Passed my NCLEX-PN on first attempt!

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Here's how I did it:

I went through and completed all of the questions in Saunders, including the comprehensives. DO NOT read the extensive material unless you really need to, as it's overwhelming and can further confuse you. Also, I used the Saunder's CD that is supplied with the book and took the practice exams as well.

Then I did ALL of the questions in Incredibly Easy PN, including the comprehensive tests.

Then I did ALL of the questions in Lippincott's PN, including the comprehensive tests.

Then I went through a majority of Pharmacology for Nurses. This book is crucial. Make notecards of all your meds, one side being the prefix and/or suffix (-zepam, barbital, etc..) and the other side noting what it does and the side effects. Don't worry about listing all of your meds for each category. One or two should suffice, as you only need to know what kind of med and probably a few general side effects. Keep it short and to the point! We're not pharmacists, but nurses.

After all of this, I brushed up on ALL of my ATI exams that I took during school.

Good luck to everyone! Honestly, the biggest mistake I made during this test was stressing out about it. I wasn't sleeping, I wasn't eating correctly, I stopped exercising, and I didn't have a social life. DOING THIS RUINED ME PRIOR TO MY TEST. DO NOT DO THIS. Relax, eat a balanced diet, exercise, and go out and have some fun! And when you're having fun, make it a rule to NEVER think about nursing.

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Congrats on passing nclex I take mine oct 13 do you remember what the test was mostly over I have anxiety a lot. I have saunders, lippincott,exam cram and I do the tests what advise can you give me

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It covers everything! Literally, everything. If you're anxious, go over test taking strategies and keep taking those comprehensive exams! That's the best way to study! And if you think you're not ready, move the test date back a week; there's absolutely no harm in doing that :) You'll do fine... just trust in yourself.

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How many questions did you get? And thanks for replying back I need to calm down I was told it was easier than hesi what you think

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Medical-Surgical.

congrats!:hpygrp:

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