For those who have already taken NCLEX

suzanne4, RN · Mar 15, 2005

You should be doing approximately 100 questions from the CDs on a daily basis and have at least 3000 under your belt before taking the exam. Everyone of my students passed the first time by following this rule. I prefer Saunders for the review books because of the way that they explain the question to you, and both the correct and incorrect answers.

ManyRN2B · Mar 15, 2005

I agree with Suzanne. I have heard from many people to practice, practice questions. I've got the Saunders CD and book. It is really good. I also purchased the NCLEX 3000 that so many people recommended.

Good luck!

Tiffany

*PICURN* · Mar 15, 2005

I really recommend the Kaplan course if you can afford it. ($400)....they have a $$ back guarantee that you will pass the first time

CANT BEAT THAT!

Anyway, that was the ONLY tool I used to study for NCLEX and passed the first time w/75 questions.

Not only does it give you a good content review, but it also shows you "how" to answer the questions by using their strategies.

Good luck doing whatever you choose!

HaleyH2 · Mar 15, 2005

I'm actually taking the test on Thursday. I was wondering about the tests because I have been taking practice tests and am getting 60-80 percent on the tests. I was wondering if this is an indicator that I will pass or fail. Thanks for your advice though, Haley

nurstudnt546, BSN, RN · Mar 15, 2005

I used NCLEX 3000, Kaplan CD, and Saunders CD. Scored average of 60-75% and passed first time w/ 75 questions as well. Good luck to you, it sounds like you're on the right track! :)

Angelica · Mar 15, 2005

I was a staight A student. After graduation I practiced 100-200 questions every day for three weeks and would routinely get 70-80 on the review tests. That really concerned me, but I passed with 75 questions in about 40 minutes. Since graduation (two years ago) I have heard the same thing from other people.

I didn't take the Kaplan course, but I did sign up for a four day review by my school. I couldn't tolerate the non-stop spewing of facts without drifting off mentally, so I left during the very first break. It just didn't fit how I study and retain knowledge. But that's just me. Good luck!!

jaimealmostRN · Mar 16, 2005

I took the Kaplan class, and used the Saunder's question only book. I tried to do 100 questions a day, but honestly didn't! I did 30 questions one day, then 125 the next, then forgot for a few days! LOL, but I passed my 1st time with 75 questions. I was scoring about 70+% on the Kaplan quizes, but thought the NCLEX was much easier than the CD. Good luck!

HaleyH2 · Mar 16, 2005

Thanks guys! I will sleep better tonight knowing I may not fail. I just scored 89 percent on my last quiz so I think I will just relax a bit. :beercuphe Haley

apg81 · Mar 16, 2005

No worries! :) I did tons of practice questions scoring between 50 and 80, and I passed with 265 questions. I had to take the NCLEX-RN three times to pass. What I changed was that I answered lots of practice questions. Good Luck!!!

pie123 · Mar 16, 2005

I took the Kaplan class, and used the Saunder's question only book. I tried to do 100 questions a day, but honestly didn't! I did 30 questions one day, then 125 the next, then forgot for a few days! LOL, but I passed my 1st time with 75 questions. I was scoring about 70+% on the Kaplan quizes, but thought the NCLEX was much easier than the CD. Good luck!

Your post is funny! This sounds like me. I 'intend' to do 100 questions each day.

HaleyH2 · Mar 18, 2005

75 questions and......I passed. Thanks for helping me to not stress! Haley