NCLEX Classes: Teaching?

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I realized that most of the students in my nursing program (where I teach) are not taking nclex prep courses. They have heard bad things about Kaplan (mostly that it's not so much teaching, but just repeating stuff that's already in the books).

I am wondering if there's an opportunity out there to teach NCLEX classes, either online or locally? I know it'sneeded, because statistics are showing a decrease in the number of students passing.

I saw one group that will sell you a package to start your own business, but they are pretty vague as to what comes with it. I don't really want to work for someplace like Kaplan, the pay isn't that great.

Anyone else doing this? Anyone start from scratch?

I'd be interested in any and all ideas, either those doing it or know of others doing it. I think doing it in person would be great, just as a supplement, I have several nursing schools around and already teach at one, so I think the students would feel comfortable with a "local" teaching it.

but I'd like to use a study book that's already been written, I don't want to write a whole workbook myself.

Love to hear any input on this..thanks...

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Ofcourse there are opportunities. A lot of people would like you to have a MSN like a nursing school. Starting form scratch is always an option, but maybe "getting your feet wet" in a company first will help you see if you would like it.

Hi there, I am a nursing professor of all level programs, currently the ADN. I have also taught Kaplan and highly respect their system, integrity and instructor training. While it is true that Kaplan NCLEX review does not "teach" this is based upon the student having just completed nursing school where they were taught the basics and fundamentals and hopefully applied them in their clinical rotation. What Kaplan teaches, that seems to be misunderstood by the first author on this page, is technique. Technique on HOW to answer the questions. It is based upon the nursing process and is very logical and methodical and it works. I now have a private practice to consult and tutor nursing students who are in school and graduates prepping for NCLEX in addition to those who are trying to get accepted to nursing school. I find those who often come to me are the ones who have failed the NCLEX once or twice.

Hi There!

I really enjoy your posts. Not sure if you are still online. Currently I live in Dubai, and will offer NCLEX prep for the nursing population here who want to go to the USA to practice. I will put together a program and want to ask your advice on the what are the three top tools that I should offer and the time schedule need ( total hours). I plan to do group teaching. Price point is something that I am interested in as well.

Thank you in advanced.

Diana Loesch

I think they is a big market for this kind of teaching but first and foremost, you have to make a very good product. If i were you, i would start with the local test prep because you can get immediate feed back from the students on what helped them, what did not and what they wished was in the course. Also, you could do a survey with recent nclex takers on what was the most helpful thing that helped them pass the course. After you have a good product, now go online. Pay someone who understands SEO- ie search engine optimization so that they can make your site appear on google page one when potential test takers search terms related to nclex test prep. Keep in mind that its all about marketing....you have to understand that and find ways to make your course unique otherwise you cannot survive. Amazon books/ebooks are another source of traffic that you can use. I know a guy making 22k monthly making simple guides for nursing students. Here's is his amazon page- Amazon.com: Jon Haws: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle You can search niche pursuits podcast and search his name and listen to him revealing how he makes 22k monthly selling nursing guides. Good luck

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I think they is a big market for this kind of teaching but first and foremost, you have to make a very good product. If i were you, i would start with the local test prep because you can get immediate feed back from the students on what helped them, what did not and what they wished was in the course. Also, you could do a survey with recent nclex takers on what was the most helpful thing that helped them pass the course. After you have a good product, now go online. Pay someone who understands SEO- ie search engine optimization so that they can make your site appear on google page one when potential test takers search terms related to nclex test prep. Keep in mind that its all about marketing....you have to understand that and find ways to make your course unique otherwise you cannot survive. Amazon books/ebooks are another source of traffic that you can use. I know a guy making 22k monthly making simple guides for nursing students. Here's is his amazon page- Amazon.com: Jon Haws: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle You can search niche pursuits podcast and search his name and listen to him revealing how he makes 22k monthly selling nursing guides. Good luck

So it looks like all these guides have been released recently within the last year. He looks like he's been busy writing all these guides and published them all around the same time. What a great concept. I wonder how long it took him to put all this together.

Wow, what a great success story from Jon Haws!

Hello,

I am new to this website as an account holder. I just wanted to say hi to you, as I am looking for a tutor as a 2nd year nursing student in a community college program in your area. I can hopefully contact you soon to give you more details and hear more about your tutoring option(s). I will also refer to your website. Thank you! -ermRN2B

I think they is a big market for this kind of teaching but first and foremost, you have to make a very good product. If i were you, i would start with the local test prep because you can get immediate feed back from the students on what helped them, what did not and what they wished was in the course. Also, you could do a survey with recent nclex takers on what was the most helpful thing that helped them pass the course. After you have a good product, now go online. Pay someone who understands SEO- ie search engine optimization so that they can make your site appear on google page one when potential test takers search terms related to nclex test prep. Keep in mind that its all about marketing....you have to understand that and find ways to make your course unique otherwise you cannot survive. Amazon books/ebooks are another source of traffic that you can use. I know a guy making 22k monthly making simple guides for nursing students. Here's is his amazon page- Amazon.com: Jon Haws: Books, Biography, Blog, Audiobooks, Kindle You can search niche pursuits podcast and search his name and listen to him revealing how he makes 22k monthly selling nursing guides. Good luck

I just got done listening to his podcast. I am truly impressed. Do you know if he launched the software he mentioned on one of his podcasts?

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