6 months out of school and RUSTY!

[aimeedarling]

Hello All!

I'm graduated in June 13. After that I moved out of the states. I had a hard time getting my ATT from the CA BRN because of a prior conviction. (It was also hard to get the paperwork from out of the country.)

Anyway, 6 months out of school I can finally take the test. I know I need to review. I am not sure if I should go with Kaplan or Hurst or something else.

My friends took Kaplan and all have passed but I feel like I need more of a content review.

I have Sanders 5th edition book and a Mary Hogan Pearson's book that is red. I am not very good at reading and staying focused. I'm more of an auditory learner.

I did pretty good in nursing school. I struggled more with staying focused and doing the tremendous amount of work, than with the content.

I think I'm going to schedule my test for Jan. 23.

Thanks in advance.

[STRAWBERRI]

I didnt pay for any review classes,I just did saunders cd 4th edition,after saw so many peopl failing that took Kapan and Hurtz.I said hell Ill keep my money and review myself!

[aimeedarling]

Thank you for your advice! I think I need to formulate a study schedule and stick to it and I will be ok. :)

[KaneE'smommieRN]

Check out youtube there are a lot of free content videos by simple nursing.com

[LPNurse22]

Hey if you need to review the content then try the ncsbn course they have. It has all topics!

[MarineMomx2]

I am going through a similar situation except I graduated in 2011 so I am in desperate need of content review! Let me know what advice you get.

[rnaria]

I am going through a similar situation except I graduated in 2011 so I am in desperate need of content review! Let me know what advice you get.

I'm in the same boat as you. I graduated in 2011 too and have started going through Saunders. I hope to have it completely reviewed and have a good grasp on it by the end of the month. Also, I hope to do 100-150 questions everyday and read the rationale. Since I'm currently not working, I will have the entire day every day to focus on studying. If anyone has any other advice, PLEASE let me know also!

[MarineMomx2]

Lucky you! I have to work I am going to study after work and every morning! Maybe sneek some studying it at work as well!

[aimeedarling]

Rnaria, where are you doing your questions?

I'm trying to get through the Saunders book. I had a plan to go cover to cover but I'm feeling a little overwhelmed by that. I'm on chapter 10 right now.

[morganalishia]

Hi I am going through the exact same situation. I graduated in July, and my background held up my application to be approved I recently received my sit pass and I have been mainly studying from my exam cram PN book it has pretty good questions and most of the reviews on amazon were good plus a classmate of mine recommended it after passing.