Has anyone used UWorld to study for NCLEX?

GodIsLife · Jun 30, 2016

Good Afternoon,

I am currently using uworld to prepare for my NCLEX and I had a few questions for anyone who can answer. How many days of studying did anyone do before actually taking the NCLEX? And did you study everyday up until the date? How many questions did you do a day using uworld? I do not currently have a date, but If I were to schedule it for say next month, would 3-4 weeks be enough studying? Thank You.

i'manurse?, BSN, RN · Jul 4, 2016

I was wondering if someone shared their uworld with me could we use simultaneously?

DadNurseNY · Jul 8, 2016

UWorld+LaCharity(until you grasp what is PRIORITIZATION is all about)+either Kaplan book or NCLEX Mastery mobile apps. DO NOT RUSH. You have to read the rationales; to the point when you can say something about all the choices, right or wrong. It is important to easily detect or see which among the selection are wrong, so you'll be left with the correct or probable ones right away. In the real NCLEX, many times, I think the only answer that makes sense is NOT the best answer but the ONLY possible answer and perhaps the CORRECT answer... that's why those who passed usually end up thinking they might have failed because the ONLY answer that they can pick amongst is not the BEST answer that they have known. I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions. Because I answered too much review questions from the review materials I mentioned above (around 8,000 NCLEX questions with repetition in two months), I was confident there is NO way that I could have failed. Most of the questions were related to many review questions that I encountered. Especially if you are not an "A student", the only way to rally and to 'destroy' NCLEX is to be an 'A Graduate Nurse': claim your victory(you successfully finished nursing school because you are tough enough), be fierce, and do practice questions and rationale OVER and OVER... until your head asks the high heaven... "What else can you possibly ask me, bring it on!' Good luck fellows. You will pass, YES you can!

caine143 · Jul 11, 2016

how accurate is uworld with nclex rn?

jwynnb · Jul 19, 2016

Hi guys!!! I have a similar question to what other people are posting but I'm really searching for some reassurance here because I am absolutely freaking out!!! I test in 3 days :cry:

I've only done 1009 questions on UWorld- my overall percentage is 59.9% and I'm in the 80th percentile. I've gotten between 60 and 65% on my last 3 75 question tests. I'm making sure to look over the rationales. I feel kind of ready but don't think I'll ever truly feel ready.

If you used UWorld, do you think I'll pass with these scores? I never studied much in school so I feel like not as much stuck for me as other people...

Any last minute tips?

Thank you!!!

jwynnb · Jul 19, 2016

Just to update! Took my nclex on Saturday and just now got the quick result , I passed!!!!! The only thing I used was UWorld, I did around 1700 questions and had an ending avrg of 57%. I passed in 80 questions! Good luck to everyone about to take it!!

Looks like I'm doing similar to you in UWorld...I'm weakest in pharm and critical care. Any last minute tips?

hhlg13 · Sep 23, 2016

I tested last month and UWorld was the only thing that I used to prepare. I did 1700 of the 1900 question test bank and carefully read all the rationales.

Took my nclex, spent about 45 min at the testing center and walked out of there knowing that I passed!

Sure enough...I did!

Uworld is amazing. The rationales are fantastic, the webpage looks exactly like the nclex, and it truly prepares you with everything you need to know. There is a reason why med students use this company and have such a high pass rate. And finally it's available now for nursing!!! I owe my license to this program. It was extremely successful for me and I know it will be successful for everyone else!

If you pay for one program...make it UWorld!!!

Detroit_OR_RN, BSN, RN · Sep 25, 2016

I used Uworld to prepare for the NCLEX and thought it was extremely helpful. It's designed to look like the NCLEX, so when you go to take the NCLEX, it will seem familiar (potentially reducing stress). The rationales Uworld provided were great. What I really liked was that they not only gave you the rationales for the correct answers, but they also explained why the incorrect answers were not right. I felt this really helped reinforce the material. You can also flag questions, so, for example, you can go back to only the questions you got wrong and review those again. And you can test yourself in certain areas all at once (so you can prioritize weak areas), or set it up to ask questions randomly, more like the NCLEX does. I signed up for one month and completed most of the questions, but not all of them.

I also utilized the medsurg review course provided by nrsng.com. I felt this was a great refresher, and I feel it really highlighted what's important to know about each body system and what nursing interventions are most important for each. It was free when I took it, but I just checked and it's now $24.97. Still, for that price, I think it's more than worth it. I actually wish I had known about it while I was in nursing school. I think it would have been helpful for clinicals and exams.

I also took the nrsng.com MedMaster course. Pharmacology was not my strong point in nursing school, and I found the MedMaster course really cut to the chase about what we need to know about meds for the NCLEX (and beyond). I paid for that course, but I had signed up for the website's e-mail list and received a discount coupon for it. At the very least, check out the nrsng.com website...lots of free resources even if you don't want to sign up for a course.

I took the NCLEX in October 2015. I prepared for one month before taking it. I passed in 75 questions on the first attempt.

However you decide to study, my advice is to narrow down your options and just focus on one or two good resources so you don't become overwhelmed. Good luck! You can do this!

b.moore · Sep 28, 2016

I definitely recommend U World! I used only U World and I passed the NCLEX with 75 questions two days ago. The rationales are excellent and the format is similar to the NCLEX and the questions help you to critically think out questions, which is needed for the NCLEX.

kendallmickelson · Oct 12, 2016

I may be late, but UWorld is amazing. I did the Accelerated BSN program (which was an 11 month program (following my bachelors in biology)). But I purchased the one month membership after graduation, went through every question once, and passed in 75. I didn't use any other resources to study for the NCLEX.

Although it was required for us to pass the exit HESI with a 925 in order to graduate, I feel that the questions on HESI and NCLEX are a COMPLETELY different style. Practice with UWorld. It is the CLOSEST to identical to the NCLEX that you can get.

crt74671 · Oct 13, 2016

Uworld works!!! I just found out today that I passed NCLEX!! I failed with 75 questions with my first attempt at NCLEX. I only used uworld to prepare for my second attempt, which I passed with 90-100 questions!! Uworld improves your ability to prioritize patients, and also get good at SATA questions. My scores on uworld gradually went up, originally I made 30s-40s when I started and had improved to 60s-75s. Don't get wrapped up in the score, remind yourself that you are learning. Good Luck!!

olamuri · Oct 14, 2016

U world is a great resource