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Remember these things in answering questions in the NLE

1. The board exam is a test for entry-level nurses. This means that it does NOTexpect you to know everything. So don!t panic when you encounter "uestionsand you have no idea what it is asking. #se test-taking strategies in aswering it.

 $fter doing an extensive review and you still feel like you don!t know enoughdon!t feel bad. %t!s natural to be anxious. $ little anxiety will actually help duringthe board exam as it will keep you alert and focused.

&. 'hen reading "uestions.. find out what the test item is asking you about. %f the"uestion said.. ('hat Nursing $ction...( $lways think about the N#)S%N*+)O,SS and remember it all begins with $SSSSNT. %f the "uestion asks you about (+atient needs..( $lways think about $S/O'!S 0%)$),0 O2N3S and remember that +0S%O/O*%, N3S is priority. %f the "uestionasks you about (+rioriti4ation or which patient to see first( $lways think about $5,.. remember $irway 5reathing and ,irculation. This also applies inchoosing the best N#)S%N* 3%$*NOS%S for your patient.

 $lso remember that nursing interventions are categori4ed into three namely6%ndependent %nterdependent and 3ependent. %ndependent nursing actions arethose that the nurse may perform for the patient without the need of a doctor!sorder. %nterdependent are those where the nurse collaborates with othermembers of the health team 7+T dietician medtechs etc.8. 3ependent are thosethat re"uire a doctors order.

%n choosing answers always begin with %N3+N3NT N#)S%N* $,T%ONS.

example6The nurse is caring for a patient with a fever. 3uring the morning rounds thepatient complains of headache. The nurse proceeds to check the temperature andfinds it to be elevated at 9:.; , the nurse should6

a. $dminister paracetamol to relieve headache and fever as ordered b. +erform a tepid sponge bathc. 3ocument the temperature and call the +hysiciand. ,heck ,5, for signs of infection

%n the example above the independent nursing action is 5. Therefore 5 is the

correct answer.

<. 'hen answering "uestions that you really don!t have an idea about choose thelongest answer or the one that is totally different from the other choices and stick with it.

example6The nurse is caring for a patient on heparin infusion. 3uring the morning carethe patient complains of sore gums after brushing teeth. The nurse should6

a. Stop the infusion

 b. Notify the doctorc. $ssess for bleedingd. $dminister protamine sulfate

%n the example above options $ 5 and 3 are all nursing interventions. Onlyoption , involves nursing assessment. Therefore by way of elimination thecorrect answer is ,.

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<. 3o practice tests everyday. This will help you develop test-taking strategies. %nanswering "uestions read the "uestion carefully. 2ind out what the item is asking you. %n reading the choices look for words that make the option wrong theneliminate that choice so you can narrow down your options.

example6Nursing is NOT an absolute science. There are exceptions to every situation.,hoices with (always( (all( (never( are therefore wrong because they aregenerali4ations.

=. Never change your answer 7even if it was >ust a guess8 unless you are absolutelysure with your new answer.

?. %n eliminating choices similar ones are automatically wrong answers.

:. Take time in reading "uestions and answer choices however be aware of thetime remaining for exam set. %t is usually written in the board by the proctor.

Things to do several days before and On the day of the Exam:

Several 3ays 5efore61. nsure that all +), documents prescribed calculator pencil sharpeners andpens are in order.&. @isit the site of the exam and the exact room assignment a day before theexam. $lso try locate where the nearest comfort room is located.9. *et ade"uate rest and sleep<. $void dairy products and fatty foods at least & days before the exam

=. ,heck nursing uniform and shoes to ensure that everything still fits?. +lan meals ahead 7consider availability of food in exam site8

On the 3ay of the xam61. 5ring water 7remove labels8 candies and light snack &. +lace all belongings in a clear plastic envelope9. 5ring medications such as anti-diarrheals no-drowse cough and coldremedies 5ronchodilators if asthmatic +aracetamol for headache toothacheetc.<. 5e at the exam site early =. $lways listen to the instructions given by the proctor. $sk "uestions when in

doubt.?. Take toilet breaks before the start of every exam.:. $void discussing answers with others in the lobby as this will tend to increaseanxiety. #se the time instead to relax in preparation for the next set of exams.

% guess that!s all you need to know for your exam.

One final note6 ou have to believe that you are >ust days away from bree4ingthrough the /icensure xam with flying colors. )ely on yourself and if you!re aspiritual person pray.

% was going to write goodluck but % guess it would be more appropriate to extendmy advance congratulations.

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Tips on Preparing for the Nurse Licensure Examination (Local Board)

• 2our 7<8 gruelling years of academic and clinical training• 2ive 7=8 a>or Operation Scrubs 2ive 7=8 inor Operation Scrubs• 2ive 7=8 3elivery )oom 0andles 2ive 7=8 3elivery )oom $ssists 2ive 7=8

,ord 3resses• ,ountless ,ase Studies and +resentations• ,ountless Nursing ,are +lans and Nursing $ssessments• ,ountless 3rug Studies and 3efense• 0undreds of patients across the life span with varying needs

These are a few of the things every nursing student needs to complete beforeearning a 5achelor of Science in Nursing 75SN8 degree. 0owever being conferred with a 5SN degree is not enough for one to be allowed to practice Nursing in the+hilippines.

 $s provided in $rticle %@ Section 1& of )epublic $ct ;1:9 otherwise known asPhilippine Nursing !t of "##"$ all applicants for license to practice nursingshall be re"uired to pass a written examination.

/ike any other examination a thorough preparation is imperative to ensure one!ssuccess in the +hilippine Nurse /icensure xamination.

 'ith the vast scope of nursing one may get lost in the thick of preparations./isted are a few of the important areas which should not be missed in reviewingfor the local board examination.

%ommunity &ealth Nursing. *et a copy of the book published by the3epartment of 0ealth on ,ommunity 0ealth Nursing in the +hilippines. ost ifnot all of the community health nursing "uestions in the local board examinationare culled from this book. aster the vaccination schedules communicablediseases community diagnosis principles of home visit and the bag techni"ue.

Psy!hiatri! Nursing. 5rush up on therapeutic use of self 7Therapeuticcommunication8 defenseAcoping mechanisms psychiatric drugs and 3S %@.

'aternal and %hild &ealth Nursing. Bnow by heart the concepts onenstruation +regnancy and common pregnancy-related complications /abor+rocess 5reastfeeding *rowth and development concepts by noted theorists.

'edi!al()urgi!al Nursing. )eview on the common diseases endemic to the+hilippines. Bnow the patho-physiology nursing assessment nursing diagnosisand nursing managementAresponsibilities for each disease.

Nursing Ethi!s$ *urispruden!e and Professional d+ustment. *et acopy of /. @en4on!s book on +rofessional Nursing and the +hilippine Nursing $ctof &CC& 7).$. ;1:98, 5e familiar with laws that are related to andAor affect thepractice of nursing in the +hilippines.

%t is also important to keep abreast with current events and general knowledge as"uestions on politics religion and sexuality have occassionally appeared inrecent board examinations. $ good way to do this is by reading newspapers as well as getting hold of copies of public speeches made by current and immediatepast members of the regulatory board of nursing.

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