TIPS/Info for passing NCLEX

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Hi,

To everyone who passed recent nclex-rn, can you please share what helped you best (cd's, printed materials, etc..) ? Where to focus? and how did you study/prepare?

thanks... this will help a lot of us who are scheduled to take the exams soon

Hi, My name is Cristian Dan and I am a RN educated in Romania.

First, I want to congratulate you for passing the exam.

Second, I want to ask you if the books and the CD that you learned from are still available for borrowing?

I have been living in the USA only for 3 months and I am not doing so great with the money. it would be extremely helpful for me if you could borrow me your study materials. I would like to talk with you more regarding NCLEX .Could you please e-mail me ([email protected]) your phone number because it will be extremely useful and encouraging for me to speak with someone who has passed this awful exam.

Thank you

Cristian

NurseKate said:
Hi, I had used Saunders, Lippincott, and the NCLEX 3000 CD. I felt that the books were beneficial because I could take them with me and study if I had a moment or find a comfortable place to review. The CDs were good because I could take practice tests and see what the rationales were immediately after answering the question. I found that method of studyng (paying attention to rationales) to be most helpful. The CD ROM also allowed me to practice what it was like to test on the computer. I felt prepared for the test when I went in, but once I came out I was so unsure of everything (as is the response from most test-takers). There was a class my school offered that reviewed systems and went over test-taking strategies. It lasted the entire last semester and we had to do anywhere between 100-200 questions per week over 14 weeks time in addition to our regular studying. Research shows hat those who practice at least 3000 quetions or so have higher chances of passing the NCLEX. Some people say they underestimated the test, so it may be helpful to over do it with the studying so you go in ready to do your best.

My test covered all areas (Peds, Maternity, Geriatric) and all topics (Neuro, Endocrine, etc). I feel like studying insulin and other endocrine issues was beneficial. Also, really focus on questions that deal with prioritizing patients and recognizing what should be done first in emergent situations. Really, you can get any kind of question on any topic, but those were some areas that were helpful in my preparation.

I hope this helps. I can send you the Lippincott book in case you're interested and I think I have the NCLEX 3000 CD here as well...anything to help a fellow nurse. Best wishes. ?

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Pray hard, and use Kaplan!! They teach you how the NCLEX wants you to think....!!! Kaplan, prayers, Kaplan, Prayers!!!!!!!!!! Good luck everyone!

I only used Kaplan. I did only 1000 questions for practice of Kaplan too. I passed at the first attempt!

However, what I want to say, no matter what you use, make good use of it. Know your stuff well. It would be nice to do more and more practice items but do review them one by one till you can completely play it with your all fingers. Always remember, "Quality comes first!"

Good luck!

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Hi everybody i would really appreciate it if someone could send me review materials for the NCLEX-RN, PLZZZZZ.

My addresse is

Thanx

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Hey.. y'all i have heard that they have fill ins and check all that apply questions now... How will one ever pass!!????? Well, anyone out there that can let me know what book will prepare me for those kinda questions.. also everyone tells me that in the nclex they ask about prioritizing.. choosing which patient first.. blah blah... is there a review book that will help me on that...

I will really appreciate some input...

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Hey this is for chris_at_lucas_RN... i'm still getting used to how to use this site.. anywayz, i read something about a tool that was similar to NCLEX.. what tool are u talking about..??

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i just took the test on the march 30th and i got all questions on which pt to see first, or which assessment to do first, etc. it seemed to be all priority questions for me, i failed though. Let me know where i should study for this too, PLEASE....

THANKS!! d

Hey.. y'all i have heard that they have fill ins and check all that apply questions now... How will one ever pass!!????? Well, anyone out there that can let me know what book will prepare me for those kinda questions.. also everyone tells me that in the nclex they ask about prioritizing.. choosing which patient first.. blah blah... is there a review book that will help me on that...

I will really appreciate some input...

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i just took the test on the march 30th and i got all questions on which pt to see first, or which assessment to do first, etc. it seemed to be all priority questions for me, i failed though. Let me know where i should study for this too, PLEASE....

THANKS!! d

Go Kaplan for priority training!

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:crying2: I took and failed the nclex in 3/05 and i am retaking the test on 5/7/05. i am currently taking the hurst review online and i am finding it to be a really good review. Has anyone else used or heard of the hurst review? Does anyone know if the nclex exam was making any changes in 4/05?

ma

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:crying2: I took and failed the nclex in 3/05 and i am retaking the test on 5/7/05. i am currently taking the hurst review online and i am finding it to be a really good review. Has anyone else used or heard of the hurst review? Does anyone know if the nclex exam was making any changes in 4/05?

ma

Hi, I'm going through the live review this week. I think it's great! I don't have a date yet for NCLEX. I just graduated 4/30.

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Hi ~ you mentioned in your profile you are from Mi. "where it snows in May" I was wondering if you are in the U.P. and if by chance you are going to NMU?

Pam

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Hi ~ you mentioned in your profile you are from Mi. "where it snows in May" I was wondering if you are in the U.P. and if by chance you are going to NMU?

Pam

I actually live in the Grand Rapids area, so no, not going to NMU. :)

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Hi Paula,

Im doing the Kaplan thing, hope it works! I passed the pre-nclex with a higher score than national average so I feel fairly confidant, but still nervous. Good luck to ya.

Do you happen to have the Cd trainer they give you to practice test questions at home, I'm looking to purchse it.
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