Post NCLEX

[mlj8955]

Just some observations now that I'm on the 'distal' end of the NCLEX. Keep in mind these are just my opinions so if you disagree that's well and good but it's just my opinion.

First: 48 hours means 48 hours. I had my finish time down +1 minute maybe, my unofficial results were not ready until then.

Second: The PVT, think about this before you do it...is it worth potentially $200 to see a good/bad popup that may or may not be accurate? Will it alleviate your stress? More importantly you're not really being ethical in my opinion with the expired cards, changed expiration dates etc.

Third: I walked out after 75 questions KNOWING I failed, YOU will likely feel the same way. The test was hard as woodpecker lips.

Fourth: I used Hurst and Kaplan, I watched the Kaplan videos (ton of them) I did every question every test, ditto for Hurst. I did the UWorld demo and fell in love with it but I was too far down the road to take up another study program. Oh yes, I did PDA by LaCharity, great book, some minor errors but worth the coin. Again I think UWorld is awesome. I'm not sure if there is a magic elixir for the NCLEX other than finding NCLEX like questions and doing a ton of them and LEARNING the rationales.

Fifth: Be prepared for the most miserable 48 hours.

Lastly: Study for the NCLEX like its a calling, if something is worth doing then its worth overdoing, moderation is for cowards.

I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed so I knew I had to dig deep. I spent 3 weeks prepping 6 hours a day every day but it paid off.