Has anyone used UWorld to study for NCLEX?

ivybautRN · Nov 9, 2016

Here's my UWorld success story! :yes: (passed the NCLEX first attempt)

After completing Hurst review and discontinuing my Kaplan review (was highly disappointed with Kaplan's remediation system), I decided to purchase UWorld less than a month away from my test date. Yes, it was a little risky buying the 1-month review to use for only 3 weeks, but I was scared and desperate for something to actually work for me. Hurst had helped tremendously with content, but I needed better test-taking skills.

Purchasing UWorld was the best thing I've ever done for myself. I loved how detailed their explanations were (see for yourself! Go on their website and try free sample questions). I made it a habit to answer and remediate questions every day, trying to understand concepts and jotting down notes I knew I had to remember on later (such as labs, medications, etc). Granted, I only got through about half of the qbank questions only. I was nervous days before my test date, but I knew being nervous/anxious was not going to help. I almost rescheduled until I thought: I can do this. I tried to remember every single NCLEX testing strategy I was ever taught.... test day comes, and the test shut down on me at 75.

I freaked the hell out of course, thinking I had failed and cried that entire day... only to find that the PVT truly did work for me and soon received my license from my state board!!!!

Highly recommend using UWorld and please DON'T GIVE UP! Also, don't do what I did and seriously finish those qbank questions! Stick to one (or two AT MOST) NCLEX reviews or it will rattle your brain. And most importantly, believe in yourself!

CAnewgrad2016, BSN, RN · Nov 9, 2016

I could have never passed NCLEX first try with 75 questions without Uworld. I started out around 44%, ended up with mid 50-low60. The rationales are very important to read!Kaplan readiness test 63%. I was scoring around mid 50s to 65% highest on Kaplan qbank as well. Uworld helped me out more than anything else

rkaur3719 · Nov 27, 2016

I passed my NCLEX in September, 2016. My school required us to take Kaplan and used to test us from there (which did helped). I did my content from Saunders and the questions from UWORLD. I would say that it doesnt matter how much content you know or not. To pass the NCLEX you need to practice, practice and practice as many questions as you can. UWORLD also made me comfortable with the SATA's. Ohh, and I forgot to tell you, that I passed my NCLEX with 75 questions on my first try. It was all possible due to UWORLD!!!!

kriten · Dec 23, 2016

I passed using both "NCLEX Cracker" and "UWorld"

Danielle11587 · Jan 18, 2017

I was out of school for 8 years. Had failed the nclex twice But had the drive to go about and register to take it again- it only had been 6 years since taking my last nclex. I did Saunders comphrensive review at first and then did the 1200 nclex questions in Uworld. If it wasn't for Uworld I wouldn't have passed. I had a ton of sata questions. Thank God for Uworld. Anybody that is having a hard time passing please try Uworld. You won't regret it. Computer shut off at 90 questions & I did the Pearson vue trick- got the 'good' pop up. 48 hours later had learned I passed my nclex! Don't give up!!!!

nuggs, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Jan 21, 2017

Uworld is great! I did about 1700 questions and did the assessment test both scoring in the 90th percentile. Completed my NCLEX with 75 questions! read the rationales !!

malenliam · Jan 23, 2017

i am doing 50 questions each test and my result is always an average. im afraid i will pass my nclex

JayreyBSN · Jan 30, 2017

i agree tutor mode is more useful than sitting and waiting till the end to figure out how you got it wrong

JayreyBSN · Jan 30, 2017

Well I am about to take my NCLEX in two days and I am nervous as can be. Ive been an LPN for over 20 years and went back to school in 2012 and unexpectedly finished in the top of my class. I was very discouraged when initiating review and getting in the 60s and then realized by listening to others that its normal. I have completes Virtual ATI which cost was covered with my school tuition and got the green light as well as U WORLD for which i love . I have done the complete 1960 questions and averaged in high 60s and now with recycling the questions in the mid 70s. I scored a 67 percent on the self assessment; scoring in the 92nd percentile with a very high chance of passing. I also had Kaplan but haven't been a fan( although I got in the 60s to 70s on their assessments. People say U world is the closest and in fact harder. I hope its true because i have grown comfortable with it and hope it was a good investment. Will update with NCLEX results this Friday ( unless I try to reschedule; kinda scared to try that trick). Will update when can!!!

nurselola16, BSN, RN · Jan 31, 2017

Good luck jayrey bsn. You are definitely right to go. Be confident in yourself.

Kirstenlocke · Feb 5, 2017

For those of you who used uworld and found it helpful. Did you study from a textbook first? What thee material did you use to study or did you just use uworld? Thanks :)

JayreyBSN · Feb 5, 2017

First and foremost I would like to say I passed in 75! Found out Fri the 3rd exactly 9 am with quick pay... thanks for encouragement ... u world is def a good investment . I found nclex harder unfortunately but the screen and style of questions are the same as uworld. If u can answer uworld questions u will be able to answer NCLEX so I do feel I was as prepared as I cud be. I did use a textbook. I did have lipponcotts nclex Q&A but it has 6000 questions so I didn't get far in it but it is separated by systems and disorders so if u have a weakness it's a great way to master an area. I used Kaplan as well didn't like them was a waste of my money. They prepare u to test take but with no concept of content. I also do virtual ATI which I had due to school. They provide u a personal coach whom gives a green light if u are ready to test. I did find that encouraging especially after wasting money on Kaplan. They are all about content so because them and u world and RN mastery on my phone I guess I was prepared. I graduated dec 16 didn't start studying till Jan 2 and tested one month later. Questions questions and more questions and read all rationales!!!! Good luck to all