NCLEX was not easy

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I wanted everyones input on whether the nclex was difficult or easy. I passed with 85 questions but let me tell you, no amount of studying prepared me for that test. I walked away swearing I failed. 4 of my friends with the same score said the exact same thing. However, another friend of ours said it was very easy. Here is the kicker, she went over quite a few questions and they were nowhere near as difficult as ours. Hers were more like our Saunders review and ours were like nothing I ever imagined. Why are the questions easier for some and more difficult for others?

Baylay..

No, I do not have a job yet. Busy looking, but unless you have experience they don't wanna hire you. These are jobs for acute care. There are alot of SNF jobs, but I really want to work acute care. I posted my resume on monster, but not a whole lot of action. I have also sent my resume to a few hospitals. I was told I could apply for jobs since my name and license number are posted, however I can't work until in my possession. I honestly haven't checked my mail in like a week so I have no idea if I have the actual license yet. I got my results on a friday and by tues/weds my name was listed, however my friend who got her results the same day sent hers back a day after me and her name still isn't posted. Who knows. Just keep checking daily. It will pop up one day and it is such a nice sight to see your name on there.

I finished my last nursing school class yesterday and am starting studying for the NCLEX. I have a couple of questions. The first is that I've heard that results are posted on-line the same day that you take the test. No/yes? Second. I've filed all my papers with the SON and with the state board. They are awaiting my NCLEX results. So, in some of these posts, it mentions a week or two wait until the license is issued. Why? Are there other papers to file?

Finally, any other suggestions for how/what to study? This is what I've gotten so far: When in doubt mark diarrhea/constipation. Saunders and Kaplan was handy.

Do think the multiple questions about pharmocology are because the test is adaptive and the first pharm questions weren't answered correctly. What about questions on maternity/pediatrics, malpractice/torte law, electrolytes, & pathophysiology?

Thanks for any advice that you can provide!

It depends on what state you live in as to how fast you get your results. I have never heard of getting results the same day, but I know many states participate in fast results which usually takes two days. If you live in california, like myself, then you have to wait weeks to get your results. It is my understanding that all states other than california pay for their license before testing therefore you get your actual license very quickly. In california they send you a letter that you passed with a form to sign. You have to return your form with a license fee then wait another couple weeks for your license to be issued. So basically it all comes down to where you live.

As far as studying goes..know your pharm, know your electrolytes, be very good in prioritizing which involves understanding the pathophysiology, know about isolotion and standard precautions. I had alot on OB and cancer. I have heard many say they had a few cancer questions. Know alot about patient teaching especially when it comes to pharm. I didn't have any legal questions or dosage questions. They did ask me some management skills like what time of day would you address an employee about a work issue. That kind of stuff. Hope this helps.

just want to let everyone know i passed!!!! got my results yesterday and im so glad the torture of waiting is finally over. thank you so much for your support, this website has helped me so much!! i wish you all the best!!!

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
just want to let everyone know i passed!!!! got my results yesterday and im so glad the torture of waiting is finally over. thank you so much for your support, this website has helped me so much!! i wish you all the best!!!

:balloons: :balloons: :monkeydance: :monkeydance: :nurse: Welcome, new nurse!!!!

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i got mine today also :yeah: im so happy its over with, now on to the next hurdle. :balloons: i can't wait to share my experiences as a new nurse.

Specializes in SNF.

regarding the nclex....did you take the pn or the rn? i am waiting for my appointment to take my pn here in the next few weeks.....also, i was wondering if you took the ati with your program? i was under the impression that the ati testing program is similar to and helps prepare for the nclex. input from anybody would be appreciated!!

thank you!

Thanks, Poohbear73. OB & Cancer on the NCLEX? Great. Haven't had a patient involving either in the school clinicals. Well, I'll just hope for a lot of adult pathophys & bariatrics. Turns out my (highly rated) school did lousy on the NCLEX last year. Only 80% of the students passed. And now that I'm studying for it, I find that there are a lot of subject areas in the sample tests that they never touched. Cataracts, for example. Or, the pharm concerning mental illness. And, post-surgical nursing care for various surgeries; and, yes, cancer. Two lectures on the subject does not an expert make. Lots of touchy feely and trying to change our personalities. Felt like I was surrounded by a bunch of controlling Moms. But weak on the practicalities of nursing. But I'll keep hitting the study materials until new stuff stops cropping up. If anybody has suggestions for other things to study, I'd appreciate hearing about it. And, thanks in advance.

My nerves are a mess now after reading about how horrible the questions are. We took the Sandra Smith test, and I I did well on it, but this is not the first time I have heard from people that many of the NCLEX questions have nothing to do with what you learned in school. If I had nails to bite, I would be doing just that right now. I have the springhouse NCLEX cards, an NCLEX review book that came with a disk, but now I don't know if there really is a way to study for the boards!!!

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