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In my 3rd semester of an ADN program and our first test was NCLEX style testing. Someone was caught with a test bank. The instructors aren't telling us that but it is common knowledge. They have however come back with telling us NCLEX is changing the way they're going to be testing and are now going to test differently. We found this out when we went to take our 2nd test, actually when we sat down it was obvious the test was different. There were short answer, fill in the blank, label the diagram and a few multiple choice. I realize that they can do whatever they want, yet we feel like we are being lied to. My question is what is the best way to study for tests like that. Nclex books don't seem to help right now. It's like a crap shoot. In 2 weeks we have our GI/GU test and I'm scared to death. Any studying helps would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Thank you for your post. Very refreshing.

I was just thinking the same thing, that summer was feeling extra long this year. Now all of a sudden classes start in 3 weeks!!!

That's great!!!!! Congratulations.

Have ADD wish it was had.

These are great ideas that I will be incorporating into my study plan. I had ADD and having it all planned out with the breaks in between are perfect. Thanks!!

I start my ADN program in August at the age of 51. I work in the lab at a local hospital and have already been told I will have a job as an RN when I graduate. Then I will do the online RN to BSN bridge that is offered. My philosophy is that the time will pass regardless, so I might as well be doing something I love. Keep on keeping on!!

Ditto!! Something about flipping pages back and forth.

I am also 50 and starting the ADN program in August. I agree that we have life experience on our side. We will do great!!!

My program starts the end of August with orientation the week before. I'm so happy to be at this point. Thanks for starting this thread.

I am 50 and am starting my ADN program in August, I will be bridging to a BSN program after that. While I don't have the trials you do, I have had my share. Good luck to you and keep looking forward.

Mine isn't until August 19 and then classes start the very next week. I too am getting all the compliance stuff done.

I am 50...yikes. I start the ADN program in August. I will be 52 when I graduate and my plan is to get my BSN after that. I have been working on this for years. I have 5 children, my youngest is 19. I have actually taken A&P with my oldest child. That was a lot of fun. I just want to finish before I retire :)