by *SS*

Hi,

Just Curious how much time on average people are spending studying for the NCLEX and what percentage is dedicated to reviewing/reading vs doing questions? Even if you have passed the test already please feel free to include what you did.

Please also include what materials/books you used.

Thanks

Re: Average Time Spent Studying...

For the final time I sat the exam I used Saunders Comprehensive RN book and during the week allocated 2 hours a night doing questions and understanding the rationale. At weekends when I was off work I would double it

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I took 6 weeks 2-3 hrs a day.

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Your answers will vary widely. It is pretty much an individual thing. I studied 2-3 hours per day most of the time. I took a day to myself once every 10-12 days or so. I think I studied for NCLEX-RN about 3 months?

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8-10 hours per day...

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I just do one hour &a half a day, maybe I need 2 increase!

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I realize the answers will vary because we are all different and learn differently but I am curious non-the-less.

I am currently studying 2-3 hrs on the days I work and 4-6 hrs on my days off. I have been trying to mix up my studying by doing questions and then reading material that corresponds to the content areas that I score low in.

I used the Kaplan course (good for strategy) but find that the questions are not as varied and helpful as the saunders (better content material). I am currently using the Saunders 4th ed. and the accompanying green saunders which has extra questions.

Re: Average Time Spent Studying...

Originally Posted by Taimanov

8-10 hours per day...

WOW!

Re: Average Time Spent Studying...

Originally Posted by *SS*

I realize the answers will vary because we are all different and learn differently but I am curious non-the-less.

I am currently studying 2-3 hrs on the days I work and 4-6 hrs on my days off. I have been trying to mix up my studying by doing questions and then reading material that corresponds to the content areas that I score low in.

I used the Kaplan course (good for strategy) but find that the questions are not as varied and helpful as the saunders (better content material). I am currently using the Saunders 4th ed. and the accompanying green saunders which has extra questions.

I asked the same question here when I was preparing too. Sounds like you have found the right mix for yourself. Good luck.

Re: Average Time Spent Studying...

@mellinurse..

im really obssesed in passing the exam.. i took it last monday(first time) and im really nervous because i think their giving me easy questions like apical pulse ehehhe ^^
stopped at 130+ but i know the last 20 questions i got were kinda easy..

btw im still reviewing nclex while i still wait for the result but only 5 hours per day.. just to be sure,