Any pointers on taking the Nevada exam?

[Kim Begg]

I have my California license and I recently moved to Nevada. I'm scheduled to take the exam on May 9. I purchased a book from them (too many words in it) on the Nevada laws. Also, I was told the written is similar to the RPR, so I purchased that book (also too many words in it). I haven't taken an exam in almost 20 years... plus, 12 of those years was spent not working. I wonder if anyone has a suggestion on what to study the most?? I'd like to pass the first time. I'll probably fail the machine anyway -- tells you what kind of confiidence I have there. I thought about speed building until I got there, but is my speed really going to change in a couple weeks? No. So I'll go with the steno skill I have and hope it's enough. But I'm wondering how many Nevada law questions will be on that test?
Thank you very much for your input.
Kim

[Diane Hickman]

What is "Magnum Steno"? I've heard that term, but I don't know what it is.

[Kim Begg]

Thank you! I'll let you know the official results when I get them. Thanks again, Kim

[Diane Hickman]

You're welcome! Congrats for taking the test. Let me know what your results will be. I did come across my Nevada academic study guide while unpacking this weekend, so if you don't succeed, then I will mail you copies for the next time. Keep me informed. D

[Kim Begg]

I want to let you know that your help helped me a lot! There were a whole lot of questions I wouldn't have known if it weren't for you. Thank you!! I feel that I did pretty well on the written..... I'm hoping at least 70%. I did better than I expected on the machine portion, thanks to Magnum Steno! I heard that the written test was revamped and that supposedly it's easier now. The video machine portion was excellent! I wanted to send you this thanks for all your help. You are awesome!!!

[Diane Hickman]

you bet, I'm glad to have been a help to you. Good luck and enjoy yourself.

[Kim Begg]

You have been exceedingly helpful. Thank you. I will do as you have suggested. I will let you know what a difference it made to me. Thanks again!!

[Diane Hickman]

Know your punctuation. A sentence will be given punctuated different ways, you must choose the right one. Know your semicolon and commas. Know your possessive "Jan and Frank's house" or "sisters-in-law" plurals.
Know your English. That pamplet they gave you on Nevada statutes, just read it through like a magazine, highlight areas you think are necessary and review those highlighted areas the night before.

When you get there at the beginning you will see candidates practicing on their machines connected to their laptops or tape recorders. Don't do that. Review your accademics because that is what is first given. They will give you enough time to warm up. Warm up with a tape you are familiar with. Your speed should already be under your belt, so trying to get faster before the test will not work. Thanks, I can't seem to find any more stuff, so I'll have to just wish you the best of luck. If you have a list of words for the vocab, study them by just reading them off to yourself every day before the test. I used to fall asleep with a book on my face studying. Make it a habit before your test to review something. Good luck.

[Kim Begg]

Don/t stress yourself looking for all that stuff. What you've already done is great. I feel like I just had a refresher course. How much do I owe? (smiling)
Is it all A, B, C, D questions? I hope so.

[Diane Hickman]

glad to help. I wish I knew you were going sooner, but I'll do the best I can to get any info for you.

Know where the hyoid bone is (the neck). They might ask "which medical term doesn't belong in this list" and they'll name certain bones in the face, throat, neck, and throw in illium (spelling). Know the medical term for swallowing. Know the suppine positions (what it's called when you lay down, sideways, flat, arms out, arms down.)

[Kim Begg]

This is so helpful. I'm certain you just saved me ten wrong answers (or more)!!! You're awesome! Thanks!!