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I passed!!! WooHoo!!!

Thanks so much....I just needed someone to be straight forward with me....appreciate it!!

Does anyone else have any advice? I still have 2 1/2 weeks and I feel like I'm all over the place. I have 3 review books, online Hurst review notes, and 2 Q&A books with CDRoms.....I think I have too much!!

Thanks so much....I really needed to hear that!! I guess I'll do that.....I always make things more difficult than they really are, so something that simple, maybe I can pull it off this time.

Hurst Review definately

Priority/delegation.....Fluids and Electrolytes....lab values.....Infection and Safety control/precautions...........breathe, take a break, do not get frustrated, keep calm

Hmmm...that's interesting. I would think you would change the bag as well.

Yes....please remember....if you take extra breaks, this WILL count against your time!! Crutches hey.......hopefully you'll get the crutch walking questions right!! lol

Hello everyone!!! This question is specifically for those who have passed the NCLEX using the online Hurst Review....other comments are welcome as well. I'm looking for a study plan. This will be my 3rd time taking the NCLEX...and hopefully my last.....about 3 more weeks!! I have watched all the online videos and have begun reading over my notes...which is going kinda slow since I want to memorize everything!! Just wanted to know what study plan you used....did you read over the notes over and over, did you make flash cards, etc. Please let me know, I graduated in December and I am SO ready to get this license and stop studying!! Thanks so much in advance!!

Actually you DO get a new ATT

Waiting for results...definately!!

I've said it in a couple of other posts but just wanted to spread the word. If you haven't taken the NCLEX yet, or haven't retaken it since April 1st...please read!! I'm sure most of you have heard that the NCLEX has a "new" format. I just wanted to let everyone know that you MUST study Priority questions. For example, "You have just taken shift report, which one of these clients would you assess first?" or "You need to make a bed available, which one of these clients would you discharge?" I have recently taken my NCLEX for the second time...the first time was before the "change" and I couldn't believe how many prioritizing questions there were! I didn't pass AGAIN, but now I know FOR SURE that I must study priortizing...and I cannot stress this enough. Good luck to those who are getting ready to take the NCLEX, I don't feel like I should give you any advice since I haven't passed yet, although I did MUCH better according to my NCSBN report....but if I could give you ANY advice....STUDY PRIORTIZING patient care!!!

Hey...I just took (and failed) for the second time...although I did a lot better this time around according to my NCSBN report, I now know what to expect for the "new" format that came out April 1st after my first attempt. I CANNOT stress enough....practice PRIORTIZING!!! Although I wish I had just imagined it, there were a TON of them! Whatever you can get your hands on that covers this, I highly suggest practicing...can't hurt right?! I just bought a book for about $40 at Barnes and Noble called "NCLEX RN REVIEW" by Margaret Dahlhauser (2007) that has practice questions in the book and on the CD-ROM about priortizing care, just in case you want to know. I think it will be a good tool for practicing that part of the exam. I really didn't seem to come across any other books about specifically priortizing patient care except for this one, hopefully this helps.

Thanks for the advice everyone...can't retake it until July 13, I suppose I should start studying again now. Good luck to you Megster...hopefully, third time is a charm in both of our cases.

Saunders and ATI........I know my ABC's, I just don't think I'm a very good test taker....apparently.

Just found out that I failed the NCLEX for the second time. I had a TON of prioritizing questions...and no I'm not imagining it, there were actually a TON. Anyone have any advice or books that go over priortizing?

Hey....just graduated in December and began working in the PICU in early February. It's the end of my 3rd week and apparently I only have about 7 weeks or so of orientation to go. Does that seem like a short amount of time to orient to the PICU? Anyway, I feel lost....not completely, but there are so many procedures I haven't heard of, policies, paperwork....etc, I'm still trying to get the hang of EVERYTHING all at ONCE and it seems rather overwelming. It seems at the moment that I am having particular trouble PIE charting. My clinical instructors were never hard on me and I think that may have been to my disadvantage now. My preceptor is hard on me...which I need, but something I'm not used to and I don't feel adequate. How will I ever be ready?! Any advice would be appreciated.

No Bueno, but have a PICU interview on Thursday

Really!!! Now I am a little worried...I haven't studied OB in a year!! Well, I suppose it would make sense to start studying it now if I want to be in this field...my interview is in the morning though. Maybe I should just study some basic stuff. Thank you and good luck!

Thanks for the advice. However, being a new graduate, do you think they will ask actual OB questions?? Basically, should I study anything?

Hello, this is my first time posting. I graduate next month and have a second interview (peer interview) tomorrow morning. :uhoh21: Does anyone have any advice? I'm sure they will ask priortizing questions and I'm unsure as to what to say....maybe common sense? Has anyone been in a peer interview or been on a peer interview panel? ANY comments or advice is greatly appreciated....and preferably fast!! Thank you in advance.