Taking NCLEX On 3-21-2012

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so this is the thread to force me to keep on track for my exam and anyone else who is taking nclex in march around this time

study guide-saturday 3-3-12

plan on taking 150 questions from kaplan q bank today - saturday

plan on reviewing 3 subjects from hurst- renal- done, neuro, endocrine

then just reviewing random topics from kaplan book-

sunday

plan on taking test q4 from kaplan which i believe is 100 or 150 questions and if i get through that reading of 2 more hurst video handouts

test 3/21- i have to buckle down harder.

**i have done 450 kaplan q bank questions as of friday

3 kaplan q tests = 300 questions

kaplan pre diagostic test 180q, post test 180 q

by march 19th -sunday- i need to have finished a total of 1200 kaplan q bank questions and 4 more q exams inorder to be eligible for their refund policy and really be in good shape for the exam so i have a ways to go.

hey guys,

Good way to stay focus. Being accountable is great. Good luck to all on your upcoming exams.

I took nclex rn for the 1st time & failed. Looking to retake asap. I currently cant afford the Kaplan Qbank & links from this website sent me to slides/pages with questions for the qbank. Could you guys pls verify if its the same questions.

@NewGoalRn @futurern34 Also how is the hurst review course? I have to intense package. If anyone is interested pls let me know & I can email it to you.

You could email me at [email protected]. Also if you have anything to share pls email them to me.

Many blessings. Thanks

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@newgoalrn @futurern34

Sorry guys. Here are the links for the Kaplan Qbank. Are they the same? Currently cant afford the 299$ due to being unemployed.

Could you guys pls verify if its the same questions?

KAPLAN 1

Kaplan Nclex Sample Exam 2

Kaplan Nclex Sample Exam 5

Thanks & good luck studying.

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@newgoalrn @futurern34

Sorry guys. Here are the links for the Kaplan Qbank. Are they the same? Currently cant afford the 299$ due to being unemployed.

Could you guys pls verify if its the same questions?

KAPLAN 1

Kaplan Nclex Sample Exam 2

Kaplan Nclex Sample Exam 5

Thanks & good luck studying.

I haven't looked at the Kaplan sample exam 2 and 5- are these suppose to be the Qtest 2 and 5? I'll check later

However, the Kaplan 1, I definitely recall seeing many of those questions. I don't remember if they were from the Qbank questions or from their qtests. The format is also the same where they have the strategy and the rationales. So yes, take advantage and review those questions.

Regarding Hurst

I strongly reccommend it as it's a reat content review and it's not to indepth where u're turned off from doing it. If u have a choice, do in person as it forces u to go and pay attention plus u have access to the videos day 1-4 for 14 days and day 5 for months.

Good luck

p.s are you saying you have the Hurst videos?

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this question was asked a different way several days ago in another thread but same answer re dehiscence and eviseration, which is cover with sterile saline soak gauze then call dr:

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[td]when assessing the incision of a client 2 days postoperatively, the nurse notes a shiny pink area with underlying bowel visible. which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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[td][/td]

[td]1.[/td]

[td=class: choicecontent correctanswerhighlight1]cover the area with sterile gauze soaked in normal saline.[/td]

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[td][/td]

[td]2.[/td]

[td=class: choicecontent]cleanse the wound with hydrogen peroxide and apply a sterile dressing.[/td]

[/tr]

[tr=class: answerchoicerow]

[td][/td]

[td]3.[/td]

[td=class: choicecontent]pack the opened area with sterile 3/4 inch gauze soaked in normal saline.[/td]

[/tr]

[tr=class: answerchoicerow]

[td][/td]

[td]4.[/td]

[td=class: choicecontent]apply neosporin ointment and cover with tegaderm dressing.[/td]

[/tr]

[/table]

btnexplanation_lo.gifstrategy: determine the outcome of each answer.

1) correct— describes evisceration; immediately cover with sterile dressing soaked with normal saline and contact the physician

2) cover with sterile dressing soaked in normal saline

3) inappropriate action

4) inappropriate action

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[/tr]

[/table]

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Thanks a lot @newgoalrn I got some stuff for Hurst from a friend. i hoestly can afford to take a class right now. Really wish I could. Im prayin for a blessing so that I can be able to.

Appreciate your help & encouragement.

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When are you planning to take NCLEX?

Don't worry, but definitely utilize the Kaplan links you posted. I paid and they appear to be some of the same info.

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@Newgoalrn I plan on taking it as soon as possible 6-8 weeks max. I can retake in 45 days. Whats your study schedule like?

Thanks.

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@Newgoalrn I plan on taking it as soon as possible 6-8 weeks max. I can retake in 45 days. Whats your study schedule like?

Thanks.

Good for you. Choose a date, stick to your schedule as much as you can and go for it,.

Saturday Study

Did 2 sets of 50Q from Kaplan's Q bank

Scored 58% and 58%

Reviewed Hurst materials on Endocrine, Renal and Psyche

My goal was to review 4 sets of material so I slacked off and didn't do the 4th one.

