Meet your Program Instructor & Mentor

Damion K. Jenkins, RN, MSN - NCLEX® Prep Expert

Lead Instructor

Damion Jenkins, RN, MSN

Hi, I’m Damion, the Lead Educational Specialist and NCLEX® Prep Expert at The Nurse Speak®. I want to thank you for visiting and taking the time to look around and learn more about how I can help you, or someone you know develop strategies for NCLEX® success! You see, I have a real passion for nursing education, and I’ve dedicated the past 10 years to enhance the profession through nursing education and mentorship. As an experienced Nurse Educator, I understand that people learn differently, and they have different preferences when it comes to studying. That’s why I’ve created this program that focuses on developing the critical thinking and test-taking strategies necessary to pass the NCLEX®! I am so glad you are here, and I look forward to the day when I get to welcome you into this wonderful profession as a nurse and a colleague! Best, Damion
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NCLEX® Strategies for Success

Program Option Overview

One-to-One Tutoring Sessions

Are available for add-on in all program options!

Each 2 hour one-to-one tutoring session is priced at $125 and is only available to be added-on for individuals who are currently enrolled in the NCLEX® Strategies for Success Program. You can add-on these additional one-to-one sessions in the "More Please" section of the course. 

One-to-one tutoring sessions are conducted via Zoom, and are designed to validate your understanding, identify what is holding you back, and help you develop an individualized study plan for NCLEX® Success!

Planning to take the NCLEX® soon?

Develop strategies for success with this option! You can still add-on one-to-one tutoring, but note that availability may be limited.

NCLEX® Strategies for Success Program Curriculum

Designed for future RNs and LPNs

  • 1

    INTRODUCTION

  • 2

    Lesson One: NCLEX 101 – Everything you need to know about the NCLEX

    • NCLEX 101: History & Purpose

    • NCLEX Design

    • In the NCLEX Testing Room

    • NCLEX Delivery - Exam Day Tips

    • NCSBN Test Plans (RN & PN)

    • Always Consider Scope of Practice

    • Management of Care (RNs) and Coordinator of Care (LPNs)

    • RN and LPN - Test Plan Comparison

    • Lesson One Recap & Review

  • 3

    Lesson Two: Conceptual Nursing Practice & Critical Thinking

    • Thinking Conceptually is Key!

    • Understanding the Bigger Picture – Concepts vs Details

    • Critical Thinking is MORE than an NCLEX Buzzword

    • 6-Step Process for Critical Thinking

    • Lesson Two Recap & Review

  • 4

    Lesson Three: Shift Your Perspective & Start Thinking like a Nurse

    • What Helped you Pass Nursing School will NOT help you Pass the NCLEX!

    • The Nursing Process: Assessment

    • Assessment is YOUR Nursing Superpower!

    • The Nursing Process: Analysis

    • Analysis is the 2nd "A" in AADPIE!

    • The Nursing Process: Diagnosis

    • Nursing Diagnosis

    • The Nursing Process: Planning

    • The Nursing Process: Implementation

    • The Nursing Process: Evaluation

    • Implementation & Evaluation

    • Assignment: NCSBN Test Plan

    • Example of how to use the Nursing Process to validate your understanding of the NCSBN Test Plan content

    • Lesson Three Recap & Review

  • 5

    Lesson Four: NCLEX Question Difficulty & Leveling

    • NCLEX Questions Have Four Levels of Difficulty

    • Question Leveling - Recognition

    • Question Leveling - Comprehension

    • Question Leveling - Application

    • Question Leveling - Analysis

    • Lesson Four Recap & Review

  • 6

    Lesson Five: Test -Taking Strategies - The “GOOD” & The “NOPE!”

    • Strategies for NCLEX Success

    • How to Read & Answer NCLEX Questions

    • The Struggle is Real... NEVER Give Up!

    • Strategies that Will NOT Help you Pass the NCLEX

    • Lesson Five Recap & Review

  • 7

    Lesson Six: Nursing Concepts & Rules That Guide Practice

    • Safety First!

    • Consider Safety at All TImes!

