need a new study approach for nclex.... any ideas?

[ava_eureka]

hi. im new here and im sure this topic has been posted a million times.... i just really need a new aproach on how to go about studying for the nclex. there are so many review books available and so many ways to read them. (im currently using saunder's comprehensive review). the approach im currently using is reading the chapter fisrt before answering the questions for each chapter... but i also heard that one good technique is to answer the questions first to assess my knowledge about the topic. anyway, im asking this to give me an idea. with all the review books coming out, its hard to pick. i might even think of buying a different book. i would greatly appreciate any advice.... :hngon:

[tolerantgirl]

I agree with Suzanne, don't use to many sources, it really confuses you and then you spend all your time trying to figure out where to start because you are overwhelmed. I did not follow Suzanne's plan like I should have and used Kaplan along with it which took away time from her plan, and I know I failed the Nclex today. I have so many regrets. I don't know what I am going to do, My husband is so mad at me right now. I really messed up and let everyone down. So many people were depending on me.

[jersygirl]

I'm using the Saunders Comprehensive Review book. So far so good. I heard Kaplan is good too so you may want to inquire about it.

[suzanne4, RN]

I agree with Suzanne, don't use to many sources, it really confuses you and then you spend all your time trying to figure out where to start because you are overwhelmed. I did not follow Suzanne's plan like I should have and used Kaplan along with it which took away time from her plan, and I know I failed the Nclex today. I have so many regrets. I don't know what I am going to do, My husband is so mad at me right now. I really messed up and let everyone down. So many people were depending on me.

Please wait until you get your results before assuming that you have not passed the exam.

[tolerantgirl]

I am trying to wait it out, but I know in my heart that I failed. I don't know what I am going to do. I have student loans that I am going to have to pay back and I am going to lose my job and my health insurance, I will lose my home because I don't know where I am going to find a job. I am so disheartened. It is my fault though. I did it to my self and have no one else to blame.

[ava_eureka]

dont lose hope. though all of us hope to pass it in just one try, you can always retake it... plus, it will only take weeks to get another eligibility letter (that's after you reapply to test). its not what we hoped but still there's a chance.

[ava_eureka]

thanks for all the messages. i really appreciate it! im starting to be less overwhelmed. and seriously thinking of using suzzane's plan. i just dont know if the suander's practice quizzes would still serve its purpose of assessing if i already took it a couple of times. would there be an alternative... i read suzzane's first tip... and accordingly there is none. but if in this case, would it still work?

[Renald]

I took Kaplan and I feel it didn't prepare me enough. I will now try to use Suzanne's plan. Good luck with you decision.

[ava_eureka]

... im sorry if i mispelled "suzanne".....

[ava_eureka]

you too! its nerve racking. i know how you feel bout it. i wasnt satisfied with kaplan either.... plus it was so expensive.... im pretty convinced that the 2 months that suzanne is suggesting for her plan will work.