Taking NCLEX Jan 19th!

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Hi Everyone - ok, I know there are many NCLEX test questions out there so I apologize for repeating this if I did.

I am scheduled to take the NCLEX on Jan 19th - I just registered last Friday. I have been doing 75 questions per day and plan to up it to 100 per day at least. I am also doing a 4 day review next week.

I am starting to wonder if I should put it off a week to study even more. I've heard to take it sooner the better, but I am started to get anxious that I might need more time. I have been averaging 80% on the questions I have been doing. I have been studying flash cards and I have the Saunders NCLEX book.

Do I really need to do 10,000 questions to prepare? :cry:

I did the ATI practice exam at school (without any studying) and got a 79% with a 97% probability of passing on the 1st attempt.

My husband, who knows me so well, said not to change the date.

I start my new grad program Feb 8th and want to make sure I pass before I start my job.

Any advice? Thanks!!!!! :bowingpur

The book I mentioned is called "Prioritization, Delegation, & Assignment." By Linda A. LaCharity

Its divided by body systems and sub topics...so you can study that topic then go back to this book to make sure you have the management care around this topic covered!

Also - my friend just told me that there were basic meds on her test. So ive been going back to Saunders and looking at the meds after each chapter and reviewing the known ones...

Our teacher told us that if we dont know certain meds, then noone can really be able to memorize all meds and NCLEX doesn't expect that from us. Just know the most popular...Also, suprisingly, my friend had alot of OB and PEDS questions on her test.

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Daryl - where did you get the prep test MEDS 2000?

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Specializes in Geriatrics.

Check your local bookstore and check online. It really is a great program!

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I tried to find the Med 2000 book - do you know the author's name?

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Specializes in oncology/ medicine.

I agree prioritization, delegation book really helped me. Also Exam Cram book helped me too, this book has similar q's in the exam. Good Luck to all who is taking test next month.

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So, I am back to my question of: is 3 weeks enough prep time to take the NCLEX?

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yes, as long as you have a decent background education.... i got my BSN more than 7 months ago, and just spent 7 days total studying this passt week and passed.

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I too am taking the NCLEX in January, the 16th to be exact! I wanted to take it earlier just to get it over with, but it was the only day available.

I have been studying the Hurst Review Book/CD, doing 100 questions a day from Saunders, Hurst and NCLEX made easy. I hope this is enough to pass.

The ATI predictor said I had a 98% chance of passing the NCLEX the first time, I pray that it carries at least some weight.

Thank you everyone who participates on this board, it is so appreciated!

All of those who are taking the test this month, please let us know how you did and let us know what you think helped you the most to prepare.

Thank you!!

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Specializes in Geriatrics.
I tried to find the Med 2000 book - do you know the author's name?

NCLEX-RN Gold Q & A Review Software

Patricia A. Hoefler

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Specializes in OR.

All the best for your exam

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Daryl - thanks for the info on the NCLEX-RN Gold Q&A.

So, I have been doing at least 150 questions per day. I used Saunders book & computer quizzes, Mosby's NCLEX cards and the Kaplan Strategy book.

I score between 75-80% on the Saunder questions and I got 70% on the Kaplan 180 question computer test.

I know the NCLEX isn't a % based test, but how do these %s sound? I have 2 more weeks to study!

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Specializes in ICU/CCU.

According to my Kaplan class, a 65% on the practice exams and Qbanks is equivalent to passing. a 70% is great. However, in the beginning of Kaplan, through the online introduction, they say that a 50% is theoretically only needed to pass the NCLEX. As long as the 50% is above the line of minimum competency.

I just scheduled my test today for January 15th and I believe that is enough time. I have been doing about 150-200 questions a day, along with passively listening to category specific lectures. These Kaplan lectures online are golden. They cover all sorts of real important things like the different developmental milestones (I always get tripped up on those), isolation precautions, and all the other easily forgotten topics.

So, JMoney, I would bet you will do fine. You are getting way better scores than me and I feel very confident.

Dane

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