First of all, I would like to thank this wonderful community for all the thoughts and encouragement all of you have given!
Anyway, I failed my test on July 21/2014 at about 140 Q. Had about 20 SATA and 10 Drag and Drop, and the rest multiple choice. Got my CPR and says: Near passing for all sections, wish the computer gave me a little more questions but I knew which questions I got wrong after looking at the hurst 5th day material . On my first test, I studied hurst Q bank (T1: 75, T2: 81, T3: 85, T4: 90) and read the book a little bit. I also studied lacharity and wish had more prioritization on my test.
(July 25 - Present) Signed up for NCSBN 3 week course and read Hurst about 2 times now (at least 3-4 hours a day, everyday). I learned so much after REALLY READING hurst and doing the QB for NCSBN. Average grades in the 60-80% on NCSBN (wish I saved my grades during my first time through attempt). Also have the Kaplan QT and here are my scores: 1: 65, 2: 63, 3:64, 4: 58, 5: 54 (Haven't taken #6 and #7 yet)
I really needed to vent out my feelings. I know I'm not alone wish I know what to focus on, kaplan QT doesn't really tell me what I'm weak in (I would score 92% on physiological adaption in Test 1 then 40% in test 2)
Anything else I need to do, wonderful nursing community?
The CDC is the centers for disease control. The website has information regarding precautions - which are airborne, droplet and content. What PPE to wear and if the door should be "open" or closed. NCLEX references this website. I purchased NCSBN (makers of NCLEX) and their infection control chapter linked to the CDC website for more information. Also, I know you're studying Kaplan, and I do believe they are great for questions, however, for content I found some of their data to be brief (not telling you the "why" of things or not providing a more thorough explanation of Tx/Dx and/or teaching. If you're unclear about anything or need more detail, do utilize another book (like Saunder's or a good internet resource) as this may be helpful when answering the actual NCLEX questions. The more info you can get in your head about core content (knowing bits on a variety of diseases or conditions) and having strategies - will ensure success on NCLEX. For Pharmacology, I didn't study a book or spend a lot of time, I studied drug classes and common drugs - mix in what you can. Some folks get a small handful of med's on NCLEX; others get more and especially if they get more q's on NCLEX. I had 5; a few were common and the other two weren't.
Keep up the good work and let us know how things go.
There were plenty PPE questions regarding with what gear to wear with which disease. What you would place on the patient when transporting with certain diseases.
Prioritization was important and distinguishing which patients should be seen first, think emergency and airway, breathing, circulation.
The Saunders book was helpful is remembering specific drug functions and some of the important precautions to take when giving the meds. They are at the end of each unit broken down by body system, mental health, peds, and maternity.
Positioning for the patient should be covered as well because they ask plenty of questions regarding positioning for procedures, maternal positioning, and positioning for effective breathing.
. On my first test, I studied hurst Q bank (T1: 75, T2: 81, T3: 85, T4: 90) and read the book a little bit. I also studied lacharity and wish had more prioritization on my test. 
wish I know what to focus on, kaplan QT doesn't really tell me what I'm weak in (I would score 92% on physiological adaption in Test 1 then 40% in test 2) 
yedwards42, BSN, MSN
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The CDC is the centers for disease control. The website has information regarding precautions - which are airborne, droplet and content. What PPE to wear and if the door should be "open" or closed. NCLEX references this website. I purchased NCSBN (makers of NCLEX) and their infection control chapter linked to the CDC website for more information. Also, I know you're studying Kaplan, and I do believe they are great for questions, however, for content I found some of their data to be brief (not telling you the "why" of things or not providing a more thorough explanation of Tx/Dx and/or teaching. If you're unclear about anything or need more detail, do utilize another book (like Saunder's or a good internet resource) as this may be helpful when answering the actual NCLEX questions. The more info you can get in your head about core content (knowing bits on a variety of diseases or conditions) and having strategies - will ensure success on NCLEX. For Pharmacology, I didn't study a book or spend a lot of time, I studied drug classes and common drugs - mix in what you can. Some folks get a small handful of med's on NCLEX; others get more and especially if they get more q's on NCLEX. I had 5; a few were common and the other two weren't.
Keep up the good work and let us know how things go.