July NCLEX Takers come on in!

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Hello everyone,

I'm planning to take my test in July and I am doing Suzanne first plan. Is anyone out there thinking taking their test in July please come and help and share ideas..

Thanks

Specializes in ICU.

I am not sure if I am the right person to answer your questions, but the way people prepare and perform for the NCLEX are different; the same way the results are different as well... Whenever you are using Kaplan, Saunder's, ATI, I think the main issue is how you prepare for the test. I am scheduled to take the NCLEX on July 17... Based on my friends past experiences with the test, the "simple" think to do is do as many questions as you can. Don't worry about those ATI predictors, KAPLAN and other stuffs! Just do as many questions as you can, review what you missed and look up the rationales. You should know by now what your weak areas are. Just be confident, study hard, get enough rest, have fun, and follow your gut... That's me! LOL. Good luck on the test!

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Jack 5801,

Thanks for the advice. I am just going to do questions and review rationales as I ave before. For those who are using ATI how do I go about getting the virtual tutor? I bought a package from ATI which included modules, dvd's and practice exams, but I haven't seen any thing else mentioned. I may have to call ATI to find out. Thanks!

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Specializes in ICU.

Just a quick question... It is 3:36 am here in Chicago, and I have a hard time to fall asleep!!!

I was just reviewing some postings on this site and I came across with a posting where someone was suggesting the CDC web site to study for the infection control questions on the NCLEX.

I went there (http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dhqp/gl_isolation.html) and there is a pdf document with 219 pages...

Does anyone have a better idea how to sort through all the diseases and specific precautions related. Earlier someone posted something about it (thank you) but I feel like it is a subject we should focus on since many NCLEX takers are reporting getting a lot of infection control questions! Any help will be greatly appreciated...

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Specializes in NICU, Pediatric Urgent Care.

I'm scheduled for 7/2/08 :(

Our school gives a comprehensive HESI final for your last semester and if you make a 900 or above then it projects you to pass on first shot.. I made a 911.. not very much over the margin.. I average about 65 - 70% consistently on Saunders, HURST, and other NCLEX review style tests (set up about 75 questions at a time).

Hopefully I'll get through... I also took the classroom Live HURST review... anyone have any other suggestions/tips?

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Specializes in ICU.
I'm scheduled for 7/2/08 :(

Our school gives a comprehensive HESI final for your last semester and if you make a 900 or above then it projects you to pass on first shot.. I made a 911.. not very much over the margin.. I average about 65 - 70% consistently on Saunders, HURST, and other NCLEX review style tests (set up about 75 questions at a time).

Hopefully I'll get through... I also took the classroom Live HURST review... anyone have any other suggestions/tips?

From now and on just focus on doing as many questions as you can. It sounds like you are ready and more confident than you think... Make sure that you review the rationales of what you missed... Remember to have some adequate rest too!

Other than that good luck on the test! I am taking mine on July 17 at 2:45 pm!!!

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Specializes in NICU.

Hi guys!!

I haven't gotten my ATT yet but I'm hoping to take it at the very end of July, maybe early August. I've already done about 1200 questions and have given my two weeks to work at my hospital so that I can study full-time (plus I was commuting 40 miles and on the night shift, ugh).

I'm using Lippincott (Q&A), Saunders (Comprehensive), and will probably get Kaplan today for strategies. I wanted to use a variety of different books (not necessarily do all of the questions in them) because I don't want to completely trust one company over another, especially with wordings of questions.

One thing I've gotten really good at is delegation/prioritization since my school saw that that is a huge weakness in new grads and we had to get a book on it with a ton of questions. My personal weaknesses are pharm and the alternate question types, except for dosage calcs.

Research shows that students have a higher pass rate once they hit 3,000 practice questions, and I'm aiming to do another 200/day for the next 30 days, learn 60 meds (2/day), and memorize some lab values.

It'll take about 2 hours or so to do the questions, then I'll take a break to go exercise, then come back and review content. I typed up all my nursing notes to help me study prior to exams, so here is all the payback!

Isn't it ridiculous that your degree means nothing if you don't pass this exam?

I'm a college graduate with no qualifications. Ugh!

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Specializes in ICU.
Hi guys!!

I haven't gotten my ATT yet but I'm hoping to take it at the very end of July, maybe early August. I've already done about 1200 questions and have given my two weeks to work at my hospital so that I can study full-time (plus I was commuting 40 miles and on the night shift, ugh).

I'm using Lippincott (Q&A), Saunders (Comprehensive), and will probably get Kaplan today for strategies. I wanted to use a variety of different books (not necessarily do all of the questions in them) because I don't want to completely trust one company over another, especially with wordings of questions.

One thing I've gotten really good at is delegation/prioritization since my school saw that that is a huge weakness in new grads and we had to get a book on it with a ton of questions. My personal weaknesses are pharm and the alternate question types, except for dosage calcs.

Research shows that students have a higher pass rate once they hit 3,000 practice questions, and I'm aiming to do another 200/day for the next 30 days, learn 60 meds (2/day), and memorize some lab values.

It'll take about 2 hours or so to do the questions, then I'll take a break to go exercise, then come back and review content. I typed up all my nursing notes to help me study prior to exams, so here is all the payback!

Isn't it ridiculous that your degree means nothing if you don't pass this exam?

I'm a college graduate with no qualifications. Ugh!

Justine,

I understand how you feel. You are right when you say that you HAVE to pass the NCLEX on top of getting your nursing degree. It sounds that the strategy you are using studying is a good one. I guess since you know your weakness, you know that the more questions you do the better you'll be off... I am scheduled to take my exam on July 17 and as you know time flies! Well good luck on the test and keep study hard but don't forget to have fun and not to stress too much. It is just a TEST right? But we have to pass it unfortunately!

Happy studying!

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Let's gather and cheer each other on! July is coming fast!

When did you graduate?

When do you test?

Did you take a reivew course?

What are you using to study?

How often are you studying?

Graduation was May 17, pinning May 15

I test Jly 9th!

I took the NEC, ( ACK $225!). I'm not sure if it was helpful, I already new many of the test taking strategies they suggested.

I am using CDs, books, NCLEX flash cards (while in the car), and online questions.

I have been trying to studying 2 hours a day, but with three kids under 6 years old, it's hard. I'm aiming for 200-250 questions a day. ACK!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Merged with existing July support thread for continuity

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Sorry! I looked but didn't see one! Thanks!

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Specializes in Medical, Surgical.

when did you graduate?

when do you test?

did you take a reivew course?

what are you using to study?

how often are you studying?

  • pinning may 12, school graduation may 18
  • i test july 7 @ 8am
  • kaplan complete live lecture
  • mosbys illustrated study guide for nclex-rn, kaplan q-bank, nclex-4000, pharm reviews and rationales, frye's 3300 nursing bullets
  • studying everyday for at least 4 hours answering an avg of 100 quest. per day

:D:cool:

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When did you graduate?

When do you test?

Did you take a reivew course?

What are you using to study?

How often are you studying?

May 17th

July 8th

Kaplan in class lecture

Kaplan QTrainers and Qbank, Saunders 3rd ed, NCLEX 3500.

Doing about 150 Q a day. Focusing on the rationales afterwards.

AHHHH!!!! 2 weeks!!!

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