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For those who passed the nclex: which review materials (review books, textbooks, cd's, etc.) helped you the most to study specifically meds/pharm for the nclex? What type or method of studying proved to be the most effective (flash cards, etc.)? Please share any other tips you've used to study for meds. Thanks.

I really need advise on my situation: I graduated with a BSN two years ago. Rather than taking the nclex right away, I took time off for two years. Now, I am getting ready to restart my nursing career and take the nclex, but I am finding it extremely overwhelming reviewing the material that I haven't touched for two years. I am starting to panic because I feel like I have to relearn everything and remember even my prereq classes like anat. and phys. which I took even before nursing school. So far, I have taken a two week nclex review course. I am really worried that I will be required to retake nursing classes after a certain period of time of not taking the nclex. I am also worried that once I pass the nclex, it would be difficult for me to get hired compared to someone who just came right out of school. I would appreciate any thoughts, comments, and advise, especially from someone who may have been in a similar situation or who might have taken time off from their nrsg career. Thanks! (I am a newbie, hopefully I have posted this on the correct forum).