Hurst with Nclex Help Study Plan

Nursing Students NCLEX

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So I graduated in December and bought the Hurst review awhile back in (feb). Its been 6 months since I have graduated. As many of you guys who have bought the Hurst review it was said not to take the NCLEX during times of hardship. When I graduated, one of my family member was diagnosed with cancer in december. It was extremely hectic and I feel like I have lost so many months of studying, moving on with my life, etc etc etc. Currently, I am the caregiver, jobless and constantly taking care of my family and family issues also taking my family member to the hospital everyday for PT/OT, appointments, etc. During this time I also have more responsibilities for financial issues as well. Honestly, my life is on a hold. Regarding NCLEX, I was already scheduled for Nclex but I had to make a decision to cancel it or take it and take my chances of passing. So I ended up taking the NCLEX and failed at 75 questions without really studying much. Now that I am trying to get back to studying, I find it difficult to study, cant focus, I made my schedule several times and been unsuccessful in following it. This time around I have made my schedule by studying for only Hurst review for about 3 months maybe? and taking Saunders question and/or NCLEX 4000. My schedule is basic such as every topic, for example, fluid and electrolytes.. I take three days to study it. All my Hurst notes are completed. I only have to now sit down and study. I want some tips on how I should do it. Also, my schedule for studying is only 5 days (weekdays). I keep my weekends for catch up day/break days, because everyday its something new occurs/issues, which can delay my studying. There's a lot of peer pressure as well from family, bf, etc about passing and studying for NCLEX and I like to pass on my second time around, if not I have wasted almost year and scared about not passing later. I have read lotta threads and one thread I read about a lady who was out of nursing school for over a year and half and took Kaplan failed at 75, then she took HUrst review and did NCLEX 4000 CD failed 2nd time at 265 question because she was rushing and then again she took it the 3rd time and passed. Also, I have read under threads that many people take only few weeks usually less than a month to study. I want an idea of a study plan, many people can help me it would be great to view everyones opinions on it. I already decided I am only doing Hurst review, Saunder question and/or NCLEX 4000 and maybe ATI question app since I already bought it. Thinking to do ATI questions when I am at the hospital or somewhere that I cant take my hurst reviews with me. So any tips on how I should study and how many hours should I put into it and I kinda dont want to wait for 3 months to take my nclex would like to take it within 2 months or 2 1/2 months, do you guys think its possible. I know I probably cant put more then 5 hours in to my day for studying. Oh also, I am thinking to take NCSBN review ONLY for practice question once I am done with Hurst Review (maybe do the questions for 2 weeks or maybe 1 week.. what do you guys think?). Your help will be highly appreciated!! Thanks!!

My advice is not to become overwhelmed with so many different things to study. I thought I needed everything to study and ended up with 10 different books plus my Hurst material. I became completely overwhelmed. I have 3 small children and my life is quite busy as well. Something that helped me learn the HURST material and all throughout nursing school is to record your notes while you are sitting down to study them that way you can listen to them on the road, washing dishes, washing/folding clothes, mowing, or anything else that you have to get done. This way you can listen to much more material and not feel like your selling yourself short by taking care of other responsibilities.

For the NCLEX, I ended up not worrying about my other 10 books of NCLEX study material (I actually hid it so I couldn't see it!) and just studied HURST. The content is great and if you can just learn it the way they say it, you can apply the information to any disease process. When I sat down Tuesday to take my exam, I immediately started freaking out because my very first question was on some random disease that I had never heard of! But, I used the Hurst material to rationalize each question and my computer shut off at 75 questions! It has been two days today and I am waiting for the quick results to let me check because it still says my test results are unavailable at this time, but I have been getting the good pop up on the PVT since 30 minutes after I took my exam....probably tried it about 50 times now! So, if everybody is right about the PVT, I passed.

Good luck to you and keep your confidence! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

mydestinyy... THANKSSS!!!! I have a calendar and its all filled up. There are times where I'm so exhausted from the daily run around that I dont feel like studying. Its hard to motivate myself but I know that I cannot be behind, because last week I decided to study 5 days a week instead it became 2 days of studying. The more I put this back the further I'll be from passing and cant wait to get it over with!! I notice the days I dont feel like studying, I decide to just watch the videos because I rather do something then nothing. I'm very visual person so it is more interesting to me to watch vs look at the book. Also, I started having my brother test me as we drive to the hospital/home. Again, I'm repeating what I have studied so I don't forget

