how do you know you're ready?

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I've been reviewing on and off for 3 months now. I'll be employed January 2011 and I would like to take the NCLEX before I start working. I finished reading Saunders comprehensive (textbook not q&a) and lacharity. now i'm reviewing ncsbn online review. do you think this is enough for me to pass? do i have to take a diagnostic test somewhere? what percentage should i get in kaplan q trainer? I get 60%+ on that review. please give me some advice. i might be rushing into taking the exam without the proper preparations..

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Specializes in being a Credible Source.

My advice is: Chill out a bit and take the test now.

Over 85% of first-time takers pass the test so the odds are in your favor and it sounds like you've already been studying a bunch.

I don't know that you can ever feel ready; I certainly didn't. As I was taking the test I didn't feel like I was passing it. And yet, 75 questions in one hour and I was an RN.

The vast majority of people pass. Unless you have severe problems taking tests, you probably will too.

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Specializes in Cardiology, NCLEX instructor.

You know when you are ready when you are sick and tired of studying!

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Only you can decide when you are ready. There is a difference between reading over a resource and actually studying the material. Most people don't ever feel ready. Just schedule a date and take the test. Good luck.

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thanks for everyone's advice! :) i think i'll take the test first week of january. i have 2 weeks remaining. should i focus on Q&A or skim text resource again?

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Specializes in Psych.

I'm running comprehensive tests and taking notes on whatever questions I don't understand during the test. That way, if I accidentally get it right, I can still look up the drug or procedure afterward. Then I look at the areas that I got lower scores in and read through those sections in my review books.

Only reading the book doesn't help me retain the information well, but if it's meaningful because I just wondered about it during a test, then I can keep it in my brain much better.

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Thanks jinjur! I try take notes also of those items i got wrong. It really helps :)

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When you able to understand all the contents: for example if the condition is hypopituitary---how it is associated with specific gravity??? if you able to understand this process your ready!!

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