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It took me sometime to organize on how to study for nclex. I studied using Suzanne's plan and it's really great. it will take sometime but it's worth it. It's also free!(thanks Suzanne!). It's a very systematic way of studying and it works for me. If you can access at least do Kaplan Q-Trainers specially the rationale. It is somewhat similar to the actual test. I studied Pharma at least 2-3 hrs a day on my last week and make sure you read a lot about infection control/delegation and prioritization/ABC's and Maslow's (i used Saunders) as your last bits to refresh your memory. Always visit this site coz this can be your friend, adviser and teacher. there's lots of tips on this site that you can gather. Good luck on your exam...

Good luck on your test! i hope you'll make it this time.

what are the materials that you used? saunder's comprehensive. kaplan strategies, ati, tips from suzanne, kaplan trainers. 2. how many hours per day did you study? how many questions did u answer per day? 100-150 questions a day. 3. how many days or months in total you studied before taking the exam? 6 months before the exam, but more concerntrated on the last 3 months 4. what are the specific strategies that you used or the the test taking skills you applied during the exam? a. abc b. maslow's c. prioritization d. wise guess 5. take one or take two? take 1 @ 140 questions

you have to seek Suzanne's assistance to approach Saunder's book properly. she can give you tips. Check her sticky tread.

i scored low on my kaplan trainers between 50-60%. my ATI predictor is also not brilliant. but i admit that i've tried 5,000-7,000 questions before i sit for my exam. i never felt confident and i was in a state of shock and in tears when i left the test center...but in God's grace, I passed the NCLEX. i think you should have the motivation to do your best. i took my exam secretly without even telling my friends. but i've done my very best to study and i succeed in the end. you only need a little bit of confidence, and more prayers!

I would recommend saunder's comprehensive book for studying. It summarizes the Nursing training we had in one book. approach it like Suzanne's plan. Kaplan strategy book is also good. If you can access the Kaplan Q-trainers, it will help a lot. I passed my Nclex with flying colors using those materials. Good luck!

i posted this months and months ago. i passed my NCLEX first time last March and I have encountered so many Pharma questions. I am glad I studied the medications in categories...it helped me a lot. Good luck to the future test takers!

other than the list stated above, i would suggest that the following is needed on the day of the test ...a little bit of knowledge ...a little bit of self-confidence ...and loads of PRAYERS!!!!! Good luck!

i am not a very good test taker. i score 50%-60% in kaplan and average on Saunders/lippincot and I failed Mosby's practice questions. nevertheless, I PASSED NCLEX with passing colors the first time! focus on the rationales. read them again on your last week. read on infection control (airborne, contact, droplet precaution) and prioritization guidelines. good luck on your test!

that's a good attitude! sorry to hear that you didn't made it but don't you worry...try to work out what went wrong and you'll surely pass next time. don't loose hope!

check www.amazon.com. good luck!

Not really, my scores in kaplan trainer ranges from 50-65% but i passed on my first try. concentrate on the rationales coz it will you help analyze why you they come out of the answer. i did 100-150 q's/day religiously on teh last 4 weeks. i concentrate on pharma 2-3 hrs/day on my last week. refresh your memory by reading infection control (droplet, airborn , contact precaution), prioritization and delegation (i used saunders as reference). if you can access kaplan, i suggest to go back and re-do them again if you have time. it will help. i stopped at 145 q's. 2 SATA, 1 calculation. lots of prioritization, delegation, infecrion control and loads and loads of pharma. Good luck on your test!:loveya:

Congratulations!:yeah:

I have a great faith in Him! I am a living testimony. I didn't doubt my faith...and I pass NCLEX the first time I took it.:bow:

It's difficult for us foreign nurses to adapt to US's NCLEX. but if you're determined to pass this test, you have to structure your study habits as early as possible. My suggestions: 1. Suzanne's plan (check her thread and PM her) 2. KAPLAN q-trainers (1-7) espicially the rationale. do this on the last part of your schedule. 3. Kaplan Strategy book 4. Pharma review using ATI book 5. Read on Infection Control/Delegation/Prioritization. Choose a date to test so you know how much time you can allot to study for the test. Good luck!

