LVN future test taker in CA

ms_scorpio1982 · Apr 1, 2014

HELLO,

I RECENTLY TOOK NCLEX PN AND PASSED. SOME STUDYING MATERIALS I USED WERE SAUNDERS NCLEX COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW I I READ EACH CH. AND DID THE QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH SECTION, I ALSO PURCHASED EXAM CRAM PN 3RD EDITION, I FOUND THESE QUESTIONS WERE MORE DIFFICULT BUT IT IS GREAT FOR LEARNING CONTENT. There are five practice exams (200 questions each) i would break it down and do 100 questions at a time and than get my percentage, I was scoring btw 60-67%. If you need more questions like I felt I did, I also purchased Lipincott's 9th Edition for NCLEX PN and registered online and did all the questions per section. There are 2 comprehensive exams and I was scoring above 70%, this gave me the confidence, after doing about 6k questions to sit for my boards, it paid off, I passed. I studied M-F btw 4-6 hours with minimal breaks for bathroom and snacks, no cell distraction. Doing questions helped me a lot, you can do it, dedicate yourself and good luck, you can do this!!

bradycardic · Apr 1, 2014

HELLO I RECENTLY TOOK NCLEX PN AND PASSED. SOME STUDYING MATERIALS I USED WERE SAUNDERS NCLEX COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW I I READ EACH CH. AND DID THE QUESTIONS AT THE END OF EACH SECTION, I ALSO PURCHASED EXAM CRAM PN 3RD EDITION, I FOUND THESE QUESTIONS WERE MORE DIFFICULT BUT IT IS GREAT FOR LEARNING CONTENT. There are five practice exams (200 questions each) i would break it down and do 100 questions at a time and than get my percentage, I was scoring btw 60-67%. If you need more questions like I felt I did, I also purchased Lipincott's 9th Edition for NCLEX PN and registered online and did all the questions per section. There are 2 comprehensive exams and I was scoring above 70%, this gave me the confidence, after doing about 6k questions to sit for my boards, it paid off, I passed. I studied M-F btw 4-6 hours with minimal breaks for bathroom and snacks, no cell distraction. Doing questions helped me a lot, you can do it, dedicate yourself and good luck, you can do this!![/quote']
What questions did u encounter during the lpn exam? Mines Comin up, I'm nervous af.

ms_scorpio1982 · Apr 1, 2014

everyones exam is different but i suggest knowing all of your labs. also be familiar with common drugs per topic. ex: DM know your insulins, lispro, humulin r, mph and lantus. know the important keys*** how to administer, which gets drawn first.. its onset and peak.

i broke it down in my head per topic as i did above. here's a quick example:

metabolism: hyper/hypo thyroid, hyper/hypoparathyroid, hyper/hypoadrenal secretion

***know all of its s/sx, major and common drugs used to tx, what to watch out for (AE) nursing care

If you can do this for each section, you will be ready. Do questions, it was the best prep for me. You can only read so much, doing questions will help you retain/learn content and become more confident with answering questions.

Good Luck!

bradycardic · Apr 1, 2014

everyones exam is different but i suggest knowing all of your labs. also be familiar with common drugs per topic. ex: DM know your insulins lispro, humulin r, mph and lantus. know the important keys*** how to administer, which gets drawn first.. its onset and peak. i broke it down in my head per topic as i did above. here's a quick example: metabolism: hyper/hypo thyroid, hyper/hypoparathyroid, hyper/hypoadrenal secretion ***know all of its s/sx, major and common drugs used to tx, what to watch out for (AE) nursing care If you can do this for each section, you will be ready. Do questions, it was the best prep for me. You can only read so much, doing questions will help you retain/learn content and become more confident with answering questions. Good Luck![/quote']
Thank you miss N!!! :)

pnkgirl25 · Apr 3, 2014

Just took mine last Friday. Used exam cram to study. I would say 60% of my questions were select all that apply (my worst nightmare), senarios which I enjoyed, one math question, 2-3 drugs... ones I had never heard of and no labs. Computer cut off at 85. I passed!