NCLEX Strategies

[RNKay31]

Please share with me good test taking strategies for the Nclex, very much appreciated, thnak you.

[willdgate]

Nevermind

[RNKay31]

-Go into the test, knowing that mostly everyone is scared just like you, u are not alone.

-Bring a good luck charm

-review just common lab values, if you think you know them, before taking it

-do what's best for you, not anyone else

Thanks, I need strategies on how to answer the questions, like what to look for, ABC's etc thanks.

[DolphinRN84, MSN, RN, APRN, NP]

Definitely know your ABC's. You can usually apply it to most questions on the NCLEX. I didn't use Maslow all that much, nor did I use the Kaplan decision tree on any question. All I did was use my ABC's. If a question gives you a scenario with lab values, definitely PAY ATTENTION TO THOSE LABS and definitely know your normals. Most likely let's say if there was a person with a potassium level of 6, you know that you have to notify the MD immediately. Hopefully this helps a little. You can usually narrow the choices down to two answers, and if you're not sure, just make an educated guess using all the content you learned and applying it. Good luck! :)

[willdgate]

Then you should have been more clear

[enfermeraSG]

Don't forget ABC'S (S=safety), no matter what, apply Maslow's hierarchy, know the roles and limitations of CNA's, LPN's vs. RN's. Also know basic lab values. Don't just grab the first answer that seems right, look at all possible answers and be able to rule them out because the unlikely answer may be the right one after all. Good luck! SG

[RNKay31]

Don't forget ABC'S (S=safety), no matter what, apply Maslow's hierarchy, know the roles and limitations of CNA's, LPN's vs. RN's. Also know basic lab values. Don't just grab the first answer that seems right, look at all possible answers and be able to rule them out because the unlikely answer may be the right one after all. Good luck! SG

Thank you and god bless you.