Failed in Hurst Review

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hi everyone,

has anyone tried using the popular Hurst Review but still failed ?

This thread may sound as negative but i just want know if Hurst Review prove to live its hype.

I also have hurst online review.and already finished my lectures now these days doing prep from nclex 4000. When its better to take q review of hurst? I have 30 days to test.[/quote']

you can start doing practice questions now to built for test endurance and recall your lecture learnings.

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i just failed and i relied on hurst. most of my questions were priority questions and therapeutic response question. I got maybe 2 or 3 medications and 5 or 6 ECGs, a few SATA and 2 drag and drops.

i'm really not even sure how to study anymore after this.

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i just failed and i relied on hurst. most of my questions were priority questions and therapeutic response question. I got maybe 2 or 3 medications and 5 or 6 ECGs, a few SATA and 2 drag and drops.

i'm really not even sure how to study anymore after this.

I am sorry to hear that. How many questions did you receive?

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Sorry to hear. How was ur scores in hurst q review?

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I am sorry to hear that. How many questions did you receive?

155ish and i ran out of time (i wasn't going slow on purpose either)

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Sorry to hear. How was ur scores in hurst q review?

79, 85, and 87

i was saving the last 3 in case i failed (ha) but now i don't even know if i should bother continuing with hurst. i feel like if i had used all of the lacharity book, i wouldve done better..i only did maybe the first 5 chapters

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I felt like I got more out of the LaCharity book and the Kaplan questions than I did with Hurst. Hurst is amazing for content but the other two really prepare you for the style of questions and get you in the right mindset....or at least, that is my opinion.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
I felt like I got more out of the LaCharity book and the Kaplan questions than I did with Hurst. Hurst is amazing for content but the other two really prepare you for the style of questions and get you in the right mindset....or at least that is my opinion.[/quote']

^This...except I didn't use hurst...I used exam cram for content.

The key to tackling NCLEX is preparation on the scenario questions...SATA, priority, when to call provider, Maslow's, ABC...KEY DECISIONs during complications during nursing care...how you are able to choose the best answer by reviewing questions are key to preparing for the NCLEX. That style of critically thinking is going to prepare you how to handle scenarios as a nurse (sometimes not as "nice"as the NCLEX, but close enough to it, in the field, lol).

The best approach IMO, is to review questions and rationales...if you don't understand the rationale, or are shaky in grasping he questions, THEN review content...DON'T go into NCLEX strictly reviewing content...and review question percentages should AT LEAST be NEAR 70%...the more complex, the better...they SHOULD make you THINK.

CramEXAM has a great insert in reviewing key content for the NCLEX. Also make site you are reviewing the FOUR categories of the NCLEX...when you are going for boards, it's not about systems, it's about the KEY four concepts that you must know to practice safely: 1. Safe and Effective Care Environment; 2. Health Promotion and Maintenance; 3.Psychosocial Integrity; and 4. Physiological Integrity.

It's NOT about late decelerations in Maternity or the client that made an outburst in group in Psych, it's about, Physiological Integrity, OR Safe and effective care environment, or Psychosocial Integrity, depending on what the question is asking you.

Once you go into the NCLEX prepared for the four key factors in providing safe, effective care as a licensed nurse in all the four key categories, you will be able to pass. :yes:

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LadyFree28,

thanks for that..that was really helpful and i actually screen shot that to save it as a reference (lol)

i literally cannot afford any other resources, even if it's $20-$30, since i splurged on hurst and have to pay for another exam

i already have lacharity's PDA, i have access to maryann hogan's nclex review book and the test questions, and i have the saunders nclex-rn flash cards.. I didn't use any of these for that failed nclex (i just did hurst and 5 chapters in lacharity)... do you think all that is enough to focus on those 4 categories of nclex?

thank you so much for those tips :)

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

razzlerred, you have enough content, however, try a different approach when reviewing this time: study that LaCharity book from front-back...that is not a tool for "halfies." That book was soo important to me when SATA AND prioritization...LaCharity help me "get" the NCLEX's 4 caregories.

Also, study from once source at a time. At least a week in each source-in.its.own.ENTIRETY; at least for the QUESTIONS...the sources are there if you don't "get" the rationales. I cannot stress this enough...give you self up to 60 days to retake the test so you can review adequately.

You have the Saunders flash cards...another tool that helps you "get" the NCLEX!!! Go thought all those questions...the rationales are there...you have a resource for content for a reference to rationales...you just have to "get" what the question is asking you.

Try to see if the resource insert of the Exam-Cram is around the web...I'm sure it is...it has basic lab values, OB, Acute care, just jam packed with portable reminders, pharm, etc.

Also, if you have a smartphone or a tablet, you can download Lippincott review series for free...has a ton of questions SATA, order, etc...great review of specific questions and subjects in NCLEX format of the 4 foundations of NCLEX...I used this to help get me prepared as well...portable, and easy to pull out and use...I went on a cruise for a graduation and birthday present, and I refused to bring my books, and completed most of my sources by then. Great prep for FREE...I did not use a paid review, with the exception of NCSBN 3 week, because I have a mortgage and bills...Kaplan was 60% of my mortgage, I couldn't afford reviews...I looked into the best books and resources that I needed for success...I probably spent 30-40% of what a review costs. I did what I had to do, so I totally understand the monetary thing. Make sure you utilize your resources, and not skip around...again, the key is to "get" the NCLEX adaptive format, not get fatigued (hence doing questions/review only), and making sure that you reach as close to 70 percent correct on NCLEX review...the close to 70 and above, the increase chance of scoring above passing.

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155ish and i ran out of time (i wasn't going slow on purpose either)

If you run out of time, is that an automatic failure? I don't really understand how the time thing works... I had not thought it would be an issue for me, but now I'm concerned. :\

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No it's not an automatic failure. They will grade you on the last 60 questions you answer.

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