I went 265 questions both times (first attempt November 2015 last attempt two weeks ago) and while I improved on my second try it wasn't enough. I used Kaplan both times and scored ok on the tests and exhausted all the questions. While they are good on questions they lack teaching content. I got the Kaplan book but it seems very vague to me.
what I really need help with is content, when I took the nclex the second time I didn't recognize any of the drugs on the test.
I was looking at exam cram or lipenkots (sorry for spelling) to get the content and was looking for a recomendation.
For question practice I was going to do uworld or nclex mastery and could use a recomendation on this as well.
I really want to pass this hurdle and become a nurse, any help would be greatly appreciated.
I got the Kaplan book but it seems very vague to me.what I really need help with is content, when I took the nclex the second time I didn't recognize any of the drugs on the test.
You Tube, Michael Linares, "Simple Nursing." Some videos are free, but you can pay and get more stuff. He covers the categories of drugs, and gives you mnemonics, the guy is a hoot. Try a different method of learning, it might wake up those little gray cells.
I completely understand how you feel. The first time I took nclex (feb 2016) I failed with 265 questions. I studied day in and day out for this test! The materials I used the first time were mainly Kaplan QBank and Hurst. To me, Kaplan was very vague, but Hurst sharpened my lack of content. Unfortunately that was not enough. In preparing the second time, I COMPLETELY changed the way I studied. I purchased both UWORLD and the 5wk NCSBN program. I made a schedule of what I would study each day. Personally UWORLD is a life saver. There are over 1800 questions (I completed all of them) and the rationales are very clear and detailed. The NCSBN 5week program is great for content. I will say, SAFETY and INFECTION CONTROL as well as DELEGATION is a big thing to know. When I went to take the exam the second time (April 27) I completed the exam in approx. 1hr with it shutting off at 75 questions. Thankfully I passed, and SO WILL YOU. Remember, failure is not final, YOU GOT THIS!
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You Tube, Michael Linares, "Simple Nursing." Some videos are free, but you can pay and get more stuff. He covers the categories of drugs, and gives you mnemonics, the guy is a hoot. Try a different method of learning, it might wake up those little gray cells.