Out of scool 1 yr and not tested yet!

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I have been out of school for 1 year now and have not taken the board exam due to traveling abroad for close to a year. I have finally settled back into my life here again and need to prepare. My question is where do I begin to prepare!! I feel as if I have forgotten everything...My priority now is NCLEX! any encouragement? Also if anyone has also waited this long how did you prepare? Thanks. :o

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traveling? Were you trying to be the next beyonce or something LoL.

Good Luck! Pull out the old notes

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Specializes in Geriatrics/Family Practice.

I would try and find some type of nclex review class. i hear you have to pay for these, but may be well worth it. Also working as a CNA at a facility and explaining that you are going to be taking your boards you may be able to freshen up on assessment skills while picking the nurses brains and learning as much as you can. Good Luck and I wish you the best.

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Specializes in Mother-Baby, Rehab, Hospice, Memory Care.

Yikes! Our instructors in school always told us to test ASAP other wise it gets harder and harder. I would start by pulling out your old nursing texts and notes if you still have them, then buy a NCLEX study guide. Good Luck!

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I would sure take one of those review courses and start reading all your books, notes, flashcards now. One year is a long time.

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Thanks for the replies. I am preparing a plan to read my notes and review the textbooks then proceed with the NCLEX review books. I am so overwhelmed when I gather up my books I get anxious...scary:idea:...did't give it a second thought while I was away though, and now I have to face this scary task. I will be visiting this forum alot more and asking questions. Thanks

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I hope you had a wonderful time traveling!

Well, I can totally relate to your situation. I graduated from nursing school in May 2006 but took the NCLEX at the end of June THIS year.

My problem was I was so burned out from nursing school and working full-time. After graduating, all I wanted to do was travel which I did and continue working. Every time I pulled out books to study, I just could not do it...

SO I just finally got myself to sign up for NCLEX and just take the test without studying. AND I passed the first time around with 225 questions. I was shocked since I thought I would fail for sure, but on the exam day I did take my earplugs with me and read every question carefully.

Hopefully, you are motivated and will hit the books and your notes from school. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Pediatric Medical Services.

Hurst Review definately

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