NCLEX Crusade International - 7 Day NCLEX Preparation Training
Introduction
- Welcome to NCLEX Crusade International, a 7-day training program for NCLEX preparation.
- Aim: Guide and mentor students to prepare and pass the NCLEX effectively.
- Acknowledge frustration among students who have failed NCLEX before; highlight that failure is part of success.
Purpose of the Training
- Guide students in the right way to prepare and pass the NCLEX.
- Training focuses on critical thinking and prioritization rather than content memorization.
- Training is free and conducted via YouTube, be aware of scammers.
Training Details
- Daily sessions from 5 p.m. EST, lasting around 60 minutes.
- Training agenda over 7 days:
- Day 1: Understanding the NCLEX world.
- Day 2: NCLEX categories (Physiological integrity, Basic care, and Comfort, Psychosocial integrity).
- Day 3-4: Continue NCLEX categories and practice NCLEX-style questions.
- Day 5-6: Priority strategies section, important to attend live for interaction.
- Day 7: Discuss next steps and continued learning opportunities.
- Each session includes a Q&A segment.
Key Points
Understanding the NCLEX World
- NCLEX is a diagnostic exam measuring competency in nursing content and patient care.
- Emphasizes proving safe and effective nursing care.
- Different types of questions: recall and recognition, analysis, application.
Developing Critical Thinking
- Practice questions daily.
- Identify key factors in questions:
- Client
- Problem or healthcare needs
- Subjective or objective data
- Keywords
- Priority or content-based question
- Apply critical thinking strategies like assessment vs. implementation, Maslow's hierarchy, etc.
Applying Prioritization Strategies
- Most well-known: Airway, Breathing, Circulation (ABC priorities).
- Pain, education, and feelings are considered psychosocial.
- Prioritize physiological needs over psychosocial needs.
Tips for NCLEX Preparation
- Use resources like the Saunders NCLEX book and Qbanks such as UWorld and Kaplan for practice.
- Follow a system and possibly a mentor to guide preparation.
- Learning critical thinking is essential, rather than focusing solely on content.
Final Thoughts
- Encourage sharing of content with other nursing students.
- Subscribe to NCLEX Crusade International and join the Telegram channel for updates and further support.
- Reminder of the importance of dedication and practice in achieving NCLEX success.
This training aims to provide free guidance to prepare students effectively for NCLEX by focusing on critical thinking, prioritization, and understanding NCLEX question strategies.