NCLEX picked my brain

LOL this made me laugh!! I will also be taking the NCLEX in 4 days, and I already have these heart palpitations -_- Congrats on the good pop up! Now send some luck over this way please!!

Yes----------though I am not a God fearing man, I will think good thoughts for you-----------

I think the proctors thought I was on crack speeding through it. The worst part was my hand was so sweaty that it was slipping off the mouse. :redbeathe

Jeez, 75 priority, how were they? Those are what is most intimidating for me, were they obvious??

obvious, no-------------------Below is how a lot of them were (not an actual question, but similar)

Patient 1 K of 3.9

Patient 2 Na of 142

Patient 3 Resp of 16

Patient 4 Pain 1 out of 10

Who is the priority? No other info given-----------------------

OH JOY! So what material(s) did u use to study?

I bought a book called "Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN" by Mary Ann Hogan------------- All i did was practice questions on the cd with rationale. I have 6 other friends that have the same book. So far 2 have passed, hopefully I did with the PVT pop-up, And the others are taking NCLEX in the upcoming weeks.---------------------

I purchased it at a used store for $20.

The cd is good. It will show you your strengths and weaknesses. I found by doing the questions fast (30 seconds or less) that my overall score increased by 8%. So, on the NLCEX, I went as fast as possible.

I've been using the same book, but I've been iffy about it since everyone on here talks about Kaplan and Saunders. Now that u mentioned Hogan my confidence has sky rocketed!! WOOHOOO!! I really like the CD, I'm actually learning from my mistakes. Thanks for the confidence booster! Best of luck to you on ur official results!

Thanks--------caliotter3

Monkey---------yes use the cd in study mode------------I did it nonstop for about 5 days prior to test... On NCLEX, there was nothing that I did not know due to using that cd from the book. If I had any advise, it would be to get another book for the priority questions. I should have. I excel in the content area, but for some reason cannot master those questions. I always feel that they are too subjective or that not enough information is given...

Also--------------LOOK closely at diseases that require isolation, from birth and up, and remember those----------when to wear mask, gown, glove , hepa etc...

I feel as if the NCLEX was frazzled with me... I knew that I was acing the hard questions and missing the super easy. Then, about 8 times through the test, my screen went blank for 15-60 seconds. So I guess it was trying to decide what to give next.

Thanks for the info!! I will definitely keep in mind. What were u scoring on the 25 question quizzes? I've been scoring in the high 60s, which is kind of worrying me. Infection control I've been scoring in the 80s consistently..

Congratulations!!!

I just can imagine... I am not good taking test.. is a traumatic experience from the signing in. Maybe one of the priority you share was on the 15 they dont count...

Its time to have a relaxation day and feel the air running.... Happy and memorable day for you!

Do you have to take the NCLEX in your country? or is optional