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Congrads! I did the NCSBN I liked it also. I agree that the questions are harder but it really got me prepared to answer challenging questions. AGAIN CONGRATULATIONS NURSE!:)

Sorry it took so long but I've been trying to get registered for the spring. I have 6 classes I need to take before I can apply for the LVN-RN transitional program. But here is my journey to passing NCLEX. I graduated in May myself and I failed my first time. I was so anxious on taking it I just scheduled it and not really knowing what I was going into. We had to answer 3,500 NCLEX style questions before we can graduate and also our NCLEX prep was ATI. With the ATI we had to make 90% in order to graduate also with that I passed on my first try we only got 3 tries. With all this being said I still wasn't prepared for NCLEX. My first time I kind of look over some questions but I was so confident that I was going to pass I didn't put much into it. When I took it the first time I had no idea on what they were asking me I was reading too much into the questions and half of the medications I had no idea what they were and also I was answering questions based on my clinical experiences, and that's not good. Well clearly I failed and I requested my results and I was nearly passing on all except for 2 that was very discouraging. I didn't want to retake it at all. After I decided to take it again I started answering questions out of my SAUNDERS book we had to buy for school. I did the NCBSN http://learningext.com/for the 2 weeks I paid $50. The questions on there are very challenging I was upset I was scoring very low, but I continued with it. After my 2 weeks was over I still continued to answer questions on SAUNDERS the book and online. Then I broke down and paid for the Hurst Live Review I drove 2 hours for 3 days to this review, I had scheduled my test the 4th day I spoke with the instructor of the review and she suggested that I reschedule my day until a later date at least 2 weeks with doing the Hurst review. So I took her advice and reschedule and some kind of way I missed that date I went to the testing center on the wrong date so again I was so depressed and I had to pay for it again they had me down as a no show again I had to wait on my ATT, during my waiting I did the hurst and saunders over and over again. I was scoring 71-86 on Hurst and for some reason I was able to access the RN part also so I was answering those questions also. I focused on what I didn't know for instance: any kidney problem they will not need protein except for nephrotic syndrome (I didn't know what this was) anytime someone is restless think hypoxia first Things that I didn't know I made sure I got a better understanding of it like the medicines: lol, april, one etc... I brushed up on my lab values to know if something is not normal what the problem can be I am also a visual learner I posted a site on here and that helped me visualize the pathophysiology it's free and it helped me. I didn't try and answer a certain amount of questions a day because I felt like what's the purpose if I don't know the material I just honestly focused on what I didn't know and when I felt like I knew it I then answered questions and I did like maybe 50-85 a day and I split the test up on Hurst also. About 2 weeks before like every other day I answered select all that apply from NCLEX PN 3000. As far as NCLEX this time: I had 1 dosage calculations 4 drag and drop it was quite a bit of select all that apply and most of them were like : if a pt is taking this med what should the nurse expect what are the adverse effects of this med what should the nurse do if a pt with this condition Just a few pointers: don't get caught up in people saying they took 75 or 85 and passed don't answer as if you were in school or in a clinical setting answer trying to keep the pt safe and yourself safe read the question for what it is, don't what if the only pt you have to take care of is the one on the screen Just take your time, pray and think safety I can honestly say that it was easy this time around because I knew the terminology you know in school well at least for me you just retain the information that was needed for the exams If you need anything else you can email me I am willing to help as much as I can and I'M SO SORRY this is so long but I wanted to let you know where I come from but I depended on this site and people inspirational stories. But I wish you all the best luck!

Just an update I took NCLEX on Monday Dec. 8. Well I got my results and I PASSED! I just want to let you all know that all things are possible. I had a trying time after I graduated and I didn't know when the storm was going to end. But I never gave up I kept on. I'm just getting home I've been busy since I saw my results but if anyone is interested I can email or update this post later and let you know what worked for me. I really love this site, it's so inspiring and many people stories have inspired me in more ways than one.

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Gone as is what I'm so lost and nervous

So how does it work what do I do

How soon can you try the Pearson Vue trick? In Texas?

It's a free trial and if you want to purchase it, you have that option

Can you tell me what is the PVT and the good pop up. I'm awaiting my ATT and I keep reading people are stating that they did the PVT but I have no clue on what that is. Oh and GOOD LUCK I'm sure you did well!

Good Afternoon, I just wanted to share what I think is an amazing site for visual learners. I'm awaiting on my ATT from the BON and I have answered questions paid for reviews etc.. I received an email from Kaplan because I had did one of their online reviews for FREE, it was a trial for 1 hour so they always sending emails advertising. I actually clicked on the link and it is a site that helps you remember things by pictures. I thought it was pretty cool to use to prepare for test or NCLEX and you can sign up for the free trial. I hope someone find it helpful below is the website. http://picmonic.com/

I don't have a Fischbach manual? Where do I start looking for it online maybe?

I'm awaiting to take NCLEX and I have been studying like crazy. But the problem that I have been coming across is different lab values for the same labs. The books I received in school NCLEX prep they both have different values in it. I know in the "REAL WORLD" it depends on the facility itself, I want to know what I need to know for NCLEX. The only one that is the same in both books is sodium 135-145. Can anyone give me some suggestions on where I can get the correct ones for NCLEX?

I have actually tried it. I did it for the 2 weeks (14 days) and I found the questions to be more challenging than the ones I have been taking for instance ATI and Saunders. They give you test taking tips in the rationale also you can't move on unless you make a 70% or above. I haven't took NCLEX yet I'm awaiting for my ATT. So if it helped me or not I can't say just yet. It's a 150 questions diagnostic test you have to take first. I thought it was pretty reasonable on price. If you do decide to take mysuggestion to you is if you have more time pay for the one that is longer that 14 days because it's a lot of information and you don't have to rush through it.

Hi Jadeyn59, Can I email you