Taking nclex-pn next week. any advices?

WereBadger · Dec 25, 2015

I liked Kaplan as a complement to Saunders; I found that it focused on strategies rather than content, which was really helpful for me. Good luck!

fpl25 · Dec 26, 2015

Only other books i have are Lippincott and Nclex 3000. I think it's too late to buy a Kaplan book but i'm just freaking out right now because only thing i focused was the Content Area on the Saunders. I didn't even study on the other categories. Don't know if that is enough.

WereBadger · Dec 26, 2015

Saunders is a great resource, and it sounds as if you're well-prepared. Just as a note, I actually found the current Kaplan guide in my local public library, and the section which helped me the most took an hour or so to read and really absorb. If you have access to a library or even a larger bookstore, maybe stop by and check it out. If nothing else, it will be a good study break and some fresh air (you need that too!)

Please let us know how it goes for you-- I'll be sending you good thoughts.

fpl25 · Dec 26, 2015

I'll see if I can find one. What should i expect on the tests though? Are 4 of the choices really hard or the other 2 are easy to get rid of and just focus on the other 2 choices. Failed Hesi 3 times so that took away my confidence. So nervous right now and at the same time, excited because i'm close to being a nurse if I pass.

FutureRN-GA · Dec 26, 2015

Taking my nclex-pn this coming Wednesday. I've been studying for the last 2 months but I'm only focusing on using Saunders. Is that a good idea or should I try different books as well?

If you have the online access to Saunders, just do SATA practice questions and prioritization questions. Also review fundamentals and testing strategies and you should do fine. The NCLEX is not hard, and you sound prepared so dont psych yourself out. Good luck!!!

WereBadger · Dec 26, 2015

I'll see if I can find one. What should i expect on the tests though? Are 4 of the choices really hard or the other 2 are easy to get rid of and just focus on the other 2 choices. Failed Hesi 3 times so that took away my confidence. So nervous right now and at the same time, excited because i'm close to being a nurse if I pass.

There are honestly so many variables when it comes to assessing how difficult it may seem once you get there and settle in. My best advice is to find a way to maintain a calm state of mind, approach each question as if it's your first (try not to think back and analyze your performance as you're taking it) and expect to feel a level of uncertainty. I only had a few questions that I felt were easy, a ton of SATA, only one calculation (!) and my computer shut off quite a bit earlier than I expected it to. I felt that quite a lot of it was relying on my instincts and maintaining a calm state of mind.

fpl25 · Dec 27, 2015

I'll just focus on Prioritization test on Saunders then rest on the day before my Nclex. Thank you for the advices. I appreciate it.