Newbie to take NCLEX-RN...please drop a note

1. Hi there! I'm new and just want to chat with you guys. I'm about to take NCLEX-RN in five or so weeks so I'm freaking out. I feel like I don't have enough time to be well prepared before I take the exam. Haven't received ATT yet since Vue is mailing them out by 10/1/02. I've no exam date yet, but wanna take it by Oct-Nov. so I'll have peaceful holidays
   
   For those reviewing for NCLEX, would you mind giving me some tips on what books and cd-roms to use? How long do you plan to study?
   
   Thanks and hope to hear from you.
   
   
   
   
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   About CharmRN

   Joined: Sep '02; Posts: 8
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   Sep 21, '02

   Joined: Aug '01; Posts: 3,725; Likes: 459

   Not taking my RN yet. Just took my LPN, but I studied using the discs that came with my NCLEX books. Took test after test after test....I used Mosbys, Saunders and Davis'.
   Don't freak....you'll do fine.....
   Best of luck to you!
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   Sep 21, '02

   Occupation: LPNII-RN to be Joined: Sep '02; Posts: 650; Likes: 4

   Saunders is pretty popular-see if a practice test on the computer is available @ your school these help. Stay Calm above all . Good Luck!
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   Sep 21, '02

   Occupation: ADON-LTC Specialty: 19 year(s) of experience in LTC, ER, ICU, ; Joined: Feb '01; Posts: 5,856; Likes: 36

   welcome and all the best to you!
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   Sep 21, '02

   Joined: Sep '02; Posts: 30

   I'm also reviewing for NCLEX-RN. It's really stressful but that's the fun of it I guess. Kaplan is great too!
   
   Best wishes!

   Last edit by futurecdrn on Sep 21, '02
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   Sep 22, '02

   Occupation: ICU nurse Joined: Aug '01; Posts: 75

   I took the NCLEX-RN in June. It's not as bad as people make it sound. I did a three day review course before I took it. My hospital paid for the course and paid us education hours for going to it. I think it helped me, especially with the med-surg stuff.
   Good luck!
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   Sep 24, '02

   Occupation: Student Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 281; Likes: 1

   Hi...I'm still taking prereq's for an ADN program, but I popped in to wish you luck on your NCLEX
   
   Best Wishes
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   Sep 24, '02

   Occupation: Registered Nurse - Neonatal ICU Joined: Dec '01; Posts: 140; Likes: 1

   I just took my NCLEX exam at the end of this past August for the first time and passed. I must say that the Kaplan course and center was an integral part of my success. I you cannot afford the course, at least get the Kaplan NCLEX RN book from the library, learn the test taking strategies and do the practice questions on the CD-ROM, good luck.
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    Sep 25, '02

    Occupation: Medical Sales Joined: Sep '02; Posts: 8

    Thanks to all of you :-) Success to all of us in school and NCLEX!
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    Sep 25, '02

    Occupation: PCU/TELE Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 489; Likes: 13

    I used Kaplan and thought it really helped. While I was taking the test I kept hearing the instructors voice coaching me to use the test taking stragities she taught. When I took my LPN boards I didn't take any prep course. Both times I got the minimum number of questions, go figure.
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    Sep 26, '02

    Occupation: student Joined: Jun '02; Posts: 162

    Good luck, CharmRN! I know you will do great! Keep us posted!
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    Sep 28, '02

    Joined: Aug '02; Posts: 12

    We can do this Charm! I'm also reviewing for the big test. :roll

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