Quick results just confirmed that I really did pass NCLEX-RN! This is how I studied for it.
To begin with, I found it really difficult on how and where to start studying. From reading thru the threads and posts here, it gave me some ideas on how I can maximise my learning. So ,now it its my turn to share on how I studied for NCLEX and hopefully could be useful for future NCLEX takers.
I believe that one of the most important tools you will need is TIME. Use that time efficiently and with dedication. I studied for awhile and didn't get into my serious study mode for about 2 and half months. I breathed, ate and slept NCLEX. It's been years since I've been out of uni , so my nursing theories, disease process, pharmacology, etc were a little rusty.
I then started off with my areas of weakness and studied the contents, eg pharmacology and obstetrics.
I then moved on to doing practice questions. I lost count after 3000Qs but I believe I must have done at least 6000Qs from different sources. I initially I practiced with at least 100-150 a day and towards the last weeks I did at least 300/day.
These were the books and sources that helped me. Noting that I did not enroll to any of the online courses, I just didn't have the money for it.
Davis Q&A:- only managed to do less than half of the Qs. I believe the Qs where higher level but great practice for SATAs, pictures, and putting things in order type Qs
My thoughts about the actual exam: I thought that it wasn't easy nor it was hard. It felt like I was at home doing practice Qs like those from Exam Master or La Charity. Half of the Qs I didn't feel confident answering them but I personally think that my content knowledge was crucial in helping me select the right answers. Enough anyway to have helped me pass it. I probably got about 5 SATAs (lucky not a lot, I'm weak at these), about 5 -8 pharm, 1 obstetrics (I was bumbed coz I know my obstetrics really well now), no pictures, and 2 of patient chart and analyzing it. The rest were kinda became a fuzz after the test. Hope this helps.
Best wishes to those who still need to sit their NCLEX!
this is great! i will try all those. i have some of those tools that u have and i will definitely get into it. i hate procrastinating. i have to do this.
You're all welcome. I felt the same stress, anxiety and pressure to pass NCLEX.
To Bummed82386 - Keep studying. Practice Qs. I learned how to eliminate wrong answers or pick out the 2 possible answers, then go from there. Read the Qs carefully. Most of the time the clues are within the wording of it. It'll point out the right answer.
Hmm I really like the exam master, it is way different from the saunders.. but I noticed it's kinda easy.. I wonder if the style of question is really like nclex exam.. More on situational, less objective type question.
Great advice Crystelle! I wish I would've read your post sooner, but everything you've provided I'm utilizing . I'm testing Monday at 8 am, and I'm so nervous! I'm not going to stress myself out, God didn't bring me this far to fail! Pray for me people! :)
Great advice Crystelle! I wish I would've read your post sooner, but everything you've provided I'm utilizing . I'm testing Monday at 8 am, and I'm so nervous! I'm not going to stress myself out, God didn't bring me this far to fail! Pray for me people! :)
Hmm I really like the exam master, it is way different from the saunders.. but I noticed it's kinda easy.. I wonder if the style of question is really like nclex exam.. More on situational, less objective type question.
It is somwhat like it. It really helped me alot.
As you see on every questions, they highlight the word they want you to pay most attention to. I utilised the same technique on the exam. I picked out what they are really asking for by reading the question carefully.
Your welcome. Pay attention to your endocrime problems well. I had a few of them on NCLEX. Know you labs. What worked for me (may not for you), is that I reviewed my notes a week before the test and made sure I understood them. I didnt do much qs. Don't let your nerves put you down and be persistent. Keep studying. Others may say don't overload yourself, but for me I kept going. But I went to bed at 8pm the night before. Make sure you're well rested. Goodluck!
hi crystelle did you use the exam master as a predictor for the nclex? or used it as practice questions after reviwing content? how many times did you take this exam master test? thanku
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congratulation!
this is great! i will try all those. i have some of those tools that u have and i will definitely get into it. i hate procrastinating. i have to do this.
thanks a lot!