NCLEX REVIEW
Test Taking Strategies
,BEFORE the Exam
• Set up a study plan and stick to it!
• Practice! Practice! Practice!
• Review the NCLEX Categories and focus on
your weakest ones
• NCLEX RN Test Plan
• BE FAMILIAR with the types of questions
you will encounter
, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31wluNO
A Word About
Studying…
• Studying must have an ACTIVE component for it to be effective
• Handwriting increases retention by up to 30%
Passive Studying Techniques Active Studying Techniques
• Reading textbook • “Data Dumps” –in your own words
• Reviewing notes/PowerPoint • Group discussions
• Listening to lectures • Create/write down questions as you
• Highlight material read/review
• Making Flashcards* • Answer practice questions & explain rati
in your own words
• Use your flash cards to quiz yourself
Spaced Repetition is KEY! – You must repeat your studying actions several times across different study ses
, Day BEFORE the NCLEX
• DO NOT STUDY! – if you don’t know it now…..
• Do something fun and relaxing!
• Consider a practice drive to the testing center
• Review the NCLEX Candidate Rules
• Make sure you have proper identification
• Pack some snacks and water for your breaks!
• Get a good night’s sleep
Test Taking Strategies
,BEFORE the Exam
• Set up a study plan and stick to it!
• Practice! Practice! Practice!
• Review the NCLEX Categories and focus on
your weakest ones
• NCLEX RN Test Plan
• BE FAMILIAR with the types of questions
you will encounter
, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31wluNO
A Word About
Studying…
• Studying must have an ACTIVE component for it to be effective
• Handwriting increases retention by up to 30%
Passive Studying Techniques Active Studying Techniques
• Reading textbook • “Data Dumps” –in your own words
• Reviewing notes/PowerPoint • Group discussions
• Listening to lectures • Create/write down questions as you
• Highlight material read/review
• Making Flashcards* • Answer practice questions & explain rati
in your own words
• Use your flash cards to quiz yourself
Spaced Repetition is KEY! – You must repeat your studying actions several times across different study ses
, Day BEFORE the NCLEX
• DO NOT STUDY! – if you don’t know it now…..
• Do something fun and relaxing!
• Consider a practice drive to the testing center
• Review the NCLEX Candidate Rules
• Make sure you have proper identification
• Pack some snacks and water for your breaks!
• Get a good night’s sleep
