NCLEX-PN in one week!

anne__pierre · May 1, 2014

Do Saunders only the red book trust me you will pass the tesr

monicaaavn · May 1, 2014

Do Saunders only the red book trust me you will pass the tesr

I have Saunders 5th Edition. I've been studying it and using the CD. Also, I've been taking Kaplan Qbank questions.

charnsuka, ADN · May 1, 2014

I will definitely keep you in my prayers! It'll be my third trial for the NCLEX-PN as well and I'm scheduled for the end of May. Just believe in yourself, keep the faith and KNOW you will conquer and defeat this exam. Don't doubt yourself! I also feel the same way you do when you said your state of mind is different this time around - I can relate! My whole perspective about the NCLEX has changed, so I will not fear to test again. Just remember the key thing about it: SAFETY! You got this.

Good luck and God bless! :)

Btw; what did you use differently this time when studying? For me it was the Hurst Review, Kaplan Qbank, and PDA.

monicaaavn · May 1, 2014

I will definitely keep you in my prayers! It'll be my third trial for the NCLEX-PN as well and I'm scheduled for the end of May. Just believe in yourself, keep the faith and KNOW you will conquer and defeat this exam. Don't doubt yourself! I also feel the same way you do when you said your state of mind is different this time around - I can relate! My whole perspective about the NCLEX has changed, so I will not fear to test again. Just remember the key thing about it: SAFETY! You got this.
Good luck and God bless! :)
Btw; what did you use differently this time when studying? For me it was the Hurst Review, Kaplan Qbank, and PDA.

Aw, thank you for your kind words and support! It feels nice to know that I'm not the only one going through this struggle. Don't you forget to do the same. Always stay strong and have faith. I'll keep you in my prayers as well. I know you can do it too! It's not about the destination, it's about the journey we take to get there..and we both WILL! :)

Honestly, I feel that the first two times I took the nclex, I did not focus enough on my weaknesses; testing strategies and after a year being out of school, I've forgot a lot of the content. I only used Saunders and some apps on my iPad. Although they both were helpful, I didn't focus on my weaknesses nor did I use ALL my resources. Also, I did not dedicate each day to studying. To be completely honest, I took it only "hoping" to pass. Which is obviously not enough.

This time, I spend 4-5 hours a day (with breaks in between) studying. I've set all my other recreations aside and have dedicated myself to this goal. I am doing nothing but studying. I'm not working so I'm not able to afford any extra NCLEX programs/review courses. I've just been using the resources I've already got from nursing school; Saunders 5th Edition, Kaplan Qbank, and the Kaplan Testing Strategies book. I would use all my textbooks and the Mosbys medical dictionary to review any topics I was unsure of and do questions on those chapters.

Being a visual learner, it's hard for me to understand topics without seeing it so I would search anything I wanted a better understanding of on YouTube. (search: Michael Linares. His videos are well explained yet simple) Also on the Kaplan qbank website, there are videos under NCLEX Prep that help you through questions using the decision tree.

When taking qbanks, I would make sure to read each and every rationale and write them down too if it was something I was really weak in.

I pray that this way of studying has helped me and I'm so much better prepared this time!

blue82 · May 1, 2014

i am a repeat test taker as well....just yesterday i rescheduled the exam date yet again because my nervous got the best of me and i feel i'm not ready....i'm taking your advice and focus the next two weeks on my weakness....i'm trying to stay positive but its hard. but i appreciate forum like this one...for encouragement...i will keep you in my prayers good luck and keep us posted.

monicaaavn · May 1, 2014

i am a repeat test taker as well....just yesterday i rescheduled the exam date yet again because my nervous got the best of me and i feel i'm not ready....i'm taking your advice and focus the next two weeks on my weakness....i'm trying to stay positive but its hard. but i appreciate forum like this one...for encouragement...i will keep you in my prayers good luck and keep us posted.

Aw hey! Thank you.

Heres a little more advice for you that I did myself: before even starting to study again..take a few days off. Forgive yourself for not succeeding the first time. Remind yourself why you started in the first place and jump right back on that horse. Have faith. Don't schedule the test too soon but also not too far away from now. Give yourself enough time to study. Remember to devote yourself to your goal and focus. Take a look at the results from your last exam and see what areas need improvement; work on those FIRST before your strong areas. Don't study in places you'll get easily distracted. For me, I rotate my study spots between home, Starbucks, another cafe, and the library so I don't get bored.

Remember to use all your resources when studying and PRAY! It helps a lot. I'll keep you in my prayers as well! Stay strong and never give up!

I will definitely keep you guys posted :)

charnsuka, ADN · May 2, 2014

Aw, thank you for your kind words and support! It feels nice to know that I'm not the only one going through this struggle. Don't you forget to do the same. Always stay strong and have faith. I'll keep you in my prayers as well. I know you can do it too! It's not about the destination, it's about the journey we take to get there..and we both WILL! :)
Honestly, I feel that the first two times I took the nclex, I did not focus enough on my weaknesses; testing strategies and after a year being out of school, I've forgot a lot of the content. I only used Saunders and some apps on my iPad. Although they both were helpful, I didn't focus on my weaknesses nor did I use ALL my resources. Also, I did not dedicate each day to studying. To be completely honest, I took it only "hoping" to pass. Which is obviously not enough.
This time, I spend 4-5 hours a day (with breaks in between) studying. I've set all my other recreations aside and have dedicated myself to this goal. I am doing nothing but studying. I'm not working so I'm not able to afford any extra NCLEX programs/review courses. I've just been using the resources I've already got from nursing school; Saunders 5th Edition, Kaplan Qbank, and the Kaplan Testing Strategies book. I would use all my textbooks and the Mosbys medical dictionary to review any topics I was unsure of and do questions on those chapters.
Being a visual learner, it's hard for me to understand topics without seeing it so I would search anything I wanted a better understanding of on YouTube. (search: Michael Linares. His videos are well explained yet simple) Also on the Kaplan qbank website, there are videos under NCLEX Prep that help you through questions using the decision tree.
When taking qbanks, I would make sure to read each and every rationale and write them down too if it was something I was really weak in.
I pray that this way of studying has helped me and I'm so much better prepared this time!

Thank you so much! I cannot wait for our testimonies! I'm sure the way you studied this time will be very effective. I made sure this time to go super HARD and really focus on studying. God bless girl and please keep us updated! :)