This post is for what helped ME pass the NCLEX. In NO WAY am I telling you "You must use these methods or else you will fail!" Do whatever makes you happy. This is for me to share with those who are lost or just interested in reading.
And also, if you're going to be a non-therapeutic nurse and put someone's studying skills down, stay off my wall.
:) I'm so happy that I passed and I understand how difficult it is to retain the information or to find the right stuff that will work. It has been such a tough journey doing this with two jobs and running a business.
I've tried everything (KAPLAN, Exam Cram, books, etc.) I feel like I had all the books out there and I was still overwhelmed.
In the end, I only used four study methods:
NCLEX-RN Questions and Answers Made Incredibly Easy
Lippincott's NCLEX-RN Alternate-Format Questions
NCLEX question apps on my phone/ipad when I'm out and about
I used NCLEX-RN Questions and Answers Made Incredibly Easy and I really really like this most of all, surprisingly. I completed the entire book and did not use KAPLAN at all the second time. For the record, the questions weren't easy. It is broken down into different categories (CARDIO, RESP, ETC.). The reason why I love this one the most is because it'll keep repetitively asking me the questions in a different way to help me retain that question.
I bought the Davismobile apps to use in my spare time. I loved using them! They were PRIORITY questions and ALTERNATE FORMAT questions. I felt that the NCLEX was based off on these two apps. I think if I didn't have to worry about understanding the contents, I'd be happy just using these two apps to practice for the exam & nothing else.
I used this person's guide (it is not mine so due to the respect of how hard she's worked to put this together, I will not post it up, distribute it, or sell it.) This guide is 97 pages long. It is the summary of all the rationales that the girl used from KAPLAN & other questions she's found. To me, it's amazing and worth the price because I did not have time to put a guide together myself.
Idk if that's worth it to you guys, but every single question I answered on the NCLEX, I remembered reading it off from her guide:
I know this is long! I just wanted to post this up for those who's struggling with sitting there and answering a million questions or reading hundreds of pages for review.
So key points:
I preferred the Easy Q&A since it kept asking you questions about the disease instead of just "moving" on assuming you know it or will remember it.
I love getting apps to go especially if I'm waiting on a long line. Worth the investment, especially the Priorizations & Delegations.
Bless that girl who made that study guide. I read it the weekend before the exam and that. saved. my. life.
GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE! I'M ALWAYS HERE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME!
lol...did you just make a screen name just to copy the other person? lol... yes I was sharing my experience and yes, I heard the advice from every single professor. haha
Congratulations for passing in 75 questions! :) I did too!!!!!! I'll be honest. I continued answering questions until I went to bed before the exam. I'm not really a "relax the day before" kind of person. Never was, never will be. Oh well.
I purchased the study guide you're referring to about a month ago & have yet to read it but what I glanced over looked VERY well organized. I'm going to go ahead and print it tomorrow. Congratulations to you
Thank you. I wish the best of luck to you, scorpio. :) I mainly focused on pages 66-82, pharmacology section. Haha. It was kinda tough to sit through the first pages, since it is cardio, so much fun... What other materials are you using to study?
I'm using PDA & the LIPINCOTT Q&A Book & also the LIPINCOTT Alternate format. I have a tutor that I'm working with as well. Thanks for the well wishes I really appreciate it. Also does every sentence start with "realize" ?
LOL ahhaha. I guess she really wants you to realize it! It felt good when I did realized it. lol jk. Idk why she did that.
The pharmacology gets blehh sometimes, but I used silly puns next to it hehehe. Like, clomid induces ovulation for sexy time heroin withdrawal - even heroes get the flu! (bc flu symptoms occur). Tofranil - fran will cheer you up! Thorazine causes constipation - Thor is constipated on my toilet!
Oh snap, you're using exactly what I used! What do you think of the Q&A book? I felt like it's so much better than just reading a review book straight. I get so bored. It's just not my style.
Ahhhh, since we have the same style of learning and choice of material, please let me know how you do! Reply here or email me! I think you'll do awesome!
I purchased the study guide you're referring to about a month ago & have yet to read it but what I glanced over looked VERY well organized. I'm going to go ahead and print it tomorrow. Congratulations to you
Can u recommend the tutor...I couldn't email u back since my quota is over. Oh dance is it 5 the edition lippincott?
Lol well I'm definitely ready to "realize" I LOVE that book because I can focus on certain topics. Those are great ways you have for remembering pharmacology. I'm going to inbox you my email. I'll definitely be in touch.
I don't think I can post her name (I've seen her name posted before& an hour later the whole thread will be delete) Delete your inbox and I'll message you
Thank you for the information. I purchased the study guide and when it kept repeating "REALIZE" and started off with Cardiovascular. I had put it away and never gave it a chance to look at it again. I am currently using Lippincott Q&A, Prioritizing, Delegation, and Assessment. I just purchased the EXAM CRAM RN and also have a tutor. I am going to give the study guide a chance. Again, I thank you for your post.......CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!
lol jk. Idk why she did that.
heroin withdrawal - even heroes get the flu! (bc flu symptoms occur). Tofranil - fran will cheer you up! Thorazine causes constipation - Thor is constipated on my toilet!
It's just not my style.
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lol...did you just make a screen name just to copy the other person? lol... yes I was sharing my experience and yes, I heard the advice from every single professor. haha
Congratulations for passing in 75 questions! :) I did too!!!!!! I'll be honest. I continued answering questions until I went to bed before the exam. I'm not really a "relax the day before" kind of person. Never was, never will be. Oh well.