NCLEX-RN

The NCLEX-RN is a critical examination for aspiring registered nurses, assessing their knowledge and skills necessary for safe and effective practice.

Study Strategies

Answering Priority Questions

Mastering Priority Questions

Priority questions are a staple of the NCLEX-RN. They test your ability to recognize and act on the most urgent patient needs. Use frameworks like ABCs (Airway, Breathing, Circulation) and Maslow’s Hierarchy to guide your choices.

Tips for Success

  • Always address life-threatening issues first
  • Choose interventions that prevent harm
  • Remember: Stable patients can wait, unstable patients cannot

Applying these strategies will boost your confidence and accuracy on the exam.

Examples

  • Selecting to assess a patient with chest pain before a patient needing routine medication.

  • Choosing to secure a disconnected chest tube before giving a scheduled oral medication.