List of tips compiled during Kaplan classroom course

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

These are some tips I compiled from my NCLEX class before I became an RN. File is attached (word document)

nclex tips from kaplan class.doc

[RNtilTEN]

I'll add a few:

Techniques for certain types of questions (3 main questions: ER, phone calls, report)

1. ER Questions: See most unstable client first

2. Phone Call Questions: Expected abnormal vs unexpected abnormal (ex. return call to pt. who has unexpected abnormal)

3. Priority Questions (taking report on 4 pt): Acute vs chronic (ex. always see most acute question first)

** You know it's an acute vs chronic question when you see time intervals in each answer.

Other tips:

- The word restless is another word for HYPOXIA (ex. pt. is restless, agitated etc. check airway most likely the answer)

- The bigger the incision on a pt. the more acute they become (apply this to acute vs chronic questions)

- Heroin = check respiratory. Cocaine / Methamphetamine = check cardiac. (usually an ER question / withdrawal)

- Don't delegate what you can EAT (Evaluate, Assess, Teach)

- Answer says "obtain equipment" is also the same as leave the patient. NEVER leave the patient.

- Confusion is NEVER normal. (even in dementia, confusion is NEVER normal) Always further evaluate confusion in a patient if it's in the question.

[2013rn2BScorpio]

Thank you both. These are very helpful

[lorettapat20002]

thanks alot and God bless you really good

[krisiepoo]

thanks! I start my Kaplan course on Friday so it'll be nice to have this info ahead of time so I can further apply the info :)

[Lev, MSN, RN, NP]

Here is the list in PDF.

nclex tips from kaplan class.pdf

[irishgch]

Can u pls send me the pdf in my email [email protected]

[irishgch]

I mean [email protected]

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Can u pls send me the pdf in my email [email protected]

can't you down load them from here?

[applepie2013]

tHANK YOU ANGELS :)

[sarasievert]

Thanks great tips just in time for my finals

[countrygurl89]

I am not seeing the attachment. Also when I click on the PDF uploaded it says error and doesn't open