Overall questions done from Q Bank as of not

1110

Average schore 59

4 Q Tests done

Sunday Schedule

Review 3 sets of Hurst Material

Do Kaplan Qtest5

I am 10 days away from testing. On Monday, I will complete the remaining 90 questions from Q bank

Tues, review Hurst materia, at least 2 packets and also review tests/procedures

Wed - Review 2 packets of Hurst, review Kapanl past tests, labs

Thur- Review 2 packs of Hurst, Kaplan tests, mgmt delegation

Friday- take Kaplan QTest 6

Saturday- review 4-5 Hurst packets and prior tests

Sunday- any remaining Hurst packets I haven't done, Labs, procedures etc

Mond- off from work- take last Kaplan test Q7- review rationales- it's a long test so call it a day

Tues- off from work- plan to take it easy, review Exam Cram sheet, Labs, infection control, procedures, etc

Wed- wake up early and take the test.

That's how I plan to do the remaining of my schedule, hope I stick to it. I really want to get my cummulative score up to at least 60%, it's now 59%, I know Kaplan wants it to be 60%+ and they say if you score 60%+ on the Q6 and Q7 test you should be fine for NCLEX so I'm hoping for that.

Oh, today, I'm going to review Kaplan decision tree. I haven't been using it per se although I have used the ABCs and Maslow heirarchy. I need some reinforcement so will review chpt 3 in their book today.

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@Newgoalrn I plan on taking it as soon as possible 6-8 weeks max. I can retake in 45 days. Whats your study schedule like?

Thanks.

Are u a 1st time taker? what's your schedule going to be like in the next 6wks. Good luck.

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Morning guys.....

I have this week left to wrap up my prep... Here's my plan NewGoalRN;

I have 500Qbank questions left to complete

Monday: do 5 Qbank questions. Take a break then review each test.

Review diagnostic exam and if possible Qtrainer 1 again

Tues: Do Qtrainer 7 take a break and review test and also review Qtrainer 2 again

Wed: do 3 NSCBN test and review questions. Take a break then review each test.

Review Qtrainer 3,4 and 5 again.

Thur: Complete 3 NSCBN test and review. Take a break then complete chap 2 of Lipp alternate format questions. before bed start reading lab values, med prefix/suffix and infection control notes

Friday: complete 4NSCBN test and review. take a break and complete chap 3 of lipp alternate format questions. I really suck on SATA. If possible review Qtrainer 6 and readiness again.

Sat: complete 4NSCBN test and review. take a break and complete chap 4 and 6 of lipp alternate format questions. Retake Qtrainer 1-3

Sun: review 35pgs of nclex review notes I found here. review lab values, therapeutic levels, meds, infection control. Do 5 NSCBN test and review, read chap 5 of lipp alternate format questions and retake qtrainer 6.

Mon: Retake qtrainer 7 and some NSCBN questions. Complete chap 7 on lipp alternate questions.... and review some lab and therapeutic levels and infection control. Evening time go for a prayer meeting, or movies, have some fun and put all books away by 5 or 6pm.

Tues: Wake up an do some relaxation and morning praise and worship. eat a healthy filling but no heavy food. leave house 3hrs early and go to center. Walk around for 20-30mins to wake me up n get some blood flowing since I might be there for a while. Then go take the test!!!!!!!!!!

You know all this past week I have panicked, thought about changing my date every min, cried, couldn't sleep for 3nights straight. Then I spoke to my friend and he told me the say thing I had told him earlier, encouraged me and then said Nclex feeds on our fears and anxiety. If you got through school, then Nclex is doable. Its just a test but doesn't mean you are not smart or can't perform if you fail the test. It isn't about how many times you take it but the drive you have to want to be something you know you can be "a nurse"......

Mark 4 says after Jesus rebuked the wind and addressed his disciples "Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?"

This is how I felt for the whole past week.... but I have reclaimed my faith because we accept God's gift by faith but not by good deed alone (one can't know it all but we can do our possible best to be well rounded to provide optimal care for our patients) and I do believe that with the grace of GOD we have excelled and passed the Nclex exam.. Hallelujah!!!!! Amen!!!!

Good luck all of you and thank you so much NewGoalRN for starting this page.

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Funny i got this question right but my rationale for picking the answer was different:

Kaplan question on platelet transfusion:

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Finally finished the Kaplan 1200 Q Bank

Took 2 sets of 50 questions today:

Scores 60 and 60%

OVERALL QBANK SCORE OF 59% I would have loved to have gotten 60%

Sunday took Q5test 150 questions 56.67%

not pleased with that but to be honest, i was not really concentrating

Wed schedule:

REVIEW HURST: Pediatric and Complications of Pregnancy notes

Review 10 pages of Allnurses 39pages review

Kaplan question/answer view video for readiness test - questions 6-20

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