! High five!
Bluerose93
24 Posts
Congrats kabayan! God bless and good luck on your job hunt!:)
tiyoung3
19 Posts
Congrats!!!! I also passed 10/18 with 75quest 8-10 SATA no math 2 med questions, and lots of priorty questions!!!! I studied with Comp. NCLEX-RN book by Maryann Hogan, PDA-LaCharity, and NCLEX-3500 over 5k questions reading every rationale.....Good Luck to everyone with an upcoming date
Wow SATA questions were my weaknesses too. Good job on the nclex! High five!
Thanks kabayan! Good luck
Wow 75 questions only. Nice! The computer didn't doubt on ya. 5k questions? Thats a lot. Hehe. Well we did it. Congrats!