Passed NCLEX-RN 1st Attempt!

Published Jun 3, 2015

cherelle2015, BSN

5 Posts

Specializes in CCU.

I wanna first say that I absolutely love this website and I visited this site multiple times before my nclex-pn and nclex-rn. I figured that once I found out if I was successful or not I would give some insight into how I prepared for the NCLEX.

First, I think it's very important that everyone know and understand their own learning style. I've seen several posts on here saying to set aside specific times to study, do 100 + nclex style questions daily, note cards, etc. However when you're a single parent working full time, things may not go as planned as far as sitting aside specific times. I did manage to do at least 20 nclex style questions a day, and I was able to read a hurst review book that a friend let me borrow, and the review book from my lpn class. Both were helpful. The nursing school I attended used ATI for their live review and I attended that as well. I also had the free version of the NCLEX-RN Mastery App on my Iphone and that was really useful since I was always busy with either work or the kids.

I know people typically say don't study the night before the exam...but I did just a little. Pretty much to review topics and to make sure I had a clear understanding. The day of the exam I woke up early, at breakfast, and then headed out to the testing center. My computer shut off at 80 questions. I didn't honestly feel at that point that I had failed but I wasn't a 100% sure I passed either. Later on that evening I did try the Pearson Vue Trick that most people are saying doesn't work any more, but I tried to re-register I got the good pop up. Sometime this afternoon when I checked the board of nursing site I seen my name listed with "RN" to the side. I couldn't have been happier!

I graduated on May 8th and took my test on June 2nd. I don't recommend waiting a long time. I would have taken it sooner but the 2nd was the earliest date I could get. Even if you can't study for 2-4 hours a day just take some time out and review some of your materials. Some people say that questions help them more, but I particularly like reading. Although my school used ATI review, we also utilized PREP-U 10,000 (large book with a numerous amount of nclex style questions). We did also take an ATI comprehensive my predictor stated that I had a 95% chance of passing NCLEX-RN on my first try...it was right! As far as my LPN over the summer I had an 99% chance of passing NCLEX-PN on my first try and it was correct then as well. I hope this has been helpful...good luck to everyone out there taking their NCLEX!