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ATI or Kaplan?

Hi everyone,

I'm trying out some different test banks. I have an VATI Coach that keeps telling me passing her tests with a 65% is great ( I get 66-77), that it's a 98-99% predictive of passing NCLEX first time. I don't know that I believe her. :) I'm used to doing much better on test in school, ut this is so different. I'm doing even worse in Kaplan, getting 55-65s. Is this normal??? Suggestions? :banghead: :confused: :crying2:

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I got a 67% the very first time I took the ATI(took it a few times long story) and the prediction score for me passing was 96-98%, but I also didn't/don't think that I believe it, lol. Just thought I'd share.:p:)

I had to take the ATI predictor test at my school and I got 80% which is 98% chance of passing the boards the first time and I know people that went by that and failed the boards I am not sure how they studied for the boards but I dont trust it.

I took the ATI predictor and it said I had a 98% chance of passing NCLEX on the first attempt, and course I FAILED (265 qestions). I didnt think ATI was very helpful in my studying for NCLEX. For the second attempt I used Kaplan and Saunders and thought those were helpful for content and NCLEX style questions, and I passed on my second attemt (85 questions).

I took the ATI predictor and it said I had a 98% chance of passing NCLEX on the first attempt, and course I FAILED (265 qestions). I didnt think ATI was very helpful in my studying for NCLEX. For the second attempt I used Kaplan and Saunders and thought those were helpful for content and NCLEX style questions, and I passed on my second attemt (85 questions).

Congratulaions on passing:yeah: and thank you for the suggestions

My school did ATI and it's worthless. The BEST is Kaplan. totally.

I did not try the Kaplan as I am studying from the Saunders book. But my school used the ATI and it seemed to be so different from NCLEX questions that I see in Saunders. Very simple questions and they don't always involve a "situation" in the question to make you think. I just don't think the ATI is realistic to use for review

My school also uses ATI and I don't think it's helpful for preparing nclex. I might have to try Kaplan even though it costs alot. I think my nursing textbooks are the great resources.

I did all three, ATI, Kaplan, and Saunders - IMO, Kaplan and Saunders is what did the trick... (pass, 1st try, 75 questions)

I did both ATI (in school) and the Kaplan (as review before RN boards) I have BOTH of them to be USELESS.

Even though the ATI predicted that I had a 95% - it didn't help me much. It wasn't until I used the Saunders book and study alone...and ended up passing.

Each person is different, some like other plan better than others. I hope that you find a program that suits you. Much success on your road to studying for the NCLEX.

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