I just wanted to ask for some special prayer and thoughts to be sent my way as I take my NCLEX for the 2nd time tomorrow.
I took my first test on February, 5 of this year and had all 265 questions. I think I burned myself out and freaked out way too much about the test before I even took it. I was completely crushed when I got home and did the Pearson trick and got to the CC screen and 2 weeks later I got my official failure letter in the mail. I had a little pity party for myself and did not want to tell anyone that I had failed (especially my nursing school friends who had already passed).
I feel different about taking the test this time. I used Kaplan and Mosby the first time and this time I have used Saunders and NCLEX 3500. I have also made what I call "my magic book", it is full of random facts and information that I have studied everyday, sometimes for just 5 minutes at a time.
Either way, I really hope that I have fully prepared myself for it this time. I have also told myself, what's the worst that can happen? I have to retake it, well I have already been through that and know that I will survive.
So, if you happen to read this, could you please just say a small prayer my way? I would really appreciate it!! :)
congrats wannabrn86! That's great news. I also took the nclex and failed after 265 questions so i'm hoping to pass next time in 75 questions also. The 5.5 hours was brutal for me. I also focused on just getting as many questions under my belt as i could without taking my time and reviewing the rationales. Now i'm reviewing every question i do whether it's right or wrong and studying content as well. I'm taking kaplan as well. It's helping a little but i still don't see where all the praises come from. I really hope to pass next time. My test is in two weeks. I'm nervous but focused & hoping for the best :)
question...does the trick work right away or should i wait a little awhile when i get home from the test?
all the best in studying. We are on the same boat. Took the nclex last march and failed it after 265. Right now i am just doing questions and read the rationales. I hope to pass this time around. Keep us updated :)
thanks kalop & best of luck to you also :) i took it in march as well. it was draining but i'm just doing my best to gain some confidence while practicing. i'm focusing a lot on infection control because that's what i got a lot of last time (along with delegation & meds (lots of meds! my weakness ). i'll paste a good memory tool that i found in a forum at the end. i noticed it helped me a lot in getting answers right in practice tests. maybe it'll help you too. we can do this!
wannabRN86 yay i'm happy for you! i didn't even know there was a number to call. i hope the trick gives me a good sign in a couple of weeks for now i'll keep practicing. it did say that i was just below passing so hopefully this extra time reviewing will help this time. anyway, congrats again! go celebrate
Infection Precautions has 3 types: Airborne, Droplet and Contact
Airborne (My Chicken Hez TB)
Measles
Chicken pox
Herpes Zoster
Tuberculosis
Management:
-private room
-negative airflow pressure, minimum of 6-12 air exchanges per hour
they say the best way is to just study 10 meds a day and by groups. because once you figure out what group it's in then you have an idea of what it does and what s/e etc. i dont know of an easier way esp since med questions are the type whether you know it or you dont. maybe index cards can help
also use clues like:
Drugs with these endings_usually belongs to this class
). i'll paste a good memory tool that i found in a forum at the end. i noticed it helped me a lot in getting answers right in practice tests. maybe it'll help you too. we can do this! 
Hope2017
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Congratulations... you did it... God luck in your practice.