I'm so happy to see so many posts about passing the NCLEX!! I also JUST found out (officially!!) that I passed the nclex-rn in 75 (grueling, awful, mind-game-playing) questions!
Like most people I walked out of the test thinking...oh no, I don't even know what happened, what a blur, I FAILED!!! Honestly, this seems to be a natural reaction and pretty much expected! I did the PVT and got the good pop up and could not wait to see my beautiful license next to my name on my BON website.
While I studied I often checked this website but refused to join until I actually passed and became a real, live RN! I would get so freaked out reading some of the stories, but others made me feel better, like "I can do this!" My favorite thing was when people would post tips or relaxation strategies, ANYTHING to help me!
Sooooo, if you have passed, post THREE of the best tips/techniques/study habits/etc you can give to those out there waiting to take their test! Obviously not everything will work for everyone, but I figure this is a good way for people to consolidate some words of wisdom.
My personal advice that worked for me:
1)__ Do as many questions as you can handle in one day, until you get tired and need a REAL break. I would do 250-350 questions a day as the test got closer. People told me NOT to do this, but it is what worked for me! I got to the test and HONESTLY did not remember I was taking the NCLEX until question number 35! This will help you know what to expect on the test.
2)__ Don't change your study habits or test taking strategies right before the test! If you usually study for a nursing test by studying the day before...do it! I went over my notecards, did 100 questions and was done (more for the conditioning aspect of sitting and doing questions). ALSO, however you answer questions while you're practicing is the way you want to answer them on the test - do not suddenly decide to implement test taking strategies that you did not do before!
3)__ Review the procedures that occur BEFORE and DURING the test - this was really helpful! A lot of people told me that they got freaked out when they got to the testing center and had to get their palms read, fingerprints, pictures taken. Go here and watch the video at the bottom: http://www.pearsonvue.com/ppc/
Okay now for everyone elses advice!! (AH IM AN RN!!! STILL SINKING IN!!):redbeathe
I'm sorry but I don't understand you. When I logged into the board's website, there was a red message at the bottom telling whether or not my results were available for viewing but perhaps its different for every state---I'm a North Carolina nurse.
yep not all states participate in quick results...but somehow my friend in California was able to get her results posted on the CA BON site 2 days after taking the test...I swear I'm not joking, how is that possible?
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
yep not all states participate in quick results...but somehow my friend in California was able to get her results posted on the CA BON site 2 days after taking the test...I swear I'm not joking, how is that possible?
BON or BRN? BRN well I would be surprised as not seen anyone post less than 3 days to see their name if BON or BVNPT then that will take several weeks because you have to wait for snail mail and instructions on how to pay for license before you will see name on website
ABSOLUTELY, without a doubt, learn the mnemonics for infection control (search it on the NCLEX board, or do a search in the random fact throwing thread on top). SPIDERMAN, MRS WEE, VCHIPSS, and My Stupid Chicken Has TB, they all saved me! I am convinced that these were the questions that helped me pass the test in 75 questions on Tuesday.
i've heard of these mnemonics for nclex study, but don't know what they are. can anyone help???spiderman, mrs wee, vchipss, and my stupid chicken has tb.
Apr 30, 2008 03:20 PM written by december2905 | 20 Comments
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hi! i already posted this before and posting it the 2nd time...I made up my own mnemonics, except for the Airborne Precaution which I copied in the April thread...
source: Saunder's 3rd ed.
Transmission-based Precautions: ADC
A - Airborne
D - Droplet
C - Contact
AIRBORNE PRECAUTION (credit goes to the one who posted this on April thread, sorry can't remember your name)
My - Measles
Chicken - Chickenpox
Hez - Herpes Zoster (Disseminated)
TB - TB
Private room
Negative pressure with 6-12 air exchanges per hour
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