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!
Just completed my Nclex PN today. shut down at 85. Its difficult to be positive ... i really feel down... lots of time used reviewing and still dont see hope in passing the test.
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
it's not a predictor for nclex. it is a set of practice qs.
Crystelle...Took my PN test yesterday, 2 before before that, I came across with this thread.. I openned the link you suggested... watched and read some of them. it helps me somewhat... Thanks you for suggesting them.
Today... got my results -I passed. Thanks you Lord.
Crystelle...Took my PN test yesterday, 2 before before that, I came across with this thread.. I openned the link you suggested... watched and read some of them. it helps me somewhat... Thanks you for suggesting them.
Today... got my results -I passed. Thanks you Lord.
I truly work hard for that test since this is my second time, like waking up at 3 am to study, practice Q&A, coz I cannot study when my husband and son are around, I lost my focus. Study and memorize the infection control mimonic. Read lots of positive remarks on this webside. Read the Prioritization book twice...The night before the test, I still do the ATI practice questions. And of course lots of prayers. All nurses. com and its members helps me bounce back. THANK YOU MUCH... am now Hope, LPN.
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Just completed my Nclex PN today. shut down at 85. Its difficult to be positive ... i really feel down... lots of time used reviewing and still dont see hope in passing the test.