5 months snd still haven't takin boards

[Nikki0727]

Hello all! I graduated lpn nursing school in July and have not takin my boards yet!

Money wise its difficult but its beyond that. I struggled hard core in class to pass so I feel as if its going to b e the same for the boards. Noone from my class has failed so I'm becoming a bit more positive.

Real question..what did you study..when did you study. .how long did you study.

Ive looked this up and I still do not feel confident with the old suggestions.

Im a single mom of a four year old so its hard to find time for anything. Im only working part time at 11 an hour and its not cutting it anymore

Plz help

Nikki

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I studied the Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN book. I answered about 100 questions a day for about 6 weeks. I completed the LVN program in mid October 2005 and took and passed NCLEX-PN on December 28, 2005.

Statistics indicate that the longer you wait, the more likely you'll fail. Instead of putting it off out of fear of failure, I would buckle down, study for it, and take it. Good luck to you!

[Nikki0727]

Yes I know that the longer you wait the worse you do. I will def need to do questions..

Thank you

[LVN2RNMom, ASN, BSN, LVN]

I graduated 2/11 & took the NCLEX 4/11. I bought 2 books & I tried using them. I believe one was Saunders & the other was Kaplan. I was overwhelmed & found an app on my smart phone for $8. So I stopped using the books & just used the app. Needless to say I passed with the minimal # of questions, so the app is a good resource too.

[Nikki0727]

Awesome..what id the name of the app..im alwayz on my phone

[LVN2RNMom, ASN, BSN, LVN]

Upward Mobility & it's now $5.99. You can test yourself, time yourself & go over remediation too. It clearly explains the rationals & everything you need to know. I loved it!

[Nikki0727]

Omg thanks! Def going to get it

[Nikki0727]

Upward Mobility & it's now $5.99. You can test yourself time yourself & go over remediation too. It clearly explains the rationals & everything you need to know. I loved it![/quote']

Got the app..OMG iya crazy good. Ibw done about 100 questions..going to bed bc my brain is fried for the night

[elkpark]

Yes I know that the longer you wait the worse you do. I will def need to do questions..

Thank you

Also, the longer you wait, the easier it becomes to keep putting it off. We have people who post here once in a while about how they graduated school five, eight, ten (or more) years ago and have never taken boards -- you don't want to end up being one of those people!

No one ever feels like they're really ready for the exam -- you just have to suck it up and do it. Best wishes!

[Nikki0727]

Also, the longer you wait, the easier it becomes to keep putting it off. We have people who post here once in a while about how they graduated school five, eight, ten (or more) years ago and have never taken boards -- you don't want to end up being one of those people!

No one ever feels like they're really ready for the exam -- you just have to suck it up and do it. Best wishes!

Wow..years? I definitely do not want to be waiting that long...im working just part time to study so im hoping right aftet Christmas. .

Thanks for all the kind words :)

[notmanydaysoff]

nikki - I studied saunders "nclex-pn examination" 4th edition exclusively to prep. I did every single one of the 3700 bonus questions on CD, also memorized lab values, using mneumonic devices whenever helpful (several of which I got right here on AN).

the CD will concentrate on information that will probably appear on the nclex, will also give you a good idea on how questions are worded, answers and justifications for same.

quit messin around, start studying, and don't wait any longer to take the test.

[mercurysmom]

Now that you're answering questions with the app and getting your brain back into the game, please go online to PV and SIGN UP!!!

There's a 100% chance you'll fail if you don't take the test.

Sending hugs...you can do it!!!