Well, I went and took it. I felt like I was just procrastinating and should just get it over with. Every practice test i took i scored with a 99% probability(HESI, MOSBY's CAT and all I actually used was saunders for studying). I have no idea if I passed but of course I feel I failed while I'm waiting for results. CA--forever....
Shut off at 75--no new format, no select all, no math, nada.
However, here's what i wanted to say about the test. It was NOTHING like any of the books, exams, etc. that supposedly prepare you for it. I had no content questions(where was cardiac, renal, psych, specific diseases, anything??) none that were at all like Saunders type. I guess you would categorize them as priority but even now we know that's not always such a good thing.
Anyway, I'm not gonna lose it until i actually find out but i just wanted to give a heads up to those still preparing. My test looked NOTHING like any of the review prep I have ever seen. I perused a lot of them but only used Saunders to study and then took the CAT to see where I stood. I think all of these "predictors" really don't matter unless you have the same kinds of questions.
You should be just fine with that one book. It is the only one that I recommend. Just make sure that you review the rationales with each and every answer.
suzanne4, RN
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You should be just fine with that one book. It is the only one that I recommend. Just make sure that you review the rationales with each and every answer.