Ready to take NCLEX-PN, need advice please!!!

momtojosh · Jan 25, 2009

hello....i graduated in June and took the test in early aug.....i was the first in my class to take it.......i started preparing for it while still in school....i bought some LPN nclex review books and did questions everyday...not by the hour....just sat down thru out the day when i had a few mins and did questions.....thats all i did......went to take the test,i was a nervous wreck.....questions that werent even close to what the books were....the computer stopped at 85.....thought for sure i failed....but i passed....one of my nursing instructors said,that if you carried an 80 and above average in class then you would do fine on the boards.....that stuck in my head......i was high 80s......

good luck.....you will do fine....

chevyv, BSN, RN · Jan 26, 2009

I studied for about a month before taking the lpn boards. I used an nclex review with nclex style questions. There is also suzannes plan(I think under the students tab). That will take you longer though. I think I just needed to get used to the nclex style type questions. Good luck!

jza70 · Feb 4, 2010

Try and have a clear mind before the exam. Dont tell people you are taking it so that you wont have added stress, trust. Get a good nights rest and a adequate breakfast before the exam. Get there early. Take your time on the exam and KNOW what each question is asking, you have 5 hours if needed. Be sure to know the essentials: abc's, maslows, vitals, lab values, meds, prioritizing + rooming in, etc. Also, avoiding key words like: never, always, must, none, etc. Its also good to review your vocab. Most of all, have CONFIDENCE in yourself! Oh yeah, it is best to take the exam within a couple months after graduation. Good Luck!!! :up:

caliotter3 · Feb 4, 2010

Whether you plan to study or take it cold, the best thing is to set the appointment date, then keep it. Otherwise, the tendency to postpone it is very strong. Not generally a good idea to take the test without studying, at least some, unless you were a very good student all along and have a sharp, clear memory for the material.

itsmejuli · Feb 5, 2010

If you did well on your exit exam, got decent grades in school and studied from Saunders or other NCLEX review books you'll be fine.

I was panicking over nothing when I wrote the board exam. Passed with 75 questions.

Book your exam!

jewls67 · Feb 20, 2010

Hello, I am in the LPN program here in okc. I graduate LPN school in June 2010. I was wanting to know if anyone had any suggestions on what type of studyguides/books/authors, etc. are best to study for the NCLEX-PN exam? Also, since I graduate in June, when should I really start studying for it? Thanks for all of your help!

bittypie · Mar 8, 2010

Study as soon as possible. The best thing to do is question after question after question and know you're basics. Also, there are tons of NCLEX book out there to help you study. One that we used was the Kaplan book for nclex-pn. Also, there is a Hesi book, the cover is orange. It helped tremendously. Just browse around and see what you can find about the nclex-pn. There is a lot of good information out there. The ncsbn website is great too.

Cher14 · Aug 9, 2010

I graduated in May, started RN classes in the summer and am now trying to find the quickest and most reliable study tool for the NCLEX. I went and paid to go to ATI. Not sure if that was the best plan. They gave me a book and 500 questions. The educator was so, so. I left not feeling confident that I will pass the boards. I graduated as an A student but still feel like a C due to the overwhelming fact that I want to perfect this exam.

cherylee41 · Aug 12, 2010

How many time can I write the nclex pn, and is the any rule after the initial 45-90 waiting period has passed? I took it once and do not feel ready for the2nd try,90 days has passed, is there a penalty? Any body????????please let me know.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 13, 2010

How many time can I write the nclex pn, and is the any rule after the initial 45-90 waiting period has passed? I took it once and do not feel ready for the2nd try,90 days has passed, is there a penalty? Any body????????please let me know.

Depends on your state, usually as long as your eligibility is valid you do not have to rush and resit at 45/90 days (depending on state)

tripseven2005 · Aug 23, 2010

My instructor said to take it asap. That way you don't forget as much. In my case I am not working so I hope to take it real soon, like within the next couple of weeks if possible. My predictor said I had a 98% chance of passing the first time so that makes me feel better but I felt awful when I finished the predictor. I just knew I had bombed it.