Murse1121

I realize that I posted a similar thread prior to this one. I figure I would announce it before I get trolled. I thought it didnt post but it is under another topic forum under "NCLEX". So technically it isn't my first post on the website!

Hello! First time posting on this website. Throughout nursing school I did not use this website much, but when I had taken the exam I was looking for any reassurance I could find! I was able to pass in 75 questions which I found quite shocking. I always found myself to be a better test-taker which helped compensate for any knowledge gaps. From what I remember, I had many SATA questions and priority questions. When it comes to studying or preparing for any exam, I find it best to study the material the way it would be presented on the exam itself. That being said, I only used the sylvestri book to do practice questions ESPECIALLY on the online resource. I did many practice questions and customized them to suit my needs for what I felt I personally needed to review. I was able to customize practice questions with instant feedback and reading rationales. (Example: If i was going over cardiac I would select adult cardiac, pediatric cardiac, and cardiac medications) There are many ways I played with the sylvestri online resource to help me study, and I felt it was the best option for me. I used an older edition in my med/surg, peds, OB, and mental health courses and it is VERY helpful. My method was doing practice questions, read rationales, and listening to classical music (specifically Mozart and Bach). Everyone is different, but I will say that ROUTINE is the most important to obtain the highest results. If there is any advice I can give it would be to: - No matter what external stress is present, study diligently and make it a casual and routine part of life - Whatever resource you use to study, do practice questions on a computer because that is how nclex is presented. I feel it helps improve test taking skills as well - Don't let the experience of others' sway your confidence - Understand that it is IMPOSSIBLE to know everything - Read exactly what the question asks and trust your instincts. - DO NOT be intimidated For me, becoming a nurse changed my life for the better. Passing this exam was absolutely do-or-die for my situation. My car was totaled by an uninsured driver, I had to quit my job, and money is always an issue especially for a post-grad. I am not privileged by any means, but I am lucky to have family and friends that were supportive in more ways than one. I have been crying a lot because it is an amazing time in my life. Everything I have worked for will soon yield results. I was a bad student until I started taking my education seriously when I started college. If I can do it, so can YOU!!! Have faith and I hope what I have posted was helpful! Happy nursing! I am adding a poll for my own insight.