okay, so i learned yesterday that i passed the nclex.. and i figured, this site has helped me a lot, it has almost every answer to my questions.. the forums here are helpful i must say.. so now, i hope i can also help someone who will take their nclex..
this one id like to share because i think this is vital for your preparation.. CHOOSING A REVIEW CENTER.. now, i dont have a lot of insight about the diff. review center available, but i suggest that you read about the personal exp. of other people before you apply for that review center.. be sure that the money your spending is really worth it..
iL share mine to you.. i chose this review center because of the positive feedback from its students..
this review center is america healthways education.. they have two programs, you can choose the unlimited program, or the regular one.. the unlimited program i thinks is best for those who had a long break from nursing, or those who think that they need to improve more on the content area, or for those who failed couple of times.. because with the unlimited program your like having your personal coach with you, guiding you until your ready for the exam..
about me, i only chose the regular one, because financial wise i dont have the resources to pay for the unlimited prog. coz honestly, im even lucky i was able to attend a review class, also i cant afford to wait long for the exam, i wanted to take the exam within a month after the review.. still, i can say that 7 day review with the instructor is a big help for me, i learned new things regarding new drugs, procedures, etc.. it also helped me refresh the things i forgot.. also, with this class everyone interacts, so not only your learning with the instructor but you will also learn because of the interaction between the students and the instructor..
i also suggest if you plan to apply in AHEC , go there days before the start of the review so you can have your study materials on hand before the review, also they have the assessment test, so you will need time to take those, for them to know what your weak area is, in order for them to know where to focus on you...
okay, enough on that.. this i suggest after your done with the review class..
first you have to set your goals, write them down on a paper or put them on your laptop or whatever.. just be sure to set you goals..
in my case, i started to write my schedule for everyday until my exam date.. (set realistic goals) you know yourself so u know how much you can read for one day, so dont try to push so hard that your just passing on to the page and not really understanding what your reading.. its not always about the quantity, its about the quality..
but dont be so lax that you lose focus on your review..
second.. follow your goals..!
focus on content first, then focus on the area that you know your weak at..
in my case, its pharmacology and med surg..
third.. this is very important.. do your practice test..
this i think is like the polishing stage.. lol..
but seriously, the practice test will help you for the real thing..
btw.. write your scores, so youll know if your improving or not.. plus read the rationale very well, read all, both right and wrong answers.. understand their rationale..
lastly.. dont forget to have a break once in a while.. dont punish your brain with nclex 24/7.. and dont forget to pray.. :)
if you have any questions id be glad to help as much as i can.. you can msg me here..
GOODLUCK..
thinkypinkiepink
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hi, sorry for this late reply, i haven't open my accnt here for awhile.. anyway, yeah i think it did helped me pass, but i would say that my focus on my review also did..
oh, sorry to hear that, just call this no. instead 714 203 4767.. the 562 no. i think is their office no. im not sure.. just try that 714 instead.. u can just inquire if your not still sure about the review center, ask them about your concerns.. and then decide.. let me know how it turned out.. :)
honestly i cant compare kaplan with AHEC coz i have no experience with kaplan its not fair for me to judge them if i dont really know their program thats why in my post i just talked about AHEC..