madisonlong17

Hi! I took my NCLEX on July 15 and went to 62 questions. I had about 13 SATA and the rest were multiple choice. I was really confused when I didn't receive any math, drag and drop, listening, or hot spot questions. I had two weeks to study. It was a lot to take in. I graduate from a diploma program on June 25 and wanted to take my test ASAP! I had UWorld already but didn't really use it until I graduated. I finished the whole quiz bank and was really disheartened when I received borderline on the first assessment, but was a little more pleased when I got a high chance of passing on the second. Another resource I used was Nurse Achieve. I don't know how legit they are but it's good practice! They give you a graph at the end of how well you stayed above the median line of passing. I used this a few times and got a pass - pass and solid passes. I also used Kaplan's adaptive exams. They were overpriced at 129 dollars in my opinion, but they were a good feel for how the test was set up. I went the whole way to question 265 on both of them, though LOL. Overall, UWorld is the best resource I used. It really prepared me for the exam and the rationale helped me on at least 2/3 of the test! The questions may throw you for a loop but they are a great learning source! I walked in there a shaking mess. I wanted to vomit, scream, and run away. I had to put on my big girl pants and decide that this was my future and this is what I want, and I had to fight for it. I was the last one to arrive and the first one done, so that made me more anxious. I did the PVT and got a good pop up! I don't recommend doing this, though, it's very nerve wracking. Just take a deep breath and treat every question as if it's the most important one. Read it multiple times, read each option multiple times. Treat this exam as another practice exam. This test isn't like your nursing school exams, it's entry level and is basically testing you on first day knowledge. What I did the day before the test is look up Youtube videos on 2020 NCLEX tips and NURSE JANX had the best video I think by far! I highly recommend it! Eat a good breakfast, get a good nights sleep, meditate, and breathe! YOU GOT THIS!

BTW I love your username. Does he have a pdf? Or is it a book on amazon? Thanks for the advice!

My NCLEX is in 5 days. So, I bought the 3 adaptive exams from Kaplan and completed one and got the greenlight. Some of the questions threw me for a loop and I got to question 223 before it shut off (my brain is absolutely melted since it is 1 am and I have been studying off and on all day, I literally did 400+ questions today). I did ATI in school and hated it. I did a test today to see what it was like after not doing it in awhile and I was shocked to see how different it was from UWorld, and I scored so much higher than I did in school. In school I got usually 60%-72% and I got a whopping 75% LOL. I have about 400 questions left in the qbank of UWorld and scored borderline on the first assessment, high on the second. In the qbank I usually score around 55%-66%. I was just wondering, if anyone has used any of these resources, which one helped you better? I love UWorld's rationale but I feel like Kaplan's adaptive exam kind of gave me a feel for what the NCLEX is like? Or if anyone actually feels like ATI helped them at all? I am just very anxious at this point because of course I have that deep feeling in my gut that no matter how hard I study and practice with questions, I'll fail.

all of this reassurance makes me feel so much more confident. thank you so much!

I need your confidence LOL! CONGRATS! UWorld is my best friend right now and I take the boards in 9 days so I'm a hot mess over here with anxiety.

Hi Debi! I take my boards in 9 days so I'm super nervous. I got a job back in may with the step down ICU! For my school and hospital, the job search hasn't changed. We apply around march and then we do interviews. I have no idea if it changed anywhere else and I hope not! That would be awful waiting in suspense.

update: I don't know if I'm allowed to bump?? but?? I got a borderline chance of passing on the first assessment and I'm disheartened. In the qbank on UWorld I've been maintaining 50%-65% and that makes me even more nervous. In school I was mostly high b's-a's and now I'm super nervous. I had ATI in school and I honestly hated it. The day I took the predictor I was suffering from a bad kidney infection and ended up in the hospital later that day and ended up with a 70% chance of passing so of course I cried my heart out LOL. I just need advice. Advice on how to study, how to keep my mind from wandering, how to calm my nerves, and advice on how to be CONFIDENT.

I cannot speak for other students as I recently graduated, but we finished out the year doing clinical in the hospital after suffering with online clinical. It was amazing being back on the floor. It did not delay graduation for me at all, in fact it was at the drive in and we had a blast!

I was considering buying it, but I have heard reviews that it is not worth the 150 due to the lack of rationale. I frequent reddit and sites a lot (because I am scared for the NCLEX which is a mere 9 days away ahhh) and they say it's good because it allows you to get a feel of what the NCLEX is like, but it gives you a percent instead of a 'you pass' or 'you don't pass'. My honest opinion is: if you want a feel if for what the NCLEX is like, go ahead and try it! it gives you old questions from previous exams so that's cool I guess. I might buy it, and if I do, I'll let you know how it goes!

Hey there im currently freaking out lmao. I just graduated on the 25th of June, start work in the step down ICU on august 4th, and have my NCLEX on July 15th. I have UWorld and I am practicing it with about... I'd say maybe 200 questions a day while reading the Saunders 8th edition. I'm just super nervous because of the covid changes! my strongest points are critical care, delegation, and urinary (for some reason). if anyone has any advice, I'd greatly appreciate it!

I will have to try that but in moderation, sadly, for i am still on exercise restriction. thank you!

when i say stable, i mean mentally stable lol. for about 4 years i have been suffering from anorexia and i started recovery in april. there have been a few bumps in the road but i am trying my best to maintain my weight and nourish myself. anyway, i know nursing school can be very, very, very stressful and i was just wondering if anyone had any tips to stay calm and collected?

Hello! I got a 72, which is great since I needed around a 65 to get in! Honestly, the parts that really stumped me on the practice tests weren't as hard when actually taking it. When studying, make sure you know a lot about the systems (primarily endocrine and cardio from what I've seen) and read up on english language. The math wasn't too hard, it's basic algebra and some statistics. Honestly, the bulk of the test is primarily anatomy and physiology, so make sure you study! I hope this helps :)

Hello all! I am taking the TEAS 6 exam on saturday and have been studying my ass off. Currently, my score is in the high 70's for all the practice tests I've taken and I need a 65 to get into the nursing program I want. I just wanna know if any of y'all have any advice on acing the test or, at least, calming my nerves about it. Wish me luck!

Hello! I am taking the TEAS on the fourth of November so I am studying my ass off lol. I have read that the TEAS is easier than the practice tests you can buy on the websites. However, I also say that the mometrix book prepares you very well with all the questions. My best advice would be to take practice tests, time yourself taking the practice tests, and brush up on all the anatomy and physiology! Good luck to us all!