I took the NCLEX last March 6 and PASSED:lol2:. It took me sometime to organize on how to study for nclex. I studied using Suzanne's plan and it's really great. it will take sometime but it's worth it. It's also free!(thanks Suzanne!). It's a very systematic way of studying and it works for me. If you can access Kaplan, at least do Kaplan Q-Trainers specially the rationale. It is somewhat similar to the actual test. I studied Pharma at least 2-3 hrs a day on my last week and make sure you read a lot about infection control/delegation and prioritization (i used Saunders) as your last bits to refresh your memory. Always visit this site coz this can be your friend, adviser and teacher. there's lots of tips on this site that you can gather. Good luck on your exam...

I'll include you in my prayers...i know how it feels while waiting. it seems forever. Good luck to you!:wink2:

thanks! I am extremely happy coz this "RN" will change my future plans...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I also found out today that I passed....Let us all celebrate!!!

I did exactly the same, didn't told any of my friends except for my hubby that I am taking the NCLEX. Funny but true! And now that I found out that I passed, I still feel awkward telling people how I feel. Waiting will soon be over...take a deep breath, Cheer up! and let us hope for the best. GOOD LUCK!

I'll include you in my prayers...think positive! (i know it's difficult!)

thanks. it's really hardwork preparing for the test. I am working full time (preferred night shifts so i can study). This is my first time taking the NCLEX. I also used Saunders and it's really good for the contents. If you can access Kaplan Trainers, that's also a big help. Do practice questions and people are right,you have to read every single rationale coz you will learn from there. Read the Kaplan Strategy book. On my last week, I read a lot about Infection Control, Delegation, prioritization from Saunders. This really helps! with Pharma, I need a good 1 week to classify the drugs and sing them when I read the medications. I hate Pharma, but at the end of the week I know I learned a lot, not only for NCLEX but for my daily work in the ward. Good luck to you! If I can be of any help, just PM me...I'll be glad to help you.

I know how difficult it is waiting for the results. I've been there! You cannot even plan ahead. My only comfort while I waited for my result is this SITE! I never told my friends about my plans of taking the NCLEX exam for some reason and that makes it more difficult. I think I read most of the threads in the last 3 days of waiting and everybody here are very supportive. This is where you find people who can understand what exactly you are going through. You've done your very best and all you can do is wait. If you believe and if you have strong faith, "Prayers can move mountains!". Nothing is impossible with prayers. Good luck to you! Cheer up!

got the good news today...i passed the nclex-rn!!! it was four weeks ago when i started a thread saying that i really feel down and don't know what to do. i chose not to tell many even my closest friends that i am sitting for the test. the only support i have that time is my hubby and this site...this site becomes my friend, teacher, adviser...and even my diary! but thanks god! my worries are over! i stopped at 145 q's with only 2 sata, 1 computation, lots of prioritization/delegation/infxn control and pharmacology. i was really upset when i stepped out of the testing centre. i thought, after all the preparations i've done for this test, i didn't perform good enough on the test. i was so down! the worst thing is, i've got nobody to lean on (other than my husband who doesn't really understand what nclex is!) but this site. i jotted down every single question i remembered form the test in a piece of paper on y way home. and when i get the chance, i consulted my saunders book and to my despair, i am sure i missed some easy questions. i said to myself, all i have to wait for is miracle so i can pass this test. i don't want to go through the same experience again. i had sleepless nights waiting for the result...i can't concentrate so much at work so all i can do is pray, pray...and pray. i always say in every post that "prayers can move mountains"...and it does! god is really good and he answered all my prayers. for those who are waitng to take nclex, i'd like to share my little equation... "little bit of knowledge + little bit of confidence + little bit of strategy and lot and lots of prayers = success!"

I just found out today that I passed the NCLEX-RN. I also used that ATI review program with DVD's, books and online practice questions. It's useful though, but I still prefer the Kaplan Q-trainers. I find it closer to the actual test. Have you tried Suzanne's plan? it's an excellent review material for content. I highly recommend it. you can also use this site for review. http://www.slideshare.net/search/slideshow?q=nclex&submit=post&commit=Search