Please help, I am taking my Board Exam for the LPN for the 3rd time.

Faeriewand, ASN, RN · Mar 26, 2009

Yes, I would take an NCLEX class. That was the biggest help to me. Also, go over to the NCLEX forum here and read the posts there and read Suzanne's first tip. It's great advice :) Good luck!

Perhaps a moderator will move this over to the NCLEX forum for you.

ekm, BSN, RN · Mar 26, 2009

I remember it being drilled into us to answer as the question as the NURSE, in this case the LPN,,,, not the MD or CNA or RN. Give the BEST answer as the NURSE, even if the true best answer isn't given, you still need to pick the best one out of the four given. I read the question, and paid attention to what they were asking for, then I read the answers and looked for the right one, then I read the question again. Don't hesitate because you know you KNOW this right!! :specs:

Keep us posted PLEASE!

kmarie724 · Mar 27, 2009

My best NCLEX advice is to just try to relax (easier said than done, I know) and accept the fact that you won't know everything. If you get a question you don't know the answer to, just pick an answer and move on. No sense dwelling on it.

As far as studying goes, do as many practice question as you can. I bought a deck of flashcards which was very useful for studying on the go. I kept a stack of them in my purse and pulled them out whenever I had a few minutes to spare (e.g. waiting for an appointment, my breaktime at work, etc.)

Good luck!

carluvscats · Mar 27, 2009

I did Saunders for both LPN and RN exams. There are loads of questions with the rationale, as well as a CD..... it's about $50 at Barnes & Noble.

Best of luck to you! You can do this! :)

Silverdragon102, BSN · Mar 27, 2009

Moved to the NCLEX forum

Practise, Practise and practise questions. Read the rationale even if you got the question right

cute_nurse24 · Mar 27, 2009

Before going into questions, please make sure you understand the content. So, when you attempt questions, you at least have an idea of what the stem of the question is...

caliotter3 · Mar 28, 2009

The only advice I can offer is to continue to do as many questions as possible and study the rationales until your test date. Relax the day before and practice your relaxation techniques for the test. Wishing you good luck.

cute_nurse24 · Mar 28, 2009

What materials are you using for your content?

krysiautzig · Apr 21, 2009

thank you all for your advice. I have bad news, I didn't pass!!! =( This was my 3rd time and I felt really confident after the test. Don't know what to do now!

Misteryosa · Apr 21, 2009

what i did is to focus on Saunder CD, just that for 5 weeks and on my last week i just focus and fundamentals, leadership, pharmacology and prioritation , lucky i pass my first try with 85 question. on the day of the exam relax, have a good breakfast. goodluck on ur next try.

princezzzz · Apr 21, 2009

thank you all for your advice. I have bad news, I didn't pass!!! =( This was my 3rd time and I felt really confident after the test. Don't know what to do now!

oooh...im sorry to hear that. i understand... i also failed my exam 2X... and its so depressing... but what can we do... we have to try and try till we passed! take time to relax.... a week or two.. then try to review again.

im also planning to take my exam this april for the 3rd time.. but i dont if i should take it or not...

i dont feel prepared not like the 2nd time. whew! i dont know if i should just go for it or resched.

my problem is prioritization and transmission based precautions.. it just really confuses me... :uhoh3: :uhoh3: :uhoh3:

nywayz.. for now... you have to relax.... and take a rest... :redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe