ReesiePiecie

Hello :) While studying for the NCLEX I found myself constantly looking at this site to compare my Kaplan scores. I told myself I'd post my grades so students that are in the same position I was could hopefully feel at ease. Kapan said to aim 60-65%...definitely not what I got every exam. My scores were: Question Trainers: 1) 66.7% 2) 61.3% 3) 51.0 % 4) 56% 5) 57.3% 6) 60% 7) 57.4% Q bank sample tests: 1) 62% 2) 52% 3) 80% 4) 42.5 % (I didn't read two math questions that said not to round...def read each question thoroughly) Readiness 67% QBank avg: 62% with 250 questions left in the bank I studied for about 2.5 weeks ( I had two of the test trainers completed before I really buckled down) while working full time. I wouldn't recommend it, but I found out I had a job opportunity after I'd already scheduled my shifts. I think 24 hours a week is do-able while studying. I would come home after work, review my exam from the day before and take another Qbank 75 question exam. Ive never been one to write out my rationals, but once I did, whether I got the question right or wrong, my grades on the Qbanks went up almost immediately. I was an A or B student in school..more B's than A's. When I was at work I'd ask the nurses questions about electrolyte imbalances, disorders..anything. I'd think about their responses when I went into my next patients room. I passed in 75 questions and started the new grad program at my hospital last week :) My advice- take breaks! I'd get a score I wasn't happy with and try to redeem myself while I was still frustrated..which of course resulted in an even poorer score. Make sure to take time to exercise or do whatever makes you happy. Stay positive...you've got this!!!