NCLEX survival Kit ideas please! Bonus points for humor ;)

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Specializes in Emergency.

If you guys had to make an NCLEX survival kit, what would you put in them? I'm making some for a few students and including things like; granola bars, tissues and an inspirational quote. I'm not sure what else to put in them! Pinterest has a bunch for "new nurses" or "nursing students" but I want to make an NCLEX one since we are so close to graduation. Any thoughts?

I know you can't take anything with you in the room, this is stuff for right before/after the exam.

Thanks everyone!

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A voucher for $200 to waste doing the PVT so they can obsess about whether the PVT really works--and whether they really passed/failed 😏

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Specializes in Urology, HH, med/Surg.

If you're doing only a few (& I don't know your spending range..), Itunes gift cards with low amounts so they can download NCLEX question apps.

I used them during school & after and think it helped. As it was on my phone I could look at a few waiting in line at walmart or mcdonalds...you gotta do what you gotta do!!

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For while they are studying:

Phone numbers of classmates to form a study group (with their permission)

Large water bottle

Card with the hours of the school library (great place to study)

A gift card to starbucks (another good place to study)

Granola bars are good-any high protein snack

I like the iTunes idea. There is also a phone app for practice questions, I don't think that is too expensive either

Amazon has pharmacology flash cards that are awesome for around $25 if you budget allows.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Do you mean like a rubber band to remind you to be flexible. An eraser to remind you we all make mistakes... Chocolate well because we all need an emergency PRN chocolate bar!

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Specializes in Emergency.

All great ideas guys thank you!! JustBeachyNurse I saw that idea on pinterest but my school already made those for us during Nurses Week. I was trying to be somewhat original lol sadly I'm not the most creative person 😯

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Specializes in Emergency.
A voucher for $200 to waste doing the PVT so they can obsess about whether the PVT really works--and whether they really passed/failed 😏

Hahaha I love it!!!! I've told myself I WILL NOT do the PVT! Stay strong and wait for quick results or my license to post!

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NO clue what your budget might be, but if it were *ME*, I'd want a movie on DVD that's good, and fun, and light. You'd have to know your recipient well enough to choose (or a gift certificate to FYE!!)

Then....really comfy socks, the kind that feel squishy and warm and make you relax just by touching them :)

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Specializes in Telemetry.

Sweet idea. Like some of the ideas already mentioned.

I got a little something for our favorite tech when she took boards but it included alcohol so you're probably not leaning that way. ;) And no, I didn't encourage her to drink right before the exam. ;)

What oddly popped in my head was that you guys could use an awesome rock out kick butt I can do anything hear me roar kinda song as your exam anthem. Totally dating myself here, but Eye of the Tiger can really pump you up! Just choose a song you think would go over well and have them download to their (and your) phones....play it you need a pick me up and right before heading into the test center. Positive affirmation with a beat! :cool:

Also something to occupy your time after the test.

**If you are like almost everyone I've talked to about this, you will feel like you FAILED. -- If you're like +/- 85% of the US educated test takers, you're worries were unnecessary and you passed! **

Good luck!

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Specializes in Emergency.

Awesome Ideas guys! Here's what I got

Tissues - for (hopefully) happy tears

Mini bottle - to calm the nerves (but not right before the exam lol)

Tylenol - for all the headaches of studying

Protein Bar - in case breakfast is missed

Smarties candy - only a smarty pants could make it through nursing school ;)

Inspirational message and a personal message

I like the idea of downloading that song! We used to play "Eye of the Tiger" before big games in high school! Although it's been a few years, it still gets me pumped up!

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So, this is what I came up with! Affordable and easy! I hope they like it 😊

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