First of all i want to thank one1morestep for such an inspiration as i used to follow her log everyday.So,this time i wanted to start my own log.I will post my daily achievement in here to keep myself on the track and to keep me motivated.I would also like to welcome you all who will be testing within a month or two to join this log to keep each other motivated.I will be testing on october 3rd at 12:30 pm.
Study material i am using
Comprehensive review by Mary Ann Hogan
Hurst videos
Kaplan audios
PDA-questions
Kaplan questions
NCLEX 4000
Good luck to everyone who will be testing on September and October.
"Fear of failure must not be a reason not to try something" -Frederick Smith
Hello...I am a new "member' to this site and glad I stumbled across this thread. Im just now getting around to creating a study schedule. Im planning on taking my NCLEX at the end of November. Where does one start?
Ive noticed that many of you are using the Hurst review. Any input on how NCSBN review compares to the Hurst review? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
So far my study materials are:
Saunders Comprehensive review
PDA by laCharity
Kaplan test taking strategies
Saudners Q&A flashcards
Any tips on a how to create a study schedule would also be appreciated! Good luck to you all!
Study schedule:Figure out in which part you are weak.Is it a content or strategy??Get a calendar and make a schedule for each system as i have done in this log.Take one at a time and do not over do it or drag yourself to study.Take a weekend off or take one day off in a week.This is how i made my schedule and have not appeared the exam yet so i cannot really tell whether this schedule worked for me or not.You can search in here for study schedule and can see what worked the most for other people who passed this exam.Do some research and analyse what will work for you.
Following are my own experience about the review.It may or may not apply to everyone and you are the one to figure out what works best for you as you know yourself better than anyone.
Hurst review:It is a must have for content as Aunt Marlene explains everything in a very easy way.If you are someone like me who do not retain much after reading a book then i would say go for Hurst.Reading a book just didn't work that well for me so i totally switched my study habit and followed Hurst.If you are a mix of auditory and visual learner then this will be the perfect review for you.I personally did not like their questions so i combined Hurst with Kaplan question bank.If you want more information about Hurst then visit their website or you can search in here about the Hurst review.
NCSBN review:It also consist of content and the questions.I personally did not like this review despite of affordable price.Their rationale for the questions are really bad and they do not even explain why the question are right or wrong for each answer.I did not even look at their content as it was so lengthy and so boring.
It's you to figure out whether 2 month is enough for you to study or not.I would also suggest you to buy strategy book by Kaplan which will help you to understand how the exam really works and how to answer different type of questions.I have not passed the exam yet so i cannot suggest anything more than this.
Good luck!!!
awww thanks.. I'v been out of school for two years..totally in panic mode. this will be the first that I'll be studying alone. I'm used to a live class.
i guess i'm still trying to figure out my study mode. I wake up around 8 and cant find my study place yet... the library is so far the best place but it doesn't open till 10am. so yesterday i did:
course 1 Management and Care
Course 2 Safety and Infection Control ...... ncsbn. that took 6 hours
I need to figure out a different schedule so I can get more accomplished between studying and working.
Thank you bayou and AspiringRN2be for the 4,000 questions. I received them but i'm having hard time bc my mac doesn't open the file up correctly. I will figure it out. Have a great day guys!!!!
I just started this site today and I currently waiting on my TTA number to arrive. I have been studying at home but I want to know how to deal with the anxiety i guess of wanting to pass the first time... I just want to start my career already!!!
i know how you feel. The more i start studying and doing questions the more frustrated and anxious i get. I cant sleep and i'm not very good at test taking. but i know i work better under pressure and need to believe in myself. I usually dont do well if i go in with a pessimistic attitude as cliche as it sounds. But hearing from others on this thread has been helpful for me. I feel accountable for getting things done (and i'm usually a procrastinator).
NCSBN half of Lesson 3 Health Promotion and Maintenance
Saunders Ch 23/OB assessment 10 questions... 7 out of 10 correct
Saunders Ch 24/Prenatal assessment 15 questions...8 out of 15 correct
Saunders CD antepartum 173 questions....117 out of 173 correct
LaCharity Obsterics and Maternity 24 questions.... i dont even want to admit those results
Even though i'm not proud of my scores... I'm learning that the more and more questions I do instead going over content word for word on NCSBN, the more i see the relationship between many of the questions on a specific topic. I'm frustrated but complaining wont help me. I scheduled my test date for Oct 18th.
Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
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Study schedule:Figure out in which part you are weak.Is it a content or strategy??Get a calendar and make a schedule for each system as i have done in this log.Take one at a time and do not over do it or drag yourself to study.Take a weekend off or take one day off in a week.This is how i made my schedule and have not appeared the exam yet so i cannot really tell whether this schedule worked for me or not.You can search in here for study schedule and can see what worked the most for other people who passed this exam.Do some research and analyse what will work for you.
Following are my own experience about the review.It may or may not apply to everyone and you are the one to figure out what works best for you as you know yourself better than anyone.
Hurst review:It is a must have for content as Aunt Marlene explains everything in a very easy way.If you are someone like me who do not retain much after reading a book then i would say go for Hurst.Reading a book just didn't work that well for me so i totally switched my study habit and followed Hurst.If you are a mix of auditory and visual learner then this will be the perfect review for you.I personally did not like their questions so i combined Hurst with Kaplan question bank.If you want more information about Hurst then visit their website or you can search in here about the Hurst review.
NCSBN review:It also consist of content and the questions.I personally did not like this review despite of affordable price.Their rationale for the questions are really bad and they do not even explain why the question are right or wrong for each answer.I did not even look at their content as it was so lengthy and so boring.
Good luck!!!