Well today was test day for me, my appointment time was 2pm, but as a multi-test taker, I decided to do everything differently this time. I decided to let the spirit move me......this is my NCLEX story........
I initially made my appointment for July 9th, however, anxiety became too much and my spirit moved me to change my date for July 2. I made my appointment for 2pm, just in case I was not able to sleep, which I was not. I used Hurst advice, and I reviewed until the last possible moment, so when I awoke at 1am, I played Hurst video of Orthopedic and Respiratory, just listening as I lay in bed. Back to sleep, awoke at 6am listened to Oncology and Psychiatric Nursing. Then I answered approximately 80 Saunders questions, now it decides to give me questions it had never given me before...... but I read the rationales and kept it moving. Back to sleep at 8am until after 9am, practiced a few math problems, made sure I knew the formulas. Finally, I decided to watch Fashion Police as I was in need of a good laugh.
The time was fast approaching, the center is only 15mins away, but off I went at 12pm, stopped at the bank, then proceeded to center. I drove all the way there praying and in tears, I cant explain it as I am not usually that emotional.....I arrived at 12:45pm and was advised that a computer was free, and I could start. I sat down said a prayer and I begun the test. The last 6 months of revising all came down to this moment......
I kept check, so I could share information with my fellow nurses to be, I had 9 medications, of which 2 I absolutely did not know, 9 SATA, 1 drop in order (clean catch specimen easy:)), 2 pictures, multiple P/D/A, Infection Control, Obstetrics, Child Health and Psych . In fact, I would say I had a little of everything, however I did not have any math problems.
My computer finally shut off at 75 questions, and I left knowing I passed. I got the "GOOD POP UP" 45mins after my test. But what I really wanted to share was, the 80 questions I answered this morning that I did not know much about, I probably got 45 of them on my test today, God is truly good. I know my method was unconventional, but I wanted to ensure I did not waste a moment.
The materials I used this time around, were, Hurst Review Online, I dont think I could have passed if it was not for Hurst, her explanation pulled everything into perspective. I took Kaplan before, and I didnt find it beneficial. Saunders Comprehensive, LaCharity P/D/A and Rayfield's Nursing Made Insanely Easy, as well as the helpful hints from AllNurses.com.
I am still in a state of disbelief, I can not wait to see my name on the BON.........God is truly Good.
All the best to those that are still on the journey, it is possible..........
Kazza, i wasnt sure on how to contact you again because i can not reply to a private message but, i did not recieve disckif you can resend i will greatly appreciate.
Hi, I just want to ask how did you review Hurst? Am I supposed to memorize everything in the lecture? Or just understand it? Because Aunt Marlene said I should be able to know the core content without a doubt and hesitation and be able to explain the concepts the same way they do. That's like memorizing everything they taught. I'm scared because I already took my exam and failed, I feel so much pressure on my shoulders right now.
No, it is not for memorizing, but reviewing the topics REPEATEDLY, only then will you know the material without a DOUBT or HESITATION. She gives you just what you need to pass the test, so say you do the video on Cardio, then you go to your Saunders and only answer the section on CARDIO, and keep building that way, eventually, you will see a pattern, and come to realize, the cardio is cardio, and although the questions will change, the core element of care will normally be the same......
I came to realize that because we put so much pressure on our self to pass, that we miss that the test is asking for basic care, which will normally be provide oxygen, elevate HOB, comfort care, pain relief...........you can do it.
Stay focused, and go by area by area, it is more achievable that way.......
okay, did you do a lot of questions as well? Im thinking of getting the kaplan qbank or something else. so, I'll just keep on going thru the lecture repeatedly. that is the key. I have so many other resources but I kept them all in my drawers because I always tend to research some things because I noticed that a lot of topics are not covered.
Yes, you have to do a lot of questions, my method that I would recommend, if you do Cardio only answer questions on cardio, do that for 2-3 days until you know the material without a DOUBT. Then add a smaller category, Fluid and Electrolytes.........and do questions only on those 2 topics for a couple of days. Make sure you read the rationales, whether you get the question right or wrong, again, you will see a pattern developing.........
All the best..........buzz anytime you need a little advice
but I read the rationales and kept it moving. Back to sleep at 8am until after 9am, practiced a few math problems, made sure I knew the formulas. Finally, I decided to watch Fashion Police as I was in need of a good laugh.
I'm scared because I already took my exam and failed, I feel so much pressure on my shoulders right now.
Shirley Shin
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Maybe you should go into storytelling. :)