NCLEX Success Plan
• Needs Assessment o Based on my Kaplan Diagnostic Test score of 67.8% I fall into the category of situation four. Therefore, I will need to do a great amount of review and studying to prepare myself for a passing grade on the NCLEX examination. o Weakest Areas Include:
Pharmacology
Nursing Judgement
Pediatrics Growth & Development
Critical Thinking
Setting Priorities o Review Time
4000/60 minutes= 67 Question Hours
21-23 Review hours
2-4 Expert hours
• All adds up to a Total of 92 Hours of preparation for NCLEX Examination o For my method of review I will be using the individual review since I tend to learn better on my own. It tends to be easier to focus on the areas I need to work on most if I don’t feel …show more content…
o I seem to review better later at night around 6-10, so I am planning two hours of study time a night between this time frame. o Content I am going to review is not just going to be my weak areas as stated above but overall try to review additional med/surg to help keep these familiar topics in mind. o For my types of review I plan to use Kaplan focused test on my weak areas to help strengthen, and other areas to review that knowledge. I will also be doing one Question Bank a week to quiz myself over all content as I continue studying. I will be using my NCLEX book and classroom notes for further understanding and/or clarification. o Remediation will be done at the beginning of each study/ review session, which will be no more than 50 minute blocks. Therefore, I am more opt to retain the information
• Controlled Review Environment o I plan to study in my room during the evening when the house is quiet, TV off, and phone on silent to allow for an interruption free period of …show more content…
o I will have all lights turned on and temperature will be set at 68 degrees to facilitate comfort while studying.
• Plan for Test Day o Sleep
I will be getting at least eight hours a sleep the night before the NCLEX or trying to as well as the night before that because sometimes I tend to not get very good sleep the night due to anxiety before a big test. o Nutrition
For the breakfast before the test I plan to have eggs, with a bowl of fresh fruit such as strawberries, bananas, and oranges. I will also have half a coke to help wake me up along with water to keep hydrated. I am going to bring a granola bar for a snack. Plus I will be putting on chapstick to keep my lips from drying out and cracking because that sometimes can be bothersome. o Time Management
I want to wake up at least one hour and a half before I have to leave the house. That way I have enough time to have a nutritious breakfast as well as get ready for the day. I will be leaving the house and hour earlier than it takes to get to the testing site just in case I run into traffic or have some type of car issues. o Transportation
I will be driving myself to the testing center. o Stress
• Needs Assessment o Based on my Kaplan Diagnostic Test score of 67.8% I fall into the category of situation four. Therefore, I will need to do a great amount of review and studying to prepare myself for a passing grade on the NCLEX examination. o Weakest Areas Include:
Pharmacology
Nursing Judgement
Pediatrics Growth & Development
Critical Thinking
Setting Priorities o Review Time
4000/60 minutes= 67 Question Hours
21-23 Review hours
2-4 Expert hours
• All adds up to a Total of 92 Hours of preparation for NCLEX Examination o For my method of review I will be using the individual review since I tend to learn better on my own. It tends to be easier to focus on the areas I need to work on most if I don’t feel …show more content…
o I seem to review better later at night around 6-10, so I am planning two hours of study time a night between this time frame. o Content I am going to review is not just going to be my weak areas as stated above but overall try to review additional med/surg to help keep these familiar topics in mind. o For my types of review I plan to use Kaplan focused test on my weak areas to help strengthen, and other areas to review that knowledge. I will also be doing one Question Bank a week to quiz myself over all content as I continue studying. I will be using my NCLEX book and classroom notes for further understanding and/or clarification. o Remediation will be done at the beginning of each study/ review session, which will be no more than 50 minute blocks. Therefore, I am more opt to retain the information
• Controlled Review Environment o I plan to study in my room during the evening when the house is quiet, TV off, and phone on silent to allow for an interruption free period of …show more content…
o I will have all lights turned on and temperature will be set at 68 degrees to facilitate comfort while studying.
• Plan for Test Day o Sleep
I will be getting at least eight hours a sleep the night before the NCLEX or trying to as well as the night before that because sometimes I tend to not get very good sleep the night due to anxiety before a big test. o Nutrition
For the breakfast before the test I plan to have eggs, with a bowl of fresh fruit such as strawberries, bananas, and oranges. I will also have half a coke to help wake me up along with water to keep hydrated. I am going to bring a granola bar for a snack. Plus I will be putting on chapstick to keep my lips from drying out and cracking because that sometimes can be bothersome. o Time Management
I want to wake up at least one hour and a half before I have to leave the house. That way I have enough time to have a nutritious breakfast as well as get ready for the day. I will be leaving the house and hour earlier than it takes to get to the testing site just in case I run into traffic or have some type of car issues. o Transportation
I will be driving myself to the testing center. o Stress