Simple Tips to Prepare for the NCLEX

Now that you've made it through nursing school – completed all of the reading, labs, tests and clinical rotations – it’s time NCLEX preparation. Here are simple NCLEX tips for preparing for test day. 

 

Choose the right time to take the exam.  We all know that it’s easy for life to get in the way. It’s important that preparing for and taking the NCLEX exam be your top priority. This may mean delaying the exam if there are pressing issues at work or with your family.  It’s far better to postpone the exam than to not be fully focused on it – you cannot do your best if you are worried about other issues. In addition, be sure to get extra sleep the night before the exam, eat breakfast, wear comfortable clothes (bring something long-sleeved in case the examination room is cold), and bring proper identification.

Improve your test taking skills.  Most students are completely prepared with the content knowledge they need to be successful on the NCLEX. The issue for many students is their test taking skills. Work to improve your test taking abilities and to overcome test taking weaknesses prior to scheduling your NCLEX. There are plenty of books on this subject available. Your nursing instructors may also be able to provide NCLEX practice exams.

Learn from previous test taking experiences.  Most nursing programs utilize standardized exams to test your knowledge of key content areas.  Go back and review those results to identify any content weaknesses and spend some extra time reviewing those content areas.

If you have access to a review course, take advantage of it.  Typically, review courses are two to three days in length and cover content taught in approved nursing programs. This is a good way to refresh on content covered early in your program, identify content area weaknesses, and to gain confidence prior to sitting for the NCLEX. 

It’s OK to be nervous. Trust me; you’re not the only one who is scared.  Preparing for the NCLEX is nerve-racking for most students. Keep in mind that if you’re not successful the first time, you can always take the exam again.

 

 

 

 

wannab, Congratulations on your Graduation... You must be very proud of your self.. As an Educator myself, I can honestly say that you are doing everthing and more toprepare for the exam..Don't worry about the passing grade..When you take the exam, just do the very best you can.. With your grades like that, I bet they will go up in time.. If they don't, that doesn't mean that you won't pass. The ultimate exam has probably other questions.. What you are practicing are about similar questions in the same context.. So the very best of luck to you.. Try not to stress outso much.. I think you will do just fine...Please keep us posted on your progress.. Teresa

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wannab, Congratulations on passing your exam...That is just awesome.. Also congratulations on your ER position.. ...That is my true love (trauma junkie).. I worked there for 20 years.. Best of luck to you.. Please keep us posted..
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