Taking me to the cc page from the first hour...

Katbird2014_RN · May 16, 2014

First of all, ((hugs)). Getting the CC page is not a definite way to know for sure you passed or failed! Before you start thinking about how you're going to study, make sure you get your official results. If your state doesn't participate in quick results, you should still give yourself some time to relax from such a big test. You deserve a break! If you indeed did fail, it's not the end of the world. Gather yourself back up and take a different approach for NCLEX. You mentioned that NCLEX freaks you out, maybe you should also focus on techniques to help calm you during a test if anxiety is what's holding you up. If you get a report in the mail, make sure you look at your weak areas and try to study those areas a little more. Pick a review and stick to it! If you're going to do Hurst, make sure you do all that they require! Same with other reviews as well! If you put 110% into your review, you'll put all that hard work to use when taking NCLEX if you have to take it again. Best of luck to you and hoping that you did pass!

Su Jas · May 18, 2014

Kartbird hugs to you too and thanks a lot for your comfort...I wanted to tell you that I did get my quick results and guess what I have failed ... It's disheartening but I have to move on ... What I have decide is do Saunders book for two weeks complete it then enroll in kaplan online classroom ...please give me your wise decisions and I will start only after two weeks.

Katbird2014_RN · May 19, 2014

I'm sorry to hear that , but at least you don't have to wait in agony of not knowing! Give yourself at least a week to rest your brain so you can start fresh. Giving your brain a fresh start will help in going back to studying. Saunders is a hefty book and though it contains almost everything you need to know for NCLEX, it would take me a month to get through that! I would focus on the topics that you feel weak in. If you can't remember maternity but are ok with pediatrics, go over maternity in depth and brush over pediatrics. The Kaplan online classroom is great, so if you can get at least a couple weeks in on Saunders before you start, you'll have a better content background going in to that review. The number one thing you should do for review is be consistent! Make a study plan and try to stick to it. You don't have to study 8 hours everyday for 45 days, that would be overload. At least set aside 2-3 hours everyday of quality study time. Give yourself a day off from studying every now and then. For example, study 2-3 M-F, break Saturday and Sunday, then start back to studying again on Monday. Treat studying like it's your job. Use Kaplan in its entirety when you start using it. Make sure you read the rationales to all the right and wrong answers. If you get a question wrong, be sure to write down a short sentence containing the topic and what specifically you didn't understand (ex. Med Surg--chest tube placement). Practice SATA on the Saunder's CD during your studies and if you haven't used LaCharity's PDA, please include that as well. If you have any questions or need help, let me know so I can try to help you out the best that I can :)!

Su Jas · May 25, 2014

Thank you so much ... I would definitely let you know if I am having trouble.

jmarc10 · May 26, 2014

yeah ive heard the same too. CC page doesnt guarantee a fail. hoping the best of luck to you!