Prepping for 2nd attempt nclex rn

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Hi guys..just want to ask your opinion on my study resources.. Planning to take my 2nd attempt on or before april 2014. My first attempt was a year ago and i haven't read anything nursing related stuff since then..2013 was not a very good year for me but i am ready to conquer my 2nd attempt. Anyways will start with my review after new years. I am planning to use the saunders book as my main source alongside the hurst printed lectures that i still got. For Qbanks i have the nclex 3500 and a bunch of nclex qbank apps on my iPhone i also got exam cram and la charity. Will do 100qs a day and will gradually increase the number weekly. And i am planning to sign up michael linares review videos as well but still not sure about it.I have all the time til april so i hope it is enough to pass the exam i even declined a job offer so i could focus. So what do u guys think?! Do u think my resources are enough? Any more tips that u can share? Please do..would really appreciate your help.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

My suggestion is the NCSBN NCLEX review-from the makers of the NCLEX....it very comprehensive and they have the questions are very similar to the boards. They have the option of 3, 5, and 8-week courses. I know a few cohorts who used it exclusively and passed the boards.

If you want a good pharm review, I used Davis' Pharm Phlash cards. For question review, I use LaCharity, The Success Series, Lippincott for my iPhone and Saunders NCLEX review flash cards for being in the go-each source all had questions similar to the boards.

Hope this helps!

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My suggestion is the NCSBN NCLEX review-from the makers of the NCLEX....it very comprehensive and they have the questions are very similar to the boards. They have the option of 3, 5, and 8-week courses. I know a few cohorts who used it exclusively and passed the boards.

If you want a good pharm review, I used Davis' Pharm Phlash cards. For question review, I use LaCharity, The Success Series, Lippincott for my iPhone and Saunders NCLEX review flash cards for being in the go-each source all had questions similar to the boards.

Hope this helps!

Thanks so much..i am considering the ncsbn review course. Will check it out

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Hi Rizmei.. I will be taking my nclex rn too in 2 months.. I failed on my first attempt. I studied saunders and Kaplan and 5000 q&a. Could u share your notes from Hurst printed lecture? I really want hurst review course but can avail right now. Heres my email add [email protected] thank u.. Hope we will pass the exam.

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Hi Rizmei.. I will be taking my nclex rn too in 2 months.. I failed on my first attempt. I studied saunders and Kaplan and 5000 q&a. Could u share your notes from Hurst printed lecture? I really want hurst review course but can avail right now. Heres my email add [email protected] thank u.. Hope we will pass the exam.

Hello.. I only have the printed copies. I don't have the pdf files anymore because my laptop was stolen few months ago. And it's not a usual handout because u need to use that during the hurst review because there are blank spaces in the handouts and they will tell you what to write in the blank spaces.

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Hi rizmei!

I'm in a very similar position! I graduated in 2012 and failed the NCLEX my first time. 2013 was a crappy year for me and I got really discouraged. But I feel like I'm ready to give it a second shot! I have lippincott's Q&A book (that I have from school) and the NCLEX Mastery app (which I LOVE), and I recently found Michael Linares on youtube and he has really helped me! In addition I've been brushing up on my content by making my own flash cards, which I think is really helping me!

I feel a lot better knowing that I'm not the only one! I hope you pass in April!

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Hi rizmei!

I'm in a very similar position! I graduated in 2012 and failed the NCLEX my first time. 2013 was a crappy year for me and I got really discouraged. But I feel like I'm ready to give it a second shot! I have lippincott's Q&A book (that I have from school) and the NCLEX Mastery app (which I LOVE), and I recently found Michael Linares on youtube and he has really helped me! In addition I've been brushing up on my content by making my own flash cards, which I think is really helping me!

I feel a lot better knowing that I'm not the only one! I hope you pass in April!

Same here..been brushing my content using Saunders i've been following the 6 week study calendar..we can do this!!!

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Hi!

need help to prepare for the nclex rn exam i will really appreciate any suggestion ,help or advice .i am so worried dont know

from where to start.

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Hi guys!

I'm scheduled to take the exam in a couple months and am looking for a support system and possible study partners once or twice a week to go through questions together. Does that sound like something someone might be interested in? Super awesome since I am great at holding other people accountable but it is much harder to hold myself :/

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Yea! I haven't gotten my ATT yet, but I know as soon as that comes the nerves will start kicking in again! Mostly right now I wish I could do a CAT style HESI or something to see where I stand or something because I feel like I've made a lot of progress and I want to know what's overkill and what I should spend more time on haha. So foolishly I've been feeling antsy to take the exam haha!

I actually found this site Cram.com that really helped me brush up on my lab values, cranial nerves ect. It's basically a flashcard site, but it has a memorize mode and a little game mode, and you can get it on your smartphone! For example this (Lab Values (Game) Flashcards - Cram.com) is the set of flashcards I made for lab values.

Hope that helps!

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Hi!

need help to prepare for the nclex rn exam i will really appreciate any suggestion ,help or advice .i am so worried dont know

from where to start.

Try a review program like hurst or kaplan or you can follow some of the study tips nurses give out in here..but it will still be based on your preference. I wish you the best

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Hi guys!

I'm scheduled to take the exam in a couple months and am looking for a support system and possible study partners once or twice a week to go through questions together. Does that sound like something someone might be interested in? Super awesome since I am great at holding other people accountable but it is much harder to hold myself :/

Im interested!!!

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