NCLEX REVIEWS.... Do they really help?

allthingsbright · Jan 21, 2008

I literally cold not afford Kaplan-I am maxed out from paying for school, childcare, supplies, not working, etc for the last two yrs. I dont have a credit card that has room for the $500 Kaplan cost at this point--pathetic, huh? BUT, I kind of see it as a good thing--the decision was made for me! LOL! I am using review books and studying my head off. Prayer helps too. Best wishes!

HeartJulz · Jan 21, 2008

allthingsbright-- I def. know the feeling! and dont feel pathetic, if youre heart is in it, then any obstacle will not get in the way, right?! PLus, if you stay extremely dedicated and self disciplined you will get through all of the studying yourself, and pass.. I think that gratification alone is worth it than some measley prep class! Im doing the same thing and I will feel on cloud 9 knowing I did it all myself... Im going toi gain weight in the process from sittin house and hours and have a boring life for the next 17 days but I will havemy license! chin up!

AnnieOaklyRN, BSN, RN, EMT-P · Jan 22, 2008

Well I was the OP for this thread and now I can speak from personal experience. I gave into peer pressure and did the NCLEX review and it was a TRUE WASTE OF MONEY!!! As I found out you cannot 'study" for the NCLEX as there is just way to much information expecially in the pharm department. NCLEX is a test of common sense really, no so much knowledge. You just need to do some reveiw on a computer or book that you buy for about 40-50 bucks and thats enough for most people and know your ABC's.

Oh and I ended up skipping 3 out of the 5 days and still passed with 75 questions.... waste of my 400.00 bucks!!

Sweetooth

ladylikeRN · Jan 23, 2008

Nclex reviews are worth it as long as you get one that is tailored toward your needs. I used the home study Feuer audio CDs and it touched on much that I saw on NCLEX (as they cover frequently tested nursing content).

Good luck

sshannon · Jan 23, 2008

Has anyone done or heard about these review classes, are they worth the money???

I took the Hurst Review and felt it was well worth the $. Passed first go round on 75 questions. If nothing else, it gives you the mental toughness not to blow your cool while you sit there sweating as the questions get tougher and tougher.

HeartJulz · Jan 23, 2008

For the VN-PN/RN?

I did read some of Hurst, I felt it was very informational. Some of the review books seem rather simple... I like digging deeper...congrats btw

zaylee · Jan 23, 2008

Thanks sweetooth for asking the question I wanted to ask...my prayers have been answered. Thanks everybody for your input on the subject.

Couple of months ago UOP was mandated by the BON to do a review class because the nclex passing rate is very low. Today I got an email from UOP. They will have a 5 days review course every thursdays for 5wks or 3 days course with longer hours in Honolulu for free. The problem is, I live on the big Island and it will cost me atleast $2,000 (flight, hotel, and food) for the 3 days. (I could go to Vegas instead and have fun). :rolleyes: I wondered if it would be worth taking the class for all that money. And another thing is, a computerized pre-test is needed one month before the course and a post-test after. The instructors will be people who are fuculties from their field, Med Surg, Psych, ect...this maybe a good thing but I think there will be a lot of I, I ,I, and blah blah, blahs...:anbd:I would rather read the book. I am currently doing Suzane's plan and I think I'll stick with it.

Mahalo nui loa, (Big thank you)

:1luvu:

FromNH2VAwherenext · Jan 25, 2008

Hi everyone,

I have heard Hurst reviews are great; however, there won't be any in my area once I go back to NH after graduation in VA...before I move to, well, who knows (as my handle says) -- probably MN. How is the online version of Hurst? Anyone do it? Was it worthwile?