CatrachaRn

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

   CatrachaRn replied to ginab7282's topic in NCLEX

   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 questions after studying content hard, by categories. Yo...

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

   CatrachaRn replied to ginab7282's topic in NCLEX

   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 names. Wish you the best.

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

   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 and scores from practice exans. I studied hard o...

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

   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 it, do it.. That way you have one less thing to dea...

5. I failed with 79 questions

   CatrachaRn replied to Ramirey's topic in NCLEX

   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 thousands of students that fail. Give yourself a mental b...

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

   CatrachaRn replied to wldk0204's topic in NCLEX

   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 time and retake nclex. I passed the 2nd time with ...

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 say "that is not me" I know that later on many many ...

8. SO FRUSTRATED!!

   CatrachaRn replied to Compassi0n's topic in NCLEX

   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, I wish you the best, stay focus. Get away from ne...

9. Should I reschedule ??

   CatrachaRn replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX

   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 over and over again is tricky since you don't know ...

10. Should I reschedule ??

    CatrachaRn replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX

    The Saunders book comes with a CD that contains thousands of questions.

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

    CatrachaRn replied to sroach0010's topic in NCLEX

    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 with purpose, because many times I read, but could n...

12. question about kaplan and general NCLEX-RN

    CatrachaRn replied to blondie1887's topic in NCLEX

    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 my priority. It was not easy, but finally I got ...

13. Should I reschedule ??

    CatrachaRn replied to jlynn167's topic in NCLEX

    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 your weakness content. Kaplan gives you the % on a...

14. SO FRUSTRATED!!

    CatrachaRn replied to Compassi0n's topic in NCLEX

    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 first time, I focused on Saunders word-by-word. I...

15. i need help.please...

    CatrachaRn replied to ysejikem's topic in NCLEX

    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 it worse. Your body gives you signals when anxiety...