need help, graduated 14 yrs ago have to take nclex in 2 mos.

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hi everyone.... can you please give me some tips on how to start or prepare the nclex exam in two months. I graduated 14 yrs. ago and had only 6 mos. of nursing experience as an endoscopy/rr nurse 4 yrs. ago. Now, i have to take the nclex in two months and still don't know how to start. my anxiety level is too high. please need all kinds of tips, suggestions, help........:uhoh3:

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hi everyone.... can you please give me some tips on how to start or prepare the nclex exam in two months. I graduated 14 yrs. ago and had only 6 mos. of nursing experience as an endoscopy/rr nurse 4 yrs. ago. Now, i have to take the nclex in two months and still don't know how to start. my anxiety level is too high. please need all kinds of tips, suggestions, help........:uhoh3:

Would suggest using Saunders book and have a look at suzanne's tips. She has helped many. Do as many questions as you can and understand the rationale on the ones you get wrong. You may find it benifical to get another date if you do not feel ready for it but see how you go

Would also suggest checking out the International and Phillipine forums.

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thanks silverdragon...:) but, does reading books and answering Q&A be enough? will it help if i attend a review class? i'm afraid my knowledge is obsolete.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
thanks silverdragon...:) but, does reading books and answering Q&A be enough? will it help if i attend a review class? i'm afraid my knowledge is obsolete.

I doubt a review centre will make much difference. Practicing many questions will help and Saunders is a really good book to use both as a review and doing questions. Make sure you understand the rationale to the ones you get wrong. I am sure I saw a thread in the Phillipine forum of someone looking for a buddy to study with that may help but also suggest you have a look at Suzanne's tips as once you complete her first part and send her a pm she will help with the rest and has had really good results.

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hi everyone.... can you please give me some tips on how to start or prepare the nclex exam in two months. I graduated 14 yrs. ago and had only 6 mos. of nursing experience as an endoscopy/rr nurse 4 yrs. ago. Now, i have to take the nclex in two months and still don't know how to start. my anxiety level is too high. please need all kinds of tips, suggestions, help........:uhoh3:

I graduated 1988 BSN. I took my LPN march '07 and passed.

Im still waiting for my RN RESULT. Don't worry you can do it just concentrate, focus and pray.

My advise is buy Saunder's comprehensive book 3rd edition and PRACTICE alot of Q and A by SAUNDER'S. Make sure you read all the RATIONALE. I think 2months is not enought time for you to prepare and you need alot of practice esp. in the computer b'coz SAUNDER'S HAS CD TO PRACTICE and help your anxiety and confident to take the test.

GOOD LUCK...........

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