I took NCLEX-RN today; here are my thoughts...

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Let me start this discussion off by mentioning that the NCLEX is not a totally new experience for me, since I had taken and passed the NCLEX-PN back in late 2005 and have been an LVN/LPN ever since.

I completed an RN bridge program 2 months ago and took the NCLEX-RN today. I had been expecting to sit in the testing center for a full examination of 265 questions since all of my former classmates have been contending with lengthy tests recently (anywhere from 180 to 265 questions). Well, I was pleasantly surprised when my test ended in 1 hour after answering the minimum of 75 questions. My attention span drifts and wanders when I am answering an excessive number of questions, so I felt relieved to have sat through a short test.

Since I am not allowed to discuss specific questions due to Pearson Vue's rules, I will only say that I received questions from every topic imaginable with the exception of maternity nursing. I had about 10 select-all-that-apply questions, 1 case study question, multiple questions on medications, quite a bit of delegation questions, and tons of priority questions. In fact, I would estimate that about half of my exam consisted of priority questions about who the nurse should see first or which client the home health nurse should call back first. Questions that pertained to all of the body systems could be found on my exam.

My preparation consisted of a live Kaplan review which was paid for by the school that I attended, a live Hurst review that I paid for personally, reviewing selected topics from the Saunders comprehensive review book, completing the online Kaplan focused review tests, and answering questions from the NCLEX 3500 software.

Yes, I did break the cardinal rule of pulling from too many sources to prepare. I studied hard and strategically because I attended an RN program with a historically low NCLEX first time pass percentage rate and a local reputation for leaving its students underprepared. However, I feel confident and am awaiting my result.

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Now did you find that the Hurst review helped in your preparation?
The Hurst review was an indispensible, important part of my NCLEX preparation. While taking my test, I could hear Marlene Hurst's voice in the back of my head saying phrases such as "More volume, more pressure," "Pain never killed anyone," and "What would the NCLEX Lady do?"

If anyone needs a comprehensive review of nursing content, I definitely recommend the Hurst Review.

The Hurst review was an indispensible, important part of my NCLEX preparation. While taking my test, I could hear Marlene Hurst's voice in the back of my head saying phrases such as "More volume, more pressure," "Pain never killed anyone," and "What would the NCLEX Lady do?"

If anyone needs a comprehensive review of nursing content, I definitely recommend the Hurst Review.

Thanks for the info. I visited the website and will definitely consider investing in this. CONGRATS!! :yeah:

Specializes in Psych, Skilled Nursing.

wow! congrats! :)

Specializes in Cardiology, Oncology, Medsurge.

Ten multiple multiples, holy ****! I had three in 2005; times surely have changed. Cyberspace high fives all around. Best darn person to get an RN got an RN today!!!!

:smokin::smiley_aa:smiley_aa*wine:anpom::anpom: :rckn: :nmbrn:

I brought over the whole gang to celebrate your success...

Wish y ou good luck !

waiting for your good news !

God bless !

Specializes in hospice/geriatrics.

YAY!!!!!!:tinkbll::ancong!: COMMUTER-RN!!!!!*wine

Let me start this discussion off by mentioning that the NCLEX is not a totally new experience for me, since I had taken and passed the NCLEX-PN back in late 2005 and have been an LVN/LPN ever since.

I completed an RN bridge program 2 months ago and took the NCLEX-RN today. I had been expecting to sit in the testing center for a full examination of 265 questions since all of my former classmates have been contending with lengthy tests recently (anywhere from 180 to 265 questions). Well, I was pleasantly surprised when my test ended in 1 hour after answering the minimum of 75 questions. My attention span drifts and wanders when I am answering an excessive number of questions, so I felt relieved to have sat through a short test.

Since I am not allowed to discuss specific questions due to Pearson Vue's rules, I will only say that I received questions from every topic imaginable with the exception of maternity nursing. I had about 10 select-all-that-apply questions, 1 case study question, multiple questions on medications, quite a bit of delegation questions, and tons of priority questions. In fact, I would estimate that about half of my exam consisted of priority questions about who the nurse should see first or which client the home health nurse should call back first. Questions that pertained to all of the body systems could be found on my exam.

My preparation consisted of a live Kaplan review which was paid for by the school that I attended, a live Hurst review that I paid for personally, reviewing selected topics from the Saunders comprehensive review book, completing the online Kaplan focused review tests, and answering questions from the NCLEX 3500 software.

Yes, I did break the cardinal rule of pulling from too many sources to prepare. I studied hard and strategically because I attended an RN program with a historically low NCLEX first time pass percentage rate and a local reputation for leaving its students underprepared. However, I feel confident and am awaiting my result.

Congrates a lot. can you plz tell wht bidging program you are talking about?

Specializes in Hospice, Geriatrics, Wounds.

wow, what a lot of reviewing you did!!!

Congratulations ! ! ! ! !

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