Kaplan NCLEX Review

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 5, 2007

kyle_RN said:
did they also assisted you in your NCLEX application?

I suggest you have a read in the International forum which you can find by clicking the Local tab near the top of the page, especially the thread called Primer to working in the US. NCLEX is just part of the procedure you are actually applying for licensure and this thread is over 2 years old

welcome to the site

Matilda50 · Sep 5, 2007

Check the sticky at the top of the thread New revised tip of suzanne plan many people have passes with her plan.

MRS.ADG53 · Jul 6, 2008

Thanks 4 The Insight I'm Using Kaplan & Saunders..........have Took My Nclex Yet But I'm Praying I Pass It My 1st Shot. Good Luck 2 All Preparing 4 It

FLORIDA2006 · Sep 12, 2008

Hi , congratsssss on passing, I wanted to ask you if you can share with me the kaplan stratergy, I am having difficulty understanding it, I have heard that the startergy helps in some areas however ,knowledge base info is important as well. It is at all possible if you can explain it it me I would truely appreciate it,,thanks

FLORIDA2006 · Sep 12, 2008

Congrats!!!!!!! Can you share with me the stratergy with kaplan, I am having great difficulty with understanding the process..thanx so much.

scubadooII · Sep 12, 2008

I took Kaplan, Failed my first time around ( I dont think I took it seriously) - I had a lot going on, just got married back from 1 month vacation, etc...Lots of excuses - I am now doing the 1st part of Suzanne's program & its helping me waayyy more than kaplan. Save your money and do Suzanne's plan

geniegrz · Apr 28, 2010

Hi I was just wondering which is better Kaplan or Hurst. I just dont want to spend all that money if they don't really help. Please soneone HELP

pers · Apr 28, 2010

geniegrz said:
Hi I was just wondering which is better Kaplan or Hurst. I just dont want to spend all that money if they don't really help. Please soneone HELP

I'm not sure anyone can honestly say which is better because different people are going to have different opinions.

I had been out of school for 11 years and was looking for a review program. I narrowed it down to Kaplan and Hurst but was very torn between the two and kept getting conflicting opinions on which was better. I had heard that Hurst offered a better content review while Kaplan offered better strategies. Ultimately, I decided on Kaplan primarily because of the qbank. Really, I think the idea of Kaplan offering "strategies" may be what sets it apart, but is also a bit misleading as they also cover content. I didn't finish the Kaplan review as I opted to take the NCLEX early so much of it went untouched. I did however, learn their decision tree (strategy process) and practiced using it in their guided review videos. I also completed the 7 question trainers as well as the readiness and diagnostic tests. Oddly, the qbank was what convinced me to use Kaplan and I didn't even touch it.

In addition to Kaplan, I used the LaCharity book (Priority, Delegataion and Assignment). Previously, I had attempted to use Saunders because everyone kept telling me it was great for content review but I hated it and quickly gave up. I did purchase the Kaplan book (with CD) but didn't really use it as I ended up buying their review program instead (the online complete).

I passed the NCLEX in 75 questions on my first try. I really feel like Kaplan helped me and even though I may not have always used their strategies on the NCLEX, the practice of using their strategies did help me focus on thinking through questions rather than just looking for the "right" answer. A lot of the NCLEX isn't about a "right" answer but the BEST answer! I know others weren't successful with Kaplan so what worked for me may not work for you, but eleven years is a long time to be out of school and considering the limited amount of review I did, I can only sing the praises of Kaplan!

caliotter3 · Apr 28, 2010

It is up to the individual to decide which is best if they can afford to do both.

polexeni · Aug 28, 2018

it consists of nothing but software issues that the company can never rectify nor fix. good luck.

Lovelis · Mar 31, 2019

Kaplan is the best, I failed twice with Uworld, two RN nurse told me to try kaplan and I am so happy I did. Kaplan makes you think. Uworld isn't bad but their answers are to straight forward, nclex is not all straight forward answers. I am an RN in 2019. Good luck to all.