begosh
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Go to a bookstore and look through the various NCLEX RN books. Find one that best fit your method of learning. I spent sooooo much money on multiple books----Saunders, Exam Cram, Hurst, NCLEX Made Easy, etc, etc and a whole lot more. It wasn't until I found MaryAnn Hogan and this was the book that got me focused and disciplined on studying for the NCLEX RN. Don't give up. I graduated 19 years ago (never worked in the nursing or medical field) and took the NCLEX RN in 2011 and failed. Then took it again Dec 2012 (studied for a solid 4 1/2 months) and passed with 88 questions. YOU CAN DO IT! Good luck!
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Hogan was my primary NCLEX review book and I can say that this book helped me tremendously. I had other books that I used such as Saunders, Exam Cram, Hurst, but only used these if I needed clarification or further explanation. For me, Hogan was "to the point" and the format was perfect for my learning. Here's my story: https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/18-yrs-post-803371.html. Good luck and all the best to you and your studies!
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I don't think they'll allow extensions past the validity date. Keep checking PearsonVue because sometimes slots become available.
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https://allnurses.com/nclex-discussion-forum/study-guide-811514.html#post7141444 This is a 35-page (Word document) study guide NOT endorsed by AN. I read this weeks before my exam (on and off) and again on the evening and day of exam . Good luck! Stay positive!
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It's good to know you've managed to lift yourself up based on your post. I agree...learn from it...and move on. No use dwelling on the negative. I failed my first NCLEX RN exams and used that experience to my advantage by creating a disciplined study schedule and passed on my 2nd try. I deactivated FB and to this day, have not missed it one bit. Stay positive. You can do this!!! :)
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You have to approach each question independently....meaning...read the stem of the question...what does it deal with? is the problem ABC's, Maslows, does it have anything to do with patient being stable or unstable (what condition is making the patient unstable)? NCLEX will have multiple system dysfunctions listed...figure out what is the problem that needs fixing now. For example (this is just an example): patient's breathing is 13 breaths/min, K+ 3.0, isolated PVC's...which should be addressed first? What is the highest priority for this client in this scenario? What is the problem that needs fixing now?
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I set a standard for myself....anything 75% or less....I went back to studying content and re-taking NCLEX 4000 and NCLEX 10000 under the same category until I consistently got over 75%.
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Congratulations! Way to go, RN!
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I brought a drink (to-go cup) and snacks (crackers, sandwich, chocolate in ziploc bag), which must be stored in the locker. During my break, I ate right there in the waiting room in clear view of the Pearson moderators. I did not access my purse at any given time as I didn't want to give them any reason to invalidate my exam.
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Ohhh here's another link that details what you can and can't do during test day. Things like when to raise your hand, use of cellphone, accessing study materials, etc. https://www.ncsbn.org/1268.htm
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I use to tell my peers (non-nursing environment)...."don't do anything that will haunt you for the rest of your life" or "don't do anything wherein you're going to keep watching your back and wonder if today is the day you'll get caught." It's not worth it.
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LOL I played with my hair, tissue fell on the floor, stretched my feet while sitting....definitely helped relieve my anxiety. I wore a tank top under my sweater but it was warm inside the testing area. They give you a dry erase (thin) board to write on AFTER the tutorial. If you write on the board before or during the tutorial, they consider this "brain dumping" and may invalidate your exam. Here's more info for testing day --> https://www.ncsbn.org/1219.htm. I made sure I read this prior to exam day coz I knew my anxiety would be off the roof!
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Yeah, they're pretty strict. More than likely there were those before us who have tried to "cheat" and so PearsonVue implemented these strict measures. I, too, had to empty my pockets, removed my hair clip (they gave me a rubber band to tie my hair), removed my watch, scanned my palm during check in and again prior to entering the testing area. At that time, I had the sniffles and they gave me their tissue. All I can take into the testing area were my driver's license and reading glasses. And just to make sure I won't be tempted, I left my cellphone in my car and took my break right there in the waiting area.
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Congratulations!
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I felt the same way 10 days prior to exam. Take a day off and treat yourself to a nice movie or window shopping (ahhh love retail therapy!). On the day of your exam, make sure to eat well. While taking your exam, READ the questions carefully before looking at the answer choices. Eliminate 2 incorrect as much as possible. Apply ABC's, Maslow, Acute vs. Chronic, etc., etc. Relax....you got this! Good luck! Just wanted to add....make sure to leave your cellphone in your car and DO NOT use it at anytime while you're still testing, including breaks.
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This link may shed some light to your question.2013 NCLEX-RN® Test Plan and Passing Standards
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. Haven't heard of anyone not passing with the "good pop up." There were some who got the "bad pop up" and passed.