Taking NCLEX - RN tomorrow...

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Anyone else taking their NCLEX tomorrow? If so are you as nervous as I am? I have done questions on top of questions and I still do not feel prepared. All I can do now though is know that GOD is on my side and hope it is in his plan for me to pass.:speechless:

Specializes in Trauma/Surgery ICU.

I finished mine in about an hour with 75 questions. Like 3 math, probably 8 SATA, one graphic, a few click and drags, no hot spots. Lots of obscure drugs though! Well, I got the good pop up, so I guess now I get to wait for NY BON or quick results. Congrats to everyone else who took their NCLEX!

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I took the NCLEX today, too. I swear my test was 50-60% SATA at least - no joke!! Answered 75 questions and got the good pop-up :)

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How did you study for your nclex? I have not passed twice already and studied so hard did over 4,000 questions :(

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Wow. I took NCLEX today too and was fortunate not to get a crap load of SATA!!!

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I took my NCLEX at 11:00 this morning. The exam shut off at 75 questions and I'm getting the good pop up. I had a TON of SATA questions and many priority questions as well. I went to my BON and to License Verication, put in my last name and soc. and my name and location come up in the search, but when I click on it, it says "No License(s) were found". Is this a bad sign?

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No, not at all...most states won't have your licensing information immediately. My state, for example, takes a minimum of 3 business days. You may be able to check your BON's website to see if there is information about how long it will take.

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hey every student who takes the nclex feel like you keep confidence in your self you will definitely pass stay positive

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Specializes in OB.

The only question I might have had more than SATA where priority questions. I really think that 1/2 of my test was all who would you see first, or what would you do first, or which patient needs what first? It was crazy. I had a bunch of alternative questions too.

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I was shocked at how FEW priority questions it seemed like I was getting. Of course, the whole thing just feels like it was a blur now, so I could be totally wrong! Hahaha

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Specializes in Critical Care, Clinical Documentation Specialist.
How did you study for your nclex? I have not passed twice already and studied so hard did over 4,000 questions :(

Dori,

I did Kaplan online vids & qbank. I wouldn't waste the money on the vids again, but the Kaplan qbank was very useful. Kaplan was good for helping you how to figure out the questions.

I also had a copy of the Hurst videos from a friend, so I used those since school started. I would just listen to them while I drove to and from school. They are excellent for content review.

I also used Saunders when I wanted to do some different questions and review.

How are your critical thinking skills? I found this is what saved my butt on more than one occasion. I am not a good memory person, but I ask a lot of why questions. Once I understand the process of something, then I can work through a question even if it just by elimination.

And, what type of learner are you? I am a visual learner so I turned pinterest into my study buddy. I have almost 400 pins and often would just look them over to refresh my memory.

Other than that I don't know how to help, I'm sorry. BTW...both Kaplan and Hurst have 100% guarantees. If you follow their advice on what to do (Hurst expects you to be able to recite a lot by memory, while Kaplan wants you just to read their stuff, watch vids and do Qs).

I wish I could do more for you,

~SD

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I hope you did them justice. God bless you.

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Specializes in LTAC, CRITICAL CARE, MEDSURG.

I take mine July 18 because our school turned our applications in sooooo late. I have not heard of anyone failing yet that I have talked to that are friends or family in other states. I have my Saunder's 5th ed. book and my Kaplan Review book from the class review/online they give you as well. You can download the Kaplan Review for PN and RN on kindle free (amazon kindle- but I have it on my droid and my mac lab top all free). I compare the books. Saunder's is better for my "visual learner part", but the Kaplan online comes with the videos that help me listen for my "auditory learner part" while I clean and cook. I am soooo nervous about the select alls which I am hearing is a huge part now. How did pinterest help you? I have looked on Pinterest and did not see anything. I definitely youtube a lot as well. My worst is maternity. Any advice? And Left field----> Did they let ya'll take a jacket or sweat shirt to wear if you got cold?

Thanks for any helpful advice or info!:nurse:(soon to be hopefully!)

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