Passed nclex-pn 2nd try!!!!!

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So i tested 07/13...after the exam i was sure i failed. But i got my letter today and i passed!!!! I had 205 questions both times. This second time around i studied for appx. 3 1/2 weeks. I mainly used exam cram and also bought the kaplan strategies and lacharity. I read both exam cram and kaplan front to back, but only did 3 chapters in lacharity. I also have saunders...just wanna say to anyone who didnt pass the first time:dont give up, study hard, and believe in yourself. B/c if i can do it, anyone can! Im so happy!!!:) now if i can just find a job! Lol!

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Hi congrats.im taking mines in august.ive been using the exam cram 3rd ed, saunders 5th ed and my old kaplan strategy book. Any suggestions?

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Congratulations on passing. Im taking my NCLEX-PN in about 3 hours. Im really worried because its not like a school exam, I have no idea what will be on the test. Ive been doing practice questions and using Kaplan strategy guide. I really feel like I get the correct answer most of the time just because I know it. Kaplan claims you can eliminate and end up with a correct answer but I dont really think that works if you dont know all of the content. And in that case you would just know the answer. Ive been using the Saunders 4th edition but I cant remember every single thing in that book. Im not a guesser, and too many people who have taken this exam and passed told me they guessed their way thru it.:(

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Hi, Thank you..Wow, we have the same materials..Though I will say that Exam Cram questions were more similar to Nclex, so I did most of my questions from there. What I did was read, read, and read. Answer questions and review rationals whether or not I got it right. If you don't know something, look it up. Someone on here also sent me a study guide, which was really helpful. I read this 2 or 3 times before taking the test...Oh, and if you're not a morning person, DON'T take it in the morning, especially if you have to drive hours before! And if you know you didn't prepare yourself and need more time, then reschedule. Good luck :)

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Thank you...You really don't know what's gonna be on there. Just try to be calm. Don't rush through, and take your breaks. Think Maslow's, ABC's, and Nursing Process. Good luck!!!!!!! :)

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I just got home from taking the test. Im pretty sure I failed it. It shut off at 85 questions and I got asked too many stupid questions. I had a lot of SATA but I was awful at them. It was much harder than any of the practice questions I did at home. I usually feel fairly confidant and know the answers to most practice Q but this test was so much different. Im so upset, Im gonna end up being the only one I know from my class who failed.

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btw, i could tell I was doing awful because it would keep going back to stupid questions, the only ones I probably got correct:(

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Have you tried the pvt trick?

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No, I didnt do the trick yet. Im kind of scared.

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I know what you mean.. Well if you get the courage you can always try it to ease your mind..good luck and i hope the best for you! Either way just keep your head up!!!!

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Did u pass?? I'm curious

And I'm testing for the second time soon and not to ready but they always say you won't be 100% ready!!

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btw, i could tell I was doing awful because it would keep going back to stupid questions, the only ones I probably got correct:(

That's the same way I felt!! It asked me the same question twice, but I didn't change my answer. Idk why it does that. Then I kept getting meds I never heard of which was about 50% of my test..I didn't do the pvt either, too chicken.

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