subject: TEN TIPS ON PASSING THE NLCEX RN [print this page] Passing the NLCEX-RN need a lot of preparation. Here are some tips to passing this NCLEX-RN test.
1.Buy or borrow and an NCLEX reviewers and take practice test.A used one will do or better yet if you can buy one from anyone you know who have already passed the test. Practice few questions a day while you are in junior years of nursing until your last years in nursing will accumulate.You will be amazed how much you have learned from the just reading the rationale of the answers.Used the actual NCLEX reviewers if you can. Mosbys and Lippincott RN-NCLEX.
2.Practice answering the questions,read the rationale of each answers and it will help you understand better and will be retained better. Questions are based on actual test so that the probability of you seeing those questions during the test is high.Practicing the test while you're still in school allows you to get help from your teachers while they are still there.
3.Use more than one reference for review information.Practice answering as many questions as possible before your test. The more you practice the better you will do on the test.That is early preparation. The earlier you prepare,the better the outcome will be.
4.While you do those practice questions find your strength and weaknesses and study harder on your weaknesses. If you want to be confident during the actual test,you got to answer as many questions as you can before you take the Test.
5.Find opportunities in clinical setting and be assertive.Learn concepts hands on while you are in school.You will remember it better than just reading the book.During clinical practice, study the patients' lab works and other diagnostic procedure done.Learn the values and why the abnormal ones. This is the time to ask your instructors. See what medications your patients are taking.Take time to study their therapeutic and side effects.Find out why they are taking it.
6.You will be seeing these medication many times in your future practice and you will be more confident giving those medications knowing what they are for and what their side effects are.Learning more of these while you are in school will help you well in your test.If you are not sure of a any concept,make an effort to learn and understand it. As you go further,you will eventually understand better and clearer.
7.8Take a 265 questions at a time. That is the maximum number of question during the actual NCLEX test.See how you improve as you take the practice test. If your score is below 50% ,do not worry.All you need is study more.
8.The test is computerized,so if you can practice on the CD ROM that will let you be more familiar with the computer. Attend online reviews if you can.Take review classes aside from you school.
All there is to pass your NCLEX Test is to study and study as much as you can days or even months before your test.
9.Relax before the day of the exam.Get a good night sleep.Get up early,eat a good breakfast. Your brain needs energy so make sure you have enough to use for the test. Arrive early to the testing center. This give you time to take a breath and familiarize yourself with the place.
10.During the test,take time to complete the tutorial even you you already are confident on how to use it. It is normal to be anxious. This is a major test so take a nice deep breath, relax and calm yourself. Take you time. The lesser question you answer right the lesser time you will be in that testing room.If you have to answer more questions,do not be anxious. Stay calm. Being calm will keep you focus on the question. The more focus you are,the chances of passing is high.
