help studying for my nclex for the third time

Flnolegirl · May 5, 2016

What study tools have you been utilizing? Have you compared your reports from the last two attempts? Questions questions questions the more you practice them the more comfy you will become.

cbrewer281 · May 5, 2016

i've started using kaplan and i have the saunders study guide, so i'm utilizing those two for this attempt. first attempt i didn't study, second i feel like i only studied for a solid 2 weeks. so i have two months till my next attempt.

RAndaRoo · May 5, 2016

I've yet to take NCLEX but UWorld questions are awesome. The rationales are so good.

nightflower · May 8, 2016

Do you have the actual Kaplan course, or just the QBank? Even if you just have the QBank, use it! I took the full Kaplan course and I believe it's the reason I passed my first attempt in 75 questions. Really follow their thought process. They show you exactly how to approach each question and break it down for you. Take notes. Review your notes. Use those notes when you do practice questions on your own. You have to do practice questions. You have to train your brain to think NCLEX.

If you have access to the Question Trainers, do those for sure. Use the results to estimate your NCLEX performance. Make QBank tests for your weak areas. Don't spend too much on your strong areas.

For many of the questions while taking the NCLEX, I followed the tree of thought that Kaplan teaches you. And when you take the Question Trainers, I recommend not just half***ing them while on the couch in front of the TV. Pretend you're taking the NCLEX. No distractions. The NCLEX looks just like the Kaplan tests on your computer, so if you use the practice tests, you will feel more comfortable by the time you sit at the NCLEX screen.

Try to get sleep the night before your exam. On the day of your exam: eat a good meal, don't overdo the caffeine, make sure you use the bathroom beforehand, wear layers in case you get hot. Hope this helps :)

cbrewer281 · May 9, 2016

thanks so much!