Could someone answer a question about state nursing boards for the lpn?

Question

i am currently waiting for my letter to test, and i am a nervous wreck! i did super in school, and i feel like ive studied until my brain cant take anymore, but i have ben hearing that it doesnt matter how much you study, nothing can prepare you for the real test. is this true? i am taking the boards in illinois.

Answer 1

I've heard nurses tell me, "I barely studied for the boards and I've passed."  Truly, it's just people trying to be narcissistic and not giving themselves credit for all their hardwork...yeah, I guess pharmacology is natural intelligence *rolls eyes*.  I was a pretty lazy student but I managed to make good grades.  I studied my *** off everyday.  Not because I was scared of failing the boards but because I wanted to make sure I knew my material inside and out to make me a competent nurse.  Get yourself an nclex-pn book and it being 2008, I'm sure it will come with a disc with a practice test so you get a feeling of what it's like.  Take a breather, go over your old school notes and text books and just take time maybe an hour or two a day and study.

BTW, congrats on passing nursing school!!!  I hope you pass your boards.  We need great nurses!

Answer 2

It has been a few years but..

I was only a C student, my final brought me up to a B and a lousy test taker.

That being said, if I recall correctly, my computer shut down after 35 minutes and the minimum questions.

I passed.

When doing my RN, it went through all the questions. I passed.

If you have studied and taken some practice tests you will do good.

Best wishes...