NC1 - any tips/suggestions?

Nurse1956 · Nov 21, 2003

Hi,

It was hard.. a lot of nursing jargon in the questions. You need to know the nursing process and follow the EC content guide. You will be fine!! Good luck

Spazzy Nurse, RN · Nov 26, 2003

I think Nurse 1956 is right--- it was a tough exam. I thought they were all tough. There is no way people can pass these babies without plenty-o-studying.

Once you take the first one, every one will be a little bit easier because you'll be more and more familiar with the format and what exactly you need to do to study for EC's exams. Like 1956 said, go by the EC content guide, and get used to questions about the nursing process...... it's in your face throughout the entire program. :)

Best of luck to you on your test!

chris_at_lucas_RN, RN · Nov 30, 2003

I'm getting ready for NC-1 as we speak. Okay, I'm presently AVOIDING getting ready for it, else I'd be studying instead of touching base with you all.

I did get myself a study buddy locally, who is in a similar position in the program, so at least until one of us outruns the other, we can reinforce each other's learning, share resources and encouragement, etc.

And there's always you guys.....!

pinkprincessnurse · Apr 15, 2004

I think the most difficult part of the NC tests is going from the LPN role to the RN role. When you take these tests you must think as the RN would, not as the LPN reporting to the MD or the RN supervisor.