Books vs Course

[klaratse]

It's been a while since I worked as a nurse, and I need to take the NCLEX soon.

The material is not so fresh in my head... :/

I would like to do a review for the material but I'm not sure what is the best way.

What do you think, should I take an online course or should I buy books and study with them?

Thanks for the help.

[RNfindingherway, BSN, RN]

NCBSN-LEARNING EXT: Please don't take the 3 weeks course because too extensive for 3 wks. Take the 5, 8 or 15 wks. Hurst review is also highly recommended. Hope this helps. Happy Studying and happy New Year to you K.

[clavel]

Hi Klaratse ,I am just new here in allnurses.com.

I am also a RN from different country..I am planning to take nclex here in Maryland..would you mind if I have some questions for you and we can help each other ill I'll share some reviewers.thanks .

I am not so familiar using this site..you can add me at my FB account.thank you ,

Here's my fb email add: [email protected].

[NjRN_1004]

I would definitely recommend using Hurst Review online. This review course focuses on just core conent that is needed to know. While in nursing school they delve deeply into detail after detail, Hurst is designed to only teach you the most current, up-to-date, content. They also have six 125 question tests you can take at the end.

While 95% of my graduating class paid for and took Kaplan, I took Burst review bc I knew that I needed to refresh content only bc I figured out how to decipher and answer uncle like questions.

I recently room the nclex 2/26/15 and passed on the first try with 75 questions in a little less than an hour and half.

Mind you, I took the test 3 weeks after giving birth. Honeslt, I gave full credit to Hurst for teaching me just the most important information in a very easyway to uunderstand and comprehend.

Also, I signed up with aftercollege.com and got a discount so ended up paying $280 for their online course.

However, if you know your basic core constant, Kaplan may be your route!

Good luck!