Know various conditions that nurses are faced with on a daily basis. Also, be aware of the symptoms that identify the conditions and what tests can be performed to verify that it is what is wrong with the patient. Also, know the treatment that goes along with these conditions.
Know the different systems of the body. Focus primarily on what organs are associated with each system such as the circulation system, for example, and what its purpose is in the overall function of the human body. Study the organs in the body and what they contribute to the overall health of an individual.
Microbiology is tested on the NCLEX, so review your material on the types of bacteria and how you can identify them, along with the conditions that they are associated with.
Focus on learning the types of medications and what ailments that they are able to treat. Focus on the controlled substance categories and where individual medications fall into the schedule listing.
Know the 80 bones that form the axial skeleton, which is the trunk of the body and skull. Also know that the appendicular skeleton, which is the lower portion of the body and limbs attached to it. Study the types of bones and joints and typical conditions that often affect them.