What helped you pass your NCLEX?

I used the Kaplan review class, but found their online questions (the "Q bank" and "Question Trainers") to be more helpful. In the e-book they give you, there's a time frame for studying depending on how far out your NCLEX test date is from time of completion of the class. I took Kaplan with like a week and a half left until NCLEX, which was too short a time for Kaplan's schedule, so I actually had to work pretty hard. That's pretty much all I did for NCLEX besides nursing school and I passed the first time in 75 questions. Remember when you're testing, lots of alternative format questions is a good sign! Good luck!

Hi sbem10!

i am also planning to take the exam in may you still have time until july you can take hurst review which is good plus if you dont understand any point go to youtube to search for that topic after you finish with hurst you do kaplan questions if want any suggestion you can send me a message..

I used the NCSBN review program for three weeks. Reviewed with Saunder's for additional questions. Took as many questions as I could to feel more comfortable taking questions. LaCharity is also a great resource.

I find that sticking to one resource worked best for me. I passed my NCLEX RN in 75 questions. I purchased the new Saunders NCLEX-RN book which comes with an access code to over 5000 questions. I read the ENTIRE book, yes all 77 chapters and did all questions in the book. I did the assessment test thats on the website which comes with the access code. Its 75 questions and when you're done it gives you a six week study plan. I studied faithfully for 7 weeks. I finished my study plan a week early which allowed me to focus on practice questions. I increased my number of questions each for a week before my exam for example 125, 135, 180, 200, 265. I did not study the day before my exam.

as you may know everybody is different. what worked for me was to know the content, or at least the main ideas including S/S, and nursing interventions, . also to do lots of practice questions, read every rationales, read the question carefully, use your critical thinking, trust your gut, do not double guess yourself, stay calm, and be confident..

I used the new Saunders book

I agree with NJ2013, everyone has a different story and naturally when you pass you feel validated in the method you selected. I tested on 27 Mar 2014, for the first time and passes, not with 75 questions nor with 265, but those numbers are insignificant anyway. The next day I checked the Az BON website and found I had passed. I utilized the Saunders Q&A, NCLEX review (blue&white book), my school has a contract with Kaplan so the review was part of our program. I have mixed opinions about Kapalan however some of the tips are valuable. I answered a total of 800 questions from Saunders, completed Q trainers 1,4 and 5 scoring 65-68, and completed 2 case studies from xxx.

My advice to everyone, know your core information, when you look at a symptom, think about how it affects all of the bodies systems and lastly if you know you have weak areas, naturally work to improve them. While I would have preferred to study for 3 months, 16 hours a day, it isn't realistic and I'm certain I still would have encountered subjects on the NCLEX which I hadn't reviewed even I I could have studied for 16 hours a day. Have confidence in your abilities and most importantly don't project yourself failing NCLEX before you have answered the first question.

Lastly an NCLEX study guide exist and if I can find the link I will post, to include a link which discusses how the NCLEX CAT works which I found very interesting. Good luck to you as well as everyone who will eventually take the NCLEX.

I left off case studies from prioritization, delegations and assignments.

Sorry I left off case studies from, Prioritization, Delegation and Assignments. This is the link to the NCLEX SG:

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/3379554/-Nclex-Study-Guide.pdf

And this is the link to the article regarding NCLEX CAT:

How The NCLEX Works .... Caring4you.net