Just want you to know that I passed NCLEX after 2nd try. NEVER give up.
I used Saunders, Kaplan and LaCharity books. They all helped me alot. But what helped me the most was prayer. When I was checking in for the exam, I got really nervous, my chest was pounding vigorously, so I talked myself to relax buy doing some deep-breathing exercises, and mental prayer.
I had a nutritious breakfast the day of the exam and got my appointment scheduled at 8:00 am. After 75 questions the computer stopped, and I knew I passed because I applied all the techniques I learned on the books. Don't delegate what you can EAT. A is before B and B before C. I had lots, and lots of SATA questions, I took my time and answered as if i was doing true/false questions. Try to do questions from different sources so you get used to different styles. Also I google anything I had doubts about it. Procedures: pay attention to step-by-step processes.
MEDICATIONS: The new 2013 NCLEX exam contains lots of generic name only questions. So, practice questions by categories. I know some of you don't have much time to study before the exam, but I promised myself that I would only do the test 2 times. Knowing this, I used my time to learn meds by categories. I wasn't strong on meds on my first NCLEX, this time I prioritized this content. Make sure you complete an NCLEX study guide of any kind. Doing the exam without it is setting yourself to fail. Do use a study plan that works for you. I created a weekly calendar to keep track of my goals. Also, I did printed a one-page 265 blank answers and practiced exams on the web from reputable sources.
I wish you all the best. Stay focus. Understand that you have to give up time used for other activities, but this is temporary.
CatrachaRn
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Just want you to know that I passed NCLEX after 2nd try. NEVER give up.
I used Saunders, Kaplan and LaCharity books. They all helped me alot. But what helped me the most was prayer. When I was checking in for the exam, I got really nervous, my chest was pounding vigorously, so I talked myself to relax buy doing some deep-breathing exercises, and mental prayer.
I had a nutritious breakfast the day of the exam and got my appointment scheduled at 8:00 am. After 75 questions the computer stopped, and I knew I passed because I applied all the techniques I learned on the books. Don't delegate what you can EAT. A is before B and B before C. I had lots, and lots of SATA questions, I took my time and answered as if i was doing true/false questions. Try to do questions from different sources so you get used to different styles. Also I google anything I had doubts about it. Procedures: pay attention to step-by-step processes.
MEDICATIONS: The new 2013 NCLEX exam contains lots of generic name only questions. So, practice questions by categories. I know some of you don't have much time to study before the exam, but I promised myself that I would only do the test 2 times. Knowing this, I used my time to learn meds by categories. I wasn't strong on meds on my first NCLEX, this time I prioritized this content. Make sure you complete an NCLEX study guide of any kind. Doing the exam without it is setting yourself to fail. Do use a study plan that works for you. I created a weekly calendar to keep track of my goals. Also, I did printed a one-page 265 blank answers and practiced exams on the web from reputable sources.
I wish you all the best. Stay focus. Understand that you have to give up time used for other activities, but this is temporary.
Sincerely, CatrachaRn.