NCLEX-RN in 18 Days NEEDDD ADVICE

[Kerrilyn]

Please advise Iam sooo worried I take my exam in 18 days and I just dont know what to do from here???? I have been reviewing content from the Anderson NCLEX review course and comparing it to Saunders 5th. Additionally, I, have been making flash cards with procedures, weak areas, ect. I have only done about 500 questions. There is just not enough time in the day, not to mention Iam the proud mother of two children one who is special needs that seem to need something every 20 mins. In the past I was not the greatest test taker and get terrible anxiety as you can see im 18 days away and it is already setting in What should I do from here???? continue reviewing, only questions, stop writing and hope I memorize content (who knows if I will have time to review my 500 flashcards) PLEASE HELP!!!! I feel like rescheduling, not confident at all. All you sucess stories :bowingpur Did anyone ever feel this way? Thank you all in advance

[oztizz184]

I know exactly what you're using.

What I did, read saunders and took notes in the andersons book. after all the notes, i read and reviewed the anderson book once or twice in the last 2 weeks of studying before my test date. I did tons of questions every day, then the next day or 2 read content, then do questions after that. i switched back and forth. the last week before nclex, i did kaplan questions found onlline/google. i also read the study guide that can found on here but no by allnurses.

YOU have plenty of time. dont rush. dont cram. you know the info, you went to nursing school and survived it for a reason!!

nclex is just another step in your journey to achieve your dream.

read the anderson book a few times during the last 2 weeks, and do tons of questions. read the rationales!!!! those are extremely helpful and important.

good luck, you will pass, be confident.

you cant memorize everything for the nclex. impossible. the nclex is random and you never know what they'll ask you about. just know the basics and use test taking strategies. ABC's, infection control, priority. relax and breathe. i felt like i forgot everything after school ended.

i passed the first time with the same things you used. plus nclex 4000.

[nyguy26]

Hi Kerrilyn...ok so i just too my nclex this week did the PVT and it didnt let me register and found out today i PASSED!! i failed 3 times the nclex before taking it this week...DO NOT be nervous you got this! be confident going in...i was great in nursing school but i am not a standardized test taker but i thank god got through. Study infection control well...priority type questions..delegation... i had alot of these 3 topics and of course med questions but there are so many meds they can ask you so its hard to study them all. ...but take your time with the questions when taking the test and from now till the test do at least 150 questions a day!!!! Hope this helps somewhat