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HOW I SUCCESSFULLY PREPARED FOR THE NCLEX®
April 26, 2017 by Lauren Pope
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You’ve made it to the end of nursing school and you’re ready to start your life
as a registered nurse! But before that, there’s one final step before you can
begin: the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).
The NCLEX is an exam every nursing student takes upon graduation to determine a
candidate’s readiness to practice nursing. The computer-adaptive test ends when
it can be determined that a candidate's performance is either above or below the
passing standard.
We asked recent 3-Year Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduate Catherine
Resendez about her experience preparing for the NCLEX, as well as her life after
nursing school. Check out her advice below:
How did you approach studying for the exam?
I did anywhere from 75-150 questions from my NCLEX prep book every day. It
worked best for me to do 75 questions test with questions from all topics. After
going through questions, I would go back and review content on what I had missed
and write notes. I studied 5 to 6 days of the week. I alternated days as far as
how many hours I studied so I wasn’t draining myself too much. I made sure I
took breaks. Coffee became my best friend for four weeks.
I’m not sure when or how it happened exactly but the week before I tested I got
this sense of, “Okay! I think I’m ready, can I get this thing over with
tomorrow?!”
When did you start studying for the NCLEX Exam?
I went full-blown study mode a month prior to my exam. Chamberlain starts
preparing us way before. We were always encouraged to do NCLEX style questions
every week. I believe our Capstone course is the beginning of the official
preparation for the NCLEX.
When should students take the NCLEX?
I would suggest testing no later than two months after graduating. The sooner,
the better because all the information and test-taking strategies you have
gained are still fresh in your brain! I had the green light to test from ATI two
weeks after graduation. I waited for my authorization to test from the board for
2 weeks after and the next available date was two weeks after. I tested a month
and a half after graduating.
Any tips for the day of the exam?
I would say do not look at anything the day before. I watched movies all day and
just relaxed, which was wonderful. Have a good breakfast on the day of the test.
It’s hard to eat anything but eat something. Take snacks with you to put in the
locker they give you just in case. Make sure you arrive to the testing site
early. I live in Atlanta and traffic is terrible!
Don’t let anxiety get the best of you. If you need to stop and take a moment, do
it. Read the question, as many times as you need to make sure you understand
what the question is asking. We always feel like were racing against the clock
(we’re programmed to not take any longer than 1-1.5 minutes per question) but it
is okay to stop and take a breath if you need to before answering a question.
How does it feel to officially be a nurse?
The feeling is indescribable. It’s amazing to finally have your hard work pay
off. I’m ready to put all this knowledge I have gained to work. I feel
accomplished and honored to be part of the nursing field. I look forward to
being compassionate and offering patients the best quality of care that I can
provide. I look forward to continue growing as the extraordinary nurse I have
become.
Tell us about life after nursing school. What sort of career you’re pursuing and
what your plans are moving forward?
I started my new grad residency on a Neuroscience ICU unit on February 27th and
I am so excited. I can’t wait to be engaged and learn as much as I can. It’s an
amazing feeling to finally be pursing what I have worked so hard to accomplish.
Chamberlain definitely did a great job in preparing us to walk out of school
feeling ready and feeling like the extraordinary nurses they always pushed and
taught us to be. I do see myself returning to Chamberlain and continuing my
education. I’d love to one day be a clinical instructor.
What advice would you have for a new student at Chamberlain?
I know when we start we think it’s crazy. How are we going to do extra questions
every week with all the test, assignments, papers, case studies, care plans,
etc.? Every week, take some time to do NCLEX-style questions even if you do
terrible on them. Start to familiarize yourself with how the questions are
asked. Learn how to break them down. Go to the test-taking strategies workshops.
It is repetitive but the more it is heard, the more it sticks. Those strategies
are what will get you through any NCLEX question regardless if you know the
subject of the question. Use all the resources that are offered.
Make the best of the experience you are getting. Learn as much as you can. Get
involved as much as you can. If there is the chance to perform skills you want
to do, ask if you can. Put yourself out there. I know it is easier said than
done because it can be scary but the more you are exposed to the more confidence
is gained. Before you know it, you will be part of the most rewarding profession
and have accomplished something great.
Additional NCLEX Preparation Resources:
* How to Pass the NCLEX in 75 Questions
* 4 Apps for NCLEX Practice
Important information about the educational debt, earnings, and completion rates
of students who attended this program can be found at chamberlain.edu/ge.
BY LAUREN POPE
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