    • Prioritization

    • The Rules of Prioritization

    • Delegation

    • The Rules of Delegation

    • Rules of Therapeutic Communication

    • Maintaining a Therapeutic Environment

    • Rules of Nursing Documentation

    • Teaching & Learning Principles

    • Rules of Management of Care (RN) & Rules of Coordination of Care (PN)

    • Caring & Compassion

    • Medication Administration

    • Lesson Six Recap & Review

  • 8

    Lesson Seven: Balancing it all

    • Planning for NCLEX Success

    • Study smarter - not harder!

    • Optimize your resources!

    • Review the test-taking strategies regularly and apply them every time!

    • Engage in regular self-assessment!

    • Know when to seek out expert tutoring and support!

    • Test Day Tips

    • Assignment: Create a Concept Map or Flowchart of the Strategies

    • Lesson Seven Recap & Review

  • 9

    Homework & Self-Study Plan

    • Things to Do for Your Success in this program!

    • Assignment: Ongoing Self-Study Recommendations

    • Managing your Anxiety: Before, During & After the Exam

  • 11

    Choose Your Readiness Predictor Test

    • NCLEX-PN Readiness Predictor Test

    • NCLEX-RN Readiness Predictor Test

  • 12

    NCLEX Test Plans

    • NCLEX-PN Test Plan

    • NCLEX-RN Test Plan

    • Modifications to the NCLEX Updates Oct. 1st 2020

  • 13

    RESOURCES (Recommended for your review)

    • NCSBN Test Plan - Example of how to use the test plan to challenge what you know!

    • Critical Thinking - with 10 Key Questions

    • The NCLEX Alphabet - an Easy way to memorize order of physical needs!

    • Example of Strategies Concept Map/Flowchart

    • NCLEX Strategies Concept Map/Flowchart - Client Provided Example

    • Example of Strategies Concept Map/Flowchart - Client Provided Example (2)

    • How to make Drug Flashcards

    • Medications you MUST know for the NCLEX

    • Medications that require lab and vitals monitoring

    • Do Not Crush Meds List

    • Common Drug Antidotes

    • Review for Dosage Calculations

    • Rights of Safe Medication Administration

    • Top 5 Pharmacology Mnemonics for NCLEX (Emergency Drugs)! - Video

    • IV Fluids - Types

      FREE PREVIEW
    • IV Drip Rate Review - Video

    • Lab Values for NCLEX - Video

    • Potassium Imbalance: Infographic

    • Acid-Base Imbalances

    • ABG Interpretation for NCLEX - Video

    • Basic Electrocardiogram (ECG) Review for NCLEX - Video

    • How to Read Telemetry Strips (Basics of ECGs) - Blog Articles

    • Nursing CONTENT Topics you Need to be Familiar With (Not memorize - just be familiar with)

    • Great FREE Resource for NCLEX CONTENT Review!

    • NCLEX Content Cram Sheet - CRAMMING is NOT Recommended!

    • Nursing Content Quick Facts

    • Medical Terms to KNOW for NCLEX

    • Tips for Overcoming Test-Anxiety - Video

    • 8 Tips for Improving your ability to RELAX! - Video

    • How to Download & Use ZOOM for One-to-One & Webinar Sessions

      FREE PREVIEW
    • How to join a Zoom Meeting -Video

      FREE PREVIEW
    • How to join a Zoom Meeting - Text

      FREE PREVIEW
    • New Zoom Features - Tutorial Video

      FREE PREVIEW
    • Get your unofficial NCLEX results early using The Pearson Vue Trick - Video

    • Disclaimer for additional resources - Audio

  • 14

    More Please!

    • Add on One-to-One Tutoring Sessions (If you need more time with me!)

  • 15

    CONCLUSION

  • 16

    LEAVE US A REVIEW!

    • Let others know how awesome this program is!

Have questions? Check out our frequently asked questions below!

  • What should I expect from taking this course?

    You will receive EXPERT NCLEX® Prep Strategies that will help you earn your nursing license! This online course delivers a mix of video, text, end of lesson quizzes, example questions, assignments, study resources and a readiness predictor test to help you Pass the NCLEX® and earn your nursing license!

