I'm not sure what section this belongs in. My school went from using HESI exit tests to using Kaplan exit tests and I am doing horrendous on Kaplan. So much so that I am really wondering if I am going to pass the NCLEX in December/January. I was doing great on all the HESI's (Fundamentals, Med Surg, and Psych) so doing so bad on the Kaplan in peds and OB threw me for a loop.For anyone how has taken both HESI and Kaplan exit tests and taken the NCLEX, which do you feel is more representative of the actual NCLEX?
rob4546, ADN, BSN, MSN 1,012 Posts Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education. Has 9 years experience. Aug 4, 2014 This might be a difficult question to answer. I too started with HESI and then my program changed to Kaplan. I too had a problem at first, but then I got into the Kaplan groove and started doing much better. I think that the Kaplan questions are more representative of the NCLEX, but I do think they are a little "Harder". If you can make 50-60's at Kaplan I think you will do well on the NCLEX. Kaplan suggests a score of 65% to have a 99% chance of passing the NCLEX. I really don't think that means everything except they know that if you are scoring a 65% you are doing well.I wouldn't stress over this, just continue to do your best. The NCLEX looks like Kaplan's question interface so it feels a little comfortable when you sit down for the NCLEX.Hope this helps.
smoup 366 Posts Specializes in psych/dementia. Aug 4, 2014 Thanks.I'm just worried that with only one semester left, I am no longer nearly as prepared as I thought I was despite my class grades and HESI performances. It's not like I'll do anything different really. Lot's of practice questions before taking the NCLEX from lots of different sources.
Patrolli 2 Posts May 23 Hi Im the opposite, I've been taking Kaplan but my programs exit exam is now HESI. I am currently averaging a 69 on Kaplan but I need an 80 on my HESI exit to pass, it's really nerve wrecking, any advice?
