Can somone who has taken Hurst review answer a ? foe me please??

Nursing Students NCLEX

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Specializes in Case management, occupational health.

I cannot afford the $300 review, but I did buy the review book, and bought the sprial bound book that is used in the live course off amazon. I LOVE Marlene so far, and am so sad I do not have the $300

I keep reading that the "Hurst way" or the "Marlene way" is to take a break every hour while taking NCLEX. I am begging, can you please tell me what the rationale behind this is? Is is simply to avoid fatique, or is it a specific strategy? It is driving me crazy because no other review book has suggested this.

Thanks so much to anyone willing to answer me

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When I took my test, I found my mind wandering when I was getting fatigued. I could not concentrate. Taking a break helps prevent your mind from fogging over. If you are dozing, how do you know how many questions you might have answered without really thinking about them? A break is not a bad idea.

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I cannot afford the $300 review, but I did buy the review book, and bought the sprial bound book that is used in the live course off amazon. I LOVE Marlene so far, and am so sad I do not have the $300

I keep reading that the "Hurst way" or the "Marlene way" is to take a break every hour while taking NCLEX. I am begging, can you please tell me what the rationale behind this is? Is is simply to avoid fatique, or is it a specific strategy? It is driving me crazy because no other review book has suggested this.

Thanks so much to anyone willing to answer me

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Me too bought the book only. I cannot afford live review for hurst review. its expensive. so for this books looks to me very interesting. About break I guess callitor had explained well enough. keep in touch.

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Specializes in Case management, occupational health.

thanks for the replies. I would really like to hear from someone who took the Hurst review, it really seems from the way it is mentioned in the books that there might more to it that just mental fatique. It seems like it could be a specific strategy based on the way NCLEX and CAT type tests work.

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Specializes in LTC/Pediatrics.
Hi

Me too bought the book only. I cannot afford live review for hurst review. its expensive. so for this books looks to me very interesting. About break I guess callitor had explained well enough. keep in touch.

I just got the book as well and its pretty interesting so far. It seems like the book is easy to read thru compared to kaplan or saunders, that can be a little bit intimidating. I think its a good adjuct to other resources. I'm doing hurst, saunders, and kaplan. I hope it works!

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I took the review, and LOVED it!!! There was no real reason other than that was what she thought was best for us. Sitting there, not having a true "end" in sight, is mentally and physically hard on us. She said to take a break just to "rest" and "recharge" basically. I didn't follow the advise though....I didn't think I had been sitting long enough (for me) to need a break. I think she wanted us to know, the breaks are there, so take them. My mind did wonder a time or two, but I focused myself, and I was okay. I would not sit for the whole first two hours though, I would at least take a bathroom break if you find yourself in that position. You will be fine on time, do what is best for you and for your mind. This will be a VERY important day for you, and you need to stay sharp as a tack!! Good luck on your exam! If you have any questions about the review or the book, please feel free to contact me, I just went through it a few weeks ago. Also, the q review is great!!

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

Does anyone have a link or know where I can get the Hurst books?

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Hurst book can be found at Books a million. I think i paid $50 for it.

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