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Wow! Do I feel your pain. I've been on my own as a new circulator for about 5 weeks (never worked in the OR before). There's one surgeon who acts exactly towards me as you've described (could we be talking about the same surgeon? lol). Anyway, I'm really curious to hear if you've had any sort of resolution, or how you've handled the MD. Any tips would be appreciated.

I have not taken my test yet... however I have a coworker that failed it the first time too, and she said to know the modules inside & out. Good luck! Let me know if you have any tips...

Hi! I'm preparing to take my AORN /periop 101 final exam & was wondering if anyone had tips, ideas, a study guide to study from, or perhaps even practice questions...any help is appreciated. Thanks!

So, for my 1st attempt, I had barely studied for the test. People kept saying "you already know the material". This is mostly true. However, what I didn't know was that I needed to learn how to answer the Qs "NCLEX style". ABCs etc are not always the answer... Here's what worked for me: I studied Kaplan inside & out. And I used Saunders & my Lewis/med-surg text to look up info I wasn't clear on or had forgotten about. - 1st I did all the Qs in the Q bank, and I read all the rationales whether I answered it right or wrong. (I'd set mine up in "tutor mode", but answered before I looked). *If it was wrong or I wasn't clear on the topic, I'd look it up & then wrote out notes (almost a whole notebook worth). - I also, watched the LOD video material from the "Readiness Test" & set it up so I could see what I had answered & then stopped the video before the answer was given to see if I was on track. - I also watched a few videos from my weak areas * I know these are brutally boring...BUT they help you to think about what the Q is really asking "NCLEX like", & helps you to figure out the way to think & get to the correct answer. - Saunders for back-up (the blue book has a cd too - which is helpful, but easier then Kaplan). - LaCharity (I had done almost the whole book) for prioritization practice P.S. I realize Kaplan is expensive - but their way of thinking about the Qs is key. Test day: I tried to mentally prepare myself for 265 Qs again. I packed a good lunch & snacks (something I hadn't done the 1st time) & planned on being there the whole day. When I sat down at the desk, I closed my eyes & took a few breaths, tried to calm myself. And then when I came across a Q that I knew I'd studied, I used the white board & wrote down everything I knew about the subject...& used the style of thinking I'd learned w/ Kaplan. Hope this helps!

just an update - IT WORKED! ! I've achieved RN status - finally!!!!

Is this for real? Has anyone ever heard anything "officially", that this really works??? Took my test today (2nd time) - had 75 Qs. I hadn't heard of the trick the 1st time through - but today I got a good pop up! I hope, & pray this is correct! Think good thoughts!!!!

So I'm trying to study for my 2nd attempt at the NCLEX. My 1st time through was strictly Kaplan, however I only studied for about 2 weeks before my test - & blame that on my failure - not Kaplan. I currently have access to the 3 mentioned resources, but feel a bit overwhelmed with all the material before me! Can anyone suggest which they feel is the best study guide or give me pointers on how to go about studying? (FYI - I've always been a poor test taker & did this same thing throughout school, where suddenly I had TOO MUCH study material).

I've heard people say that there were many meds on the exam that they'd never heard of. So I like the idea of having down the basics which were taught in school. And not going too overboard with it. There's alot of other material to study... Thanks!

I'm really having a hard time focusing on meds for the NCLEX. There are SO many, & I've heard of different ways to go about studying - (drug class vs categories?). Then there's which ones to really focus on? HTN, cardiac, etc...any advice, books, or great sites would be appreciated & helpful! Thanks

That's great how mant tries do you get,as many as you need.What state I know nevada only gives you 3 tries to pass....

thanks for the boost, just trying to snap out of it and get back on the horse again....

From what I have heard low numbers are better,Have alot better chance at passing than with 200+ good luck!!!

Feel like total idiot just failed enclex exam. Had the perfect intern job and now can not work.I guess I was not prepared enough.Not sure I can take any more failure. Exams have been my weakness in nursing school now this. I have major anxiety when it comes to testing I just go blank, just not sure what to do next....

:redlight: I'll be starting Micro Jan. 2nd & I'm trying to get a bit of a head start. Does anyone know of any micro sites that can't be left unseen?! Thanks!:Santa3:

Hey everyone Thanks for all the input! Keep your fingers crossed for me! :bowingpur