NCLEX log. October 9

Hi,

I'm testing Oct. 10th, pretty close to you! My study materials include

Saunders 5th edition for content

Lacharity PDA

Kaplan strategies 2012-2013

Kaplan qbank

Ncsbn Questions

Nclex 4000

So far I've done cardio, respiratory, eye&ear in saunders, Kaplan qbanks 1-5, and ncsbn diagnostic test. Today I'm starting on endocrine. Good luck with your studying and stay focused!

Hi I am waiting to for ATT to retest (2nd time :-() trying to stay motivated

I am still not scoring very high on my test and I do not know if from my anxiety or lack of content, I study constantly

1st attempt I studied 5-7 days a week 8-12hr nonstop this time I have been trying to take it easy, any comments on how much time anyone else studyies and what they do ect!!!!

books and content I am using plus virtual ATI

Lacharity PDA

KAPLAN NCLEX-RN: Strategies, Practice, and Review (2012-2013)

Comp Review for NCLEX-RN Maryann Hoagan

Exam Cram

35-page study guide/tips I found online

My best advice for you, is to stay away from allnurses forum to focus and concentrate on reading. Just a word of Advice tiyoungs. Wish you luck in your next attempt.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16. = Management of Care is 16-22% of NCLEX

TOTAL QUESTIONS: 150

1). 100 Saunders Questions: 69%

2). 50 Kaplan Q-Bank: 68%

I listened to recordings of KAPLAN and took down notes.

KNOW:

-Ethical principles, Informed Consent, Advanced Directives, Restraints, Charting, Privacy,

-Nursing duties: Assess, Delegate, Teaching

-LVN/LPN: Stable patients with expected outcomes, wound care, tracheostomy, NO BLOOD or CANCER

-UAP: Mobility, Feeding

-PRIORITIES: ABC, Maslow, SHOCK, CHEST PAIN, Allergic reactions

-Triage: Who to see first

Pretty much a little summary of what to know.

KEEP PUSHING GUYS! WE CAN DO IT!

Taking mine in two weeks oct. 2 huhuhu

Whos up for viber conference!

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17. = SAFETY AND INFECTION CONTROL 8-14% of NCLEX

TOTAL QUESTIONS: 150

1). 100 Saunders Questions: 69%

2). 50 Kaplan Q-Bank: 60%

I listened to recordings of KAPLAN and took down notes.

KNOW:

Standard Precautions

Airborne Precautions: My Chicken Hez TB

Droplet Precautions: SPIDERMAN

Contact Precautions: MRS. WEE

Communicable diseases: STDs

Poison Control: what to do

Accident Prevention: children-older adults

Disaster Planning

I feel like I really have a good concept on this despite my scores. Really understand which patients you can room with together.

KEEP PUSHING!

Tuesday, September 18: OFF DAY

Wednesday, September 19: Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12% of NCLEX

Total Questions: 0

I wasn't able to complete any questions on Health Promotion and Maintenance because there was alot of material to review, but I shall do my 150 questions on tommorrow.

KNOW:

Growth and Development: Milestones

Erikson's Development: Infancy, Toddler, Preschool, School-Age, Adolescence, Young Adulthood, Middle Adulthood, Late Adulthood

Accident Prevention

Age Appropriate tools, games, objects

Niagele's Rule

GPTAL

Signs of Pregnancy, True/False Labor, Discomforts and Daner Signs of Pregnancy

Amniocentesis, NST, CST, AFP

Decelerations: Early, Late, Variable

Pitocin

Complications: Prolapsed Cord, Placenta PRevia, Abrupto Placentae, Pre-clampsia

Normal Newborn Assessment, Reflexes, VS

Neonatal Complications: RDS, Hypogycemia, Jaundice

Contraception

Health Screening, Immunizations

Physical Assessment: VS, Head to Toe

LOTS OF INFORMATION TO KNOW!

Wednesday, September 19: Health Promotion and Maintenance 6-12% of NCLEX

Total Questions: 200

Silvestre: 100 questions: 60%

Kaplan: 100 questions: 57%, 53%