I took my NCLEX exam yesterday and just found out this morning that I passed. True to form, I felt like crap after the test was over. I really had no way to gauge how well/awful I was doing during the test but I remained focused on choosing the best answer I could. Needless to say,I felt that I didn't study enough. This is a normal feeling and I knew that it would be impossible to learn/know everything. The testing strategies I learned did not apply to most of my questions especially the harder priority/delegation ones. I had a lot of priority/delegation, psych and infection control questions. I had 4 SATA and one calculation. If I can offer any advice to anyone, it would be to take the earplugs that are offered to you even if you think you might not use them. I happened to be wedged in between two people with colds that sneezed, sniffled, coughed and blew there nose the entire time they were in the testing center. I lost my focus and had to resort to using the earplugs and headphones I was offered.The one book that I would recommend to anyone that can't afford to take a review course is Saunders 4th edition. It is the most complete review book in my opinion and I own quite a few review books. Another recommendation is the Hurst review if you can afford it. I must admit that throughout my test I heard Marlene's voice talking to me about the NCLEX Devil. I highly recommend the online review option. Don't let the sample video fool you, it is a great program. I used a combination of Hurst lectures with the Saunders CD and made sure that I did 100 questions each day. Good luck
StrikerRN 27 Posts Feb 26, 2009 Good for you and congratulations, I still haven't passed it and have taken in the 4th time, and wow your result was fast.Yeah was hoping I could do Suzanne's Plan, but I think she already stopped doing it.If I knew I should have taken her plan before taking the 4th one, what a bummer.
Nips 45 Posts Specializes in Operating Room. Feb 26, 2009 Good for you and congratulations, I still haven't passed it and have taken in the 4th time, and wow your result was fast.Yeah was hoping I could do Suzanne's Plan, but I think she already stopped doing it.If I knew I should have taken her plan before taking the 4th one, what a bummer.I was going to do Suzanne's plan but I did not have enough time to do it. I believe that once you send her your information correctly via PM, you will be added to the mailing list. It may take a few weeks, but you should hear something soon.
Editorial Team / Admin sirI, MSN, APRN, NP 18 Articles; 30,666 Posts Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB. Feb 26, 2009 I was going to do Suzanne's plan but I did not have enough time to do it. I believe that once you send her your information correctly via PM, you will be added to the mailing list. It may take a few weeks, but you should hear something soon.suzanne's plan is no longer available:https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/suzannes-plan-373424.html
jobimol 64 Posts Feb 26, 2009 I took my NCLEX exam yesterday and just found out this morning that I passed. True to form, I felt like crap after the test was over. I really had no way to gauge how well/awful I was doing during the test but I remained focused on choosing the best answer I could. Needless to say,I felt that I didn't study enough. This is a normal feeling and I knew that it would be impossible to learn/know everything. The testing strategies I learned did not apply to most of my questions especially the harder priority/delegation ones. I had a lot of priority/delegation, psych and infection control questions. I had 4 SATA and one calculation. If I can offer any advice to anyone, it would be to take the earplugs that are offered to you even if you think you might not use them. I happened to be wedged in between two people with colds that sneezed, sniffled, coughed and blew there nose the entire time they were in the testing center. I lost my focus and had to resort to using the earplugs and headphones I was offered.The one book that I would recommend to anyone that can't afford to take a review course is Saunders 4th edition. It is the most complete review book in my opinion and I own quite a few review books. Another recommendation is the Hurst review if you can afford it. I must admit that throughout my test I heard Marlene's voice talking to me about the NCLEX Devil. I highly recommend the online review option. Don't let the sample video fool you, it is a great program. I used a combination of Hurst lectures with the Saunders CD and made sure that I did 100 questions each day. Good luckcongrats.
JeepDudeRN 164 Posts Specializes in geriatrics,emergency,hospice. Has 10 years experience. Feb 26, 2009 Congrats to you!!
Nips 45 Posts Specializes in Operating Room. Feb 27, 2009 suzanne's plan is no longer available:https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/suzannes-plan-373424.htmlWow, I had no clue about this.
