CatrachaRn

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1. Please help I test on 1-9-15

   CatrachaRn replied to ginab7282's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I was rusty on my content too. I felt more confident as I was able to predict where the question was coming from, and eliminate answers that seemed correct, but were a tramp. I began with the...

2. Please help I test on 1-9-15

   CatrachaRn replied to ginab7282's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Practice the exams to give you an idea where to put your time. Don't memorize answers, analyze them. Memorize lab values, med Calc formulas, and mess by class. Nclex is using lots of genetic...

3. Just found out I didn't pass boards from my unit director. Any words of advice?

   CatrachaRn replied to 1Jessie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Several things. I studied all 8 categories again. I began with my weakest ones first, then I moved to the strongest last. I had a one page monthly calendar where I tracked my progress with subject...

4. Just found out I didn't pass boards from my unit director. Any words of advice?

   CatrachaRn replied to 1Jessie86's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Being told you didn't pass nclex by your employer hurts just as it does to find out on your own. If you have the choice to switching shifts to avoid the situation with coworkers and you want to do...

5. I failed with 79 questions

   CatrachaRn replied to Ramirey's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   There is life after failing nclex. I speak from personal experience. I failed it once. Life is not about how many times one falls, but how strong one raises. You are not alone. There are...

6. Help me.. Nclex 6th time..

   CatrachaRn replied to wldk0204's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   I'm a foreign born, but educated in Nursing in the US. I can see your frustration. I also felt down when I failed my 1st nclex. It took me a year to recuperate and prepare enough to go for the 2nd...

7. How old were you when you started nursing school?

   CatrachaRn replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

   DAWR: I'm happy and proud of you. I'm trying to convince my 57 y/o sister to do something constructive with her free time. Hope she does it. When I took Geriatrics at nursing school, I used to...

8. SO FRUSTRATED!!

   CatrachaRn replied to Compassi0n's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Thanks. I also read this web site for lots of ideas on how to pass, and here I learned about the LaCharity delegation book, and to do relaxation techniques between questions during the exam. Again,...

9. Should I reschedule ??

   CatrachaRn replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Reading the same material more than once is beneficial to get to understand it. Reading the answer explanations is also beneficial to know the concept behind the question. But doing the same tests...

10. Should I reschedule ??

    CatrachaRn replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    The Saunders book comes with a CD that contains thousands of

11. Failed at 265 questions three times now any advice?

    CatrachaRn replied to sroach0010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also failed my first attempt, so I changed my studying strategies. I focused hard on content one category at a time. I also did a daily mental/oral review of what I learned. I learned to read...

12. question about kaplan and general NCLEX-RN

    CatrachaRn replied to blondie1887's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I studied medications by categories. It was difficult for me at first because my pharmacology professor was new at teaching and I was in his First class teaching ever. After graduation, I made this...

13. Should I reschedule ??

    CatrachaRn replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Are you using other resources besides Kaplan? I used Saunders, and LaCharity to give me different styles of questions. 50's on Kaplan is not bad, plan your 19 days in a way that you get stronger on...

14. SO FRUSTRATED!!

    CatrachaRn replied to Compassi0n's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also was an NCLEX re-take, and felt the same way the first time. I was able to narrow it down to two answers, and felt frustrated with the extreme details on the answer choices. After failing the...

15. i need help.please...

    CatrachaRn replied to ysejikem's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I also had chest pain and palpitations before the exam. I took breaks while practicing questions, and deep-breathing exercises and prayers. I'm a very-detailed oriented person, and maybe that made...