To Early to study for the NCLEX?

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HI! This is my First year in BSN Program. I will take Fundamentals of Nursing next semester and I want this year start study for the NCLEX?

I want study earlier for this Reason

  • My english is not my first language
  • My university is in Puerto Rico
  • My University dont prep student for the NCLEX only for the state board test (spanish)

What you will recomend me to do?

Please I need a advice about this, My dream is be a FNP in ER, in the USA

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

You should start studying and answering NCLEX questions as soon as you know you want to be a nurse. Why? Because NCLEX questions are nursing school questions, they are a whole new entity for some people. Those that are used to just answering fact and knowledge based questions tend to struggle more. NCLEX is about the whole picture, the knowledge, the critical thinking and the application of that knowledge to answer the question.

The sooner you start getting used to those types of questions the better off you will be. You won't know the answers to everything out of the gate, but try them anyway, read the rational behind the correct answer.

It'll help ALOT!

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It's never too soon to start studying for NCLEX. The program I went through started us with NCLEX questions the second week of school. It was a great help. NCLEX questions are like none other.....Out of four possible answers, sometimes three are absolutely correct-only one could be chosen. The key is to read the question and ask yourself, "what is the question asking exactly?" Is it asking how I would manage care? Priority? Identification (recorded sounds)? Is it asking your nursing actions in order? Deciphering what the question is asking is key. Do all the practice questions you can do without neglecting what you are supposed to be studying for class. Our instructors suggested a minimum of 25 per day in the months leading up to graduation. I also found the refresher course which was offered between graduation and our test date, to be extremely helpful. It was by Sylvia Rayfield and was invaluable. I learned quite a bit and had some of my knowledge re-enforced. I know you are a way from graduating, but many people sit through the course numerous times-it is free after the initial investment until you pass the NCLEX. Here is the link: NCLEX RN Reviews, NCLEX PN Reviews & Faculty Development CEU Workshops

Blessings to you.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

Just remember, your first goal is to get through nursing school.

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