I've been lurking in this group since the summer group taking in all I can. I passed the exam November 4th. The thing that helped me the most was the review book and the e-course. I also used quizlet, but only after studying the review book and constantly listening to the e-course. I initially took the exam back in July, having not prepared for it, and of course I failed with a 582. By taking the exam it allowed me to focus on what I needed to study more on and spend less time on other subjects. I don't recommend that route because it is very expensive. I had a different version of the test and it was equally as challenging as the first exam. By the end of the second exam, I felt more confident than I did the first time, but I wasn't sure if I had passed. I started to go back and look over my answers, because I had answered every question, but had some that I wasn't sure about. I started to change some answers,, but then I had to stop myself, I submitted my exam as is and did the survey. When I saw that I passed, a heavy load was lifted off my chest. Good luck to everyone, it can be done.
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Tasha Jones M.S.N., NCSN, RN
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
Aurora, CO United States
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