Exam Cram for NCLEX-RN

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I've seen several references to the Exam Cram book for the NCLEX-RN and came SOOOO close several times to buying it. Can anyone tell me what this book has that others may not or what makes it good? I am currently taking the Kaplan class and was a little disappointed that we are reviewing questions only the entire time and now I am reading some saying you need more than just that to answer questions which is not what they are telling us. I am learning things from the class as we go along, but I just feel like this book is calling my name and I don't know why!! If anyone has further information on the book, let me know!! I think I just need something that will help me learn some of the stuff I may not know and not sure the Kaplan book will do that fully! Thanks!!! :D

Lori

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I too am taking Kaplan and like you said they really don't have knowledge content. I am looking for the review of the nursing program, I am trying to find one. I've heard from others in class that the exam cram is a good review book. One of the previous grads came into our leadership class and basically said that if you are taking the NCLEX (pearson vue) you might as well use their book to study. Sort of make sense. I'm awaiting my books now. Good Luck

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I'm a nursing instructor and an NCLEX review provider in CA. I pretty much have every NCLEX book imaginable. First off, you do need to use more than 1 resource to review. Exam Cram is not a comprehensive review book....but it is a great other source do to its smaller size and portability. I personally implement several of Kaplan's strategies in regards to test taking skills...and I do agree with some of their philosophy that it is imperative to keep on studying NCLEX style questions. It is however even a better idea to practice NCLEX style questions from other textbooks. Hence when I conduct my review course..mine is 10 days as opposed to 3 which others usually provide. I dont spend each day just answering questions..we also do a comprehensive review of all the diseases and disorders in med-surg, OB, Peds, etc....hence dont just count on using Kaplan's resources. Branch out.

In conclusion...if the book is calling you out that bad....just buy it! I like the portability. But as the previous poster suggested the Pearsonvue one is more comprehensive.

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Thank you so much for that info!! I really wish the class would have been more than answering questions...I wasn't aware that was all it would be...sounds like you have a good class. Ideal! But this leaves it on me to sharpen my knowledge...I just want something that will help the information about diseases and such STICK!

I will definitely check out those other books to get the info I am looking for!! Thanks again for the great suggestions!! :D

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Have seen good references to the Exam Cram book. If you feel it is calling your name, why not go to the bookstore and page through a copy to see if it is for you?

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