nurseamanda

Congrats!!!

Congrats!

I pretty much used ABC, Maslow and nursing process when I was studying, but when I was taking the actual NCLEX, all of my strategy skills vanished! So basically I was just looking at the priority questions, trying to eliminate anyone who wasn't really, really going to die soon :chuckle (cruel I know) and then usually narrowing it down to two, I just had to pick the one I thought was in worse condition (while keeping ABCs and stuff in mind) The priority are TOUGH, but just try to use good judgement and anything you've learned about the disease processes, etc. Good luck!

I also felt like all the strategy that I drilled into my head was lost the minute the test started. I could barely think straight, no less apply what I had learned! Luckily, it all worked out and I passed at 75! I'm betting you'll be an RN before you know it! :)

Good luck! We'll all be thinking of you, so be sure to let us know the outcome! I bet you did great! :)

I'm guilty of studying right up until the minute I got out of my car to go into the exam building :chuckle but that's just the way I've always been. Most people say to take off the day before your exam and it seems to work well for them and let them relax and clear their minds before the test. I guess whatever works best for you! GOOD LUCK!!

Congrats! That's wonderful! :balloons:

I just got my BSN in April, and will be starting my masters program in August for Adult NP. I'm young (21) but I think its best for me to go straight into the program while I'm without any family responsibilities, and still in study-mode! I'd love to see a grad school forum, because I'm sure I'm going to have a lot to talk about! :chuckle

The test didn't really ask me anything that I had no clue about, I think it's just the way things are worded and the pressure of it being THE test, it makes everything seem harder! I used Saunders and thought it was excellent. and yes, I actually had two or three of my review questions on the NCLEX! I was so excited :chuckle

I personally thought they were harder than the study questions I did.. but I guess it really depends on what materials/classes you used.

Ann, I wish I knew the answer, but I don't. Just hang in there and good luck!

I can honestly say I didn't get any diseases that I had never heard of.. Basically, study everything :chuckle Wish I could be more help.. but it's just all so random.

Congrats, guys!! Doesn't it feel wonderful? Now go celebrate! :balloons: :balloons:

Yes, others have passed after they got the last question wrong. Heck, I probably got the last question wrong too! Couldn't even remember it! :chuckle

Congrats!!!

Congrats! Doesn't it feel great?!

1. How many questions did you take on NCLEX? 75, and I passed! 2. What study materials did you use? Did you take a test review course? I used Saunders comprehensive review book, the Kaplan strategy book, and a book full of Lippincott questions. I did not do any review courses. 3. Did your SON offer any testing (ERI, ATI, HESI)? Had to take the HESI in January.. we were required to make at least 900 to graduate.. I winged it and got a 995 the first time, so I felt pretty good! 4. How long did you wait for results of the test, or are you still waiting? Took 48 hours exactly.. I'm just waiting to see my name on the state website.. anyone else in Florida?? 5. What were your thoughts coming out of the test (total disbelief, certainty you had failed, confident you had passed)? I was pretty sure that I failed because I was out of there in under an hour.. it just seemed like I kept picking answers just to get finished! 6. Was this your first attempt at NCLEX? Yes!

Congrats!! Doesn't it feel wonderful! :balloons: :balloons:

:chuckle I was traumatized about not being able to have my diet coke with me too!! I am so addicted.. and the possibility of having to sit there for hours without immediate access to it was terrifying! Luckily, my computer shut off at 75 and it only took a little less than an hour.. so the withdrawal wasn't TOO bad

I think the most important thing is that you're making sure you go back and review the things you got wrong/didn't understand. I really had no idea what was recommended as far as how many questions to do before taking the exam, etc.. I was in my own little world during the month that I studied. :chuckle

i studied for a little less than a month and did about 6000 questions total.. i had no idea i did that many until i just added them up! :chuckle i used the saunders comprehensive review book, lippincott question book and a kaplan strategy book that had two practice tests. i passed with 75 questions. :)

I also had at least 5-7 select all that apply questions, shut off at 75, and I passed! Good luck!

Congrats! That's wonderful! :balloons:

Congrats!!! :balloons: Amanda RN

A break is definitely a good thing! You'll go nuts if you don't take a day or two to yourself!!