How to HURST review and CA eligibility

L.A · Apr 13, 2012

wow kabayan...that was so fast receiving your eligibility from Nevada state,I rememebr it was just a couple of months ago that we were discussing the problem we have regarding the new reqs.by CABON..good for you kabayan..Goodluck...:)btw did you take the english exam?

ObieBrown · Apr 13, 2012

Hi everyone, I've noticed that a lot of you guys took either Kaplan or Hurst. I decided to go for Hurst because I believe that a strong core foundation is the key to help me pass.
I just have questions for those people who took HURST review. I finished the online material, but then on the final thoughts Aunt Marlene said I have to know the core content without a doubt or hesitation, and must know the topics and explain them the same way they teach it at Hurst.
Does that mean I need to memorize everything the lecturers said and not just simply understand it? I'm scared because this is my second time taking the NCLEX, I failed the first time and there's so much pressure on me right now, everyone wants me to take it, but I don't feel ready yet.
The last time I took the exam was Sept 27, 2011. And then there was an eligibility issue in California, and I was no longer allowed to retake the test. It was very frustrating because they already let me sin in for the exam the first time. But those are their standards and I can't do anything about it. I either go back to school in California or move to another state, and I chose move and I just recently received my ATT from Nevada.
I really want to pass this time. And I believe in Hurst I just want to know how to maximize the learning material. Thank you so much.
All other inputs on how I can study better the second time around will be greatly appreciated.

Congrats on getting your ATT in Nevada. I know my friends had to go through the same problem with California board because of their new law and they decided to go back to school........way back in the Philippines. Its my second time also in taking the NCLEX and I'm also going the Hurst review route. I think Aunt Marlene wanted us to memorize while understanding at the same time but more on the understanding aspect so that we can rationalize related topics on the NCLEX. Once you understand what they're trying to tell you then NCLEX questions become easier to answer.

Hurst helped in so many different ways. I've been getting alot more questions correct on all my practice exams, before 55% to now 85%. so it definitely helps to know your core content and understand them. I hope this helps and good luck to both of us. I'm taking my exam mid May so best of luck.

starleviosa · Apr 13, 2012

Yes, I took TOEFL, I borrowed the ETS book from the library and reviewed for 5 days for it. Nevada processing took around 2-3months. It was really fast. :)

starleviosa · Apr 13, 2012

I'm taking mine on the 15th and I dont feel ready. I'll go over the hurst review again and again until I finally got it. Thank you. :)

laine10 · Apr 24, 2012

hi obiebrown, im just wondering how many months can you use hurst review and how much does it cost? im debating if ill take hurst or kaplan as my reviewer. ty.

@starleviosa: Goodluck and Godbless! you can do it!

starleviosa · Apr 24, 2012

It's good for three months. If you think you need a good grasp of content do hurst. I failed once before, I thought i knew content do I focused on strategies and questions. But I was wrong, you have to know the whys on diseases to be able to dissect the question properly

JENURSE03_RN, MSN, DNP, RN · Apr 24, 2012

You made a good choice going for Hurst. It is important to have the core content, then focus on strategy.

kewlNursetobe · Apr 26, 2012

The last time I took the exam was Sept 27, 2011. And then there was an eligibility issue in California, and I was no longer allowed to retake the test. It was very frustrating because they already let me sin in for the exam the first time. But those are their standards and I can't do anything about it. I either go back to school in California or move to another state, and I chose move and I just recently received my ATT from Nevada.

what eligibility issue you are talking about?

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Apr 28, 2012

what eligibility issue you are talking about?

. The poster may be am internationally educated nurse. There are some significant issues with IEN getting initial and retest eligibility right now in CA

GoosbyLPN · Apr 28, 2012

I'm using hurst to but i dont have the updated cd's, but I did review her new material its the same thing she had on her other cd's. I understand her more than anyone else she breaks it down plus u remember her accent that helps me a lot too

starleviosa · Apr 28, 2012

I am an international educated nurse and there has been concurrency issues regarding my clinicals and theory.

it is impossible in my country to be able to complete 5 deliveries, 5 cord cares, 5 assists, 5 major surgeries and 5 minor surgeries all in one semester.

and as to the rules and regulations of the CA BRN these cases must be completed on the same time I was taking the theory classes which as I have said impossible. Student nurses in my country take around 2 years (3rd year and 4th year) to be able to complete all cases and sometimes other students needed what we call as completion clinical duties at the end of the year just to be able to complete all these.

this is why i am deemed ineligible.