Need help with tests.

[nurse Adriana]

Hello everyone -

I am currently a practicing LPN, and completing my RN program. I work more than full time, and am a full time student. I have a hard time with my tests, although know the concept and have my experience.

Is there any efficient way to study for RN exams/tests that I don't know of? I spend a lot of time reading the PPs and the textbook, but still not getting the results I would like to see.

Any advise is greatly appreciated!

Thank you,

- Adriana

[jadelpn, LPN, EMT-B]

Make sure that you read and know each chapters objectives--and know how to answer them. Additionally, you should know the vocabulary words.

Key points, vocab words, medications that you are seeing more of, labs and values are all good to have on index cards. Carry them around with you and review them whenever you are on break, at lunch, waiting in line....

You also should look at and do any practice tests that the book may have in it. It gets you used to the style of questioning you will be asked.

Even a Sunday evening potluck and study group is not a bad thing. Sometimes talking it out can help everyone.

Best wishes!

[nurse Adriana]

Thank you so much! I like the idea of index cards! Appreciate it!

[NamasteN]

Get an NCLEX review book either Saunders or Exam Cram. Read the section you're studying in class and do the tests. It's good practice for the NCLEX too. I also carry index cards everywhere I go. If I get a break at work, (I'm an LPN) I whip them out and study. Best of luck. One more thing, if at all possible don't work full time.

[LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN]

Try the Success Series, which have review questions based on subjects like Med-Surg, Pharmacology, Fundamentals, etc. They helped me tremendously during my transition from LPN to the RN arena. Review questions and review rationales.

Also look into Lippinicott review books and LaCharity...my issue was learning the new roles in terms of Prioritization and Delegation.

Best wishes.