You are welcome..and i totally understand what you mean..there were times when i felt the same way..like i just did not feel like studying..n you know what even if you force yourself you cannot study or should i say retain anything..in times like that i did thr same thing u are doing..listened to hurst..did my laundry..cooked my favorite food..and took it easy..cos your brain needs to relax too!! I would read some motivating stories online ...i forced myself to study at times..it did NOT work!! So take breaks in between..oh n btw i love you tube cos i am more of a visual learner too..like i was getting so mixed up with MG,MS,GBS,ALS... I watched videos of real people with these disorders n just listened to them talk..it worked for me cos when i saw GBS..i would remember the video..so hey what ever works for you...bottom line..STAY CALM..YOU GOT THIS N HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF..dont be hard on yourself for not sticking to ur study plan..( mine is scratched out so many times..it has holes in it..lol)

My advice is not to become overwhelmed with so many different things to study. I thought I needed everything to study and ended up with 10 different books plus my Hurst material. I became completely overwhelmed. I have 3 small children and my life is quite busy as well. Something that helped me learn the HURST material and all throughout nursing school is to record your notes while you are sitting down to study them that way you can listen to them on the road, washing dishes, washing/folding clothes, mowing, or anything else that you have to get done. This way you can listen to much more material and not feel like your selling yourself short by taking care of other responsibilities.

For the NCLEX, I ended up not worrying about my other 10 books of NCLEX study material (I actually hid it so I couldn't see it!) and just studied HURST. The content is great and if you can just learn it the way they say it, you can apply the information to any disease process. When I sat down Tuesday to take my exam, I immediately started freaking out because my very first question was on some random disease that I had never heard of! But, I used the Hurst material to rationalize each question and my computer shut off at 75 questions! It has been two days today and I am waiting for the quick results to let me check because it still says my test results are unavailable at this time, but I have been getting the good pop up on the PVT since 30 minutes after I took my exam....probably tried it about 50 times now! So, if everybody is right about the PVT, I passed.

Good luck to you and keep your confidence! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Your totally right about hiding the books. Im really happy for your success. CONGRATSSSS!! wish the best for your career as well!!!

You are welcome..and i totally understand what you mean..there were times when i felt the same way..like i just did not feel like studying..n you know what even if you force yourself you cannot study or should i say retain anything..in times like that i did thr same thing u are doing..listened to hurst..did my laundry..cooked my favorite food..and took it easy..cos your brain needs to relax too!! I would read some motivating stories online ...i forced myself to study at times..it did NOT work!! So take breaks in between..oh n btw i love you tube cos i am more of a visual learner too..like i was getting so mixed up with MG,MS,GBS,ALS... I watched videos of real people with these disorders n just listened to them talk..it worked for me cos when i saw GBS..i would remember the video..so hey what ever works for you...bottom line..STAY CALM..YOU GOT THIS N HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF..dont be hard on yourself for not sticking to ur study plan..( mine is scratched out so many times..it has holes in it..lol)

lol thanksss!!!

I studied 6 out of 7 days a week. I found that when I was reviewing the material, I retained more when I took my time with it. I would spend about 2-4 hours a day reviewing just 1 topic, ex: fluid and electrolytes over the course of 2-3 days. Reviewing it over and over again within those 2-3 days. Then I moved onto the next topic. In addition, practicing questions is a must. I was completing 70-100 a day and 2 weeks before my test date it was closer to 150-200 a day. The last 2 weeks before my exam, I reviewed the entire Hurst book again. By this time, I was able to read a topic a day and state it to myself. I retained it. Highly suggest picking ONE source to review for learning your core content (unless you don't understand something) and go crazy with using multiple sources for questions.

Does anyone have the answers to the HRUST review..I had it but lost it now only have the package but no answer sheet to verify i am on the rigth track..

If so please email it to me..

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I studied 6 out of 7 days a week. I found that when I was reviewing the material, I retained more when I took my time with it. I would spend about 2-4 hours a day reviewing just 1 topic, ex: fluid and electrolytes over the course of 2-3 days. Reviewing it over and over again within those 2-3 days. Then I moved onto the next topic. In addition, practicing questions is a must. I was completing 70-100 a day and 2 weeks before my test date it was closer to 150-200 a day. The last 2 weeks before my exam, I reviewed the entire Hurst book again. By this time, I was able to read a topic a day and state it to myself. I retained it. Highly suggest picking ONE source to review for learning your core content (unless you don't understand something) and go crazy with using multiple sources for questions.

So how long did it take you weeks/month wise when you took 2-3 days studying one topic???

A month and a half. Some topics did not require the 2-3 days.

A month and a half. Some topics did not require the 2-3 days.

Thanks for your help!!!

Your welcome. Go at your own pace and try not to focus on what everyone else is doing. Good luck.

I also to am have a hard time study for my NCLEX PN I want it I need it. I sit down like I am ready lets do this and half hour in I give up.

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