Where do I begin?

[Step2012]

Hello. I just mailed my application and im waiting for the att. Ive been studying my saunders cd and I feel as if im not doing enough. I have other books and im getting so overwhelmed. I feel like im starting to shut down. I dont know if its the lack of motivation or self confidence. I just need a starting piont. Meaning where do I really begin?

[Schizoh]

just FOCUS. first you need to stick to 1 book content. READ THE BOOK CONTENT FIRST. and then if you have strategy books on how to skim the questions read it first. then go on to questions. Lacharity is a good one. then if you have a qbank that is great. after that your all set.

[Me2006]

know your content and identify your weak areas. Practice at least 150 questions/ day and read the rationales. Make sure you understand why you are getting questions incorrect.

good luck

[sara42975]

Practice! You said you have Saunders so start with that. When you find a weak area or something you've completely forgotten, stop what your doing and go back to do a full review. Once you've git a good start, start adding some other types of study questions. I found the Kaplan testing readiness exams free online. They were much harder than Saunders and ended up being much harder than nclex as well. Don't rely on strategy alone; you've got to know the content. There are no tricks to passing. Study and practice as much as you can until your test date. There are also some good study guides on this web site which are very useful. Good luck!

[reginakrys]

Saunders CD has a diagnostic exam that tells you which topics you're weak or good at. You can even print out a study schedule based on your strengths and weaknesses.

[Step2012]

Thanks so much for the comments. Im super happy that this group is around..im going to focus and study until I cant anymore. I will do this and finally start living my dream..thanx again.muah