NCLEX was not easy

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I wanted everyones input on whether the nclex was difficult or easy. I passed with 85 questions but let me tell you, no amount of studying prepared me for that test. I walked away swearing I failed. 4 of my friends with the same score said the exact same thing. However, another friend of ours said it was very easy. Here is the kicker, she went over quite a few questions and they were nowhere near as difficult as ours. Hers were more like our Saunders review and ours were like nothing I ever imagined. Why are the questions easier for some and more difficult for others?

Ok. I'm getting scared too! I just graduated from school last week. We took a Mosby 250 ques. practice test that gets sent in and returned to the school telling you what area's you need to study better. Well that test was awful! I felt I was prepared pretty good but like some say, the questions were ridiculous. When practicing with the Saunders and Mosby's CD I do about 65-70% but this practice caught me off guard.

What's suggested? Read the Med-Surg book again or just keep going over Saunders book? And if I feel I'm foggy on a subject I re-read that chapter. My goal is to shoot for mid feb. for a test date.

I know, I'm panicking! Thx

Thanks everyone. Found out yesterday I did indeed pass. My reccommendation for those of you who have not taken it yet is to develop study strategies! Study your core content but be prepared for prioritization and delegation questions. Think ABC's, Safety, and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs. It won't always be that cut and dry but use your "critical thinking" skills.

1. Read the question...find key words...and try to answer the question BEFORE looking at the choices.

2. Disqualify each incorrect choice..."It's not this because...."

3. You can probably narrow it down to two choices, so go with your first instinct!

Well, I am off to celebrate and good luck to everyone!

Hey,

I did pass. I found out on the 9th. I went on vacation so I wasn't able to let anyone know yet. Thanks for inquiring! :balloons:

WooHoo!!!! Got my results today and I passed. Thanks for the encouragement from this website. Ya'll are great!! My official graduation is tomorrow night and now I can go enjoy without the stress of still wondering.

I took mine today too at 8am...it was one of the hardest test i took in my life...im a average C student.... felt like 5 finals all in one..but i sticked it out and faught back..like i was in a boxing match...it took me 3 hrs to complete 85 questions..and it shut down..im from california by the way.....im soo mad...i was swearing and thought i failed..man i was on the first question and my nose bled..can u imagine that!!...but i leave it in gods hands...so .....im just praying that i pass. wat do u guys think..dang i had 8 meds i think...i just guessed on them..AAAAAAAAAAAAAA im goin crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

hopefully you guys all pass ..its my first time here in ALLNURSES.COM...... later!!:uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

hey gino, i'm pullin for ya.......i'm in in and taking the nclex-pn tomorrow, in merrillville, a 2 hr. nail-biter drive from home. i've done practice questions up the wazoo and finally decided que sera, sera..................:idea:

Thanks IT very much...good luck with that tom...the practice questions help alot...so ur good. KNOCK SOME TEETH OUT...just pretend your in a fight. because the question will get to ya!

thanks gino......how am i spending my night before the test? drinking cheap chardonnay and smoking cigarettes, and i quit smoking almost 2 years ago.......sad. your nosebleed on the first question made me wonder what will happen to me. hyperactive bowel sounds? i have hypoglycemia--will my sugar drop halfway during the test? if so, will the proctor give me some oj???? :lol2:

hahahahha hope not..just incase have OJ with you they have lockers there for you to use....i know, the nosebleed's alittle over the top..shoot i better pass..i can say " i bled for that test " hahahahhahahahahh....im on chill mode...just finish fixin my mt. bike.. GOOD LUCK though...get a good rest and eat breakfast..that helped alot. GOOOOODDDDDDDD LUCKKKKKKK

Just to inform you all I PASSED the NCLEX. It wasn't easy waiting to get the results. Its always mixed feelings after taking the exams but to all those waiting to get the results just be hopeful and keep trusting God.

CONGRATS. I also got my results today and I passed. Glory be to God. This website has really been an encouragement.

WooHoo!!!! Got my results today and I passed. Thanks for the encouragement from this website. Ya'll are great!! My official graduation is tomorrow night and now I can go enjoy without the stress of still wondering.

This website also helped me prepare www.learningext.com There are online questions you have to subscribe to for a fee so you might want to try it if you're planning to take the NCLEX

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