  • Do I Need to attend the course at Specific Times?

    This course gives you the freedom to complete the coursework on your own time! The only time you will have to attend scheduled events is if you choose the live webinar sessions or the one-to-one tutoring sessions.

  • Are materials included with the course, or do I purchase them separately?

    This course has everything you need regarding content and NCLEX® test-taking strategy. It is recommended that you have access to an NCLEX q-bank to practice answering additional questions beyond the readiness predictor test within this course. Practice makes perfect, so having LOTS of questions will really help you master these strategies for NCLEX® Success! For recommendations of what to use, email Damion!

  • How can I get help with questions or technical problems?

    If you have any questions at all, please reach out to Damion via email or by scheduling an inquiry call! Response times may vary depending on volume of clients needing assistance.

  • What is the refund/reschedule policy?

    There are no refunds for purchase of this course however, if you need to reschedule a webinar or one-to-one tutoring session due to unforeseen circumstances, please email Damion and you will be accommodated accordingly.

Check out what others have to say!

I was just about ready to give up!

by Kristi Gray

"Damion is an absolute GODSEND. He was without a doubt my ticket to passing the NCLEX and I cannot thank him enough. After failing the first time and repeatedly scoring low on my practice tests I was outrageously discouraged and about to give up on a nursing career I had already dedicated so much time, energy, and money to. Damion worked with me not only to improve my scores but also to improve my mindset. With Damion I no longer felt alone in the cold, lonely world of NCLEX. Damion makes himself available when you need him, holds you accountable, builds your confidence, teaches you strategies, and gets you where you need to be to pass the NCLEX. He is understanding, kind, and compassionate and truly cares about your success. If you are struggling or stressed about NCLEX, Damion is your guy."

I gained the confidence to Pass!

by Preeti Rogers

"I waited nearly 5 years to sit for my NCLEX-RN exam because my test-anxiety was holding me back. When I heard about Damion Jenkins and how he’s helped so many people overcome their anxiety and develop strategies to use to answer questions more efficiently, I took a chance and booked him. Damion’s tutoring sessions provided me with a great deal of excitement and relief after learning his extremely helpful strategies - thus improving my confidence level and accuracy scores during my practice! I went into the test feeling more confident than I’ve ever been before, and I am so grateful that I tutored with Damion because now after a long time putting off testing, I am a Registered Nurse! I highly recommend his NCLEX tutoring service! Thank you Damion!!!"

Brings it down to your level!

by Godo Cole

"Damion emphasizes on mastering strategies in NCLEX test taking! He goes down to your level to make you understand best. Glad to tap his expertise. I recommend The Nurse Speak in your journey to NCLEX success!"

Helped me overcome my test anxiety!

by Danita Ray

"I found Damion on allnurses.com. I posted on there seeking help because I had failed my nclex 3 times before. And I was heartbroken and felt very lost. I decided to take a chance after reading many reviews on his website that were all positive. I am so glad that I decided to do that. He helped me think through nclex style questions in ways that I never did before. My practice test scores were the best they had ever been thanks to his strategies. He also helped me build back my confidence and learn how to control my test anxiety. In all my other 3 attempts I would have anxiety attacks in the middle of the test. He helped me work through that, recognize how to manage my stress. I definitely had anxiety before my test but thanks to Damion I was able to conquer my anxiety and pass my nclex!! So if you’re reading this and considering working with Damion, I highly recommend you do. It’s will be well worth your time to work with him."

One you can Trust!

by Tasha Harris-Edwards

"Damion's training process is one you can trust...especially in a time when you don't necessarily trust what you know. Having Damion's guidance and expertise exceeded my expectations. His level of clinical knowledge, experience, and patience was the perfect mixture for success! So do yourself a huge favor.....Book Damion and catapult yourself to the career you've dreamed of and worked hard for....you'll be overjoyed; as I am! Thank You Damion. - Tasha Harris-Edwards, MBA, RN"

Program Pricing

A variety of options to meet your individual NCLEX Prep Needs!