HERE ARE A FEW HELPFUL NURSING REVIEW TIPS FOR THE NLE TEST TAKER THAT

MIGHT HELP GUIDE DURING THE NURSING REVIEW PROCESS:

By: Ma’am Janet dela Cruz
1. Stay focused during the nursing review classes. Many nursing reviewees are
bored during their review classes. My observation is that some of the nursing reviewers simply
rehash what the reviewees have taken up during their college days. Also, reviewees have also
been observed to fiddle much with their gadgets like cell phones or MP3 players which is really a
huge factor why they cannot focus on their review.
2. Do not over-rationalize the nursing board exam questions. Examinees/test
takers of the nursing board exam usually give different answers to the same question. There is no
guarantee that an examinee will pass the Nursing Board Exam even if she graduated as a Cum
Laude or Magna Cum Laude. The answers are subject to the idea of the person/s who made the
exam, hence, subjective. Nursing is not an exact science like mathematics. In rationalizing the
problem/situation, the examinee should keep in mind that sometimes the best answer is the
simplest one.
3. Maintain a balanced schedule between nursing review and other
activities. Don’t be too serious with your review. Have a little fun. All work no play makes a
dull baby. As a test taker, you should still be able to maintain a good schedule between nursing
review and your personal life. Being too serious with the review will wear you out sooner than
expected. Have a time management plan.
4. Exercise and maintain a good diet. You have to be conscious of these two because I
have observed that those who do some exercise and have a good diet can concentrate better than
those who don’t.
5. Stay away from vices as much as possible. Heavy smoking may impair your ability
to focus. This may not hold true in your case but generally, this observation is valid. Drinking
alcohol also has a significant effect on academic performance and focus so try to keep drinking
alcohol to the minimum. Moderation is important if you have these vices.
6. Pray. Divine intervention during the Nursing board exam is always sought by test takers
especially one week before the exam schedule. It’s always a good thing to seek guidance from
God. Only He has the power to guide you hands and direct your life. There is no better source of
wisdom but God himself so make it a daily habit to pray.